F. Russell Hoyt
National Airports Conference (NAC)
Airports for Everyone Under the Sun
September 22-24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Plan to join us in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 22-24, 2024, for the F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC). This year's theme is Airports for Everyone Under the Sun.
Save the Date! We hope to see you at next year's NAC, which will be held September 28-30, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. More information will be posted soon.
Benefits of Attending
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Receive timely updates on the most crucially important issues impacting your airport
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Make connections with leaders from across the country
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Earn plenty of CEUs to maintain your certification
Keynote Speakers
Sunday, September 22
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AAAE Board Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
3 - 4:15 p.m.
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NAC Committee Meeting (NAC Committee Members Only)
4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
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Claudia Holliway Newcomers' Reception
Sponsored by:
Michael Baker International
5:15 - 6 p.m.
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Welcome Reception
Sponsored By:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Signature Aviation
6 - 7 p.m.
Monday, September 23
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Registration
7:30 a.m - 5 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:45 - 9 a.m.
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Silent Auction for AAAE Foundation
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Rick Crider, A.A.E., Airport Director, Prescott Airport and AAAE Chair
Mark Gale, A.A.E., CEO and Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and NAC Host
Tyler Miller, A.A.E., ACE, Chief Operating Officer, Blue Grass Airport and NAC Chair
Nan Rich, Mayor, Broward County
Cathryn Stephens, A.A.E., Airport Director, Eugene Airport and NAC Vice Chair
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General Session I – State of the Industry
Sponsored By:
Arora Engineers; Avis Budget Group; HMSHost and Hudson; Woolpert
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Moderator: Todd Hauptli, President and CEO, AAAE
Panelists:
Melissa Cooper, A.A.E., Director of Aviation, Kansas City Aviation Department
Rick Crider, A.A.E., Airport Director, Prescott Airport
Chad Makovsky, A.A.E., Aviation Director, City of Phoenix Aviation Department
Tory Richardson, A.A.E., President and CEO, Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored By:
GoApron, Inc.; Parkhill; Transoft Solutions
10:45- 11:15 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Culture Change Through Praxis: Develop Actionable Strategies to Promote Inclusive Leadership and Organizational Change
Sponsored By:
Chrysalis Global Aviation; KSA; Red Brick Consulting; Synaptic Aviation
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Speaker
Tim Green IV, Cultural Change Leader, City of Albuquerque
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Small Group Discussion B - Emergency Management for $600, Alex
Sponsored By:
Chrysalis Global Aviation; KSA; Red Brick Consulting; Synaptic Aviation
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Moderator: Ryan Sheehan, A.A.E., Chief Operating Officer, Spokane International Airport
Panelists:
Ethan Croop, A.A.E., Senior Manager, Maintenance Administration, Lee County Port Authority
Michael Nonnemacher, A.A.E., Aviation Chief Operating Officer, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Graham Ritz, C.M., C.A.E., ACE, Director of Operations, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
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Luncheon with Keynote Speaker - Ted Christie III, President and CEO, Spirit Airlines
Sponsored By:
Armis; McCarthy Building Companies; Mead & Hunt, Inc.; RS&H
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Law of the Land: Use of Hangars Policy, Ground Leases and Reversion
Sponsored By:
Chrysalis Global Aviation; KSA; Red Brick Consulting; Synaptic Aviation
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
Moderator: Cathryn Stephens, A.A.E., Airport Director, Eugene Airport
Panelists:
John M. Brookby, A.A.E., Vice President, Commercial Development, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Mark Davidson, A.A.E., Airport Director, Smith Reynolds Airport
Michael Helvey, Director, Officer of Airports Compliance and Management Analysis, FAA
Ryan Hulsey, C.M., ACE, Airport Manager, Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
Daniel Markind, Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg
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Small Group Discussion B - AI's Takeoff in Airports
Sponsored By:
Chrysalis Global Aviation; KSA; Red Brick Consulting; Synaptic Aviation
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
Moderator: Alex Kashani, A.A.E., ACE, Retired, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Panelists:
Jonathan Lewis, Division Director, Innovation, Miami-Dade Aviation Department
Chris Marquardt, Director of IT Systems, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Matt Trevithick, CEO, Blank Slate Technologies
Doug Woehler, Director of Intelligent/Digital Apron Systems North America, ADB Safegate
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored By:
Conrac Solutions; Signature Aviation; Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.
