F. Russell Hoyt
National Airports Conference (NAC)
Airports for Everyone Under the Sun
September 22-24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Plan to join us in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 22-24, 2024, for the F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC). This year's theme is Airports for Everyone Under the Sun.
Benefits of Attending
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Receive timely updates on the most crucially important issues impacting your airport
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Make connections with leaders from across the country
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Earn plenty of CEUs to maintain your certification
Keynote Speaker
Sunday, September 22
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AAAE Board Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
3 - 4:15 p.m.
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NAC Committee Meeting (NAC Committee Members Only)
4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
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Claudia Holliway Newcomers' Reception
5:15 - 6 p.m.
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Welcome Reception
6 - 7 p.m.
Monday, September 23
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Registration
7:45 a.m - 5 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
7:45 - 9 a.m.
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:45 - 9 a.m.
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Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
9 - 9:30 a.m.
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General Session I – State of the Industry
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
10:45- 11:15 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - The DEIA Leadership Mindset
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion B - AI's Takeoff in Airports
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Luncheon with Keynote Speaker - TBA
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Emergency Management for $600, Alex
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion B - Law of the Land: Use of Hangars Policy, Ground Leases and Reversion
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
3:45 - 4 p.m.
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General Session II – Airport Metrics
4 - 5 p.m.
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Monday Night Event
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
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Registration
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 - 9 a.m.
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General Session III - Creating Clear Skies Ahead: Navigating Human Factors at Airports
9 - 10 a.m.
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General Session IV - A Conversation with Patty Wagstaff
10 - 11 a.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
11 - 11:30 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Designing for the Passenger Experience
11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion B - If Cybersecurity Keeps You Awake at Night...
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Luncheon w. Keynote Speaker: Janet Petro, Director, NASA Kennedy Space Center
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Roundtables by Hub Size
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
3:40 - 4 p.m.
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General Session V – Beyond the Blueprint: Exploring Construction Dynamics
4 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
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Airport Tour - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Janet E. Petro is an American engineer and civil servant currently serving as the 11th director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. She was appointed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on June 30, 2021, making her the first woman to serve as director.
Prior to being named director, Petro served as Kennedy’s deputy director since April 2007, where she shared responsibility with the center director in managing the Kennedy team of civil service and contractor employees, determining and implementing center policy and managing and executing Kennedy missions and agency program responsibilities.
She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2022 Dr. Kurt H. Debus Award, the 2019 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Sammies Management Excellence Medal. In 2018, Petro was selected by Florida Governor Rick Scott for induction in the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.
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.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before |
After |
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AAAE/IAAE Member |
$750 |
$850 |
Non-Member |
$900 |
$1,000 |
Federal Government Rate |
$450 |
$500 |
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. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellation requests received before Friday, September 6, 2024, are subject to a $125 processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be accepted without penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regarding cancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
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 703.824.0504 or AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
Media Access Policy
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
NOTE: Please note that there are several companies (National Travel Association, Global Housing, Exhibition Housing Services, etc) who may contact AAAE attendees and exhibitors claiming they are calling on behalf of AAAE and are the official housing company for the conference. The only way to make reservations within the AAAE block and to receive the discounted rate at the Davenport Grand Hotel is to make your reservation directly with the hotel. AAAE does not contract with third parties to make hotel reservations, and you should only be providing your credit card information directly to employees of the hotel. Always ask about the AAAE block rate when making your reservation with the hotel. Reservations made with unauthorized third party companies are not valid reservations. In the event that you book rooms through any such organization, AAAE will not be able to assist you should rooms be unavailable upon your arrival at the hotel. Should you receive any of these calls or have any questions, please contact Jonna Thoma, AAAE, at 703.797.2578.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are being held at The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33019; phone 954.602.6000. All attendees will receive a special rate of $249 single/double, plus tax, plus a reduced resort fee of $29 per night. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Rooms may sell out before this date, so plan to make your reservations early.
Travel
Transportation
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located approximately 9 miles from the the Diplomat Beach Resort and will take approximately 30 minutes to get there. A taxi will cost approximately $20/way. Uber and Lyft are available at designated areas of the terminal. Learn more about ground transportation at FLL.
Airline Information
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 ZM3B242116 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZM3B and Agreement Code 242116. 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 NM227. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring the National Airports Conference places your company in front of decision makers and positioned visibly at the top events of the conference. No other sponsorship gets you the exposure with these types of attendees. We have a diverse range of sponsorships to fit nearly any budget.
More details coming soon! Please check back for updates.
