Brazil Works with Canada, Spain, Germany as World Aviation Festival 2026 Brings Global Airlines, Airports and Aviation Technology Leaders to Lisbon

Brazil will join Canada, Spain, Germany and other international aviation markets at World Aviation Festival 2026 in Lisbon from 13 to 15 October. The event will bring airlines, airports and aviation technology leaders together to explore artificial intelligence, digital transformation, passenger experience, airline retailing, payments and operational innovation.

Lisbon will become a global meeting point for aviation leaders when the World Aviation Festival 2026 takes place from 13 to 15 October. Airlines, airports and technology companies from major international markets will gather to examine artificial intelligence, digital transformation, passenger experience, airline retailing, payments and operational innovation.

Why is World Aviation Festival 2026 important for the aviation industry?

The World Aviation Festival 2026 will bring together senior decision-makers from across the aviation ecosystem at FIL – Feira Internacional de Lisboa in Portugal. Organised by Terrapinn, the three-day event combines a major exhibition with conference programmes covering the commercial, technological and operational challenges shaping modern air travel.

The festival is expected to attract more than 4,500 attendees, 600 speakers and over 400 industry brands. Its scale reflects how quickly aviation is moving beyond traditional airline and airport operations towards digitally connected ecosystems built around data, artificial intelligence, automation and personalised passenger services.

“World Aviation Festival 2026 comes at an important moment for global aviation, as airlines and airports seek practical technology solutions that improve efficiency and passenger experience. Lisbon provides an ideal international platform for collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange, while the event’s broad participation highlights aviation’s increasingly connected and technology-driven future”— Anup Kumar Keshan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Travel And Tour World

Which countries are represented at World Aviation Festival 2026?

World Aviation Festival has a distinctly international footprint, with airlines, airports, aviation technology companies and industry organisations representing markets across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Portugal is naturally prominent as the host market, with organisations including TAP Air Portugal and ANA Aeroportos de Portugal involved in the event ecosystem. The United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland are also strongly represented.

The Middle East has an important presence through aviation leaders and organisations associated with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. India, Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Jordan and other international markets further demonstrate the event’s broad geographical reach.

The precise number of participating countries should not be treated as an official figure unless the organiser publishes a consolidated country-by-country directory. However, the conference programme and exhibitor information clearly demonstrate substantial international participation.

Which airlines and airports are taking part?

Airline participation is one of the festival’s strongest features. The 2026 programme includes senior representatives from major carriers such as TAP Air Portugal, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa Group, Air India, LATAM Airlines Group, Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Riyadh Air.

This broad representation allows airline executives to compare strategies across different business models and geographical markets. Network carriers, low-cost airlines and rapidly expanding Middle Eastern and Asian operators are all part of the wider discussion.

Airport participation is similarly broad. ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, Fraport, Dubai Airports, London Gatwick, Miami International Airport, Zurich Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Riga International Airport, Adani Airports and Uzbekistan Airports are among the organisations represented through the programme and wider event ecosystem.

The combination of airline and airport leadership is particularly important because many of the industry’s biggest challenges, including passenger processing, disruption management, baggage handling and digital identity, require collaboration between both sides.

Which companies are exhibiting?

The World Aviation Festival exhibition is built around aviation technology and the wider digital travel ecosystem. Terrapinn says more than 400 brands will be represented on the exhibition floor.

Major participating technology and industry companies include PROS, CarTrawler, Hopper, Accelya, WNS Global Services, Cover Genius, CAE, FLYR, IBS Software, Meili, Sierra Technologies and Turkish Technology.

Other companies represented across the event include ThoughtSpot, 15below, Allianz Partners, ATPCO, CellPoint Digital, Cirium, Datalex, Viasat, Worldline, AWS, Airalo, Plusgrade, Uber for Business, UATP, Adyen, Infor, Wiremind, ZestIoT Technologies, Endava and ZS.

The breadth of the exhibitor base shows that aviation technology is no longer confined to reservation systems or airport infrastructure. The modern aviation technology market now covers artificial intelligence, customer engagement, retailing, payments, loyalty, ancillary revenue, connectivity, analytics and automated decision-making.

How will artificial intelligence shape discussions in Lisbon?

