Aviation conferences in 2026 are built around responsibility.
Unlike many other industries, aviation operates inside a dynamic workplace where safety, reliability, and coordination matter as much as growth. Aviation conferences exist to bring aviation professionals together to address how aircraft, airports, airlines, and service providers adapt to change without compromising standards developed over decades.
Across business aviation, general aviation, and the broader aviation industry, these conferences remain one of the few places where the aviation trade gathers to align on what comes next.
Why Aviation Conferences Matter in 2026
Aviation continues to face layered pressure.
Rising operational complexity, aging infrastructure, workforce training needs, and rapid technology shifts all affect how aviation organizations operate. Aviation conferences provide a focused environment to explore solutions, support collaboration, and prepare for the future of flight.
In 2026, aviation events help the industry:
- Support aviation maintenance and repair planning
- Prepare pilots and operators for evolving requirements
- Address avionics, electronics, and aircraft components
- Explore next generation technologies and innovation
These conferences are not theoretical. They are operational by design.
Who Attends Aviation Conferences
The aviation audience is broad, but highly aligned.
Aviation conferences attract pilots, aviation professionals, operators, airlines, buyers, and exhibitors, along with representatives from airports, aerospace organizations, and government bodies. Decision makers attend alongside technicians, instructors, and service providers responsible for keeping aircraft safe and compliant.
This mix ensures that discussions reflect the full aviation ecosystem rather than isolated viewpoints.
Aircraft, Technology, and the Aviation Trade
Aircraft remain central to the experience.
Many aviation conferences feature an impressive aircraft display that allows attendees to examine design, avionics, and systems up close. These displays support hands-on learning and direct engagement between manufacturers, operators, and maintenance teams.
Across the aviation trade, conferences also showcase:
- Avionics and electronics upgrades
- Repair and overhaul solutions
- Infrastructure planning for airports
- Components supporting reliability and efficiency
This focus supports both immediate operational needs and long-term planning.
Training, Courses, and Professional Development
Training is a constant priority.
Many aviation conferences include structured education formats such as one day course options that trains attendees on specific topics. These sessions are designed for pilots, maintenance teams, and professionals who need targeted learning without extended time away from operations.
Courses often focus on:
- Safety and compliance
- New technologies and procedures
- Digital transformation within aviation systems
This keeps skills current in a fast-moving environment.
Business Aviation and Commercial Considerations
Business aviation continues to grow in relevance.
As organizations rely more heavily on flexible flight options, aviation conferences address how business aviation fits into the broader aviation industry. Topics include service delivery, infrastructure, and business opportunities that support operators and customers alike.
For many organizations, these conferences are where commercial relationships begin and mature.
Global Perspective and Community
Aviation is inherently global.
Aviation conferences reflect this by bringing together attendees from around the world. Discussions often address how different country regulations, infrastructure, and market conditions affect shared challenges.
This global community helps the industry move forward with shared understanding rather than fragmented approaches.
Networking, Relationships, and Collaboration
Relationships matter in aviation.
Aviation conferences create unmatched opportunities to gather with peers, leaders, and partners who understand the responsibility that comes with flight. Networking is less about volume and more about trust, long-term collaboration, and shared standards.
These relationships often support operations long after the event ends.
Using Vendelux to Plan Aviation Conferences
With many aviation conferences and upcoming events on the calendar, planning matters.
Vendelux helps aviation organizations make informed decisions by showing who is attending each event. By defining an ideal customer profile (ICP), teams can identify which conferences attract the right pilots, operators, buyers, or decision makers.
Using Vendelux, aviation teams can:
- See attendee composition before committing resources
- Identify organizations aligned to their services or technologies
- Book meetings in advance rather than relying on chance encounters
Booking meetings ahead of time is especially valuable in aviation, where conversations are technical, time-bound, and often involve multiple stakeholders.
Preparing to Participate
Effective participation starts early.
Organizations that get the most value from aviation conferences prepare by reviewing the event agenda, exhibitor list, and training options. Knowing which discussions to join and which leaders to connect with ensures time is used effectively.
This preparation supports better outcomes across operations, partnerships, and strategy.
