Decisions on airport investment and sustainability will shape infrastructure programs in the coming years. Milan hosts GAD World 2026 in December, bringing together conversations on development, financing and operational innovation in airports.
Dates and venue in Milan
GAD World 2026 runs on 9 and 10 December 2026 at Fiera Milano City. The programme includes a Welcome Reception on 8 December from 18.00 to 20.00. The event is colocated with CAPA Airline Leader Summit World and the ATW Airline Awards which extend the professional activity across the week.
Who attends GAD World 2026
Attendees include airport operators, investors, financing institutions and advisory firms focused on airport infrastructure. Featured speakers listed for the event include Paul Griffiths of Dubai Airports, Alvaro Leite of Vinci Airports, Sarah McKeon of Port Authority of NY & NJ, Shawn Kinder of Macquarie, Armando Brunini and Michaela Castelli of Milan Airports, Laila Odina and Jesús Caballero Pinto. Their participation shows a mix of operational leadership and investment expertise.
Programme highlights and event format
The agenda delivers two days of GAD World conference sessions across development and investment themes plus structured networking. Day 1 on 9 December is followed by networking drinks. Day 2 on 10 December runs alongside CAPA day 1 and concludes with the ATW Airline Awards dinner. This alignment creates opportunities for cross-sector talks among airline executives, airport decision makers and investors.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at GAD World
- Target mapping. Define which decision makers you need to reach such as project financiers, concession managers or aviation consultancies.
- Message precision. Prepare a concise proposition focused on measurable benefits for airport projects, whether sustainability performance, cost reduction or funding structures.
- Schedule meetings. Block time for one-to-one meetings during receptions and coffee breaks to maximize face time with senior delegates.
- Collateral. Bring short case studies with verifiable metrics and technical briefs tailored to investment committees and operations heads.
Why this edition matters
GAD World has connected airport stakeholders since 1994 and in 2026 emphasizes the intersection of sustainability and financing for airport business models. The co-location with CAPA and the ATW Airline Awards creates a dense executive environment for conversations that link airline strategy with airport investment.
Find agenda details, registration and the full speaker list at https://gad-world.aviationweek.com.
If your objective in Milan is to develop commercial pipeline, focus on securing meetings with investment leads and prepare documentation that proves operational and sustainability impact.
