Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To receive complimentary Airline registration for the ACPC:
- You must work solely and exclusively for the Airline as an airline employee in a purchasing and/or repair sourcing capacity and not for the MRO, Technic/Engineering, or Tech Ops division.
- You may not be a third-party contractor or partner and/or be employed by an airline in a position whose primary function is to sell surplus or offer services to other airlines or suppliers.
- Leasing companies with 50 or more owned aircraft, who agree to the participation requirements listed below and are approved by the ACPC Board, will receive a complimentary Airline registration.
Every Supplier Principle (employee) must register and pay the registration fee of $1295.00 per person.
Visit the Airline Participation Policies and/or Supplier Participation Policies page for more details.
- While hosting your Airline Roundtable, you will meet more suppliers during the three sessions of Roundtable appointments than you might see in your office in an entire year.
- The complimentary luncheon and dinner functions sponsored by the ACPC help defray your overall conference expenses, offer additional networking opportunities, provide industry insight and professional development from Monday’s Luncheon and Keynote Speaker, Eileen McDargh.
- You’ll have the opportunity to attend cutting-edge Professional Development sessions. These classes are taught by influential presenters within their respective industry and cover a wide range of topics such as new technology, best practices, legal implications on new FAA regulations and more.
- The “invitation only” Airline Luncheon will highlight a relevant speaker and plenty of “airline to airline” networking time.
- The Aviation Networking Forum is an opportunity to see additional suppliers outside out of the Roundtable appointments and take advantage of visiting multiple supplier booths in a few hours. In addition, Airlines are given exclusive time with suppliers from 1:00PM to 3:30PM prior to the ANF opening up to all registered ACPC attendees.
- Meet & Greet Sessions allow you to continue your conversations from the Roundtable appointments or meet new suppliers that you did not get to meet with in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
- We invite Airline attendees to participate in all ACPC events. Please refer to the Agenda or the ACPC APP for more details.
Suppliers have the opportunity to meet airline representatives from all over the world. Take advantage of the low conference fee and introduce your company to airlines that may be too costly to travel to. Suppliers also have the opportunity to meet other supplier companies that might be developed as potential customers.
Yes! Visit the ACPC Code of Conduct page for more details.
The dress code for all ACPC events is Business Casual, with the exception of the Monday Banquet. The Monday Banquet dress code is semi-formal or business wear.
Yes. No one under the age of 21 is allowed into any ACPC venue.
The Air Carriers Purchasing Conference for 2023 will take place at the New York Marriot Marquis on August 19-22, 2023.
Yes, there is an agenda. For a full list of events, visit the Agenda page for more details!
Guests are permitted in the Social Functions Only. Guests are NOT permitted in the Aviation Networking Forum, Roundtables, Professional Development Sessions, or Business Lunches.
As a reminder, Guest registrations are $500.00. Another employee of the same Airline cannot be listed as a “Guest.” A spouse or relative working for the same company, in any capacity, cannot be listed as a “Guest.” Any person working within the Aviation Industry may not attend the conference as a “Guest.”
You can reserve your hotel room after completing your individual registration for ACPC beginning on Monday, May 15, 2023. There will be a hotel reservation link in your registration email confirmation. Room rates vary by registration type. Rooms are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
- ACPC Supplier Room Rate: $209.00 plus applicable state and local taxes, per room/night based on single/double occupancy per room/night
- ACPC Airlines Room Rate: $159.00 plus state and local taxes, per room/night based on single/double occupancy per room/night
Visit the Airline Roundtable Policies page for more details on the roundtable selection process.
ANF spaces can be purchasing during the Supplier Company Commitment process for $850.00.
Visit the ANF Policies page for more details on how to reserve your space.
Corporate Sponsorships can be purchasing during the Supplier Company Commitment process for $600.00.
Visit the Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity page for more details.
AIRLINE CANCELLATION POLICIES
Airline Company Commitment
Cancellations for Airline Commitments must be made in writing to [email protected], prior to July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.
Airline Attendee Individual Registration
Cancellations for Airline Attendee registrations must be made in writing to [email protected]. You may transfer your registration to another person in your company prior to badge collection by requesting the change in writing to [email protected]. Cancellations for Spouse/Guest registrations made up until July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET will be refunded less a 15% cancellation fee. Unfortunately, NO refunds for Spouse/Guests will be made for cancellations received after July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.
SUPPLIER CANCELLATION POLICIES
Supplier Company Commitment/ANF Booth/Sponsorship
Cancellations for Supplier Company Commitments, ANF Booths, and Sponsorships made up until July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET will be refunded less a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Unfortunately, NO refunds will be made for cancellations received after July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.