Looking Ahead to Aviation Conferences 2026
Aviation conferences in 2026 reflect an industry balancing progress with responsibility.
They bring together professionals who support flight, safety, and innovation across aircraft, airports, and services. For an industry that serves the planet by connecting people and commerce, these conferences remain essential places to lead, learn, and prepare for what comes next.
Here is a list of the best upcoming Aviation events and conferences for 2026:
- January 2026
- February 2026
- March 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
- December 2026
January 2026 Aviation Events
GPPS Energy & Aviation Forum 2026
Jan 14, 2026, ETH | Zurich, Switzerland
A forum focused on the intersection of aviation and energy, with discussions geared toward industry priorities, innovation, and long-term planning.
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February 2026 Aviation Events
NBAA Leadership Conference 2026
Feb 2, 2026, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa | San Antonio, United States
A leadership event for business aviation professionals covering management priorities, policy issues, and the operational realities facing the sector.
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Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA Congress 2026
Feb 10, 2026, Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A sustainability-focused aviation event centered on SAF, decarbonization plans, and airline, airport, and fuel ecosystem updates in the MENA region.
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AirCargo Conference 2026
Feb 15, 2026, Omni Champions Gate | Orlando, United States
A conference for air cargo stakeholders covering capacity, operations, technology, and the commercial priorities shaping cargo networks.
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CONNECT Aviation 2026
Feb 17, 2026, Lublin Conference Center | Lublin, Poland
An aviation industry event bringing together airline and airport stakeholders, with sessions geared toward partnerships, routes, and network growth.
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World Mail & Express Americas Conference 2026
Feb 22, 2026, TBA | Miami, United States
A conference focused on postal, parcel, and express logistics across the Americas, with coverage of delivery networks, regulation, and operational change.
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March 2026 Aviation Events
NBAA International Operators Conference 2026
Mar 1, 2026, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | San Diego, United States
An event for business aviation operators covering international operations, safety, compliance, and practical planning for global missions.
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Sustainable Aviation Futures LATAM Congress 2026
Mar 2, 2026, TBA | São Paulo, Brazil
A LATAM-focused sustainability event covering aviation decarbonization, SAF supply, and regional progress across airlines and airports.
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Routes Americas 2026
Mar 3, 2026, ExpoRio CIDADE NOVA | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A routes development conference connecting airports, airlines, and tourism stakeholders to support new service planning and network expansion.
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Vietnam Aero Summit 2026
Mar 11, 2026, Equatorial | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A summit focused on aviation growth in Vietnam, covering airport development, airline operations, and investment and infrastructure priorities.
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ERA Regional Airline Conference 2026
Mar 11, 2026, TBA | Belgrade, Serbia
A conference for regional airlines focused on network economics, operations, fleet topics, and the business pressures shaping short-haul aviation.
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Passenger Terminal Expo 2026
Mar 17, 2026, ExCeL London | London, United Kingdom
A major airport and passenger experience event covering terminal operations, security, technology, and infrastructure planning.
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ISS World Middle East & Africa 2026
Mar 24, 2026, JW Marriott Marquis | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A conference centered on telecom intelligence, investigations, and security topics, with a regional focus on the Middle East and Africa.
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NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference 2026
Mar 24, 2026, Huntington Convention Center | Cleveland, United States
A business aviation operations conference for schedulers and dispatchers, focused on flight planning, risk management, and day-to-day operational execution.
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Aviation Festival Asia 2026
Mar 25, 2026, The Suntec Centre | Singapore, Singapore
An aviation event focused on airline innovation, digital operations, customer experience, and commercial strategy across Asia.
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April 2026 Aviation Events
ACSF Safety Symposium 2026
Apr 7, 2026, ERAU | Daytona Beach, United States
A safety symposium focused on aviation safety practice, training, and operational risk management, with sessions built for safety professionals and leaders.
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Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
Apr 14, 2026, Hamburg Messe | Hamburg, Germany
A major expo dedicated to aircraft interiors, cabin design, inflight products, and passenger experience suppliers across commercial aviation.
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Design-Build for Transportation Aviation Conference 2026
Apr 15, 2026, Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center | Grapevine, United States
A conference focused on aviation infrastructure delivery, design-build methods, and project execution for airport and transportation stakeholders.
