A dedicated keynote stage & global community shaping the future of airports
Aviation Festival Asia will host a dedicated airport programme in 2026, bringing together senior airport leaders, technology partners, and innovators for two days of focused discussion, insight, and collaboration.
With a dedicated keynote stage, content agenda, and exhibition space, the airport programme will explore how airports are adapting to new technologies, evolving passenger expectations, sustainability demands, and the pressures of operational resilience.
From airport strategy to biometrics to passenger experience, robotics, non-aero growth, and sustainable master planning, this is
the meeting place for airports
driving innovation and operational excellence in the Asia region.
Speaker hall of fame
CEO
Dubai Airports
CIO
Abu Dhabi Airports
CEO
Dalaman International Airport
CEO
Hong Kong International Airport
EGM Technology and Innovation
Head of Customer Experience
Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation
CEO
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
CIO
Malaysia Airports
Topics we're covering
Biometrics
Smart Operations
Airport CX
Airport of the Future
Robotics & IOT
Passenger Flow
Airport Innovation
Non-aero Revenue
Data & AI
Future Mobility
The agenda
Airport Tech, Wednesday 25 March 2026
DNI Panel: Inclusive AI and Data Ethics in Airline and Airport Operations (Panellists TBA)
Presentation: Building the airport that can think for itself – Integrating automation, biometrics and AI into Abu Dhabi Airports
Keynote Presentation: Last Call for Early Advantage: The Offer & Order Goldilocks Moment
Presentation: Biometrics & Trust at Speed: Redefining Passenger Identity with AI-resilient authentication
Presentation: One ID’s role in shaping the passenger journey
Panel: Connecting India to the world – exploring strategies during a crucial period of rapid growth
Presentation: How ZIPair’s is future-proofing its business strategy, leveraging digital transformation, and keeping costs low
Presentation: The Role of Technology in Enhancing Passenger Experience and Operations at NRT
Panel: How can automation help solve the region’s operational challenges and workforce limitations without losing human expertise?
Presentation: Exploring the impact of post-booking revenue management
Panel: Unpacking 2026’s new rules of commercial decision making
Airport Tech, Thursday 26 March 2026
Keynote Interview: Managing record growth while shaping the airport of the future
Keynote Interview: Redefining the customer journey at Auckland Airport through a once-in-a-generation infrastructure upgrade and digital transformation
Presentation: How can airports integrate cross-stakeholder data for smoother passenger journeys?
Keynote Presentation: From Reactive Pricing to AI Predictive Pricing
Join the world's airports in Singapore this March
Be part of Asia's largest dedicated airport innovation programme, where major hubs come together to benchmark digital transformation and customer experience strategies. Connect with leading technology partners and groundbreaking startups that are transforming how airports operate.
Through practical insights into biometrics, AI, robotics, digital identity, and IoT, you’ll learn how airport leaders are preparing for a future focused on growth, resilience, and sustainability — and leave equipped to drive real change in your own organisation.
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