Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) 2026

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