What is Meet the Buyers?
As part of the Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing EXPO, a series of face to face meetings between Buyers and Vendors takes place on the afternoon of day one of the EXPO.  This networking activity is branded 'Meet the Buyers'.

Who are the ‘Buyers’?
Buyers are typically airline Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics personnel along with Maintenance / Planning managers, although some non-airline maintenance providers do also take part. 

What is the Format?
During Meet the Buyers, ‘Buyers' make themselves available for a series of short meetings with 'Vendors'. Each eligible Exhibitor and Delegate will be able to select a set number of meetings with 'Buyers' of their choice.

I would like to take part as a Buyer – what do I need to do?
Airline personnel who agree to take part as a Buyer will get free access to the conference. Non-airline buyers who take part as a Buyer will be offered a reduced registration fee. Airline and non-airline buyers interested in taking part in 2009 should contact Alice Macklin for further details, including a copy of their business card. Free places and discounts will be offered at the organizers discretion.

I would like to take part as a Vendor – what do I need to do?
Only exhibitors and paying conference delegates are eligible to take part as Vendors in Meet the Buyers. Therefore, your first action should be to either book an exhibit booth at the show or register for the conference. The number of meetings you receive will depend on a number of factors, if you would like confirmation before you book please contact Alice Macklin.

I am a Buyer – what do I do on the day?
Meet the Buyers will take place from 16.00 until 17.30 on the 11th November, so please do not book any other meetings during this time. During the session you will be provided with a table to conduct your meetings at, and a schedule of who has booked to meet you. Further information will be emailed to you before the expo and announcements will be made on the day, so please look our for these and contact one of the organisers if you have any questions.

I am a Vendor – how do I arrange my meetings?
Last year we introduced an online meeting planner, allowing you access to Airline information prior to the event week, and giving you more time to prepare for your meetings. You will have up to 5 days to book your meetings or make changes. After this the online system will close. Your next opportunity to make bookings or changes will be at the EXPO.

I am a Vendor – what do I do on the day?
Once you have booked your meetings, you simply need to come to Meet the Buyers about five minutes before your first meeting, where staff will be on hand to help you locate the Buyers you have booked to see.