AAAE Airport Social Media Summit
October 13-15, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA
Special Thanks to our Host Airport!

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About #AirportSocial
It's called SOCIAL media for a reason.
This isn't just another conference, so get ready for innovation, collaboration, and inspiration among airport professionals. Navigate through the latest industry trends, and discover cutting-edge practices that breathe life into our social media landscapes. This event is your golden ticket to mastering how social media can significantly amplify your airport's digital footprint, captivate travelers, and forge impactful connections that resonate well beyond the digital sphere.
Whether you're looking to showcase your airport's latest achievements, learn from the success stories of others, or simply connect with like-minded individuals passionate about aviation and social media, this conference is the place to be.
Hot topics include:
- The ever-popular Slide Slam, which offers attendees the opportunity to #HumbleBrag about what is new and exciting in their feeds
- Whose # Is It Anyway, a fun way for you to test your social media and AvGeek prowess for #AirportSocial supremacy
Conference Agenda
Click below to view last year's full agenda. Please check back for updates.
Monday, October 13
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Welcome Reception 🍷
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Grab a beverage and your badge to save time tomorrow morning and get to know your fellow socialites!
Tuesday, October 14
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Registration and Continental Breakfast ☕🥐
8 - 9 a.m.
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Welcome Remarks and Introductions
9 - 9:15 a.m.
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SESSION 1: #HumbleBrag – Airport Social Slide Slam
9:15 - 11 a.m.
Share the highlights from your feed this year—your best campaigns, top posts, memes, and trending moments. Each airport or organization gets 5 minutes to shine with up to 3 PowerPoint slides. Presentations will follow airport code order, so plan accordingly! If more than one person is attending from your team, feel free to tag-team your presentation (but only one per airport/org).
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Social 🦋 Break
11 - 11:15 a.m.
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SESSION 2
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Networking Lunch 🥗🍴
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
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SESSION 3
1:15 - 2 p.m.
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SESSION 4
2 - 3 p.m.
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Social 🦋 Break
3 - 3:15 p.m.
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SESSION 5
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
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Host Airport Event ☀️✈️😎
6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15
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Continental Breakfast ☕🥐
8 - 9 a.m.
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Whose # is it Anyway? #AirportSocial Trivia
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Kick off Day 2 with a fun and friendly trivia showdown blending avgeek knowledge and social media savvy! Test your wits, laugh along the way, and compete not just for bragging rights but for an epic prize: complimentary registration to the 2025 Airport Social Media Summit (dates and location TBD)!
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SESSION 6
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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SESSION 7
10:30 - 11:30
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Networking Lunch 🥗🍴
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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SESSION 8
1 – 2 p.m.
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Wrap-Up and Adjournment ✌️🛫
2:30 p.m.
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.
2025 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before August 29, 2025 |
After August 29, 2025 |
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AAAE Member | $675 | $725 |
Non-Members | $750 | $800 |
Academic Member* | $285 | $285 |
*Must provide a valid student ID to receive the academic member rate.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Friday, September 8, 2025, are subject to a $125 cancellation processing fee; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after this date. Cancellations with outstanding invoices received within two weeks of the start of the conference, will require full payment on the balance due. Refunds will not be provided, and balance dues will not be forgiven for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. The individual substituting for the original registrant is responsible for all financial obligations (balance due; difference in fees due to membership type) associated with that substitution. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, 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. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund or credit.
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.Photo/Video Disclaimer: By registering for and attending any AAAE event, you agree that your name, voice, and image may be used at any time, without further notification, for recordings, printed materials, web sites, social media and other marketing purposes.
ACCREDITED AIRPORT EXECUTIVES: This course is worth 12 credits in the AAAE Continuing Airport Management Education Unit (CEU) program.
If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
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.
AAAE MEDIA ACCESS POLICY
The American Association of Airport Executives (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

Hotel Accommodations
All conference programming, unless otherwise noted, will be held at Embassy Suites by Hilton located at 4101 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451.
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $169 per night (single/double). The last day to receive this discounted rate is Friday, September 12, 2025. Rooms may sell out before this date, so be sure to make your reservation today!
To book your room, please use the online reservation link or call the booking number (757)-228-3100 and reference group code: AAAE Social Media Summit. Cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid charges.
Transportation
Ground Transportation
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ARRIVING BY AIR: Embassy Suites by Hilton is located about 19.1 miles from Norfolk International Airport and approximately 31 minutes via taxi/cab or rideshare, depending on traffic.
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DRIVING/PARKING: Overnight self parking is available at the hotel for $25+tax per vehicle, per day.
Air Travel
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 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.
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 NM36J.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Slide Slam Submissions
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 6
#HumbleBrag - Airport Social Slide Slam
We have selected topics for the upcoming AAAE Airport Social Media Summit, and with your vast experience in airport social media marketing, we're inviting YOU to share your expertise with your airport colleagues this December in Ontario, California. Showcase what is new and exciting in your feed this year. From your best campaign to top posts, memes and trends you jumped in on – it’s time to #HumbleBrag. Each airport or organization is invited to submit up to three slides for a 3-5 minute presentation. If more than one person is attending from your airport or organization, please coordinate.
Please upload your presentation by COB on Tuesday, September 6. Contact gwen.basaria@aaae.org with questions!
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Contributor to the knowledge base of the industry.
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Developed tools or techniques that have furthered the industry and improved the effectiveness of noise mitigation programs.
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Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for airport neighbors.
Participating Airports
Once confirmed, will list out airports