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2023 Air Carriers Purchasing Conference

Browse our 2023 conference agenda below. Agenda is subject to change.

All Days
Saturday, August 19
Sunday, August 20
Monday, August 21
Tuesday, August 22

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
8:00 am
12:00 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Airline Roundtable Selection appointments are by Priority Grouping only.
8:00 am
12:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions, including Diversity Corner

Marquis Ballroom - 9th Floor
Open to Suppliers and Airlines - A 30-minute time slot for you to talk business in a casual and relaxed environment! Just show up, take a seat, and let the business come to you! Saturday's sessions include the Diversity Corner: A valuable opportunity for Airline and Supplier Companies to proactively seek strategic partnerships with diverse companies and for diverse companies to learn how they can help Airline and Supplier Companies achieve their diversity goals and how to enroll in their certified diversity programs, if applicable. Your company can take part in these mutually beneficial networking sessions all day Saturday. Just ask to host a table in the Diversity Corner and have Diversity Corner added to your table display. Learn more >
9:00 am
4:30 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
hosted by DAHLIA+Agency
Take advantage of FREE coaching in key areas that are critical for creating, developing and maintaining a strong business network! Learn more >
9:00 am
5:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Grab a drink or refreshment of your choice, sit down, catch up on work, relax or network and talk some business in our Hospitality Suite. Learn more >
9:00 am
5:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Navigating the ALL NEW ACPC Mobile App

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Learn how to fully utilize your NEW ACPC mobile app and get the most out of your time at ACPC 2023! See how to take advantage of networking opportunities, keep track of exhibitor and attendee information, contribute photos and comments to the social activity feed and more. Your ACPC app will act as your digital event directory throughout the year and this session will show you how to personalize your event experience.
10:00 am
11:00 am

Airline New Attendee Orientation

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
New to the ACPC? This session is specifically designed for Airline attendees. Learn more about the conference and how to take advantage of all of the networking and learning opportunities available with your Airline Registration.
11:15 am
12:00 pm

Supplier New Attendee Orientation

Soho Complex 7th Floor
New to the ACPC? This session is specifically designed for Supplier attendees. Learn more about the conference and how to take advantage of all of the networking and learning opportunities available with your Supplier Registration.
11:15 am
12:00 pm

Headshot Photo Lounge

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
Deb Scally Photography
Sit for a free headshot photo to use on LinkedIn, social media, company website, company portfolio, marketing or advertising - wherever a good photo is required! Deb Scally is Nashville-based portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience in public and private sector events.
12:00 pm
4:30 pm

Professional Development Session - How to Maximize your Brand Megaphone on LinkedIn

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Tess Vismale
To be seen both personally and professionally, you need a brand presence online and LinkedIn has become more than your virtual business card. Discover opportunities to enhance your online brand through LinkedIn by showcasing your thought leadership, updating your profile, building connections, and more. Get ready to transform your brand using LinkedIn! Learn more >
12:45 pm
1:45 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Airline Roundtable Selection appointments are by Priority Grouping only.
1:00 pm
5:00 pm

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
1:00 pm
7:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Rising Leaders: Going from Peer to Boss

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitators - Robert Bial & Dennis Suedkamp
Have you recently been promoted? This conversation-style session provides a space for you to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Learn strategies from your peers to help you navigate the transition more successfully! Learn more >
1:30 pm
2:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Roundtable Powerup: Simple Strategies for Mastering the Roundtable Sessions

Soho Complex 7th Floor
David Suarez
Master simple strategies to get the most out of your roundtable sessions and get the new business you came to ACPC for! With a very limited amount of time to meet with your airline contacts, you don’t have a second to waste. In this interactive session we will work on crafting your conversations to be efficient, authentic, and effective – maximizing your allotted time to position you as the go-to vendor for your airline contacts! Learn more >
2:00 pm
3:30 pm

Collaborative Workshop - Women in Business

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
facilitated by Jeanne Flattery & Jeannie Sweeney
Join us in this interactive workshop as we collaborate on how to boost women in industry, combat societal bias and address the unique challenges faced by women in business. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. Learn more >
2:30 pm
4:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Career Success for Young Professionals

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by John Rogers & Cathy Galbraith
Are you a young professional in the aviation industry? This conversation-style session provides a space for you to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Learn from your peers and gain new skills to enable you to excel in the workplace and make wiser, more future-oriented decisions. Learn more >
3:30 pm
4:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Tips & Apps for Productivity & Time Management

