| WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, will host the 2026 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition from September 14-17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is the premier gathering of North American airport leaders. Hosted by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the four-day event will bring together airport executives and industry partners for educational sessions and panel discussions covering infrastructure investment, airport capacity, workforce development, artificial intelligence and digital governance, and the evolving passenger experience.
“ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is where airport leaders come together to do their best thinking, tackling the issues that matter most to our members and our industry,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “From infrastructure investment and workforce development to artificial intelligence and the evolving passenger experience, this event provides an unmatched opportunity to collaborate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of air travel.”
“We’ve been looking forward to welcoming our colleagues from across North America to Philadelphia for the ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition,” said PHL Interim CEO Tracy Borda. “This is an especially exciting time for PHL to serve as the host airport as Philadelphia marks America’s 250th birthday celebration. Along with ACI-NA’s strong conference agenda, we’re excited for attendees to experience everything that makes Philly unique and to showcase how PHL proudly connects our city to the world.”
The 2026 ACI-NA Conference and Exhibition will feature an expansive trade show floor with more than 150 exhibitors and is expected to draw more than 2,000 airport industry professionals.
Areas USA, Boingo Wireless, Hill International, Inc, HNTB Corporation, Lyft, Ricondo, SSP America, and Uber Technologies, Inc. are executive-level sponsors for 2026.
A full agenda and additional conference details can be found on the ACI-NA website. Credentialed members of the media are welcome to cover the event and should contact Ryan Madsen for additional information. |
