{"id":25755,"date":"2026-07-20T05:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T01:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/?p=25755"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:45:37","slug":"global-airports-forum-2026-elevates-business-engagement-and-industry-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2026\/07\/20\/global-airports-forum-2026-elevates-business-engagement-and-industry-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Airports Forum 2026 Elevates Business Engagement And Industry Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2026 continues to strengthen its position as Saudi Arabia\u2019s leading platform for airport business, collaboration, and industry innovation. This year\u2019s edition will feature the return of the Airport Excellence Awards, an enhanced VIP Buyers\u00a0Programme, an expanded Business Engagement\u00a0Programme, and growing international participation through national pavilions, reinforcing the forum\u2019s role in advancing the global aviation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Airport Excellence Awards recognise outstanding organisations, projects, and individuals driving excellence across the aviation ecosystem through 10 award categories. New for 2026, the Facility Performance and Optimization category has been introduced alongside Air Connectivity and Route Development, Airport Design and Infrastructure, Airport Security, Airport Staff Training and Human Capital Development, Baggage Handling, Ground Support Solutions, Innovation and Technology, Passenger Experience, and Sustainability and Environment. The awards have grown significantly in recent years, with the previous edition attracting more than 200 nominations and recognizing 38 winners across 10 categories, reflecting the industry\u2019s continued commitment to excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Commenting on the upcoming edition,\u00a0Daksha Patel, Event\u00a0Director of Global Airports Forum, said:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cGlobal Airports Forum has evolved into much more than an exhibition and conference. Today, it serves as a platform where airport operators, aviation authorities, infrastructure developers, investors, and solution providers come together to share ideas, build partnerships, and explore opportunities that support the future of aviation. The Airport Excellence Awards complement this mission by\u00a0recognizing\u00a0the\u00a0organizations\u00a0and individuals driving meaningful progress across the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Beyond industry recognition, Global Airports Forum 2026 will deliver an enhanced VIP Buyers\u00a0Programme\u00a0designed to connect exhibitors with qualified buyers, creating high-value networking, procurement opportunities, and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The enhanced VIP Buyers\u00a0Programme\u00a0will bring together senior airport decision-makers, procurement leaders, project owners, and government stakeholders with active purchasing requirements and development responsibilities. The initiative is designed to create meaningful opportunities for exhibitors while helping buyers\u00a0identify\u00a0solutions that support airport expansion, operational efficiency, digital transformation, sustainability, and passenger experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Complementing the VIP Buyers\u00a0Programme, the expanded Business Engagement\u00a0Programme\u00a0provides a dedicated meetings platform that enables registered participants to schedule pre-arranged one-to-one meetings before and during the event. The\u00a0programme\u00a0is designed to\u00a0maximise\u00a0networking opportunities, foster meaningful business connections, and accelerate discussions across the aviation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The\u00a0event\u00a0is\u00a0expected to welcome participation from leading airport operators, civil aviation authorities, regulators, and strategic airport development projects from across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, MENA, Africa, and Asia.\u00a0Organisations\u00a0currently engaged with the event include Tibah Airports, Red Sea Global, NEOM, Cluster 2 Airports, King Salman International Airport, DACO, JEDCO, Riyadh Airports Company, Royal Commission for\u00a0AlUla, Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (Tunisia), National Airports Office (Morocco), ENNA (Algeria), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Kuwait), Civil Aviation Authority (Oman), Bahrain Airport Company, Hamad International Airport, Egyptian Airports Company, Al Najaf International Airport, General Authority of Civil Aviation (Syria), GMR Airports Limited (India), Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan, Pakistan Airports Authority, and Airports Security Force Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Further highlighting the event\u2019s international appeal, Global Airports Forum 2026 will feature national pavilions from Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, showcasing innovative technologies, services, and solutions supporting the future of airport development worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As Saudi Arabia continues to advance its aviation ambitions under Vision 2030 and invest heavily in airport infrastructure, connectivity, and passenger growth, Global Airports Forum 2026 will provide a valuable platform for industry stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the next chapter of global aviation development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2026 continues to strengthen its position as Saudi Arabia\u2019s leading platform for airport business, collaboration, and industry innovation. 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