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OVERVIEW

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!

OVERVIEW

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!

SUMMIT GOALS

ADVANCE

Advance women within the aviation industry

FOSTER

Foster confidence and resilience among women leaders

EQUIP

Equip aviation HR leaders and executive management with strategies and tools to attract, develop and retain women

FACILITATE

Facilitate meaningful connections

HIGHLIGHT

Highlight policies and practices that impact women

ADVANCE

Advance women within the aviation industry

FOSTER

Foster confidence and resilience among women leaders

EQUIP

Equip aviation HR leaders and executive management with strategies and tools to attract, develop and retain women

FACILITATE

Facilitate meaningful connections

HIGHLIGHT

Highlight policies and practices that impact women

Race in the "Team She SOARS" Group in the 11th Annual ATL Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway

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!

  • Team She SOARS 5K Group Race Registration Ends: Wednesday, August 27 (11:59 pm ET) 
  • Click the 5K sign-up form button above and complete the registration form.
    • Note: On the first registration page:
      • For the “Choose Your Event” section, select the “Timed 5K – Team She Soars” option.
      • For the “Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?” question, select the “YES” option.

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!

  • Team She SOARS 5K Group Race T-Shirt Purchase Deadline: Thursday, August 28

Race in the "Team She SOARS" Group in the 11th Annual ATL Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway

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!

  • Team She SOARS 5K Group Race Registration Ends: Wednesday, August 27 (11:59 pm ET) 
  • Click the 5K sign-up form button above and complete the registration form.
    • Note: On the first registration page:
      • For the “Choose Your Event” section, select the “Timed 5K – Team She Soars” option.
      • For the “Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?” question, select the “YES” option.

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!

  • Team She SOARS 5K Group Race T-Shirt Purchase Deadline: Thursday, August 28

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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

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.