Why Attend?
Fuelling Growth
The aviation industry continues to evolve and CONNECT continues to strengthen global networks. Now in its 22nd year, CONNECT is an unmissable event for high-level executives from the industry looking to forge new partnerships and expand their business.


What makes CONNECT a must-attend event?
Make Connections That Matter
Enjoy one-to-one meetings, exclusive business lounges, and personalized experiences—all easily booked via your CONNECT planner. CONNECT forges meaningful connections in a relaxed and professional environment.


Boost Your Business Potential
From impactful sponsorships that boost your brand visibility to a vibrant exhibition space, CONNECT provides a unique platform to engage with aviation leaders and drive business growth. This event is your chance to shine among key decision-makers, build your network, and unlock new business opportunities.
98%
Overall event satisfaction
99%
Would recommend to a colleague
90%
Said the event helped generate new business
16%
Average no. of airport attendees meetings
Exclusive Insights and Breaking Trends
Discover the latest updates and gain fresh perspectives from top CEOs and industry experts. CONNECT’s conference sessions deliver exclusive insights to navigate the future of aviation.


Our Audience Comprises:
30% Airlines
12% Suppliers
13% Tourism
45% Airports
“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.”
“Events like CONNECT highlight the importance of collaboration between airlines, airports, and destinations as we continue working to expand and strengthen our network across Europe.”
“A wonderful opportunity to get in touch with the top Airports Worldwide.”
“One of the best airline industry events, combining efficiency and organization with French style and flair!”
“Perfect, relaxed, and still profitable, business wise…you have to come!!”
“CONNECT is a great event, well organized as always”
“A very good event with meeting back-to-back”
“Very good organization. CONNECT helped to discover new opportunities, and for sure has been an interesting factor to operate new routes.”
“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 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.”
“CONNECT event is the opportunity to see some new companies and new trends in the airline industry.”
“Great opportunity to catch up with industry topics during the conference and to keep the relationship with airline customers.”
“We've forged valuable connections and explored potential partnerships that will be instrumental in expanding air connectivity to Saudi Arabia.”
“For Air Nostrum, it’s always successful to come to CONNECT as we value a lot the networking atmosphere here.”
“Connect is a conference where you can meet all your current and potential airline partners in a very relaxed way!”
“CONNECT is more about meaningful conversations in a relaxed environment and less noise that distracts you from getting value from the meetings.”
“From insightful discussions to high-impact networking, we connected with industry leaders, forged valuable partnerships, and secured game-changing business opportunities.”
“Always a great opportunity to explore airline strategies, exchange with airport peers, and discuss the future of our industry”
“CONNECT delivered a well-structured and insightful experience, aligning closely with my expectations. The event successfully brought together key players in the aviation sector, fostering meaningful discussions on route development and market trends.”
“A great event to catch up with existing and new business partners and talking about route opportunities”
“CONNECT is the event of the year for me where to meet colleagues and peers. The event brought together hundreds of aviation industry decision-makers to discuss current and future air routes, making it one of the most important route development events.”
“Organization was great. Attendance by airports was outstanding, this is what we value the most.””
“The experience was excellent before and during the event; thank you very much for your effort. Keep going!”
“Easy format to meet people & good conference programme”