The GAD World forum has been uniting airport stakeholders since 1994.

Held alongside CAPA Airline Leader Summit World and the ATW Airline Awards , GAD World offers a unique opportunity to connect airport strategy, finance, sustainability, infrastructure, and innovation in one global conversation.

Gain a holistic view of the aviation industry - from airport development and investment (GAD World) to airline strategy (CAPA Airline Leader Summit World) and an integrated industry perspective on how the two come together.

These unique events offer expanded networking opportunities for Senior Executives across two complementary aviation sectors – airport development & investment and airlines.

GAD World is the only conference dedicated specifically to exploring the opportunity for partnership between the public and private sectors and best practice in creating financially and environmentally sustainable airport businesses whilst delivering world-class passenger service. 

Why GAD World is Unmissable:

Unrivaled Networking Opportunities: Connect with top-tier airport operators, investors, financiers, and industry leaders from across the globe.

Cutting-Edge Insights: Gain exclusive access to the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of airport development and investment.

Expert-Led Discussions: Hear from world-class speakers and thought leaders who are driving change in the aviation sector.

Tailored Content: Whether you’re focused on financing, operations, or partnerships, GAD World offers sessions designed to meet your needs.

The Full Agenda can be viewed here.

Three of the aviation industry’s most influential platforms—GAD World, CAPA World, and the ATW Airline Awards— will come together under one roof in Milan this December. This strategic colocation creates a unique, unparalleled ecosystem that brings together airports, operators, investors, developers, airline and aviation CEOs and executives, and the industry’s most celebrated leaders and innovators. Together, they represent the full spectrum of aviation decision-makers worldwide. 

This powerful convergence ignites cross-sector collaboration and opens new pathways for business growth, charting a bold course for air transport through unified global leadership. We have created the definitive global meeting place for high-level networking, strategic knowledge exchange, and impactful decision-making, where the future of airports and airlines will not just be discussed, but united, decided and celebrated.

“GAD is the premier event where Airport investors and airport operators come together"

Lutz Weisser
Managing Director
Munich Airport International

“Best airport investor networking event of the year” 

John Arbuckle
Partner & Head of Aviation
Newmark

“For anyone shaping airport projects, it’s a great opportunity to gain perspective and connect with the international airport community” 

Jody Aldcorn
Partner
McCarthy Tetrault

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