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- Dates
- 9 to 10 December 2026
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Organised by
- Aviation Week Network and CAPA
- 65
- Sponsors
- 2 days
- Duration
- Milan
- Italy
About the event
GAD World is an annual Global Airport Development forum, held since 1994, on airport strategy, investment, finance, infrastructure and sustainability, with a focus on public and private partnership. It is run by Aviation Week Network and CAPA, and in 2026 is co-located with the CAPA Airline Leader Summit World and the ATW Airline Awards.
The 2026 edition takes place on 9 and 10 December 2026 at the Milan Marriott Hotel in Milan, with a welcome reception on 8 December.
- Forum for airport operators, investors and financiers held since 1994
- Speakers in 2026 include the CEOs of Dubai Airports, Milan Airports and Los Angeles World Airports
- Co-located with CAPA Airline Leader Summit World and the ATW Airline Awards dinner
- Welcome reception on 8 December and networking drinks on day one
Who attends
Airport investors, developers and operators.
- Airlines
- Airports
- Suppliers
- Tourism boards
- Analysts
- Media
Companies at GAD World
All 65 companies
Companies at GAD World (65)
Sponsors, partners and speakers of GAD World, 46 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. As published by the organiser.
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Sponsors
Sponsors of GAD World, as published by the organiser.
AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm. The company says it believes infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.
Platinum sponsor
Artelia is an independent engineering group that offers engineering-related services in mobility, water, energy, building and industry. Its mobility markets inc
Gold sponsor
Ferrovial finances, builds and operates highways, airports and energy infrastructure worldwide, including the New Terminal One at JFK and toll roads such as the
Platinum sponsor
Aviation and management consultancy serving airlines, airports and public sector clients with services from strategy to operations and technical work.
Platinum sponsor
SJ Group is a Singapore based urban and infrastructure group with an aviation sector and a record as Diamond Sponsor of PTE Asia 2026.
Gold sponsor
All companies 65
AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm. The company says it believes infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.
Platinum sponsorOther shows →
Aena runs airports in Spain. Its website is written for passengers and is available in Spanish and English.
SpeakerOther shows →
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport lists more than 70 destinations with direct flights from Toulouse, and its site offers parking and subscriptions for frequent traveller
SpeakerOther shows →
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) manages the two airports of Rome, Fiumicino and Ciampino. The website is available in Italian, English and Chinese.
SpeakerOther shows →
Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME) operates the Tepic-Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Escondido and Saltillo airports in Mexico and announces new airline routes.
SpeakerOther shows →
Airport Economics Consulting Inc
Airport Economics Consulting Inc. brings analytical and strategic expertise related to the airport business and economic policy development.
SpeakerOther shows →
Airports Council International Latin America & Caribbean
ACI World represents airports worldwide, with 811 members running over 2,200 airports in more than 160 countries, and offers training, data, accreditation and p
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Gold sponsorOther shows →
Artelia is an independent engineering group that offers engineering-related services in mobility, water, energy, building and industry. Its mobility markets inc
SpeakerOther shows →
Artelia is an independent engineering group that offers engineering-related services in mobility, water, energy, building and industry. Its mobility markets inc
Gold sponsorOther shows →
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Exhibiting and sponsorship
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Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to GAD World.
Opening hours9 to 10 December 2026
9 to 10 December 2026. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Milan Marriott Hotel, Milan, Italy
Milan Marriott Hotel
Milan Marriott Hotel, Via Giorgio Washington 66, 20146 Milano, Italy
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From LIN
Milan Linate Airport, about 12 km from the venue.From MXP
Milan Malpensa Airport, about 45 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Italy can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
Airports in Italy
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