AMAC Atlanta Aviation Exchange: Lunch on the Runway

Join the AMAC Atlanta Chapter for the inaugural edition of The Aviation Exchange: Lunch on the Runway, a dynamic virtual conversation connecting aviation industry leaders, emerging technologies, and business opportunities.

Our featured guest, Dr. Chris Crist, Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Information Officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), will share insights into how innovation and digital transformation are reshaping the world’s busiest airport—and what small businesses need to know to prepare for the future.

Cassius F. Butts, Managing Partner & Head of Capital at Global Leader Group, will moderate the conversation.

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Date
Nov 18 2026
Time
Eastern Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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AMAC Atlanta Chapter
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from AMAC members to host a first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competition. A current AMAC membership is required to be a host.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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