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For Immediate Release

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Shahara Anderson-Davis

Airport Minority Advisory Council

sanderson-davis@amac-org.com

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Secretary Foxx joins list of distinguished speakers from across the country, as well as local elected officials and leaders in transportation and aviation.

WASHINGTON, DC (August 6, 2019) – From August 20-23, 2019, the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) 35th Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference will take place at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. Hosted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the conference program will include highly acclaimed speakers and spotlight innovations, trends and initiatives that drive diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries.

LAWA joined AMAC to announce a slate of internationally recognized leaders on aviation, transportation and inclusion as keynote speakers at the conference. These industry experts include:

 

For 35 years, the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference has brought together airport professionals, government representatives and business leaders from across all sectors for a premier opportunity to increase their knowledge of cutting-edge issues within the aviation and aerospace industries as well as connect with leaders within the industry. The 2019 conference will include more than 1,000 individuals who are driving and shaping the airports of tomorrow.

The theme of this year's conference is Transforming the Future of Airports. Airports across the country are amid mega construction projects, building new facilities and modernizing terminals. They are implementing new technologies, including for passenger screening, guest services and wayfinding to improve how guests navigate airports. And concession programs are becoming more innovative and exciting, providing guests with a range of new options. The 35th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference will focus on all of these topics and more.

Special events within the conference include a Welcome to L.A. reception, the Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast and an invitation-only roundtable featuring directors from major U.S. airports.

To learn more about the program and speakers, as well as to register, visit the conference website at www.amac-org.com/annualconference

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About the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)

The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advance the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. Since 1984, AMAC has been at the forefront of nearly every national policy initiative impacting the participation of disadvantaged businesses in airport contracting. AMAC works consistently with Congress, the federal government, aviation trade associations and others as a resource for information, education, and guidance on business and employment matters. For more information, visit www.amac-org.com.

About Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is the City of Los Angeles department that owns and operates Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports, as well as aviation-related property in Palmdale. Both play an integral role in helping to meet the Southern California regional demand for passenger, cargo and general aviation service. Both airports make a distinct contribution to the strength of the system as it provides a high level of safety, security and service for its customers, communities and stakeholders. More information can be found at  flylax.com.