Dear ACPC Community,
I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 69th Annual Air Carriers Purchasing Conference in Orlando. This year’s theme — Beyond Boundaries: The Next Era of Air Travel — reflects our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and strengthening the airline–supplier partnership that defines ACPC.
We’ve built one of our most dynamic programs yet, filled with high‑impact learning, meaningful networking, and unforgettable entertainment. Here’s a look at what awaits you at ACPC 2026.
🎤 Featured Speakers & Professional Development
This year’s speaker lineup brings practical, high‑value learning across leadership, purchasing, compliance, negotiation, and digital influence.
David Suarez
- Mastering the Roundtables — Strategies to maximize your Roundtable impact
- Elevating Your Professional Presence — A skills‑building workshop
- Digital Influence Essentials — Sales, LinkedIn & social media strategies
- Beyond the Roundtables — How to maintain and nurture new relationships after ACPC
Bill Agee
- Seven Steps in Strategic Supplier Alliance
- Advanced Key Purchasing Techniques
- Ten Major Contract Clauses That Cause Purchasing/SCM Issues
- Negotiations Preparations for Success
Jason Dickstein
- Tariffs and Imports — How classification impacts duty costs and compliance
- International Sales & U.S. Export Compliance
- Using Safety Management Systems (SMS) to Improve Business Processes
Elizabeth Lucas‑Averett (“Ella”)
- Airline Panel Moderator — What Airlines Want
- Airline‑Exclusive Luncheon Keynote — Beyond Boundaries: Leading Through Complexity in Aviation Supply Chains
Jeff Rogers
- Business Luncheon Keynote — Elevating Connection, Creativity & Courage in the Next Era of Air Travel
- Deep‑Dive Session — Expanded discussion and Q&A
📚 Core ACPC Sessions & Networking
Airline Roundtable Sessions
Our flagship 10‑minute one‑on‑one meetings — the heart of ACPC for 69 years.
Meet & Greet Sessions
Casual, open networking designed to spark new business relationships.
Aviation Networking Forum (ANF)
A one‑day exhibit featuring airline‑only hours followed by full access for all attendees.
ACPC Business Development Power Hub
Free coaching in communication, networking, and business development — including complimentary professional headshots provided by our on‑site photographer.
🗣️ Peer‑to‑Peer Chat Circles
Small‑group conversations facilitated by ACPC leaders, designed for candid, solution‑focused dialogue.
- Balancing the Burn — Staying energized in a demanding industry
- My Favorite Tool for Staying Organized
- Gender Bias in Aviation Business — What we’ve seen & what we’ve shifted
- The Art of the Difficult Conversation
🎶 Entertainment Lineup
Sunday — Return to Paradise Dinner
Red Clay Rumble — Tropical‑themed tunes and a lively dance floor
Monday — Ascend Into the Night Banquet
Sugar Vibe — A powerhouse Orlando party band
Tuesday — Business Luncheon
Nathan Coe Marsh — Internationally acclaimed magician and entertainer
🌟 We Can’t Wait to Welcome You!
Thank you to our volunteers, committee members, and the entire ACPC community for your dedication and support. This year’s program is one of our most engaging yet, and I look forward to experiencing it with you.
Warm regards,
Karen Cantor
President, Air Carriers Purchasing Conference