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 agenda will be shared closer to the event.

Pre-Registration
Monday, October 12
3–5 p.m.

Industry Day Networking Reception
Monday, October 12
4–6 p.m.

Event Day Check-In
Tuesday, October 13
8–9 a.m.

Registered attendees are also invited to a networking reception on the evening of Monday, October 12. Additional details will be shared upon registration.

RSVP no later than Friday, October 2, 2026.

By registering, you consent to your registration information being shared with event organizers & attendees.

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Date
Oct 13 2026
Time
Eastern Time
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
More Info
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Location
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue E Cleveland, OH 44114
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Organizer
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Website https://www.clevelandairport.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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