ACI World Business Partner Innovation Showcase: applications now open
For the second year, Airports Council International is proud to present the World Business Partner Innovation Showcase: an opportunity to spotlight the airport community’s most transformative ideas and solutions on a global stage.
Under the theme ‘Best Available Innovation at an Airport’, World Business Partners can submit bold solutions that have a real impact on airports. From pilot projects to fully implemented innovations, a wide variety of solutions are eligible.
Winners will be able to present their solutions to a live airport audience during the Showcase at Airports Innovate, held from 23-25 November 2026 in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Each finalist will receive two complimentary registrations to attend the event.
Applications will be judged by the following five criteria:
- A clarity of vision: Is the innovation’s impact clearly and concisely presented?
- Meaningful impact: How significantly does it improve the airport experience or operational efficiency?
- True originality: What makes this idea stand apart?
- Ease of integration: How readily can it be adopted and scaled?
- Intelligent investment: What is the value proposition and potential return?
Judged by a committee of independent industry experts, World Business Partners can submit their innovative airport solutions for free via this portal below before 31 May 2026.
