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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
8:00 am
12:00 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
8:00 am
12:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
9:00 am
4:30 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Marquis Ballroom 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!
9:00 am
5:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
9:00 am
5:30 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
10:00 am
11:00 am

Airline New Attendee Orientation

Soho Complex 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

Astor Ballroom 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

Marquis Ballroom 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

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
1:00 pm
2:00 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
1:00 pm
5:00 pm

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
1:00 pm
7:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
1:15 pm
2:15 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
2:00 pm
3:30 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
3:15 pm
4:15 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
3:45 pm
4:45 pm

Live Crowd Trivia Contest

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
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
8:30 am
12:30 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
9:00 am
10:00 am

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
9:00 am
1:00 pm

Headshot Photo Lounge

Marquis Ballroom 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

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
10:00 am
3:30 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
10:00 am
3:30 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Marquis Ballroom 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!
10:00 am
3:30 pm

Professional Development Session - Panel Discussion

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
10:15 am
11:15 am

Peer to Peer Chat Circle

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
10:30 am
11:30 am

Private Airline Luncheon

Soho Complex 7th Floor
Lillian Dukes of Atlas Air
11:30 am
12:45 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
11:30 am
1:00 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
1:00 pm
2:00 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

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
1:30 pm
2:30 pm

Badge Pickup

Registration Desk 5th Floor
1:30 pm
6:00 pm

Airline Round Table Appointment Selection

Registration Desk 5th Floor
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
2:15 pm
3:15 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

Broadway Lounge 8th Floor & 9th Floor
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

Airline Roundtable Appointment Selection Support

Registration Desk 5th Floor
9:00 am
10:00 am

Badge Pickup & Customer Service

Registration Desk 5th Floor
9:00 am
10:00 am

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
9:00 am
10:30 am

Headshot Photo Lounge

Marquis Ballroom 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

Meet & Greet Sessions

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
9:00 am
12:00 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
hosted by DAHLIA+Agency
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
10:00 am
12:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
10:30 am
11:30 am

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
10:45 am
11:45 am

Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
Eileen McDargh
12:15 pm
1:30 pm

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
1:50 pm
5:00 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 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.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm

Headshot Photo Lounge

Marquis Ballroom 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

Meet & Greet Sessions

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
2:00 pm
5:00 pm

Hospitality Suite

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

ACPC Business Development Power Hub

Marquis Ballroom 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!
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

Peer to Peer Chat Circle

Colombia & Duffy 7th Floor
2:30 pm
3:30 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
3:15 pm
4:15 pm

Professional Development Session

Astor Ballroom 7th Floor
4:30 pm
5:30 pm

Live Crowd Trivia II

Marquis Ballroom 9th Floor
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
9:00 pm
10:00 pm

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Supplier Closed Meeting

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

Airline Closed Meeting

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

Badge Pickup & Customer Service

Registration Desk 5th Floor
9:00 am
10:00 am

Headshot Photo Lounge

Marquis Ballroom 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
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Meet & Greet Sessions

Cantor & Jolson 9th Floor
9:00 am
12:00 pm

Airline Round Table Sessions

Westside Ballroom 5th Floor
9:00 am
12:20 pm

Business Luncheon and Entertainment

Broadway Ballroom 6th Floor
Comedian - Ross Bennett
12:30 pm
1:30 pm