About AIRPORT 2026:

• The Airport Expo & Conference will be held from 10-12 September, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi. India’s Aviation Industry is largely untapped with unprecedented growth opportunities.
• Event will offer a befitting platform to bring together leading Indian and global stakeholders in the airport and aviation industry for showcasing Smart Airport technologies, innovations, networking, and knowledge sharing.
• Participation is expected from Leading Indian Enterprises and Global Companies from over 12 Countries.
• Concurrent to the exhibition, a high level Conference with speakers and delegates from India and overseas.
• Topics under discussion will be an ecelectic mix of Smart Airport, digitalization and automation, security innovations, innovations in Cargo & logistics, Future trends in Airport operations and management including Green initiatives etc. and much more.
• Added advantage to participants is the co – located Aerospace & Defence Expo ‘AEDEX’ on the same dates and venue. 

Global Market Context:

• The global airport infrastructure market is projected to grow to USD 2.4 trillion by 2040, driven by investments in construction, smart systems and sustainable technologies
• Airport systems market expected to reach USD 50.3 billion by 2030
• Leading technologies: AI, automation, biometrics, IoT, cybersecurity

India’s Aviation Growth – Unique Advantage:

• Fastest-growing domestic aviation market (third-largest)
• Operational airports doubled: 74 airports (2014) → 157 airports (2024)
• Target: 350-400 airports by 2047
• FDI inflow: Rs. 26,787 crore (USD 3.93 billion) between April 2000-December 2024
• Government investment: USD 1.83 billion for airport infrastructure development by 2026
• Capital allocation: Rs. 98,000 crore (USD 12 billion) targeted by airport developers over next 5 years
• Union Budget 2025-26: Rs. 2,400 crore (USD 277.3 million) allocated for aviation sector

Airport Infrastructure Sectors With Growth Potential:

• Terminal facilities and passenger processing systems
• Air traffic control (ATC) modernization
• Runway and taxiway infrastructure
• Cargo and logistics hubs
• Ground service equipment and vehicles
• Fire & emergency response systems
• Sustainability and green airport initiatives