3:40 - 4:10 p.m.
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General Session II – Transforming Data into Meaningful Customer Experiences
Sponsored By:
Kimley-Horn; ProDIGIQ, Inc.; Smiths Detection
4:10 - 5:10 p.m.
Moderator: Ethan Croop. A.A.E., MBA, Senior Manager, Maintenance Administration, Lee County Port Authority
Panelists:
Errick Gray, US Digital Design Director, AtkinsRéalis
Katie McCoy, C.M., Strategy Director, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Aprameya Rao, Associate Partner, McKinsey
Scott Yates, Director, Strategic Consulting, Woolpert
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Monday Night Event, Sponsored by Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Rooftop Live. Bussing to be provided from The Diplomat.
Tuesday, September 24
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Registration
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
8 - 9 a.m.
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
Archetype SC; C&S Companies; TKDA
8 - 9 a.m.
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Silent Auction for AAAE Foundation
8 - 11:15 a.m.
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General Session III - Creating Clear Skies Ahead: Navigating Human Factors at Airports
Sponsored By:
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.; Flagship Aviation; Trimble
9 - 10 a.m.
Panelists:
Barry Brown, C.M., ACE, Director, Operations and Maintenance, Naples Airport
Graham Ritz, C.M., C.A.E., ACE, Director of Operations, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Megan Atkins Thoben, A.A.E., Vice President, Operations & Customer Engagement, Louisville Regional Airport Authority
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General Session IV - Airport Innovation — ACT, Autonomy and Automation
Sponsored By:
Arconas; Forbo Flooring Systems; Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; SSP America, Inc.
10 - 11 a.m.
Moderator: Carter Morris, Executive Vice President, AAAE
Speakers:
Mélanie d’Achon, Strategic Partnerships Director, Waymo
Chad Makovsky, A.A.E., Aviation Director, City of Phoenix Aviation Department
Chris McLaughlin, Executive Vice President, Operations, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Brandon Sorrell, Executive Director, Forge Group, LLC
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored By:
Vector Airport Systems
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Analytics, Design, Action: Enhancing the Customer Experience
11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
Moderator: Greg Phillips, A.A.E., Director of Aviation, Colorado Springs Airport
Panelists:
Maurice Jenkins, C.M., IAP, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport
David Malfara, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
Eric Peterson, A.I.A., LEED AP, Principal, Alliiance
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Small Group Discussion B - If Cybersecurity Keeps You Awake at Night...
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Moderator: Dr. Natalie Johnson, PMP, CISM, CDPSE, EDBA-IS, Information Technology Security Administrator, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Panelists:
Ollie Gagnon, CISSP, CPP, PSP, Chief Homeland Security Advisor, Idaho National Laboratory
Jarret Morgan, ACE, Technology Market Leader, Mead & Hunt
Dr. Alexis Perdereaux-Weekes, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Principal, CyberMINDS Research Institute
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Luncheon w. Keynote Speaker - Kristen Schilling-Gonzales, Vice President, Planning, Allegiant
Sponsored By:
Ecobeton USA; Jacobs; RIDE
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Roundtables by Hub Size
Sponsored By:
AMCG; HNTB Corporation; PSM Squared, Inc.
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
GA Moderator: Jeff L. Bilyeu, A.A.E., Aviation Director, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
Small/Non Hub Moderator: Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., President and CEO, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
Medium/Large Hub Moderator: Mark Gale, A.A.E., CEO and Director of Aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored By:
Transoft Solutions
3:40 - 4 p.m.
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General Session V – Beyond the Blueprint: Exploring Construction Dynamics
Sponsored By:
A-Safe, Inc.; dormakaba Americas, Inc.; Walker Consultants
4 - 5 p.m.
