Global Airports Forum 2025

Global Airports Forum 2025 (formerly Saudi Airport Exhibition) is the Kingdom’s premier aviation infrastructure summit. It convenes government authorities, airlines, airport operators, ground handlers, investors, and tech providers to support Saudi Arabia’s strategy to expand airport capacity to 330 million passengers and connect 250 destinations by 2030.

Key Highlights

• Massive scale: 15,000 m² exhibition floor, 300+ exhibitors, and 10,000+ aviation industry professionals.

• Extensive conference programme: 100+ speakers with concurrent events like Global Aviation Issues, Women in Aviation Assembly & Airport Excellence Awards.

• Premium networking: 5,000+ pre-scheduled B2B meetings, VIP buyers, and executive roundtables.

• Themes: Expansion – Innovation – Collaboration, aligning with $147B airport program and Vision 2030 modernization goals.

Who Should Attend?

• Airport authorities & terminal operators

• Aviation regulators and policymakers

• Airlines, ground handling and GHA service providers

• Infrastructure investors & financiers

• Tech suppliers (AI, IoT, biometrics, baggage, security)

• Passenger-experience and terminal operations heads

• ESG and airport sustainability specialists

• Women in aviation advocates and leaders

• Research and consultancy experts in aviation

Main Event Features

• Global Aviation Issues Conference: In-depth sessions on capacity, finance, sustainability, and strategic expansion

• Women in Aviation General Assembly: Empowerment sessions and networking for female professionals

• Airport Excellence Awards: Gala celebrating technology, service, and innovation achievements