Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 October 2025
FIL, Lisbon, Portugal

Exhibition Opening Times
(Pavilion 1 and 2)
7 October: 08.00 - 19.00
8 October: 08.00 - 18.00
9 October: 08.00 - 16.00

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Opening Times

You may collect your badge ahead of time on Monday 6 October between 14:00 - 17:00 at The Grand Hall, FIL.

For security purposes, all attendees are required to bring a photo ID for registration. You will not be let into the venue without this. Bag checks will also be in place - this may take a little extra time, so we recommend arriving early.

Tuesday 7 October: 08:00 - 19:00

08:00 - Badge collection
17:20 - Conference ends
17:30 - Drinks reception in Pavilion 2
19:00 - Exhibition halls close

Wednesday 8 October: 08:00 - 18:00

08:00 - Badge collection
17:15 - Conference ends
18:00 - Exhibition halls close
17:45 - 20:15 - Drinks reception on FIL Square (RSVP only)

Thursday 9 October: 08:00 - 16:00

08:00 - Badge collection
15:45 - Conference ends
16:00 - Exhibition halls close

The World’s Largest Aviation Tech Event

The World Aviation Festival is the premier aviation technology conference and exhibition.

In 2025, World Aviation Festival returns to Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together 4,500+ attendees and 600 speakers over three incredible days of insights, innovation, and networking.

Bringing together the world’s airlines, airports, and their top executives in charge of software, services, marketing, and distribution, this is where the future of aviation is shaped.

2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

Luís Rodrigues
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO
TAP Air Portugal

Luís Rodrigues speaking at World Aviation Festival

Eddie Wilson
CEO
Ryanair

Eddie Wilson speaking at World Aviation Festival

Luis Gallego
CEO
International Airlines Group

Luis Gallego speaking at World Aviation Festival

Willie Walsh
Director General
IATA

Willie Walsh speaking at World Aviation Festival

Vivian Cheung
CEO
Hong Kong International Airport

Vivian Cheung speaking at World Aviation Festival

Steven Greenway
CEO
Flyadeal

Steven Greenway speaking at World Aviation Festival

Max Kownatzski
CEO
SunExpress

Max Kownatzski speaking at World Aviation Festival

Paul Griffiths
CEO
Dubai Airports

Paul Griffiths speaking at World Aviation Festival

Lisa Reifer
EVP and CCO
The New Terminal One at JFK

Lisa Reifer speaking at World Aviation Festival

Carolina Martinoli
CEO
Vueling

Carolina Martinoli speaking at World Aviation Festival

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2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

Luís Rodrigues
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO
TAP Air Portugal

Eddie Wilson
CEO
Ryanair

Luis Gallego
CEO
International Airlines Group

Willie Walsh
Director General
I ATA

Vivian Cheung
CEO
Hong Kong International Airport

Steven Greenway
CEO
Flyadeal

Carolina Martinoli
CEO
Vueling

Lisa Reifer
EVP and CCO
The New Terminal One at JFK

Paul Griffiths
CEO
Dubai Airports

Yvonne Makolo
CEO
Rwandair

Yvonne Makolo speaking at World Aviation Festival

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Official Airline Partner

Airport Innovation Partner

Official Alliance Partner

Official Tourism Partner

Innovation Partners

Official Accommodation Partner

Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity Partner

Loyalty Partner

Official Transport Partner

Global eSim Partner

Official Africa Partner

Conference Topics Include

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - enterprise transformation

Digital & IT

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - artificial intelligence

AI/ML

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - end to end experience

Customer Experience

Loyalty

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - next gen merchandising

Airline Retail

Sustainability

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - contactless journey

Payments

Marketing

IFEC

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - PSS systems

Ground Operations

Cyber Security

$Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - IoT and Cloud$ Airport Tech

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - payments

Digital Operations

Conference topics at World Aviation Festival - wayfinding

Talent

Innovation

IROPS

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Rozie Synopsis returns to World Aviation Festival by popular demand

You asked, and it’s happening again. Rozie Synopsis is back at the World Aviation Festival to power a smarter event experience. This year, you’ll get live insights during sessions, instant recaps right after, and daily debriefs that keep you on top of the conversations that matter most.

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Charity Partner: TAP Donate Miles by TAP Air Portugal

World Aviation Festival attendees are invited to support TAP’s Donate Miles initiative by contributing their TAP Miles&Go miles to one of TAP’s partner charities.

Donations can be made directly at the TAP Air Portugal booth in Pavilion 1.

These social entities will then redeem the donated miles for travel, enabling them to deliver aid and support where it is most needed.

With your contribution, help improve the lives of hundreds of people. Give wings to those who need them most!

Learn more about the initiative here.

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Business models. Technology. Sustainability. Innovation.
For the global aviation industry

Opening Times

The World’s Largest Aviation Tech Event

2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

2025 Confirmed Speakers Include

Official Airline Partner

Airport Innovation Partner

Official Alliance Partner

Official Tourism Partner

Innovation Partners

Official Accommodation Partner

Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity Partner

Loyalty Partner

Official Transport Partner

Global eSim Partner

Official Africa Partner

Conference Topics Include

Who Attends?

This Is Where Aviation Does Business

2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors

AI Experiences Partner: RozieAI

Charity Partner: TAP Donate Miles by TAP Air Portugal

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