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- Dates
- 9 to 10 December 2026
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Organised by
- Aviation Week Network and CAPA
- 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
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
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
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