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Keith Johnston
So many apps, so little time. This session is all about which apps that can help you in big ways. Now more than ever you need to rely on apps and solutions that will transform the way you work, juggling family and tasks, and managing your time and mental space. Learn more >
3:45 pm
4:45 pm

ACPC Gives Back Charity - Tunnel to Towers Foundation Presentation

Marquis Ballroom
Steve Casquarelli & Mecca Nelson
Join us in the Hospitality Suite to learn more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation - this year's charity organization selected by your 2023 Airline host, Atlas Air. Learn more >
4:30 pm
5:00 pm

Live Crowd Trivia

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
hosted by Shawn Wilson
Live Crowd Trivia Contest returns this year in the Hospitality Suite with all new content. Test your knowledge against the best of the best on Aviation Topics. Winners get prizes!
5:00 pm
5:30 pm

Welcome Reception & Welcome Address

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Tonya Wondolowski & Althea Arvin
Enjoy appetizers and cocktails during this reception, network with other attendees and hear from your Supplier and Airline Chairmen as they welcome you to the 2023 ACPC!
5:30 pm
7:00 pm

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Aviation Networking Forum - Booth Set-Up for Suppliers

Broadway Ballroom & Foyer 6th Floor
Registered Suppliers with reserved booth space may set up their booths during this time.
8:30 am
11:30 am

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
8:30 am
12:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Getting Started with Chair Yoga

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Keri Kelly
Chair yoga is adapted so that you can practice yoga while seated in a chair, making yoga more accessible for beginners, people who may have limited mobility or those who just want a quick stretch. Join us to master some chair yoga poses to stretch your shoulders, neck, arms and other parts of the body! Learn more >
9:00 am
10:00 am

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Supplier companies can secure additional Roundtable meetings, if available.
9:00 am
1:00 pm

Learn the Ancient Art of Origami

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
hosted by Japan Airlines
Explore the history, culture and meaning behind the timeless paper-craft of origami. Have fun, relax and learn as skilled professionals walk you through each step of folding to complete your own work of origami to take home after the conference.
10:00 am
12:00 pm

Headshot Photo Lounge

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
Deb Scally Photography
Sit for a free headshot photo to use on LinkedIn, social media, company website, company portfolio, marketing or advertising - wherever a good photo is required! Deb Scally is Nashville-based portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience in public and private sector events.
10:00 am
3:30 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Marquis Ballroom - 9th Floor
Open to Suppliers and Airlines - A 30-minute time slot for you to talk business in a casual and relaxed environment! Just show up, take a seat, and let the business come to you! Learn more >
10:00 am
3:30 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Grab a drink or refreshment of your choice, sit down, catch up on work, relax or network and talk some business in our Hospitality Suite. Learn more >
10:00 am
3:30 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
hosted by DAHLIA+Agency
Take advantage of FREE coaching in key areas that are critical for creating, developing and maintaining a strong business network! Learn more >
10:00 am
3:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Workforce Development Panel Discussion

Soho Complex 7th Floor
hosted by Atlas Air
Join our panel of experts as they address the aviation workforce crisis and explore a range of solutions and approaches to build a skilled and diverse workforce that meets the needs of this critical industry. Learn more >
10:15 am
11:15 am

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Overcoming Remote Work Challenges

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by Chris Schroh & Randy Murdock
Working remotely requires you to take a different approach to the way you work. Join other remote workers in this conversation-style session for an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Tackle the most common difficulties of working remotely with your peers and master tactics together to overcome them. Learn more >
10:30 am
11:30 am

Private Airline Luncheon

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
Lillian Dukes of Atlas Air
The aviation industry continues to evolve – being open to new ideas and technologies is essential to innovation and growth. During this invitation-only luncheon for airline attendees, Lillian Dukes, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations for Atlas Air, will address future trends in aviation supply chain innovation, the role of leadership, and recommendations for how leaders can prepare for and adapt to these changes. Learn more >
11:30 am
12:45 pm

Professional Development Session - Beyond the Roundtables: Tips to Maximize Your Exposure at the ACPC

Soho Complex 7th Floor
David Suarez
Roundtables are fantastic, but there is plenty of business to be done outside of your scheduled roundtable sessions. Learn the secrets to maximizing your exposure at each opportunity available at ACPC, with all the tips and tricks, ins and outs, and dos and don'ts to secure tons of new business!
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

