AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations

The 2026 AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations (C&C) program centers on the evolving theme “Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger,” with each event amplifying and building onto each element.

Join us for our first-quarter C&C, focusing on becoming SMARTER and emphasizing deep self‑awareness as the foundation for improvement. Open discussion will lead you through an honest assessment of personal habits, strengths, and blind spots, while exploring systems that enhance efficiency and clarity. Discussion topics will also introduce frameworks such as DiSC assessments, time‑management strategies, and practical “nuggets” for structuring work.

Come ready to evaluate personal practices so you can leave with the confidence to raise your hand for challenging opportunities by building durable systems that reduce friction.

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Date

Apr 09 2026

Time

Eastern Time
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Location

Online Event

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Organizer

AMAC Emerging Leaders
Website
https://www.amac-org.com/amac-emerging-leaders/
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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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