Airports Innovate 2026 full programme now available

The full programme for Airports Innovate is now live. From 22-25 November 2026, in Barcelona – hosted by Aena – the premier global innovation event for airports will bring together airport leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry partners to explore how airports can accelerate transformation across the aviation ecosystem.

Organised by ACI EUROPE, ACI World, and ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, the event will focus on forward-looking airport innovation strategies and how the sector can think beyond traditional aviation boundaries.

The programme will examine how automation, robotics, and next-generation machines are redefining airport operations, and how artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful enabler of transformation. Discussions will also address how these technologies can enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience and deliver more seamless, accessible and passenger-centric airport experiences.

Bringing together perspectives from airports, technology leaders and cross-industry innovators, the event will provide a platform to exchange ideas, showcase practical solutions and explore the innovations that will define the next generation of airport operations and passenger journeys.

Discover the full programme here.

Register today, and join us in Barcelona!