Aviation Networking Forum - Airlines Only

Broadway Ballroom & Foyer 6th Floor
This time is reserved for Airline attendees only to peruse the exhibit area
1:00 pm
3:30 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Unique Challenges Faced by Women in the Workplace

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by Jeannie Sweeney & Jeanne Flattery
It’s no secret that women face unique challenges as business professionals. Join other women in this conversation-style session for an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Discover ways to unlock your higher potential, raise your aspirations and gain inspiration from supportive female peers in a professional and safe space. Learn more >
1:15 pm
2:15 pm

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
1:30 pm
6:00 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Supplier companies can secure additional Airline Roundtable meetings, if available.
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

Professional Development Session - Exporting Aircraft Parts - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Complex World

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Jason Dickstein
This session will discuss the U.S. regulations that affect export, re-export, and foreign transfer of aircraft parts, and we will examine a process for ensuring compliance with those regulations. We will also examine some of the most important sanctions programs, including the Russian sanctions programs, and the class will also address the special export rules that apply to aircraft parts transactions. Learn more >
2:30 pm
3:30 pm

Aviation Networking Forum - Open to Airline & Supplier Attendees

Broadway Ballroom & Foyer 6th Floor
The exhibit area is open both Airline & Supplier attendees during this time. Learn more >
3:30 pm
6:00 pm

Buffet Style Dinner Reception - "A Taste of New York"

9th Floor & Broadway Lounge 8th Floor
During this buffet style reception, feast on authentic, delicious dishes representing the diverse neighborhoods of New York City.
7:00 pm
9:00 pm

Monday, August 21, 2023

Airline Private Networking

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
Airline Attendees - Come early and enjoy coffee and bagels while networking with other airline attendees before the Round Table Sessions begin.
9:00 am
9:50 am

Badge Pickup & Customer Service

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
9:00 am
10:00 am

Airline Roundtable Appointment Selection Support

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Have questions about your Airline Roundtable appointments? Need your appointment schedule re-emailed or re-printed? Stop by the desk on the 5th floor for assistance.
9:00 am
10:00 am

Professional Development Session - Post Conference Follow-up: How to Turn New Connections into Meaningful Professional Relationships

Soho Complex 7th Floor
David Suarez
Your business opportunity doesn’t end when ACPC ends. Many make the mistake of leaving business on the table when the conference is over, don’t be one of them! This session will teach you how to turn new connections into meaningful professional relationships designed to ignite new business opportunities and partnerships! Learn more >
9:00 am
10:30 am

Headshot Photo Lounge

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
Deb Scally Photography
Sit for a free headshot photo to use on LinkedIn, social media, company website, company portfolio, marketing or advertising - wherever a good photo is required! Deb Scally is Nashville-based portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience in public and private sector events.
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Grab a drink or refreshment of your choice, sit down, catch up on work, relax or network and talk some business in our Hospitality Suite. Learn more >
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Open to Suppliers and Airlines - A 30-minute time slot for you to talk business in a casual and relaxed environment! Just show up, take a seat, and let the business come to you! Learn more >
9:00 am
12:00 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
hosted by DAHLIA+Agency
Take advantage of FREE coaching in key areas that are critical for creating, developing and maintaining a strong business network! Learn more >
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Rising Leaders: Going from Peer to Boss

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by Dennis Suedkamp & Robert Bial
Have you recently been promoted? This conversation-style session provides a space for you to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Learn strategies from your peers to help you navigate the transition more successfully! Learn more >
9:15 am
10:15 am

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
A flagship event of the ACPC, Airline Roundtable meetings are considered to be one of the core ingredients that have made the conference so successful for 66 years. Learn more >
10:00 am
12:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Overcoming Remote Work Challenges

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by Randy Murdock & Chris Schroh
Working remotely requires you to take a different approach to the way you work. Join other remote workers in this conversation-style session for an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Tackle the most common difficulties of working remotely with your peers and master tactics together to overcome them. Learn more >
10:45 am
11:45 am

Luncheon and Keynote Speaker - Forging Ahead Together in Disruptive Times: The Power of Resilience

