What did people say about the 2026 conference?
Thomas Woldbye, chief executive officer, Heathrow Airport “PTE has really grown to become one of the central conferences of the aviation industry with so many people coming together.”
Caitlin Thomas, accessibility programs coordinator, Calgary Airports "This year's conference was a true source of inspiration - an opportunity for continuous learning from individuals making meaningful strides across their fields."
Askin Demir, chief executive officer, Blaise Diagne International Airport "When ideas meet energy, conferences become movements."
Sinhye Kim, senior manager, Incheon International Airport Corporation "This year’s conference was an inspiring experience."
Virginia Delchanidou, supervisor, passenger & business marketing - filmings & activations, Athens International Airport S.A. – GR "An extraordinary experience!"
Johnathan Lewis, division director innovation, Miami International Airport "PTE Conference is one of the few forums where honest dialogue and bold ideas truly move our industry forward."
Hoon Lim, director, Incheon International Airport Corporation "This is the best opportunity for airport industry!"
Petar Novakovic, airport development & innovation director, Belgrade Airport "For the airport experts and those who wish to become one."
Sheila Hodge, Quality Assurance Manager, Anguilla Air and Seaport Authority - Clayton J Lloyd International Airport "The PTE World Conference is an exceptional platform that brings together innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking in airport development and passenger experience. It provides invaluable insights into emerging technologies and best practices, while also offering meaningful networking opportunities with industry leaders. It is a truly impactful experience that supports both professional growth and the advancement of modern, efficient airport operations."
Paul Evans, security technology manager, Heathrow Airport "The conference had a positive and lasting influence, helping to spark new ideas, and inspiring people & organisations to elevate their standards."
Nick van Straten, program director biometrics, clearance and digital identity, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines "3 days of energizing buzz, inspiration and networking. Great ideas and great people"
Keshav Singhal, head - environment and sustainability, Noida International Airport “It’s a flagship event within the global aviation community”.
Alexandria Perotti, managing director - corporate real estate planning and development, United Airlines “It was a privilege to be part of such a well-organized and impactful event. The chance to collaborate with an outstanding group of professionals and contribute to the discussions and overall experience was truly appreciated. The event was both rewarding and inspiring.”
Roel Huinink, chief executive officer, JFK International Air Terminal, LLC “This years’ PTE was another successful event with great opportunity to network, meet peers and get ideas that will further drive our strategic objectives to be a World Class Terminal at JFK”
Tatsuya Izumi, deputy general manager, Narita International Airport Corporation "One of the greatest shows in the aviation industry!"
Pierre-Hugues Schmit, chief executive, Gatwick Airport “It’s always a pleasure to see the industry gathering together to foster innovation, technology, AI - there’s tons of good stuff, it’s always a good conference. It’s really a milestone of the year”.
Victor Sanchez, service & experience director, El Dorado International Airport - Opain "This year’s conference was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and connect with industry peers on the future of air travel."
Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport “I have found it as valuable as ever! We’ve been coming for years, and actually, this was one of the first conferences that I sent my team to when I first took over as CEO. We were thinking about building and designing a new terminal, and we needed to understand what’s happening in the industry. This year has been another great show!”
Yacine Kebe, director - safety quality environment, LAS - Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport "PTE has again delivered an outstanding conference, with insightful tracks, particularly appreciated the new track on Airport capacity and flexibility!"
Séverine Louzaquen, airport coordination, Aeroport Brest Bretagne "The three days spent at the Passenger Terminal Expo were highly valuable and insightful. From meetings and product demonstrations to casual conversations and inspiring presentations, the event provided a comprehensive overview of the trends and solutions shaping the future of the airport industry. These three days helped strengthen existing connections, build new ones, and fuel many ideas for upcoming projects. In short: a dense, well‑organized, and consistently relevant event for our industry."