IATA World Financial and Passenger Symposiums
28 to 29 October 2026
Galaxy International Convention Center, Macao, China
Photo: Brenden Brain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dates
- 28 to 29 October 2026
- Location
- Macao, China
- Visitors
- 1,250
- Exhibitors
- 40
- Organised by
- IATA
- 1,250
- Visitors
- 40
- Exhibitors
- 2 days
- Duration
- Macao
- China
About the event
The IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) are two IATA conferences held together, covering airline finance, retailing and passenger experience. WFS has plenary sessions and streams on airline financial sustainability, while WPS combines the former digital and retailing, airport and passenger, and accessibility symposiums.
The 2026 edition takes place on 28 and 29 October 2026 at the Galaxy International Convention Center in Macao, China.
- 1,250 delegates at the 2025 edition in Istanbul
- Over 75 airlines, over 200 IATA Strategic Partners and over 40 sponsors and exhibitors
- Streams on airline finance, payments, modern retailing and passenger experience
- Accessibility and airport passenger topics within the World Passenger Symposium
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Airline finance, retailing and passenger experience professionals.
- 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 IATA World Financial and Passenger Symposiums.
Opening hours28 to 29 October 2026
28 to 29 October 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
Galaxy International Convention Center, Macao, China
Galaxy International Convention Center
Galaxy International Convention Center, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macao, China
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From MFM
Macau International Airport, about 4 km from the venue.From HKG
Hong Kong International Airport, about 45 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in China can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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