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
Eileen McDargh
Let’s face it: disruption is the constant. In this face-paced and provocative presentation, Hall of Fame speaker Eileen McDargh will help us look individually and collectively at how we cultivate resilience in ourselves, our teammates and each other. Discover the power of collective wisdom, specific actions, humor and purpose! Learn more >
12:15 pm
1:30 pm

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
A flagship event of the ACPC, Airline Roundtable meetings are considered to be one of the core ingredients that have made the conference so successful for 66 years. Learn more >
1:50 pm
5:00 pm

Professional Development Session - Power of Resilience Keynote Follow-up Workshop

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Eillen McDargh
Join Keynote Speaker, Eileen McDargh, in this follow-up workshop for a more personal learning experience on how to implement and share what you've learned with others when you return to the office after the conference. Learn more >
2:00 pm
3:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Open to Suppliers and Airlines - A 30-minute time slot for you to talk business in a casual and relaxed environment! Just show up, take a seat, and let the business come to you! Learn more >
2:00 pm
5:00 pm

Headshot Photo Lounge

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
Deb Scally Photography
Sit for a free headshot photo to use on LinkedIn, social media, company website, company portfolio, marketing or advertising - wherever a good photo is required! Deb Scally is Nashville-based portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience in public and private sector events.
2:00 pm
5:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Grab a drink or refreshment of your choice, sit down, catch up on work, relax or network and talk some business in our Hospitality Suite. Learn more >
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
hosted by DAHLIA+Agency
Take advantage of FREE coaching in key areas that are critical for creating, developing and maintaining a strong business network! Learn more >
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle - Career Success for Young Professionals

Columbia & Duffy 7th Floor
facilitated by Cathy Galbraith & John Rogers
Are you a young professional in the aviation industry? This conversation-style session provides a space for you to ask questions, share your experiences, challenges, and resources with other attendees who share similar challenges. Learn from your peers and gain new skills to enable you to excel in the workplace and make wiser, more future-oriented decisions. Learn more >
2:15 pm
3:15 pm

Professional Development Session - Getting Paid: Making Your Communications Work for YOU

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Jason Dickstein
Learn strategies for making your communications work for you, so they increase the likelihood that you will get paid based on the terms and condition that apply to your transaction. Learn more >
3:30 pm
4:30 pm

Live Crowd Trivia II

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
hosted by Shawn Wilson
If you missed the fun on Saturday night, this is your chance to test your knowledge against the best of the best on Aviation Topics. For those of you who played on Saturday, come back and play again in an all new game. Winners get prizes!
5:00 pm
5:30 pm

Semi Formal Banquet Dinner

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
Semi Formal Attire/Business Attire (No Jeans, T-Shirts, Shorts)
7:00 pm
9:00 pm

Entertainment

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
A Night on Broadway
Experience the magical bright lights of Broadway at the 2023 ACPC! Enjoy musical performances from notable Broadway hits by performers with Broadway credits from major Broadway shows as well as National Tours. Learn more >
9:00 pm
10:00 pm

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Supplier Closed Meeting

Soho Complex 7th Floor
8:00 am
8:30 am

Airline Closed Meeting

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
8:00 am
8:30 am

Badge Pickup & Customer Service

Registration Desk 5th Floor
Bring a photo ID and your registration QR code (printed or on your smart phone) to pick up your 2023 ACPC badge and wristband. Both badge and wristband are required for entry to ALL ACPC events. Lost badges and/or wristbands will NOT be replaced.
9:00 am
10:00 am

Headshot Photo Lounge

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
Deb Scally Photography
Sit for a free headshot photo to use on LinkedIn, social media, company website, company portfolio, marketing or advertising - wherever a good photo is required! Deb Scally is Nashville-based portrait photographer with more than a decade of experience in public and private sector events.
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Grab a drink or refreshment of your choice, sit down, catch up on work, relax or network and talk some business in our Hospitality Suite. Learn more >
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
Open to Suppliers and Airlines - A 30-minute time slot for you to talk business in a casual and relaxed environment! Just show up, take a seat, and let the business come to you! Learn more >
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
A flagship event of the ACPC, Airline Roundtable meetings are considered to be one of the core ingredients that have made the conference so successful for 66 years. Learn more >
9:00 am
12:20 pm

Business Luncheon and Entertainment

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
Comedian - Ross Bennett
Conclude the conference enjoying the comedic musings of Ross Bennett and his unique blend of deadpan humor, perfect comedic timing, and clever observational rants. Learn more >
12:30 pm
1:30 pm