36th Annual
Finance & Administration Conference

January 29-31, 2025 | Port Charlotte, FL

Presented in Partnership with

Southeast Chapter AAAE

Hosted by:

Punta Gorda Airport
Naples Airport Authority
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

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About the Conference

Looking for the latest trends shaping airport finance? Seeking insight on key administrative issues? Our annual Finance & Administration Conference provides that information and more! Join us in Port Charlotte, Florida, January 29-31, for a robust program on the key topics you need to stay abreast of key finance and administration trends.

Given the ever-changing set of challenges in the realms of finance and administration, airport professionals need new ways of thinking in order to fulfill core airport management roles while remaining fiscally effective. Join your airport colleagues to discuss strategies for focusing on the present while planning for the future at this industry-leading conference. Presented in partnership with the Southeast Chapter AAAE, this is the year's only conference that focuses solely on airport finance and administration issues.

To get a sense of who will be in attendance, see the full list of the airports that participated in 2024.

Conference Agenda

Agenda subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Registration Fees and Deadlines

You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE 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.

2025 REGISTRATION FEES

  On/Before
December 13, 2024
After
December 13, 2024
AAAE/Southeast Chapter Member $640 $740
Non-Member $845 $945
   Student Rate* $400 $400

*Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student. Copy of student ID may be requested.

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, January 10, 2025, 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 703.824.0500 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 703.824.0500 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

Sunseeker

Hotel Accommodations

All conference sessions will be held at the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, located at 5500 Sunseeker Way, Port Charlotte, Florida. For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $259 per night (single/double), which is inclusive of the $30 resort fee. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Rooms may sell out before this date, be sure to make your reservation today! Reservations made after this date only can be honored on a space available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates. To book your room, use the "book online" button below or call the hotel directly at 1-833-914-7300 and refer to the AAAE group.

As of 12/17/2024 - Standard Hotel Rooms are sold out within the room block, but there are still Suite options available at discounted rates. 

Additional Hotel Options:

Transportation

The Sunseeker Resort at Charlotte Harbor is accessible by several airports.

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is located 5.5 miles away and is approximately a 15 minute drive. Ground transportation for PGD can be found here.

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is located 57 miles away and is approximately a 1-hour drive. Ground transportation for SRQ can be found here. 

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located 45 miles away and is approximately a 45 minute drive. Ground transportation for RSW can be found here.

Parking at Sunseeker

Self-Parking and Valet Parking is available at the resort. Self Parking is $4 per hour, up to 5 hours. Anything after 5 hours is considered a full day and is $25 per day. Valet Parking is $16 per hour, up to 8 hours, and $32 for overnight. Additional information can be found here.

Air Travel

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.

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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 ZQ59414458 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZQ59 and Agreement Code 414458. 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.

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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 TBD.

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

To reserve your sponsorship or tabletop exhibit, please submit a sponsorship contract or exhibit contract. Don't see an opportunity that meets your needs? Contact Holly Ackerman to discuss additional options.

Sponsor Levels

Chair's Club - $4,500
Benefits:
Listed as a sponsor in the meeting app
Pre-show roster
Ad and video in meeting app
3 complimentary registrations
Logo on meeting website with link to company website
Tabletop display in registration/break area
President's Club - $3,500
Benefits:
Listed as a sponsor in the meeting app
Pre-show roster
Ad in meeting app
2 complimentary registrations
Logo on meeting website with link to company website
Directors' Club - $2,800
Benefits:
Listed as a sponsor in the meeting app
Pre-show roster
1 complimentary registration
Logo on meeting website
Members' Club - $1,800
Benefits:
Listed as a sponsor in the meeting app
Pre-show roster
Airport Angel - $500 (airports only)
Benefit:
Listed as a sponsor in the meeting app

CPEs

The delivery method is group live and the program level is basic. No prerequisites or advance preparation are required. This course provides up to 18 CPEs Business Management & Organization. Program content is current as of the start date of the course.

NASBA

The American Association of Airport Executives is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For more information, contact Holly Ackerman.

For all inquiries regarding complaints, cancellations, refunds, and substitutions, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org.

RECORD RETENTION: AAAE retains records for five years for this conference. These records include: Program outline/materials, records of participation, date and location of presentations, number of credits earned by participants, results of program evaluation, instructors, discussion leaders' or program authors' names and credentials. 

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Us!

Program, Sponsorship, & CPEs
Holly Ackerman
703.578.2507

Registration & Hotel Info
Samantha Wittie
571.560.1854

Press & Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish
703.575.2461