The 2025 World Aviation Festival (WAF) is taking place October 7-9 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Over the course of three days, the event will bring together more than 4,500 executives and 600 expert speakers from across the world’s airlines and airports. Global leaders will gather to share insights, debate strategies, forge partnerships and set the course for aviation’s future.
As the premier aviation technology conference and exhibition, WAF is more than a traditional industry meeting. It is a hub for innovation, where conversations, keynotes and networking sessions are designed to inspire progress.
It features an exhibition floor and has an agenda spanning the most pressing challenges and opportunities in aviation. That means attendees gain the strategic vision and practical solutions they need to thrive in a rapidly changing market.
World Aviation Festival 2025
The key themes for 2025 are designed to spotlight the topics shaping aviation worldwide:
Technology and Innovation: From AI-driven personalisation to advanced biometrics, attendees will be able to discover the tools redefining passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Sustainability and Net Zero: There will be opportunities for visitors to explore how airlines and airports are adopting new fuels, technologies, and strategies to meet ambitious climate targets.
Distribution and Retailing: The future of airline distribution, new retailing models and how customer-centric approaches are unlocking growth will be showcased.
Marketing and Loyalty: Leading brands are building deeper connections with travellers in an increasingly competitive market.
Digital Transformation: Data, automation and new digital infrastructures are driving a smarter and more resilient aviation industry.
The agenda features C-level keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops and case studies providing delegates with fresh ideas and practical takeaways.
October 7-9 in Lisbon, Portugal
The World Aviation Festival is renowned for a vibrant atmosphere combining serious industry insights with exciting opportunities to connect.
Delegates can expect quality networking opportunities with chances to meet senior decision-makers from airlines, airports and the wider travel-tech ecosystem. With thousands of attendees from more than 120 countries, the festival is a global stage for collaboration.
The exhibition floor is a marketplace of solutions, showcasing hundreds of companies delivering the latest products and services to power the future of aviation.
Inspirational insights and speakers
With more than 600 speakers, including CEOs and innovators from leading airlines, airports and tech providers, the content is designed to provide inspirational insights that challenges thinking and sparks new strategies.
Taking place in Lisbon, the festival blends business with culture, making it a highlight of the aviation calendar.
The World Aviation Festival attracts a diverse audience of aviation professionals, from global airline CEOs and airport directors to heads of digital, marketing, distribution, and sustainability.
It’s the go-to event for those who want to be at the cutting edge of industry developments and part of the conversations shaping aviation’s future.
Speakers include the CEOs of TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, IAG, Hong Kong International Airport, Star Alliance, Aegean Airlines, Bangalore International Airport and Vueling.
Attend the World Aviation Festival
Whether you are seeking partnerships, exploring new technologies, or looking to understand where the industry is headed next, WAF 2025 is the place to be. Over three unmissable days, you’ll connect with the people, ideas and innovations that are driving aviation forward.
Mark your calendar for October 7-9 2025 at FIL, Lisbon, and be part of what is billed as “the world’s most exciting aviation technology event”.
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