Bringing together more than 1,500 attendees, 150 speakers, and 150 exhibitors, Aviation Festival Asia (AFA) is returning to Suntec Singapore on 25 and 26 March 2026.
Promising to be the most dynamic and insightful edition of the event yet, top themes under discussion this year include:
- The impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict
- AI innovation and transformation, from chatbots to airport tech
- Revolutionising retail and payments for optimised revenue
- The changing customer experience in a digital world
- Building resilience in a challenging economic environment
- Sustainable development and growth
What do I need to know before I arrive?
Badges can be collected ahead of time at the registration counter on on Tuesday 24 March, 13.30-18.00, or as the event opens on each day. Arrive early to skip the queues.
Be sure to download the Aviation Festival App ahead of time to view the full agenda and connect with other attendees.
Who’s speaking at the event?
From keynote addresses to roundtables, AFA brings together a diverse range of speakers from leading airlines and airports, including:
- Richard Nuttall, President and CEO, Philippine Airlines
- Jeff Moomaw, VP APAC, Delta
- Renato Ramos, Vice President Corporate Strategy, Star Alliance
- Chloe Surridge, COO, Auckland Airport
- Shu Hui Bian, Regional Manager, Operations, Safety and Security Asia-Pacific, IATA
- Yasuhiro Fukada, Director, COO (Incoming President & CEO), Zipair Tokyo
Explore the full list of speakers here.
If you miss a speaker you were really excited to hear, the World Aviation Festival blog will be on-the-ground at the event, conducting exclusive video conversations with our top attendees. Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss an interview.
AFA’s six tracks are packed with presentations and panels discussing the hottest topics in aviation right now. These include successful AI use cases, examining the evolving role of low-cost aviation, and digital transformation across marketing, sales, and customer service.
Explore the agenda to see the full list of sessions.
Which exhibitors can I connect with?
Suntec will be packed with more than 150 exciting exhibitors at the cutting-edge of technology. Use our expo space to explore the latest innovations in payments, IROPS, cabin management, and so much more.
Exhibitors include:
- PROS
- Cover Genius
- FLYR
- Twilio
- Airalo
- Lufthansa Systems
- Plan3
Meanwhile, at our Startup Village, you can connect with 30+ disruptive entrepreneurs on the rise.
If you’re looking to connect with specific exhibitors, you can message them on the app.
What about networking opportunities?
New for 2026, the Aviation Connect programme brings together buyers and sellers for rounds of 15-minute networking sprints. Fun and fast-paced, you can sign up on the app to meet your matches and request new meetings.
Additionally, on Day 1 we’re hosting a dedicated networking drinks reception onsite from 18.00. And, if you fancy starting your AFA experience on the right foot, come along to the informal 5K Fun Run starting at 6.30 before Day 1 begins. This leisurely jog around the scenic Marina Bay area will give attendees the chance to get to know each other and stretch their legs.
Which awards are handed out at the event?
The inaugural Aviation Festival Asia Awards will honour top performing airports and airlines across sustainability, digitisation, and AI. See the list of nominees here.
Day 2 will close with the Battle of the Airline Apps Asia, pitting Turkish Airlines, Scoot, and Virgin Australia head-t0-head. This live, on-stage competition will see the airlines pitching their applications to a panel of expert judges, who will decide which offers the best features and UX.
If you’re interested in up-and-coming businesses, don’t forget to attend the Startup Pitch Competition on Day 1. Five of aviation’s hottest startups will present in front of an expert panel to win the coveted trophy and a free booth at next year’s event exhibition.
We can’t wait to see you at AFA!
Aviation Festival Asia is nearly upon us, and we can’t wait to welcome you all. If you’re sharing anything about from Lisbon on social media, don’t forget to add #AviationFestAsia!