Moderator:
Panelists: Megan Atkins Thoben, A.A.E., Vice President, Operations & Customer Engagement, Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Speakers:
Brian Bullard, AIA, CEO and Founder, UrbanARCH Associates
Michael R. Christensen, P.E., C.M., Interim Chief Development Officer, Los Angeles World Airports
Ryan Sheehan, A.A.E., Chief Operating Officer, Spokane International Airport
Ben Smedsrud. Project Director, McCarthy Building Companies
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Kickoff Reception for NAC25, Hosted by Salt Lake City International Airport
5 :15- 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
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Airport Tour - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Broward County’s FLL is ready to host an unforgettable tour for the NAC attendees. The tour will take you around the airport’s airfield, AOCC, ARFF station and to its South Runway’s most eastern end, which is elevated to a height of approximately 65 feet!
Ted Christie III has served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Spirit Airlines since January 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Christie served as President from October 2018 to December 2018, and as President and Chief Financial Officer from January 2018 to October 2018. From January 2017 to December 2017, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From April 2012 to December 2016, Mr. Christie served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Prior to joining Spirit, Mr. Christie served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. from July 2011 to March 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Christie was a partner in the management consulting firm of Vista Strategic Group LLC from May 2010 to July 2011. Mr. Christie served in various positions from 2002 to 2010 at Frontier Airlines, including as Chief Financial Officer from June 2008 to January 2010, as Senior Vice President, Finance from February 2008 to June 2008, as Vice President, Finance from May 2007 to February 2008, and before that in several positions, including Corporate Financial Administrator, Director of Corporate Financial Planning, and Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Treasury.
As the VP of Planning at Allegiant, Kristen oversees various planning functions like Network Planning (where we fly), Capacity Planning (how often we fly), as well as Revenue Management (the right price at the right time). She’s been with the Ultra Low Cost Carrier since 2012 and has held various positions within the planning group. Kristen holds an MBA in Finance and Supply Chain from Penn State University and an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Production Operations Management from Drexel University. When she’s not staring at maps finding the best use of aircraft, you can find Kristen cruising with her husband or giving belly rubs to her two English Bulldogs.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE's Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
If you are not seeing the correct pricing appear for your member type, please contact member.services@aaae.org to complete your registration for this event.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
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On/Before |
After |
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AAAE/IAAE Member |
$750 |
$850 |
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Non-Member |
$900 |
$1,000 |
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Federal Government Rate |
$450 |
$500 |
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability, and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellation requests received before Friday, September 6, 2024, are subject to a $125 processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be accepted without penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regarding cancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
Media Access Policy
AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.
Hotel & Travel
NOTE: Please note that there are several companies (National Travel Association, Global Housing, Exhibition Housing Services, etc) who may contact AAAE attendees and exhibitors claiming they are calling on behalf of AAAE and are the official housing company for the conference. The only way to make reservations within the AAAE block and to receive the discounted rate at the Diplomat Hotel is to make your reservation directly with the hotel. AAAE does not contract with third parties to make hotel reservations, and you should only be providing your credit card information directly to employees of the hotel. Always ask about the AAAE block rate when making your reservation with the hotel. Reservations made with unauthorized third party companies are not valid reservations. In the event that you book rooms through any such organization, AAAE will not be able to assist you should rooms be unavailable upon your arrival at the hotel. Should you receive any of these calls or have any questions, please contact Jonna Thoma, AAAE, at 703.797.2578.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are being held at The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33019; phone 954.602.6000. All attendees will receive a special rate of $249 single/double, plus tax, plus a reduced resort fee of $29 per night. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Rooms may sell out before this date, so plan to make your reservations early. PLEASE NOTE, THE DIPLOMAT IS SOLD OUT ON A COUPLE NIGHTS. AAAE IS WORKING TO GET ADDITIONAL ROOMS.
Travel
Ground Transportation
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located approximately 9 miles from the Diplomat Beach Resort and will take approximately 30 minutes to get there. A taxi will cost approximately $20/way. Uber and Lyft are available at designated areas of the terminal. Learn more about ground transportation at FLL.
Airline Information
With more than 90 nonstop destinations to/from FLL, you'll be able to spend even more time networking, learning, and soaking up the sun!
