EIP 2026: Playbook for a New Paradigm

Building from the Equity in Infrastructure Project’s Procurement for Prosperity Playbook, this event, part of BUILDIT’s annual Founder’s Day gathering, brings together public agencies and private firms committed to increasing contracting opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses to deliver more competition and value. EIP Attendees will celebrate new signatories to the EIP pledge and operationalize playbook recommendations, focusing on POLICIES, PRACTICES, and PROGRAMS.

SCHEDULE:

  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM PT  | Advisory Council Gathering
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM PT | Signing Ceremony
  • 10:00 – 1:30 PM PT | Playbook Workshop/Lunch
  • 3:00 – 5:00 PM PT | BuildIT Reception Honoring EIP
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Date
Jun 04 2026
Time
Pacific Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Location
Hyatt Regency
5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111
Website https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/sfors-hyatt-regency-san-francisco
Phone +14157881234
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Organizer
Equity in Infrastructure Project
Email info@equityininfrastructure.org
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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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