Supplier Individual Registration
Cancellations for Supplier and Spouse/Guest registrations made up until July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET will be refunded less a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Unfortunately, NO refunds will be made for cancellations received after July 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET. You may transfer your registration to another person in your company prior to badge collection by requesting the change in writing to [email protected].
Company Commitment opens on May 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM ET. Individual registration opens one week later on May 15, 2023.
Visit the Supplier Company Commitment and Registration Process page for more details on the new Supplier process.
Visit the Airline Company Commitment and Registration Process page for more details on the new Airline process.
SUPPLIERS
| SUPPLIER COMPANIES | Regular Through 7/14 at 5:00 PM ET | Late After 7/14 at 5:00 PM ET (If not sold out) |
| Company Commitment | $1,295.00 | $1,495.00 |
| Commitment to participate in ACPC includes one individual supplier registration. Upon payment, you will receive a discount code which can be applied to one Supplier registration. Your company priority for scheduling airline roundtable appointments will be based on the timestamp for your payment of this company commitment. | ||
| Additional Opportunities: (Can only be purchased with Company Commitment) | ||
| Aviation Networking Forum (ANF) Booth | $850.00 | N/A |
| All booths are assigned at a first come, first serve basis based on the timestamp of your booth payment. Only one booth per registered company is allowed. Booth numbers will be assigned and sent to each registered company several weeks prior to the conference. For a complete list of ANF policies, please click here. ANF Booths sell out every year. Be sure to register early to secure your spot! | ||
| Corporate Sponsorship | $600.00 | N/A |
| Your company logo will be displayed in a prominent public space of the New York Marriott Marquis throughout the entire conference; appearing multiple times per hour in rotating, timed intervals; on the Mag Screens inside the Broadway Ballroom for luncheons and dinners. Don’t miss out! Corporate Sponsorships are a sell out every year. | ||
| SUPPLIER INDIVIDUALS | ||
| Supplier Registration | $1,295.00 | $1,495.00 |
| Includes attendance to Professional Development Sessions, Airline Roundtable Sessions, the Aviation Networking Forum (ANF), Meet & Greet Sessions, Business Lunch, Saturday Welcome Reception, Sunday Night Dinner Buffet, Monday Night Banquet Dinner with Entertainment, and the ACPC Hospitality Suite. | ||
| Supplier Guest Registration | $500.00 | $600.00 |
| Non-aviation industry guest. Guests are permitted at social functions only: Business Lunch, Saturday Welcome Reception, Sunday Night Dinner Buffet, and Monday Night Banquet Dinner with Entertainment. | ||
AIRLINES
| AIRLINE COMPANIES | Regular Through 7/14 at 5:00 PM ET | Late After 7/14 at 5:00 PM ET |
| Company Commitment | Complimentary | Complimentary |
Commitment to operate Roundtables as required based on number of Airline Attendees in attendance.
Additionally, leasing companies with 50 or more owned aircraft, who agree to the guidelines listed above and are approved by the ACPC Board, will also receive a complimentary Airline registration. | ||
| AIRLINE INDIVIDUALS | ||
| Airline Attendee Registration | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| To receive complimentary Airline Attendee registration for the ACPC, you must work solely and exclusively for the Airline as an airline employee in a purchasing and/or repair sourcing capacity and not for the MRO, Technic/Engineering, or Tech Ops division. You may not be a third party contractor or partner and/or be employed by an airline in a position whose primary function is to sell surplus or offer services to other airlines or suppliers. Registration Fees for qualified Airline Attendees are complimentary in exchange for involvement, at a minimum, in the following events outlined below:
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| Airline Guest Registration | $500.00 | $600.00 |
| Non-aviation industry guest. Guests are permitted at social functions only: Business Lunch, Saturday Welcome Reception, Sunday Night Dinner Buffet, and Monday Night Banquet Dinner with Entertainment. | ||
No. Onsite/walk-up registrations will not be accepted.
COVID-19 conditions can change swiftly, and this website reflects the most current guidelines. Check back here closer to the date of the conference for updated information on COVID-19 protocol for the 2023 ACPC. We thank you in advance for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate hosting an in person conference during these times and prioritize the health and safety of our attendees.
Although unlikely, the Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC) reserves the right to cancel the 2023 conference due to circumstances beyond the control of the ACPC. If the ACPC cancels the 2023 conference you are entitled to a full refund within 30 days of notification. The ACPC is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such cancellation. If ACPC cancels the 2023 conference, a cancellation notice will be posted on the ACPC website and you will be contacted at the email address you provided when registering, so please be sure to provide a valid email address.