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Conference – for Attendees

Attending the Conference…

The NC Airports Association Annual Conference affords attendees the opportunity to network with other aviation professionals, see the latest developments from conference exhibitors and participate in discussions and sessions related to the most timely issues in the industry. The conference opens with the every-popular golf tournament and is held in some of North Carolina’s most attractive locations.

The Annual Conference also offers a variety of exhibition and sponsorship options for businesses, consultants and airports. For further information about these opportunities, please review the pages for exhibitors and for sponsors.

Registration Now Open!

The 2025 NCAA Annual Conference will be held on the beautiful coast of Wilmington, North Carolina at the Wilmington Convention Center on April 8th-10th, 2025. Golf will be on Tuesday with the opening reception Tuesday evening! 

Why You Should Attend...

NCAA Conference AttendeesAttending the annual conference enables you to have face-to-face conversations with others that know and understand the challenges facing airports in NC and elsewhere. It also provides attendees with the opportunity to get out of the office and see their profession from a unique and often energizing perspective. We hope you’ll attend the next Annual Conference!

 

Details for the 2024 Conference are posted below.
Please check back later for registration.

 
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Matt Mayberry
BANQUET SPEAKER
Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling, USMC (Ret)

Registration Coming Soon

Registration is Open

Registration for the Conference is NOW OPEN.
Click here to register for the 2025 conference.

View the 2025 Conference Agenda

Speakers & More details to be continuously updated.

Last Updated: 12/05/24

2025 Conference Hotel Options

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Wilmington Riverfront- Wilmington, NC
SOLD OUT (Subject to change if cancellations arise).

  • Our hotel overlooks the Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina, with direct access to Wilmington Convention Center. The Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk passes by our door, and we’re a half-mile from the Historic District. Join us for a drink at our rooftop bar, and enjoy free made-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening receptions.
  • Conference attendees can access room reservations via online booking using the following weblink: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=ILMCCES&arrivalDate=2025-04-07&departureDate=2025-04-10&groupCode=CES91I&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink
  • Reservations are also available by telephone through the Central Reservations Office at +1 910-765-1131.
  • Embassy Suites reservations requires a credit card deposit which will be charged to your card. If you wish to cancel, please do so 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalties.
  • The NCAA Reservation Cutoff Date is Friday, March 1, 2025.  Reservations received after this date or after the block is filled are subject to prevailing rates and availability.
  • Accessible and Pet rooms have limited availability; $75.00 non-refundable fee, $75(1-4n), $125(5+n). 2 pets Max, dog/cat only.
  • Current overnight parking charges for in-house guests are as follows (subject to change): $22.00 per day for outside self-parking or garage parking, and $30.00 per day for valet parking. Separate parking charges will apply for day guests.
  • Smoking; A fee of up to 250 USD will be assessed for smoking in a non-smoking room. Please ask the Front Desk for locations of designated outdoor smoking areas.

ALoft Wilmington at Coastline Center – Wilmington, NC

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

  • Located in downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River where modern style meets historical charm.

Book online with this weblink: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1723476016687&key=GRP&app=resvlink

  • Reservations are also available by telephone through the Reservations office at +1 910-377-7600
  • A $20 daily self-parking fee applies, or a $25 daily valet fee.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for this year’s show. Visit the Sponsors & Advertisers Page for details…

2025 Conference

Presidential Diamond Sponsor

Talbert & Bright, Inc.

Presidential Plus Sponsor

Presidential Sponsor

AVCON, Inc.

WK Dickson, an Ardurra Company

Platinum Sponsors

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Gold Sponsors

Jacobs

Gresham Smith

Silver Sponsors

RS&H

Parrish and Partners

Paradies Lagardere

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

AvFuel Corporation

Bobbitt Construction, Inc. 

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.

Greater Asheville Airport Authority

Messer Construction Company 

Newton and Associates, Inc.

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC

Terracon Consultants, Inc. 

Titan Aviation Fuels

Angel Plus Sponsors

Campbell Oil Company

C Design

Southeast Powerlift Hydraulic Doors, Inc.

Kimley-Horn

Exhibiting at the NCAA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the decision makers for aviation. Visit the Exhibitors Page for details…

2025 Exhibitors

 
Airport Lighting CompanyHasco IncRunway Safe
Ameriseal of Ohio, Inc./GRIP-FLEX Micro-SurfaceKimley-HornSealMaster
Associated AsphaltMusco LightingSoutheast Cement Promotion Association
AVCON, INC. Engineers and PlannersNCDOT- Division of AviationSoutheast Powerlift Hydraulic Doors Inc
Avfuel CorporationNV5 GeospatialTELICS
Bobbitt Construction, IncOshkosh AeroTech, LLCTerracon Consultants, Inc.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.Para-Port DoorsTitan Aviation Fuels
Campbell Oil CompanyParrish & PartnersWalker Consultants
FPT InfrastructurePPG Traffic Safety Solutions/Ennis-FlintWide Open Door Co


The annual conference provides an excellent forum for aviation professionals to gather and discuss the issues and challenges facing our industry in North Carolina. We also have a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors available to discuss their services and products. If you have any questions about the NC Airports Association or the Annual Conference, please contact:

Emily Winberg
NC Airports Association
592 Isle of Pines Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: (828) 808-5502