NETWORK & RELAX
Evening Functions
Each year CONNECT facilitates unlimited meeting opportunities for our delegates, including social networking at evening events.
Welcome Reception
Welcome to the Palau de Congressos of Girona, the venue for the CONNECT 2025 welcome reception! Conveniently located right next to the main event venue, the Girona Conference Centre offers a seamless experience for our attendees. Nestled at the edge of the scenic Devesa Park and just a short walk from Girona’s Historic Quarter and train station, this sophisticated facility perfectly blends modern elegance with cultural charm.
With no need to return to your hotel, you can easily transition from the day’s activities into the welcome reception, enjoying an evening of networking and relaxation.
Time | 18:15 – 21:00 |
Venue | Palau de Congressos |
Transfers | Return to official hotels from 21:00 |
Dress Code | Smart Casual |


Networking Dinner
Set in the heart of Girona’s countryside, Mas Marroch provides the perfect backdrop for the CONNECT 2025 networking dinner. As part of the prestigious El Celler de Can Roca group, this venue combines timeless charm with contemporary elegance. Surrounded by lush gardens and featuring exquisite cuisine, Mas Marroch promises a memorable evening in a truly enchanting setting, ideal for connecting with fellow attendees in style.
Time | 20:00 – 23:00 |
Venue | Mas Marroch |
Transfers | Short transfers (6km from city centre) |
Dress Code | Smart Casual |



Connect, Network, Socialise and Relax in Style!



“Very nicely arranged with proper spreading of breaks and meetings.”
“First time in CONNECT for Madagascar’s team and thank you so much, everything was perfect!”
“Professional and well-organized event. Fantastic atmosphere during official part and social part also.”
“As always, it was a great pleasure seeing you in Tampere after very long time. We enjoyed both Tampere and Finland, so thanks for bringing us to places we probably would not visit by ourselves. Thanks for an amazing event (as usual) and hospitality, we look forward to seeing you next year in Morocco!”
“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.”
“Attending CONNECT is always a very good opportunity to meet wonderful people and work on great projects. Always pleased to be a very small piece of the big puzzle of aviation.”
“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.”
“Definitely a "must attend" aviation conference during our calendar year.”
“The event was as always perfectly organized. CONNECT has managed to grow significantly over the last years without losing its friendliness and professionalism.”
“The venue was great, the meetings were long enough, the location and events were superb, the general ambiance was really pleasurable.”
“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!”
“The event exceeded our expectations. It was very well-organised and we had lots of opportunities to meet and discuss with airlines and airports.”
“Fantastic event, as ever! CONNECT helps our industry to build networks and air routes which are more important than ever to help our mixed-up world. Bravo to the whole team and see you next year!”
“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.”
“I was highly impressed by the level of organization at the event. It ran smoothly and provided a unique opportunity to connect with representatives from smaller Caribbean airports, a rarity at other conferences.”
“I had better outcomes than expected in the meetings I had and the networking events were very good.”
“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!”
“I managed to have over 20 scheduled meetings with current and potential airline partners”
“CONNECT enabled us to meet with a good number of our airline partners. We were also able to take the temperature of the industry in terms of how other airports and industry leaders see things.”
“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.”
“The experience was excellent before and during the event; thank you very much for your effort. Keep going!”
“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.”
“I am happy and proud to have been part of the inaugural event! I am confident that future New World events will help further explore the untapped potential of this underserved region and open up newer opportunities to connect aviation, tourism and economies.”
“CONNECT New World provided an incredible platform for passionate individuals like myself who desire to connect different corners of our planet. The event brought together like-minded professionals in the industry.”
“What a great event and host city. The easyJet team and I really enjoyed our time and loved the Finnish hospitality. Thank you!”
“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!”
“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.”
“The event proved to be a valuable opportunity for us to consolidate meetings with our existing airline partners and connect with a few key service providers we collaborate with. Additionally, engaging in conversations with various airports brought about interesting insights. While my primary expectation was centered around networking, I found the event to be a valuable platform for fostering meaningful professional relationships.”
“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.”
“Great event in Cagliari – seriously impressed with event logistics – we will certainly return to Cagliari!”