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZNSQ375349 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZNSQ and Agreement Code 375349. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM227. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.
FLL's Favorite Things in Fort Lauderdale
To prepare you for your trip, our host, Broward County Aviation Department/FLL, has generously compiled a list of their favorite places to eat, shop, and relax in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Gain Exposure with Sponsorship!
Sponsorship Levels
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Level |
Benefits |
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Platinum Wings ($8,000 and up) |
Attendee Roster; 3 Complimentary Registrations; Complimentary Tabletop Exhibit |
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Gold Wings ($6,000-7,999) |
Attendee Roster; 2 Complimentary Registrations; Complimentary Tabletop Exhibit |
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Silver Wings ($4,000-5,999) |
Attendee Roster; 1 Complimentary Registration |
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Bronze Wings ($2,501-3,999) |
Attendee Roster |
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Airport Angel ($2,500) |
Listing as Airport Angel |
Available Opportunities
Airport Angel
Co-Sponsor Rate: $2,500
General Sessions
General Session I
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session II
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session III
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session IV
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session V
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
Events
Claudia Holliway Newcomers' Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Welcome Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Monday Breakfast
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,000
Monday AM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Monday Breakout Sessions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000
Monday Keynote Luncheon
Co-Sponsor Rate: $8,000
Monday PM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Monday Evening Event
Sponsored by Conference Host
Tuesday Breakfast
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,000
Tuesday AM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Tuesday Breakout Sessions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000
Tuesday Keynote Luncheon
Co-Sponsor Rate: $8,000
Tuesday Roundtable Discussions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $3,800
Tuesday PM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Other Opportunities
Notepads and Pens (sponsor supplied)
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $6,500
Lanyards / Name Badges
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Tote Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Hotel Key Cards*
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $6,000
Mobile App
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,500
Sponsor’s Right of First Refusal
In recognition of the sponsoring company’s support of the National Airports Conference, AAAE agrees that with respect to the following year, companies with EXCLUSIVE sponsorship will have the right of first refusal over all other potential sponsors for the same sponsorship of the same event or item, in the subsequent year.
Sponsoring companies are eligible for this right of first refusal to renew their sponsorship only if the company has exclusively sponsored an event; however, the benefits and consideration of the sponsorship may be renegotiated as necessary. Sponsor shall have 120 days following the conclusion of the National Airports Conference to renew their sponsorship for the following year. If the sponsoring company fails to notify AAAE of its intention to renew its sponsorship within the 120-day period, AAAE reserves the right to open the opportunity to the public without providing prior notice to the previous year’s sponsoring company.
Build brand recognition by having your brand front and center at the top events and branded items of the conference.
AAAE/Airport Business Solutions
Essentials of Airport Business Management Workshop
September 21-22, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Held in conjunction with the NAC, this interactive workshop will focus on dealing with and managing non-airline-related business functions at airports, and will provide attendees with an overview of property and business management issues confronting airports of all sizes.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
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On/Before |
After |
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Member |
$625 |
$675 |
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Non-Member |
$675 |
$750 |
Saturday, September 21
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 -8:30 a.m.
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Welcome and Overview
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
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Session 1 - Business Plans and Their Role in Daily Management
8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
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Refreshment Break
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
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Session 2 - Leases and Leasing Issues
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Lunch
12 - 1:15 p.m.
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Session 3 - Appraisals and Market Rent Studies
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
2:30- 2:45 p.m.
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Session 4 - FBO 101
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 22
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Continental Breakfast
8 - 8:30 a.m.
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Review & Follow-up from Day 1
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Session 5 - Airport Management Document Overview
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Refreshment Break
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
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Session 6 - Minimum Standards
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Lunch
12 - 1:15 p.m.
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Session 7 - Airport Rules & Regulations
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
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Session 8 - Other Policy Documents/Miscellaneous Management Issues
2:45 - 4 p.m.
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Adjournment
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Thanks to Our Host Airport!
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Program, Press/Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish
703.575.2461
NAC and Workshop Registration, Hotel Reservations, and Logistics
Jonna Thoma
703.797.2578
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
Amy Trivette
703.575.2471
