Chicago Department of Aviation Badging Lunch n’ Learn

Join the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) – O’Hare & Midway International Airports Badging Office for an overview of the airport badging process. Learn about key requirements, get tips for a successful application, and hear directly from CDA staff and currently badged companies during a live Q&A.

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • O’Hare International Airport, 10510 W. Zemke Road 804 – Conference Room 1
    (Virtual Options Available)
Date
Jun 25 2026
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Time
Central Time
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Location
O'Hare International Airport
10510 W. Zemke Road
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Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
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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

APPLY

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.

APPLY