Sponsorship Levels
Level |
Benefits |
Platinum Wings ($8,000 and up) |
Attendee Roster; 3 Complimentary Registrations; Complimentary Tabletop Exhibit |
Gold Wings ($6,000-7,999) |
Attendee Roster; 2 Complimentary Registrations; Complimentary Tabletop Exhibit |
Silver Wings ($4,000-5,999) |
Attendee Roster; 1 Complimentary Registration |
Bronze Wings ($2,501-3,999) |
Attendee Roster |
Airport Angel ($2,500) |
Listing as Airport Angel |
Available Opportunities
Airport Angel
Co-Sponsor Rate: $2,500
General Sessions
General Session I
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session II
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session III
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session IV
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
General Session V
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,500
Events
Claudia Holliway Newcomers' Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Welcome Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Monday Breakfast
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,000
Monday AM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Monday Breakout Sessions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000
Monday Keynote Luncheon
Co-Sponsor Rate: $8,000
Monday PM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Monday Evening Event
Sponsored by Conference Host
Tuesday Breakfast
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,000
Tuesday AM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Tuesday Breakout Sessions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000
Tuesday Keynote Luncheon
Co-Sponsor Rate: $8,000
Tuesday Roundtable Discussions
Co-Sponsor Rate: $3,800
Tuesday PM Break
Co-Sponsor Rate: $6,000
Other Opportunities
Notepads and Pens (sponsor supplied)
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $6,500
Lanyards / Name Badges
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Tote Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $15,000
Hotel Key Cards*
Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $6,000
Mobile App
Co-Sponsor Rate: $7,500
Sponsor’s Right of First Refusal
In recognition of the sponsoring company’s support of the National Airports Conference, AAAE agrees that with respect to the following year, companies with EXCLUSIVE sponsorship will have the right of first refusal over all other potential sponsors for the same sponsorship of the same event or item, in the subsequent year.
Sponsoring companies are eligible for this right of first refusal to renew their sponsorship only if the company has exclusively sponsored an event; however, the benefits and consideration of the sponsorship may be renegotiated as necessary. Sponsor shall have 120 days following the conclusion of the National Airports Conference to renew their sponsorship for the following year. If the sponsoring company fails to notify AAAE of its intention to renew its sponsorship within the 120-day period, AAAE reserves the right to open the opportunity to the public without providing prior notice to the previous year’s sponsoring company.
AAAE/Airport Business Solutions
Essentials of Airport Business Management Workshop
September 21-22, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Held in conjunction with the NAC, this interactive workshop will focus on dealing with and managing non-airline-related business functions at airports, and will provide attendees with an overview of property and business management issues confronting airports of all sizes.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before |
After |
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Member |
$600 |
$650 |
Non-Member |
$650 |
$700 |
Sunday, September 22
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Continental Breakfast
8 - 8:30 a.m.
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Review & Follow-up from Day 1
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Session 5
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Refreshment Break
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
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Session 6
10:45 a.m.- 12 p.m.
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Lunch
12 - 1:15 p.m.
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Session 7
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
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Session 8
2:45 - 4 p.m.
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Adjournment
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, September 23
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Registration
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Committee Meetings
7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 - 9 a.m.
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Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
9 - 9:30 a.m.
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General Session 1 – State of the Industry
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - The DEIA Leadership Mindset
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
-
Small Group Discussion B - AI's Takeoff in Airports
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Keynote Luncheon
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Emergency Management for $600, Alex
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion B - Law of the Land: Use of Hangars Policy, Ground Leases and Reversion
2:25 - 3:40 p.m.
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General Session II – Airport Metrics
4 - 5 p.m.
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Monday Night Event
7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
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Committee Meetings
8 - 9 a.m.
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Registration
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 - 9 a.m.
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General Session III - Creating Clear Skies Ahead: Navigating Human Factors at Airports
9 - 10 a.m.
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General Session IV – A Conversation With Patty Wagstaff
10 - 11 a.m.
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Small Group Discussion A - Designing for the Passenger Experience
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Small Group Discussion B - If Cybersecurity Keeps You Awake at Night..
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Luncheon with Keynote Speaker – Janet Petro, NASA Kennedy Space Center
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
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Roundtables by Hub Size
2:25 - 3:35 p.m.
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General Session V – Beyond the Blueprint: Exploring Construction Dynamics
4 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Airport Tour: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Program, Press/Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish
703.575.2461
NAC and Workshop Registration, Hotel Reservations, and Logistics
Jonna Thoma
703.797.2578
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
Amy Trivette
703.575.2471