IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
30 May to 1 June 2027
Xiamen, China
Photo: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dates
- 30 May to 1 June 2027
- Location
- Xiamen, China
- Visitors
- 1,500
- Organised by
- IATA
- 1,500
- Visitors
- 3 days
- Duration
- Xiamen
- China
About the event
The IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) is the yearly meeting of the International Air Transport Association, which represents over 370 member airlines. Besides its governance role as IATA's highest authority, the AGM is a forum where airline leaders debate industry issues and adopt industry positions.
The 83rd AGM will be hosted by Xiamen Airlines in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027.
- Some 1,500 representatives of member airlines, partners, associations and manufacturers usually attend
- Hosted by Xiamen Airlines, the first AGM held in Xiamen
- Third AGM held in China, after Shanghai (2002) and Beijing (2012)
- Held annually since 1945, with the first AGM in Montreal
Figures as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Airline CEOs, IATA members, partners and media.
- Airlines
- Airports
- Suppliers
- Tourism boards
- Analysts
- Media
Plan your visit
XiamenXiamen, ChinaVisitor information
What you need to plan a visit to IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit.
Opening hours30 May to 1 June 2027
30 May to 1 June 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsSee the official website for registration.
See the official website for registration.
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Xiamen, China
How to get there
From XMN
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, about 10 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in China can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
Airports
View allCompanies in our directory working in the field this event covers.
Is this event information up to date?
Help keep the aviation events calendar accurate.