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May 2026 Aviation Events
AAAE Conference & Exposition 2026
May 3, 2026, TBA | Los Angeles, United States
A large airport industry conference covering airport management, operations, policy, and the priorities facing airport executives and partners.
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World Aviation Training Summit 2026
May 4, 2026, TBA | Orlando, United States
A training-focused aviation event covering simulation, pilot and crew training, learning systems, and operational readiness across airlines and aviation orgs.
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MTB Aviation Asia 2026
May 6, 2026, TBA | Osaka, Japan
An aviation event focused on the Asia market, bringing stakeholders together around commercial priorities, partnerships, and operational topics.
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Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress 2026
May 11, 2026, Beurs Van Berlage | Amsterdam, Netherlands
A sustainability-focused aviation congress covering SAF scale-up, emissions reduction, and stakeholder collaboration across airlines, airports, and fuel supply.
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Airport Show 2026
May 12, 2026, Dubai World Trade Centre | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A large airport industry exhibition covering airport development, operations, ground services, and technology suppliers supporting airport growth.
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Aviation Festival Americas 2026
May 13, 2026, Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach, United States
An aviation event focused on airline innovation, digital transformation, customer experience, and commercial strategy across the Americas.
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IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026
May 19, 2026, TBA | Cairo, Egypt
An IATA event focused on ground handling operations, safety, training, and the standards and systems shaping ramp and terminal performance.
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June 2026 Aviation Events
IATA’s AGM & World Air Transport Summit 2026
Jun 6, 2026, TBA | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A flagship IATA gathering bringing airline leaders together to cover global aviation economics, policy, operations, and industry priorities.
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FTE EMEA + Ancillary & Retailing 2026
Jun 9, 2026, TBA | Dublin, Ireland
A Future Travel Experience event focused on airline and airport innovation, with added emphasis on ancillary revenue and retailing strategy.
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July 2026 Aviation Events
SAF APAC Summit 2026
Jul 8, 2026, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | Melbourne, Australia
A sustainability event focused on SAF adoption and aviation decarbonization across APAC, with updates from airlines, airports, and fuel stakeholders.
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CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific 2026
Jul 28, 2026, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, Australia
A CAPA summit bringing airline and aviation leaders together to discuss strategy, capacity, economics, and regional market direction.
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August 2026 Aviation Events
GBTA Convention 2026
Aug 3, 2026, McCormick Place | Chicago, United States
A major business travel event covering corporate travel programs, procurement, traveler experience, and supplier partnerships across the travel ecosystem.
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September 2026 Aviation Events
Future Travel Experience Global 2026
Sep 8, 2026, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | Dallas, United States
A global aviation and travel experience event covering airline and airport innovation, passenger experience, digital operations, and new service models.
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MTB Aviation Europe 2026
Sep 9, 2026, TBA | TBA
A Europe-focused aviation event bringing stakeholders together around commercial priorities, partnerships, and market outlook discussions.
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T2RL Engage 2026
Sep 21, 2026, Sancroft, St Pauls | London, United Kingdom
An airline pricing and revenue management event focused on offer and order transformation, retailing, and modern revenue strategies.
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October 2026 Aviation Events
World Aviation Festival 2026
Oct 13, 2026, FIL | Lisbon, Portugal
A major aviation festival focused on airline innovation, digital transformation, customer experience, and commercial strategy, with global airline participation.
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NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2026
Oct 20, 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, United States
The largest NBAA event of the year, bringing business aviation professionals together around aircraft, operations, safety, and industry policy topics.
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MRO Europe 2026
Oct 27, 2026, RAI | Amsterdam, Netherlands
A major maintenance event for the aviation aftermarket, covering MRO strategy, supply chain, engineering, and fleet support across Europe.
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November 2026 Aviation Events
Sustainable Aviation Futures North America 2026
Nov 4, 2026, Marriott Marquis | Houston, United States
A North America-focused sustainability event centered on SAF, airline decarbonization plans, policy, and infrastructure needed to scale emissions reduction.
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December 2026 Aviation Events
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