Programme Themes

AIR — 29/30 September 2026

Airports serve as national and regional economic engines. AIR is about the infrastructure needed to support airport development and operations so that our airports not only thrive but are aslo resilient and fit for purpose while supporting the immense challenge of delivering responsible growth in aviation.

Why attend
Join industry leaders from across airports, infrastructure, technology, and government for two days of strategic insight and practical delivery focused on airport expansion across the UK and responsible growth in aviation.

• Hear from senior leaders shaping the sector

• Understand development pipelines and commercial opportunities

• Explore practical solutions to real-world challenges

• Build connections across the full airport ecosystem

Our focus
Economy | responsible growth | resilience | technology | opportunity

Through our exceptional conference and vibrant exhibition we believe in fostering a collaborative approach, breaking down long-established silos and promoting outcomes-orientated systems thinking, with a focus firmly on delivery, action and opportunity.

AIR benefits from an influential and active steering committee chaired by former aviation minister Robert Courts KC and co-chaired by Tim Walder representing the British Aviation Group. The group meets approximately quarterly through the event cycle to help shape the programme and ensure our content and speakers are top drawer and that AIR becomes the must-attend event in the industry calendar. 

Please contact Paul.Wheeler@meetingsofminds.co.uk to discuss potential content ideas and speakers.