AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum

Join us March 18–20, 2026, for the AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC! We will bring together airport and aviation industry leaders, business owners, policymakers, and government officials to share best practices, explore innovations that expand economic opportunity, and highlight the vital role small businesses play in shaping the airport ecosystem.

  • Capitol Hill Day (AMAC Members Only): Meet with key Congressional leaders responsible for the future of the DBE/ACDBE Program and ongoing investment in our nation’s aviation infrastructure. Discuss the importance of airport modernization and the essential role small businesses play in facilitating local and national economic development.
  • Panels: Discuss airport economic opportunities, DBE/ACDBE program updates and AMAC’s federal legislative agenda.
  • Business Matchmaking: Grow by connecting with contacts that can lead to contracts! Buyers (Airports, Primes, Large Companies) and Sellers/Small Businesses (M/W/S/DBEs, ACDBE, WOSB, EDWOSB) will be paired.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across the aviation and aerospace industries to foster relationships and collaborations.
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Date

Mar 18 - 20 2026

Time

(Eastern Time)
All Day

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Location

Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20005

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Organizer

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 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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