Connect & Grow
Aviation Meetings
Meetings are requested, booked and confirmed prior to the event through your personal delegate login. Each meeting lasts for 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute changeover, and are punctuated by a timer system marking the beginning and end of each meeting.
Flexible Meeting Agenda
Book unlimited one-to-one meetings, all managed through your online delegate account.
Find Out MoreHow do the meetings work?
Meetings can be booked in advance via the online delegate account which shows who is attending and provides a useful platform for communication. By booking in advance, you can secure your networking opportunities beforehand and can plan out an effective agenda.
Can I book meetings during the event?
You can continue to book meetings onsite through your delegate account or at the Welcome & Meeting Desk.
How long do meetings last?
Each meeting lasts 20 minutes with a timer system in place marking the beginning and end. There is a 10-minute changeover in place before the next meeting begins. You are free to book two meeting slots in a row with a company would you wish to keep discussing.
Where do meetings take place?
In addition to the Airline Networking Lounges, a Business Lounge is accessible for city pairs and other meetings.
Informal Networking
Building strong business relationships take time, that’s why the event is designed to maximise informal meetings as well. Between coffee breaks, lunches, cocktails, evening functions and destination discovery activities, you will have plenty of relaxed and pressure-free opportunities to network and unwind with your colleagues.
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Your CONNECT Delegate Account

Customise your CONNECT
We provide all delegates with access to a dedicated delegate account that lets them tailor and manage their entire CONNECT experience online from organising meetings to viewing their itinerary. We believe this unlocks the full potential of the forum to all attendees.
Organise Meetings
Plan your meeting agenda via our intuitive meeting system.
View Delegates
Find out who’s attending and reach out.
Manage Itinerary
Access all event times and information for your trip.
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Browse and attend our range of industry briefings.
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“What a fantastic CONNECT conference in Cagliari, over 40 meetings in 3 days which is a new record for RDC. A great opportunity to catch up with clients and introduce other companies to our products.”
“I managed to have over 20 scheduled meetings with current and potential airline partners”
“There is great attention to detail and the CONNECT team are like an army of ants with their eyes on everything!”
“Perfect organization, both for meetings and for leisure time. CONNECT does compare better than other events in the aviation industry, with longer meeting slots, less stressed timing, which helps people talking and doing business.”
“The event was as always perfectly organized. CONNECT has managed to grow significantly over the last years without losing its friendliness and professionalism.”
“Keep the good quality, relaxing atmosphere, good food and amazing networking events.”
“What an amazing event! We loved the venue, the city and all the opportunities that came with CONNECT! Thank you!”
“This was the first time I came to CONNECT in a few years and was impressed to see how much it has developed whilst retaining its small event feel with a quality meeting structure and networking.”
“Great organization, perfect conditions, delicious food, very friendly and cosy atmosphere and professional communication. Meetings at CONNECT are always very productive! We hope next year will be at least as excellent as it was in 2022!”
“The skydive was an amazing experience. Beautiful to see the island from above! The conference was very professional but had a relaxed vibe, which I believe was due to the fact that it was held in Sardinia.”
“Once again there has been a great hospitality and cordial atmosphere, with a meticulous attention to detail in arranging every possible thing for the participants. Everyone who matters in the European market was here.”
“We performed 60 meetings in three days with the airports we were looking for, it would have took us months to achieve that without CONNECT. We got an excellent return on investment and we ended up having concrete request for commercial proposals. Real value for money!”
“A very nice event in Tampere, extremely well-co-ordinated and very productive I have to say. Of course, we are planning to attend next event in Tangier.”
“Your availability, your interest in your clients, your friendliness and your flexibility amount to the best possible loyalty program anyone could provide.”
“I had 2 contracts confirmed after the first day and am now in serious talks with potential customers regarding other contracts. A successful event for me!”
“It was the best route networking event I've ever attended. Apart from the success of the meetings we had, the accommodation, the food, the entertainment was magnificent.”
“Definitely a "must attend" aviation conference during our calendar year.”
“CONNECT is a great format to network with industry professionals and decision-makers. Through our connections at the event, Flyadeal launched 3 routes to Tbilisi International Airport, with 9 frequencies per week.”
“Professional and well-organized event. Fantastic atmosphere during official part and social part also.”
“Thank you so much for the excellent organisation, I only could spend 24h at CONNECT but it was 200% worth it!”
“CONNECT provides enough time for airlines and airports to meet and discuss, as well as build new and nurture existing relationships in the networking sessions.”
“One of the best airline industry events, combining efficiency and organization with French style and flair!”
“As always CONNECT was fantastic, congratulations to all the team and to Karin for the wonderful organisation, missing to be part of the organisation. Fantastic event, fantastic organisation & fantastic people!”
“Thank you for the event organisation. As always excellent organisation, quality meetings, transfers worked well, and the food was great during the event (which makes a massive difference). Thank you, we look forward to next year’s event!”
“Our onsite meetings were trebled with help from the CONNECT team, and we are more than satisfied with these discussions, that are the beginning of long conversations opened up for the future.”
“Excellent event looking forward to 2024.”
“Perfect hospitality. The number of confirmed meetings exceeded our expectations.”
“CONNECT offers the opportunity to network and catch-up with airports from Europe and beyond, in a very relaxed setting. In 2020, the event helped us launch 5 new routes to Italy and France. In 2022 we will be in Tampere to join new conversations and new projects for our network.”
“I had better outcomes than expected in the meetings I had and the networking events were very good.”
“First time in CONNECT for Madagascar’s team and thank you so much, everything was perfect!”