Speaker presentations are given on subjects of current interest, including insurance, law, governmental activity, and aviation and aerospace technology. In the past, speakers have included the CEO of Lloyd's, Administrators of the FAA, NASA Astronauts, United States District Court Judges, United States Legislators, as well as experts in the aerospace industry.  An important feature of this conference includes the participation of the program's lead underwriters, who are available for private consultations with insureds and potential insureds, together with their brokers.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK

$350 Fee Required

• Non-ABC Risk or Insurance Managers of companies producing aircraft products and services
• ABC Program Underwriters (representatives from the participating office of ABC markets)

$750 Fee Required

• Insurance Brokers
• Non-ABC Underwriters
• Consultants
• Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP Attorney

No Fee Required

• ABC Insureds (for current ABC insureds that participate in ABC's products liability insurance facility)

Please Note: 

We will be taking photographs at the conference, which may be used in ABC publications and/or on our website. Please let us know in writing if you do not wish to have your image in our publicity.

All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to ABC. Cancellations received by August 29, 2025 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after August 29, 2025. Individuals are responsible for cancellation of hotel and transportation reservations.

Austin Marriott Downtown 

304 East Cesar Chavez Street

Austin, TX 78701

512-457-1111

BOOK HOTEL ROOM

Welcome to a chic urban retreat in the heart of Austin. The Austin Marriott Downtown features iconic guest rooms, a rooftop pool with breathtaking views, two-level lobby bar, a signature restaurant, Corinne, and a rooftop tropical bar with tiki cocktails. Enjoy being steps away from Lady Bird Lake, popular shops, and restaurants, the Austin Marriott Downtown is the ideal location in one of America’s most exciting cities.

Hotel Room Rate

$319 per night plus 17.61% tax per night (state and local tax).  

The conference rate is only valid until August 19 OR until the contracted room block is filled which may occur earlier than August 19. Please book early for best availability. After this date, any un-reserved rooms will be released into general hotel inventory for resale.

Parking

Overnight valet service is $69 per evening. 

Cancelation Policy

You may cancel your reservation for no additional charge until 48 hours prior to the day of arrival.  Please note that a fee of one night’s room and tax will be charged if you must cancel after this deadline.  If you have made prepayment, we will retain all or part of your prepayment.  If not, we will charge your credit card. 

Hotel Reservations

Please book your hotel room via the link below.  If you are unable to book your hotel via the link, you may also reserve your room by calling +1 512-457-1111  and reference the Aircraft Builders Council Conference to receive the group rate.  Hotel rooms, outside of the contracted room block dates, may be available but at higher rates.  Please call the hotel for assistance if you need to book a room for an extended stay. 

Hotel Location

The conference hotel is located 16 minutes/7 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Ground Transportation

Uber, Lyft and local taxis are available to/from the hotel.

Parking fees

Overnight valet service is $69 per evening. 

Directions from Airport

ABC’s annual conference is a premier forum on the aviation and aerospace industry and products liability.  This unique event brings together insureds, potential insureds, lead underwriters, brokers and defense counsel all at one locale.  Over 350 industry professionals attend and your sponsorship will enable ABC to enhance the conference experience for its growing number of attendees.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

To secure your spot as a 202 ABC Conference Sponsor, please use this online form or access the hard copy.

ELIGIBILITY: Sponsorship is open to ABC program underwriters and participating brokers.  For other parties desiring sponsorship, please email info@aircraftbuilders.com stating your interest which will be reviewed by the ABC Marketing Committee.

BENEFITS of becoming a sponsor include:

•    All sponsors will receive recognition through ABC's LinkedIn page, recognition in pre and post conference communications, and an ABC website link to your company website. 

•    Additional benefits are dependent on your level of sponsorship.  

Note:  ABC’s ability to deliver on the benefits outlined above is based upon receiving this sponsorship form and payment by July 31, 2025.  After that date some benefits may be missed due to printing/shipping deadlines that are strictly adhered to.   Please note that sponsorship is separate from conference registration; to attend the conference, please visit aircraftbuilders.com to register.   You will receive confirmation of your sponsorship via email.

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS (PDF)