American DBE Magazine will attend and report on the 2026 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum, scheduled for March 18–20, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Convened by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), the annual forum brings together airport executives, policymakers, industry partners, and businesses to examine economic opportunity and policy issues shaping the aviation and airport sector.
The forum serves as a national venue for discussion on federal aviation policy, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and evolving business participation across airport and aviation supply chains. Sessions typically focus on regulatory developments, contracting trends, and practical considerations affecting firms engaged in airport-related work.
The 2026 agenda includes policy briefings, executive-level panels, and industry discussions centered on aviation reauthorization, airport capital programs, contracting opportunities, and emerging operational challenges. Participants are expected to include senior airport executives, federal agency representatives, elected officials, prime contractors, and industry leaders with influence over aviation policy, funding priorities, and procurement practices. These discussions provide insight into how federal policy decisions translate into operational and business activity at airports nationwide.
AMAC positions the forum as a setting for substantive dialogue between industry stakeholders and decision-makers, with an emphasis on aligning policy objectives with real-world economic participation. That approach reflects the ongoing balancing act airports face as they advance major capital programs while addressing operational demands, long-term planning, and sustainability considerations.
As part of its ongoing coverage of transportation, infrastructure, and aviation industries, American DBE Magazine will be on site to observe key sessions, engage with participants, and gather material for an upcoming feature article. Coverage will examine policy themes, industry perspectives, and implications for small businesses and industry participants operating in or adjacent to the aviation sector.
More information about the forum, including registration details and the event agenda, is available at www.amacforum.com.
