What is the event focus?

Sustainability, digital airport operations, biometrics, passenger experience, AAM, and infrastructure modernization.

Where and when is the event taking place?

12–14 May 2026, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–2, DWTC, Dubai.

Why you should not miss it?

GALF 2026 is a strategic convergence of global airport leadership, offering actionable insight into megatrends—sustainability, urban air mobility, and digital infrastructure—all under Dubai's visionary aviation agenda.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business professional recommended.

Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) 2026

Name: Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) 2026
Start: 2026-05-12T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-14T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Sheikh Saeed Halls

About this event

The 13th Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF 2026) will take place 12–14 May 2026 at Sheikh Saeed Halls, DWTC, Dubai, co-located with The Airport Show 2026. This executive forum gathers CEOs, CTOs, regulators, and infrastructure providers to explore trends in sustainability, AAM, digital ID, passenger experience, and security.

Key Highlights

High-level executive panels covering airport sustainability, digital transformation, biometrics, and advanced air mobility.
Co-located forums: ATC Forum, Airport Security ME, and Women in Aviation ME enhancing cross-sector dialogue.
Business Connect & Exhibition: Featuring over 150 exhibitors, 3,400+ delegates, and scheduled networking sessions.
Patronage & Leadership: Event under H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in aviation innovation

Who Should Attend?

Airport CEOs, COOs & strategy executives
Aviation regulators & civil aviation authorities
Technology providers: biometrics, IoT, AAM, security
Infrastructure investors & consultants
Airport operations, sustainability & CI/BI specialists
Thought leaders and researchers in aviation

Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) 2026 was an Industry & Manufacturing event that took place 12-14 May 2026 at Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Event recap

Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) 2026 took place from May 12 to May 14, 2026, at Sheikh Saeed Halls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organized by RX Middle East under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the 13th edition of the executive forum was co-located with The Airport Show 2026, ATC Forum, Airport Security ME, and Women in Aviation ME. The event brought together over 3,400 delegates and more than 150 exhibitors, including airport CEOs, CTOs, COOs, aviation regulators, technology providers, and infrastructure investors. High-level executive panels and Business Connect sessions covered sustainable development, digital transformation, biometrics, digital ID, advanced air mobility, passenger experience, and airport security.