Airports Show to Highlight Transformation Towards Digital, Green Technologies
Airports are undergoing an industry-defining change, with innovations and advancements in technology enabling significant improvements to their facilities across the board, meeting passenger expectations. With global air passenger traffic projected to exceed 12 billion by 2030, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region is expected to have a substantial share. As a result, airports are working diligently to transform themselves into dynamic destinations and refine the passenger experience.
Technology is revolutionizing the airport industry, introducing fundamental changes in how airports are designed, operated, financed, and experienced. Airports are now in a state of huge transformation, while the evolution of the user experience is advancing at an unprecedented rate.
As tectonic transformations redefine the global airport industry — from digitalisation and automation to sustainability and next-generation infrastructure — airports across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) are accelerating investments to future-proof capacity, efficiency, and passenger experience.
Against this backdrop, Airport Show 2026, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 12 to 14, emerges as the region’s essential meeting point where strategy meets implementation.
Being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the silver jubilee edition of one of the world’s largest business networking and knowledge-sharing platforms for airport stakeholders will have 7000+ visitors from over 30 countries.
The event brings together airport authorities, civil aviation leaders, operators, consultants, and technology providers to explore how these industry shifts translate into real projects, procurement opportunities, and operational innovation across some of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
Reflecting these transformations, Airport Show provides a focused platform for discovery and collaboration. The GSE Zone highlights the evolution of sustainable and autonomous ground support operations, showcasing electric, smart, and efficiency-driven airside solutions. The dedicated platform is the go-to event for industry stakeholders seeking insight, partnerships, and technologies shaping the next era of airport transformation across the MEASA region.
"Ground handling is entering an important period of transformation, driven by new technology, evolving customer expectations," said Jaffar Dawood, Divisional Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations at dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider.
