When and where is the Airport Show 2026?

From 12 to 14 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, open 10:00 to 17:00 each day.

What is the Global Airport Leaders' Forum?

GALF is the conference co-located with the Airport Show. Its 13th edition runs 12 to 14 October 2026 alongside the exhibition, and the organiser describes it as a free conference.

Register online through the visitor registration page on the official website. Separate registration types exist for media, students, government officials and hosted buyers.

How do I get to the venue?

The World Trade Centre Metro Station gives direct access to the venue. Taxi drop-offs are opposite the Ibis Hotel and in front of the Za'abeel Hall entrance, and free and paid parking is available.

Airport Show 2026

Name: Airport Show 2026
Start: 2026-10-12T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-14T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

The Airport Show marks its 25th edition in 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Organised by RX, it is a B2B meeting point for airport suppliers, service providers, aviation leaders and regional decision-makers, covering everything from airport construction to smart technologies for the MEASA region.

Exhibition

Visitors can meet more than 150 airport solution providers to source technology, benchmark practice and find partners for airport transformation. The organiser positions the floor for 6,000+ decision-makers. A free Business Connect programme lets attendees build a profile, browse relevant contacts and book meetings before and during the show.

Global Airport Leaders' Forum and co-located conferences

The 13th Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF), themed around sustainable, collaborative aviation growth, runs from 12 to 14 October alongside the show. Other co-located conferences add specialist tracks.

Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF), 13th edition
Airport Security Middle East
ATC Forum
Women in Aviation Middle East Conference and Awards (last day of the show)

Who attends

Airport operators, aviation authorities and regulators, airlines, suppliers of airport equipment and systems, and government officials. The Women in Aviation programme also brings in college and university students interested in aviation careers.

Airport Show 2026 was an Industrial Engineering event that took place 12-14 Oct 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.