The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) present the 2nd Annual She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit from September 18–19, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Airport Gateway.
This unique summit is curated for women in aviation, including mid- and upper-management professionals, aviation HR leaders, airport governing authorities, government officials, and industry association leaders. The summit builds on ATL Airport’s Centennial and its enduring legacy of championing women in aviation. It celebrates and builds upon that tradition by focusing on women’s multifaceted advantages in the workplace, including career growth, professional development, and the well-being of both mind and soul. The two-day event will include engaging discussions, inspiring speakers, dynamic networking opportunities, and more!
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) present the 2nd Annual She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit from September 18–19, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Airport Gateway.
This unique summit is curated for women in aviation, including mid- and upper-management professionals, aviation HR leaders, airport governing authorities, government officials, and industry association leaders. The summit builds on ATL Airport’s Centennial and its enduring legacy of championing women in aviation. It celebrates and builds upon that tradition by focusing on women’s multifaceted advantages in the workplace, including career growth, professional development, and the well-being of both mind and soul. The two-day event will include engaging discussions, inspiring speakers, dynamic networking opportunities, and more!
Advance women within the aviation industry
Foster confidence and resilience among women leaders
Equip aviation HR leaders and executive management with strategies and tools to attract, develop and retain women
Facilitate meaningful connections
Highlight policies and practices that impact women
Advance women within the aviation industry
Foster confidence and resilience among women leaders
Equip aviation HR leaders and executive management with strategies and tools to attract, develop and retain women
Facilitate meaningful connections
Highlight policies and practices that impact women
Saturday, September 20, 2025
College Park, GA
Event Time: 3:30 am–9:00 am
Race Official Start: 6:30 am
We encourage WIAS2025 Attendees to participate in the 11th Annual ATL Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway!
Show your team spirit and unity by purchasing/wearing the official Team She SOARS race t-shirt—let’s cross the finish line in style together!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
College Park, GA
Event Time: 3:30 am–9:00 am
Race Official Start: 6:30 am
We encourage WIAS2025 Attendees to participate in the 11th Annual ATL Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway!
Show your team spirit and unity by purchasing/wearing the official Team She SOARS race t-shirt—let’s cross the finish line in style together!
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.
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
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.