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- Dates
- 13 to 15 October 2026
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Visitors
- 4,500
- Organised by
- Terrapinn
- 4,500
- Visitors
- 358
- Exhibitors
- 3 days
- Duration
- Lisbon
- Portugal
About the event
World Aviation Festival is an annual conference and exhibition organised by Terrapinn on airline and airport business models, technology, retail, distribution and sustainability. It brings together airline and airport executives with technology and service suppliers, with a multi-stream conference, an expo floor and a start-up village.
The 2026 edition takes place from 13 to 15 October 2026 at FIL in Lisbon, Portugal.
- More than 4,500 attendees and 600 speakers expected in 2026
- Complimentary passes for airline, airport and ground handling staff
- Start-up Village, Battle of the Airline Apps and Ancillary Arena
- Aviation Connect, a double opt-in meetings platform
- Exhibition open from 08:00 on all three days
Figures from the 2026 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Airline and airport digital, IT and commercial leaders.
- Airlines
- Airports
- Suppliers
- Tourism boards
- Analysts
- Media
Featured exhibitors
All 358 exhibitors
Programme highlights
Full programme- 13OctPanel: The 2026 retail manifesto, navigating the high-stakes shift to modern retailing09:55Keynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)
- 13OctPanel: The 2027 roadmap for 100% Offers and Orders: Pipe dream or paradigm shift?12:35Keynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)
- 13OctCustomer Leaders Panel: Meeting customer expectations in aviation: How airlines are innovating with the customer at its heart?14:05Keynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)
Plan your visit
FIL LisbonFIL, Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Rua do Bojador, Parque das Nacoes, 1998-010 Lisboa, PortugalEvent photos
Photos from the official World Aviation Festival website, linked to the source. Organiser? Update or remove them.
Programme
Highlights from the 2026 programme published by the organiser. Timings and sessions can change; check the official website for the latest.
- 09:00Official Welcome by the Portuguese Secretary of State for InfrastructureKeynote Stage (Pavilion 2)Keynotes
- 09:10Fireside Chat: The future of the airline industry: Structural optionality and constant transformationKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Keynotes
- 09:25Fireside Chat: Nine days to live: Rethinking airline ancillariesKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Keynotes
- 09:40Presentation: AI that acts. Airlines that stay in controlKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Retail
- 09:55Panel: The 2026 retail manifesto, navigating the high-stakes shift to modern retailingKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Retail
- 11:50Fireside Chat: The integration myth: What it really takes to build a multi-brand airline on one platformKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Retail
- 12:35Panel: The 2027 roadmap for 100% Offers and Orders: Pipe dream or paradigm shift?Keynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Retail
- 13:35Fireside Chat: Shaping the customer experience to prioritise comfort, convenience and easeKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Customer Experience
- 13:50Presentation: The intelligent airline: From fragmented systems to connected decisionsKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Customer Experience
- 14:05Customer Leaders Panel: Meeting customer expectations in aviation: How airlines are innovating with the customer at its heart?Keynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Customer Experience
- 15:50Fireside chat: Putting the customer first with data driven decision making at IberiaKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Customer Experience
- 16:20Presentation: The third digital channel: Unlocking the power of a connected seatbackKeynote Stage 2 (Pavilion 2)Customer Experience
Exhibitors (207)
Companies exhibiting at World Aviation Festival, 15 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. As published by the organiser.
Sponsors
Sponsors of World Aviation Festival, as published by the organiser.
Take control of your retailing journey with Accelya’s open modular platform. Trusted by 200+ airlines
Platinum Sponsor
Synaptic’s AI-powered platform provides real-time visibility into every stage of aircraft turnaround, and scales to support broader airport and airline operatio
Silver Sponsor
- A
European aerospace group building A220, A320, A330 and A350 airliners, helicopters, defence and space systems, headquartered near Toulouse.
Silver Sponsor
- C
Historically, Cirium emerged from the merger of several aviation data experts, culminating in a rich legacy of expertise that spans over several decades.
Gold Sponsor
All exhibitors 207
- 2
22North
- 3S
3D SeatMapVR
- 4
4JET
- AA
ACC Airlines
- AD
ADC Data and AI Consultancy
- A
AERAUT
Startup
- A
AERO-SEC
Startup
- AS
AEROMOND Services e.u.
Startup
- A
AEROSENS
Startup
- A
Aerosight
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Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to World Aviation Festival, a trade event for industry professionals.
Opening hours13 to 15 October 2026
13 to 15 October 2026. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and tickets3-day conference and exhibition ticket EUR 3,495 (early bird and group discounts available). Airlines and Airport Executive Pass EUR 295 for executives of airlines, airports and ground handlers (work email required). Complimentary Airlines and Airport Executive Pass through the VIP Partnering Programme (minimum 6 meetings). Tickets include conference halls, exhibition, drinks reception and the Aviation Connect platform. No virtual attendance. Valid ID required.
3-day conference and exhibition ticket EUR 3,495 (early bird and group discounts available). Airlines and Airport Executive Pass EUR 295 for executives of airlines, airports and ground handlers (work email required). Complimentary Airlines and Airport Executive Pass through the VIP Partnering Programme (minimum 6 meetings). Tickets include conference halls, exhibition, drinks reception and the Aviation Connect platform. No virtual attendance. Valid ID required.Buy tickets
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
FIL Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
FIL Lisbon
FIL, Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Rua do Bojador, Parque das Nacoes, 1998-010 Lisboa, Portugal
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From LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, about 5 km from the venue.Local transport
FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa), Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon. Metro Red Line to Oriente station, then a 10-minute walk; mainline and regional trains and buses also stop at Oriente. 10% off TAP Air Portugal flights with code WAF26 (travel 6 to 22 October, book by 5 October) and 20% off Uber rides via the official mobility partner.Flying privately
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