What is it?
A tournament-style pitch competition offering suppliers an opportunity to expand their business into the airport food and retail industry.
How will it work?
There are three (3) rounds: Runway 16, Ready Takeoff 8 and Final Approach 4.
For each round, participants will go before judges and provide details about their product. Judges can ask questions and provide advice. The judges will score each participant based on a variety of criteria. The highest scores from each group will advance.
The final round will be held in person at the AMAC Airport Business Conference before a panel of judges who can ultimately offer a deal or deals from which the participant can accept or decline.
What is it?
A tournament-style pitch competition offering suppliers an opportunity to expand their business into the airport food and retail industry.
How will it work?
There are three (3) rounds: Runway 16, Ready Takeoff 8 and Final Approach 4.
For each round, participants will go before judges and provide details about their product. Judges can ask questions and provide advice. The judges will score each participant based on a variety of criteria. The highest scores from each group will advance.
The final round will be held in person at the AMAC Airport Business Conference before a panel of judges who can ultimately offer a deal or deals from which the participant can accept or decline.
Who can apply?
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
Application Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025
Judge criteria coming soon!
Event host criteria coming soon!
Upcoming Events
Who should apply?
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
Application Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025
Judge criteria coming soon!
Event host criteria coming soon!
Why should you apply?
You have a compelling, innovative product and want to expand into airports.
Sponsorships
You have a compelling, innovative product and want to expand into airports.
Jetsetter
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Verbal Acknowledgement
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Main Stage Remarks or Executive Greetings
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Logo Inclusion on Signage and Pre-event Digital Communications
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60-Second Promotional Video
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Opportunity to Provide Promotional Item for Attendee
Take Off
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Verbal Acknowledgement
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Logo Inclusion on Signage and Pre-event Digital Communications
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Opportunity to Provide Promotional Item for Attendees
Wheels Up
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Logo Inclusion on Signage and Pre-event Digital Communications
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Opportunity to Provide Promotional Item for Attendees
Runway
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Logo Inclusion on Signage and Pre-event Digital Communications
