Events

COP29 Aviation-related Events

IATA will be present on the ground at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. A number of aviation-related events will take place during that time, including some co-organized by IATA.

155th IATA Slot Conference

The twice-yearly IATA Slot Conference is a forum allowing airlines and airports to obtain the slots that will give them the best schedule to offer their customers

• Slots

AirportIS Forum 2025

The IATA AirportIS Forum provides a unique platform for you to interact and exchange experience with fellow airport professionals, industry partners and the IATA team.

• Airport Infrastructure
• Data

World Legal Symposium (WLS)

IATA World Legal Symposium is the world's premier aviation law conference.

• Regulations & Law

DDS User Forum 2025

The DDS User Forum 2025, in collaboration with IATA and ARC, offers exclusive access to expert-led presentations on the latest enhancements in DDS, along with hands-on training sessions led by DDS experts.

• Retailing & Finance
• Passenger Experience
• Data

World Data Symposium (WDS)

The IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) is an exclusive event designed to illuminate the forefront of data, technology, and security within aviation, fostering collaboration and driving transformative change.

• Retailing & Finance
• Cargo
• Sustainability
• Airline Operations
• Passenger Experience
• Safety
• Security
• Ground Operations
• Data

Wings of Change Americas (WOCA)

Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) brings together America's aviation leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the industry in the region.

• Regulations & Law
• Value of Aviation

CargoIS Forum 2025

The CargoIS Forum 2025 in Dubai: Unlock the future of air cargo with insights, expert connections, and strategies to elevate your business. Register now!

• Data

World Cargo Symposium (WCS)

The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious air transport cargo event. The 2025 edition will take place in Dubai, UAE.

• Cargo

CNS Partnership Conference

The CNS Partnership Conference brings together leaders and decision-makers of the industry to explore and influence the future development of air cargo in the USA.

• Cargo
• Ground Operations

Aviation Energy Forum (AEF)

The Aviation Energy (AEF) forum covers Commercial and Technical Fuel, SAF, and other energy options that will contribute to aviation's 2050 net zero target.

• Sustainability
• Airline Operations

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is the premier annual ground handling industry conference in the world. The 2025 edition will take place in Nairobi, Kenya.

• Airport Infrastructure
• Airline Operations
• Ground Operations
• Cargo

Annual General Meeting 2025

Find out all about the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit that will take place in Delhi, India on 1-3 June 2025, hosted by IndiGo.

• IATA News

156th IATA Slot Conference

The twice-yearly IATA Slot Conference is a forum allowing airlines and airports to obtain the slots that will give them the best schedule to offer their customers

• Slots

Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA)

The IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA) is a major aviation event that brings together Africa's aviation leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the aviation industry in the region.

• Regulations & Law
• Value of Aviation

World Safety & Operations Conference (WSOC)

IATA's World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is the main vehicle to interact with the aviation industry on all issues related to safety, operations, and infrastructure.

• Airline Operations
• Safety

World Sustainability Symposium (WSS)

The IATA World Sustainability Symposium is the only event specifically tailored for airline sustainability professionals. It will take place in Hong Kong (SAR),China in October , 2025.

• Sustainability