IATA Events, the place where the air transport world meets

IATA conferences, exhibitions and industry meetings provide organizations active in air transport with an unmatchable arena for insight, discussion and cooperation on new technologies and industry-related issues that are shaping the future of air transport.

With more than 10,000 delegates attending 15 global and regional events covering all aspects of aviation along with 1,000 of sponsors and exhibitors per year, you will find an IATA Event that matches your interests and goals while building lasting business relationships.


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Found 18 events

AirportIS Forum 2025

- 13 February 2025 - Nassau , Bahamas

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)

- 18 - 20 February 2025 - Shanghai, China

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

  • Regulations & Law

DDS User Forum 2025

- 24 - 25 February 2025 - Dublin, Ireland

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)

- 26 - 27 February 2025 - Dublin, Ireland

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

CargoIS Forum 2025

- 14 April 2025 - Dubai, UAE

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)

- 15 - 17 April 2025 - Dubai, UAE

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

Aviation Day Middle East North Africa

- 6 - 7 May 2025 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa stands as a premier industry event in the region, where aviation leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts convene to deliberate on the pivotal issues and opportunities shaping air transport.

  • Regulations & Law
  • Safety
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Value of Aviation

CNS Partnership Conference

- 13 - 15 May 2025 - Miami, USA

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)

- 13 - 15 May 2025 - Baku, Azerbaijan

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)

- 13 - 15 May 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya

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

- 1 - 3 June 2025 - Delhi, India

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.

156th IATA Slot Conference

- 17 - 19 June 2025 - Vancouver, Canada

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 Americas (WOCA)

- 25 - 26 June 2025 - Bogotá, Colombia

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

Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA)

- 8 - 9 July 2025 - Dakar, Senegal

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)

- 14 - 16 October 2025 - Xiamen, China

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)

- 21 - 22 October 2025 - Hong Kong (SAR), China

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

Wings of Change Europe (WOCE)

- Brussels, Belgium

Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) is a major aviation event that brings together the key European and global aviation players to discuss, debate, and agree on the future, opportunities, and challenges of the aviation industry in the region.

  • Regulations & Law
  • Value of Aviation

World Financial and Passenger Symposiums (WFS & WPS)

- 3 - 7 November 2025 - Istanbul, Türkiye

The World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) focus on aviation financial management and customer experience.

  • Retailing & Finance
  • Regulations & Law
  • Passenger Experience
  • Security