At GAD Americas 2026, we bring together the leaders shaping the future to confront the investment realities ahead and unlock the next wave of growth and transformation in airports.
This year’s programme explores how airports will fund, build, and operate the infrastructure of tomorrow. From shifting federal priorities and private capital appetite to the leadership and workforce models required for 2035, the event dives into the forces reshaping airport strategy across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
We examine the new frontier of public–private innovation, the evolution of concession cycles, and the partnerships that align incentives across airports, airlines, investors, and governments. Technology takes centre stage as airports accelerate AI adoption, modernize ATC, and reimagine security through hybrid models that deliver speed, safety, and scalability.
Sustainability and energy resilience move from aspiration to investment reality, with electrification, SAF infrastructure, and microgrids redefining long term planning. At the same time, airports are expanding their commercial horizons — integrating AAM/eVTOL, unlocking land value, and building diversified revenue engines that strengthen financial independence.
All of this unfolds against a backdrop of inflation, supply chain volatility, and rising capital costs. GAD Americas equips leaders with the strategies to navigate uncertainty, protect CAPEX, and build financial resilience for the decade ahead.
GAD Americas is where airport leaders, investors, and policymakers come together to shape the future of airport investment — with clarity, ambition, and a shared commitment to long term value.
Key themes for GAD Americas 2026:
- ReShaping Airport Investment for the Next Decade
- Leadership, Culture & Workforce Transformation
- Public–Private Innovation Across the Americas
- Technology, AI & the Modern Airport System
- Sustainable, Electrified & Energy Secure Infrastructure
- New Mobility & Diversified Revenue Growth
- Financial Resilience in an Uncertain Market
