2027 AMAC Runway to Success: Your Guide to Hosting a Round 1 Competition

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Ready to bring the next wave of aviation innovation to your city? Join AMAC for an informational webinar for AMAC members who are airports or organizations interested in hosting a Round 1 competition for the 2027 AMAC Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competition.

Learn how your organization can create opportunities for emerging businesses to showcase innovative products and services, connect with aviation industry leaders, and compete for a chance to advance in the competition.

During this webinar, AMAC will provide an overview of the competition, outline host city roles and responsibilities, review application requirements and selection criteria, and answer questions to help prospective hosts prepare competitive applications.

Host applications are due November 19, 2026. Don’t miss your opportunity to help elevate emerging businesses and bring the excitement of Runway to Success to your city!

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Date
Nov 04 2026
Time
Eastern Time
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
More Info
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Location
Online Event
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AMAC
Phone 703.414.2622
Email info@amac-org.com
Website https://www.amac-org.com/
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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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