ÌÇÐÄVlog/ACI-NA
Airport Customer Experience Symposium
March 9 -11, 2027 | Asheville, NC
Presented in Partnership with
Hosted by
About the Symposium
Airports are the gateway to unforgettable journeys, and you are the gatekeeper to unparalleled customer experiences.
Join ÌÇÐÄVlog and ACI-NA at the Airport Customer Experience Symposium in Asheville, NC from March 9 – 11, to elevate your strategies and dive into the world of five-star service.
This isn’t just any symposium; it’s a dynamic gathering of airport customer experience and volunteer/ambassador program managers designed to explore best practices and emerging trends.
Our program will spotlight aspects of the airport customer experience, employee experience, and the magic of volunteer/ambassador programs. Get inspired, network with the brightest minds and your favorite industry friends, and discover the secrets to taking customer satisfaction to new heights.


Symposium Agenda
Registration Fees & Deadlines
2027 REGISTRATION FEES
| On/Before January 22, 2027 |
After January 22, 2027 |
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|---|---|---|
| ÌÇÐÄVlog/ACI-NA Member | $1,010 | $1,260 |
| Non-Member | $1,410 | $1,660 |
ÌÇÐÄVlog Member Registration
If you are an individual member of ÌÇÐÄVlog but your airport is not a member of ACI-NA, please contact meetings@airportscouncil.org.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be sent to meetings@airportscouncil.org no later than January 22, 2027. Registration fees are refundable but subject to a $100 administrative fee. Refunds will be credited back to the original payment method within 14 business days. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received after January 22, 2027.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
All conference programming, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the , located at 31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
We have reserved a room block at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel. The discounted hotel rate for the traditional room type is $169 USD for single/double occupancy per night plus applicable taxes. Other category/view room types are available at a higher rate.
The last day to reserve your room at the discounted rate is Friday, February 12, 2027. Rooms may sell out at the discounted rate before the booking deadline. We encourage you to reserve your room early.
Guarantee & Cancellation Policy: All reservations will be guaranteed for the first night’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hours of arrival will not be charged.
ACI-NA does not work with third parties that would contact attendees about hotel accommodations for the conference. Please report any unauthorized solicitations to meetings@airportscouncil.org.
Shop 'Til You Drop
Are you ready to Shop ’Til You Drop?
This annual swag swap is an ACES tradition where attendees bring their favorite, hottest, and most creative airport swag to share with fellow airport besties.
Participants are invited to send or bring items to exchange with other attendees—everything from fun giveaways to unique airport-branded merchandise. You can send as much or as little as you like, but for planning purposes, we anticipate approximately 275 attendees.
Shipping Your Swag
Stay tuned for more information!

Make a Lasting Impression by
Sponsoring & Exhibiting!
The Airport Customer Experience Symposium is the most vibrant and engaging networking opportunity of the year for airport CX and volunteer/ambassador program professionals, partners, and service providers. By sponsoring, you will reinforce brand loyalty and show current and potential clients that your company is committed to customer experience in the aviation industry.
Events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tabletop exhibits are included as a sponsorship benefit and will not be sold as a standalone opportunity until all sponsored events and items are sold, and will only be sold if space is still available.
Contact Gwen Basaria to secure your sponsorship and check availability!
Sponsorship Benefits
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One or more complimentary registration(s), depending on sponsorship
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Complimentary table-top exhibit space at the conference (approximate 8x8 space with 6' table and two chairs)
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Your logo on the Symposium website and mobile app
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Signage prominently displayed at the conference, in addition to the Symposium PowerPoint loop
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Opportunity to provide an item for Shop 'Til You Drop swag swap
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Verbal recognition during the Symposium
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Advance roster of attendees
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Tuesday, March 9 | Price | Complimentary Registrations Included |
| Intro Welcome Session | $3,500 | 1 |
| Welcome Reception | $4,500 | 2 |
| Wednesday, March 10 | Price | Complimentary Registrations Included |
| Breakfast | $3,500 | 1 |
| AM Break with the Exhibitors | $2,750 | 1 |
| Networking Lunch | $4,500 | 2 |
| PM Break with the Exhibitors | $2,750 | 1 |
| Thursday, March 11 | Price | Complimentary Registrations Included |
| Breakfast | $3,500 | 1 |
| AM Break with the Exhibitors | $2,750 | 1 |
| Networking Lunch | $4,500 | 2 |
| PM Break with the Exhibitors | $2,750 | 1 |
| Additional Opportunities | Price | Complimentary Registrations Included |
| Attendee Badges | $3,750 | 1 |
| Attendee Lanyards* | $3,750 | 2 |
| Mobile App Sponsor | $3,750 | 1 |
| Shop 'Til You Drop Bags* | $3,750 | 2 |
| Pashmina Station* | $3,750 | 2 |
*Sponsor is responsible for providing the item at its own expense, in addition to the sponsorship fee.
Confirmed sponsors may purchase up to three additional full-conference registrations at the exclusive sponsor rate of $750 per person, regardless of membership status or registration date.
Complimentary and discounted registrations are reserved for representatives of the sponsoring organization and are nontransferable to other companies.
Additional registrations must be requested at the time the sponsorship agreement is submitted, and the associated fees will be included on the sponsorship invoice.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Registration & Hotel
Jonna Thoma, CMP, ÌÇÐÄVlog
703.797.2578
Sponsorship & Exhibits
Gwen Basaria, ÌÇÐÄVlog
703.797.2540