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August 2026

Ep.24 – AMAC 360: Elevating the Passenger Experience at SFO

Serving as Chief Commercial Officer at the Bay Area’s busiest airport—and the nation’s 10th busiest according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics—Kevin Bumen has a front-row seat in shaping the future of the SFO experience. Tasked with the airport’s aeronautical and commercial revenue strategy, driving growth through innovative partnerships, world-class concessions, and transformative capital investments, Bumen is combining his knowledge of industry trends with SFO’s culture of innovation. The result? Redefining what travelers can expect from one of America’s … Read More
21 Aug
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online Event
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AMAC Legends & Leapers: August 2026

AMAC Legends & Leapers is a virtual conversation series featuring an aviation industry legend and leaper. Coming Soon Moderators Lauryn Mangum Reed is the Executive Vice President for TMG Hospitality USA, the Phoenix-based parent company, comprised of LAM Holdings, TMG Services, PMCS, and TMG Development; Award-winning Food and Beverage and Retail operations within airports, real estate and land development Lauryn is also the owner of Lauryn Ashley Management and Consulting, a boutique company that lends its expertise to individuals and … Read More
26 Aug
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Event
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September 2026

3rd Annual AMAC She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit

The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) present the 3rd Annual AMAC She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit in Chicago, IL. This unique summit is curated for women in aviation, including mid- and upper-management professionals, aviation HR leaders, airport governing authorities, government officials, and industry association leaders. It celebrates and builds upon that tradition by focusing on women’s multifaceted advantages in the workplace, career growth, professional development, and well-being of the mind and soul. … Read More
21 - 22 Sep
All Day
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
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AMAC Legends & Leapers: September 2026

AMAC Legends & Leapers is a virtual conversation series featuring an aviation industry legend and leaper. Coming Soon Moderators Lauryn Mangum Reed is the Executive Vice President for TMG Hospitality USA, the Phoenix-based parent company, comprised of LAM Holdings, TMG Services, PMCS, and TMG Development; Award-winning Food and Beverage and Retail operations within airports, real estate and land development Lauryn is also the owner of Lauryn Ashley Management and Consulting, a boutique company that lends its expertise to individuals and … Read More
30 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Event
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October 2026

AMAC Member Orientation Webinar

Maximize Your AMAC Membership: Leveraging Your Member Benefits In 2026 You’re now a member of AMAC. What’s next? This webinar introduces members to AMAC’s mission, events, programs, initiatives and engagement opportunities. Attendees will learn to use the member portal, join Chapters, serve on Committees and support our advocacy efforts—all of which are designed to fuel your business and professional development.
07 Oct
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online Event
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Presents: Industry Day 2.0

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) invites contractors, consultants, suppliers and business partners to join us for CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0, an opportunity to learn more about upcoming work and opportunities within CLEvolution, the airport’s Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP). Attendees will hear updates on planned program areas and upcoming opportunities while connecting with airport leadership, project partners and industry professionals helping shape the future of Cleveland Hopkins. Planned areas of discussion include: Headhouse Site/Utilities/Roadway Landside Airside Additional program details and the full … Read More
13 Oct
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue E Cleveland, OH 44114
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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 partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

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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