2027 ACC Young Professionals Innovation Competition

The Airport Consultants Council is seeking innovative ideas from young professionals in the aviation industry for their 2027 Innovation Competition, with finalists presenting at the ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design, & Construction Symposium in New Orleans.

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Dec 04, 2026 12:00 PM
Jun 08, 2026 01:57 PM
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accypinnovationcompetition@gmail.com
Description

The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is hosting the 2027 Young Professionals Innovation Competition, sponsored by the ACC Foundation. The competition seeks innovative ideas from young professionals (35 years old and under) in the aviation industry. Teams of 2-4 members, with at least one member from an ACC or AAAE member firm, are invited to submit abstracts and final proposals. Final proposals must be a maximum of 10 pages and address the innovation's originality, potential, feasibility, and submittal quality. Up to three finalist teams will present their ideas in person at the ACC/AAAE Airport Planning, Design, & Construction Symposium in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 16-18, 2027. The winning team will receive cash prizes, free registration to the 2028 Symposium, and recognition. Submissions are due via email to accypinnovationcompetition@gmail.com.

Classification Codes
NAICS541420Industrial Design Services
PSCAS13AIR TRANSPORTATION - ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
airport innovation competitionaviation industry solutionsyoung professionals competition
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 7, 2026-Deadline for single participants
Aug 21, 2026-Deadline for team submittal
Aug 28, 2026-All teams and team members finalized
Sep 25, 2026-Abstracts due
Dec 4, 2026-Final Proposals due
Jan 8, 2027-Finalist Teams announced
Mar 16, 2027-Final presentations in New Orleans, LA (required)
Mar 18, 2027-Award Ceremony in New Orleans, LA
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