May 13-14, 2019
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel,
Chicago, IL
Identify opportunities. Unlock value. Maximize growth.
Join 200+ senior decision makers at the region's leading airport development and finance conference.
Forge partnerships and share expertise on airport investment, commercial strategy and development opportunities
The Americas' leading event focused on airport financing and development
Critical conversations. Diverse debates.
The 2019 agenda focuses on:
- disruptors transforming the airport industry
- what the latest revisions of the FAA Act mean
- balancing risk and reward in airport projects
- how to maximize non-aeronautical revenue
The leading lights in airport development
Gain insights from 60+ industry leaders and the disruptors that are shaping the future of the airport development and finance industry.
Hear key insights from Vantage Airport Group, Allegiant Air, Meridiam, JetBlue, the FAA and many more...
Key sessions for 2019:
- Quickfire session on airport development in Chicago, led by Vantage Airport Group
- Customizing the passenger journey – hear from Fraport US
- Digital strategies in action for airports
- Hear the latest from airport development in Brazil
Who attends?
You'll meet over 200 senior experts including CEOs and senior decision-makers from across the region.
This is your chance to meet and network with representatives of some of the most prominent airports, airlines, municipalities, investors and solutions providers from across the Americas and beyond.
We help you meet the people who matter
GAD Americas gathers senior leaders from across the whole airport investment and finance community.
From an evening drinks reception, meetings and private events, leave Chicago with plenty of new contacts.
Arrange 1-2-1 meetings and exchange business cards with 200+ infrastructure professionals.
Connect directly with government officials
Find out where airport development sits on the government agenda:
- A keynote address from Commissioner Jamie Rhee, Chicago Department of Aviation
- More representation from regional airport authorities across the USA
- Senior local government representatives from individual states
Speakers at GAD Americas include:
The numbers that matter
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Stand out from the crowd
We'll provide you the platform to connect with global airport development leaders.
Whether you want to get your voice heard, get your brand seen or meet the people that matter to you - we can help.
Contact Louie Damp on +44 (0) 20 3377 3416 or email Louie.Damp@knect365.com
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Infrastructure Project Finance Training
Face-to-face, digital and bespoke in-company courses
GAD's learning partner, IFF, offers a three-day course in London on qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, debt-sizing, documention and legal aspects. You can also choose distance learning or a tailored in-company solution.