ACPC 2025 Conference: Shaping Aviation’s Next Era
The ACPC 2025 Conference is shaping up to be the year’s must-attend gathering for aviation professionals worldwide, a high-energy forum where airlines, suppliers, and MRO specialists converge to spark collaboration and share breakthrough ideas. From August 16 to 19, 2025, the iconic Atlanta Marriott Marquis will become a hotbed of networking, trend-spotting, and innovation—perfect terrain for forging the partnerships that will define next-gen aviation.
The Smart 145 crew will be moving through roundtables, forums, and coffee lines, armed with a cloud-based MRO ERP that turns wrench time into uptime. Ready to sync calendars? Reach out now to lock in a 15-minute meet-up with our team before schedules fill up.
Inside the 68th Annual Air Carriers Purchasing Conference 2025
The Air Carriers Purchasing Conference 2025 (ACPC) has, over the years, become a prominent annual event for the aviation industry, notably in procurement and MRO sectors. With its origins dating back to 1956, ACPC has consistently provided aviation professionals an unmatched environment to address procurement challenges, discuss industry shifts, and foster vital business relationships. By facilitating direct interactions between airlines and suppliers, the conference significantly contributes to the evolution of global Aviation MRO practices.
ACPC 2025 Dates & Logistics — Your Guide to the Atlanta Aviation Trade Show
Mark 16–19 August 2025 on your calendar, because the ACPC 2025 Conference is set to transform the iconic Atlanta Marriott Marquis—and the entire city—into a four-day nerve centre of deal-making, idea-swapping, and after-hours networking. Atlanta’s status as the world’s busiest aviation gateway means you can touchdown, shake hands, and start forging partnerships within hours, while its electric downtown vibe delivers as much learning in the lobby as in the lecture hall.
Head to the official ACPC website to lock in your badge, snap up sponsorship packages that spotlight your brand, and download insider tips for squeezing every drop of value from this high-velocity gathering.
| Session | When | Where | Why it matters |
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| Meet & Greet Sessions |
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Imperial Ballroom | Casual 30-min table-top chats that often turn into Roundtable bookings. |
| Aviation Networking Forum (ANF) |
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Atrium Ballroom & Foyer | Exhibit-style afternoon where suppliers showcase solutions in real time. |
| Airline Roundtable Sessions |
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International Ballroom | Ten-minute, pre-set one-to-one meetings — ACPC’s deal-making core. |
| Professional Development Sessions |
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Level 7 Break-out Rooms | Skill-building on AI, compliance, leadership, storytelling & more. |
| Business Development Power Hub |
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Imperial Ballroom (inside Hospitality Suite) | Free coaching — LinkedIn makeovers, digital branding, head-shots, AI tools. |
Why Attend the ACPC 2025 Conference
ACPC 2025 distills aviation procurement into an intense four-day forum, blending disciplined schedules with an egalitarian format that sparks actionable deals, fresh insights, and enduring partnerships.
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Accelerated deal flow: Airline teams can meet more suppliers in three days than they’d normally see in an entire year, turning months of outreach into one trip.
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Focused ten-minute roundtables: Pre-scheduled, one-on-one slots on Monday and Tuesday let you deliver a concise pitch directly to the buyers you choose—zero booth noise, zero wasted time.
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Balanced agenda: A blend of structured and social sessions creates a level playing field where every company, from emerging startups to global players, gets equal access to decision-makers.
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ROI that pays for itself: Early supplier registration starts at just $1,295—far less than the cost of multiple site visits or traditional trade-show stands.
ACPC 2025, in short, packs a year’s worth of networking, insight, and relationship-building into four high-impact days.
Who Will You Meet at the Event?
ACPC 2025 Conference brings together a diverse group from the aviation sector, including:
- Airlines: Key decision-makers from global carriers, critical for establishing strategic procurement partnerships and discussing emerging operational challenges.
- Suppliers: Industry-leading providers offering vital products, services, and technological solutions, essential for addressing aviation maintenance and procurement needs.
Attendees will also find exceptional opportunities to connect with digital technology and software suppliers, including recognized industry leaders, underscoring the critical role of technology in aviation procurement and MRO efficiency. With solutions like the Smart 145 ERP aviation MRO software, industry participants can explore innovative ways to optimize their operational workflows and achieve greater efficiency.
Smart 145: Cloud-Based MRO ERP at the ACPC 2025 Conference
The Smart 145 team will attend ACPC 2025, showcasing our cloud-based MRO ERP and reinforcing our dedication to supporting aviation MRO providers with robust, scalable solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Our solutions leverage advanced and comprehensive ERP aviation MRO software to optimize operational planning, improve compliance, and enhance workflow management.
Upcoming Smart 145 Advancements
Committed to continuous innovation, Smart 145 is currently developing significant enhancements to our ERP System:
- Core Module Improvements: Updates to Work Orders, Repair Orders, and Purchase Orders for greater flexibility and tailored configurations.
- Data Insights with Power BI: Enhanced real-time analytics and reporting, enabling informed and agile decision-making.
- Native Accounting Capabilities: An integrated financial module to streamline financial management within our platform, removing dependency on external accounting software.
- AI-Driven Features: Implementation of artificial intelligence to proactively manage maintenance, automate workflows, and enhance forecasting accuracy.
These advancements aim to provide tangible value, reducing operational costs, improving workflow efficiency, and equipping clients to adapt quickly to market changes.
Every plane on ground costs thousands; every manual spreadsheet buries cash. Smart 145’s AI-driven MRO ERP flips both equations. Meet us at ACPC 2025—or click for a demo—and turn downtime into your biggest profit center.