Artificial intelligence is expected to be one of the defining themes of the 2026 festival. Airlines are increasingly examining how AI can improve customer service, automate repetitive processes, support revenue decisions and help employees handle increasingly complex operational environments.

The event’s technology discussions also reflect growing interest in generative and agentic AI. These technologies could allow airlines and airports to move from basic automated responses towards systems capable of interpreting passenger requirements, coordinating multiple processes and recommending appropriate solutions.

However, the commercial value of AI will depend on reliable data, appropriate governance and integration with existing aviation systems. The festival therefore provides an important forum for airlines, airports and technology suppliers to examine practical applications rather than treating AI simply as a marketing trend.

Why are airline retailing and ancillary revenue important?

Airline retailing has become another major focus of World Aviation Festival 2026. Airlines are seeking new ways to offer flights, seats, baggage, upgrades, insurance and other travel services in a more flexible and personalised manner.

The movement towards modern airline retailing is closely connected with offer and order management, distribution technology and data analytics. Instead of treating the airline ticket as the complete product, carriers are increasingly attempting to build a wider travel proposition around the passenger.

Ancillary revenue is also receiving dedicated attention. As competition intensifies and operating costs remain significant, airlines are looking at ways to increase revenue while maintaining customer value and transparency.

The event’s Ancillary Arena is designed to bring additional attention to this commercially important area.

How is the festival addressing passenger experience?

Passenger experience remains central to the aviation industry’s digital transformation. Travellers increasingly expect faster processing, personalised communications, reliable connectivity and simple digital interactions throughout their journey.

World Aviation Festival provides a platform for airlines and airports to examine how technology can remove friction from different stages of travel. Digital identity, automated processing, customer communications, loyalty programmes, payments and disruption management all contribute to the wider passenger experience.

This is increasingly significant as airports handle growing passenger volumes. Technology that reduces queues, improves information and allows passengers to resolve problems more efficiently can have a direct effect on satisfaction.

What role will airports play in the event?

The festival’s emphasis on airport-airline collaboration reflects an important change in the aviation industry. Airlines and airports increasingly need to share information and coordinate technology investments if passengers are to experience a seamless journey.

Operational resilience is another key concern. Weather disruption, geopolitical developments, infrastructure problems and network interruptions can rapidly affect thousands of passengers.

Better data sharing and integrated digital systems can help aviation organisations identify problems earlier and respond more effectively. The airport and airline collaboration track therefore addresses a practical industry challenge rather than focusing solely on individual technology products.

What does World Aviation Festival mean for Lisbon?

Hosting World Aviation Festival strengthens Lisbon’s position as an international meeting point for aviation and travel technology. Portugal’s strategic location, international tourism industry and established aviation infrastructure provide an appropriate setting for an event that brings together global airline and airport executives.

The participation of TAP Air Portugal, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal and Turismo de Lisboa further connects the festival with Portugal’s aviation and tourism ecosystem.

For Lisbon, the event also provides an opportunity to showcase the country’s capabilities to international aviation technology companies, investors, airlines and airport operators.

What should the aviation industry watch at the 2026 festival?

The most significant developments to watch will include practical applications of AI, the evolution of airline retailing, digital identity, payment technology, ancillary revenue strategies, airport-airline cooperation and the use of data to improve passenger journeys.

The presence of established aviation companies alongside emerging technology businesses is particularly significant. The festival’s Startup Village is expected to feature more than 80 emerging entrepreneurs, creating an opportunity for established industry players to examine technologies that could influence aviation’s next phase.

Ultimately, the value of World Aviation Festival 2026 will depend not only on the number of companies attending, but also on the partnerships, technology deployments and commercial strategies that emerge from the discussions in Lisbon.

World Aviation Festival 2026 will place Lisbon at the centre of global aviation technology discussions from 13 to 15 October. With airlines, airports and more than 400 brands expected, the event will examine AI, retailing, payments, passenger experience and operational innovation, highlighting technologies likely to shape aviation’s future.

World Aviation Festival 2026 will position Lisbon as a major meeting point for global aviation decision-makers, with Brazil, Canada, Spain, Germany and other markets represented. The three-day event will showcase emerging technologies and industry strategies while creating opportunities for airlines, airports and technology companies to develop international partnerships.