11 - 14 November 2019
Venue TBC,
Dublin
Where global airport leaders gather and airport investment happens
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Editor's Pick of the key conversations that took place at GAD World 2018
Where are we now after 25 years of airport privatisation?
Air travel demand has spiralled after 25 years of privatisation, but big challenges lie ahead as airports look to accommodate for the growth in the industry. Where are the biggest changes so far?
What type of airport concession models work? Lessons learnt from the last 25 years
Private airport investment has come a long way in a short space of time. Over the last 25 years a handful of intrepid investors from a limited range of sectors has blossomed into a diverse army of private equity players, lured by low interest rates and the sector's apparent resilience to economic aftershocks.
What's happening in airport privatisation? Hear from the industry experts
As the GAD community gathered in Hamburg to celebrate and discuss 25 years of airport privatisation, we interviewed experts live from GAD World 2018 to share their thoughts on some of the biggest developments in the industry and the economy.
Highlights from Hamburg
GAD World celebrated its 25th anniversary in Hamburg.
Watch the video to see the highlights.
Don't miss the photos from the event
We celebrated our 25th anniversary in style in 2018.
Here are just a few snaps from the event where 500+ attendees had the opportunity to network, meet and do business with speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and fellow delegates.
The world's leading airport privatisation and finance event
Meet more airport CEOs than anywhere else
The largest annual gathering of airport leaders.
Attracting 150+ global airport operators – with half of airports represented at CEO level.
The only conference for airport investors
The only event dedicated to investing in airports.
Bringing together a unique community of strategic and financial investors in airport assets.
Why do 500+ airport leaders attend?
You can expect more tailored sessions including deal-based roundtables, closed discussions and a new global regulatory breakfast briefing.
Keep up to speed with all the latest trends and see how your peers are tackling the industry's biggest challenges.
Identify partners, make new connections
GAD World gathers the whole airport investment and finance community together.
Use the GAD networking app to identify and connect with new investment and business opportunities before arriving.
Look out for evening drinks receptions, closed door discussions, airport CEO lunches and more!
Expert-led panels
A complete new approach for 2018. Now including focuses on Africa, China, LatAm , Eastern Europe and many more.
Diving deeper than before. Examine where the opportunities and challenges lie globally. Explore the latest airport concessions, the smart technology for airports, and the successful strategies that airport leaders are deploying.
Introduction to airport business and finance
A one-day introductory course, aimed at early and mid-career executives looking to learn from airport industry senior leaders.
Gain a deeper understanding of airport economics, regulation, traffic forecasting, business planning, the airline/airport dynamic and ownership and investment models.
Speakers at GAD World 2018 included:
The numbers that matter
500+
50+
33%
I come to GAD every year because it's a great opportunity to catch up with the industry; meet friends and new acquaintances; to take the temperature of what's happening in the aviation business and to get deeper knowledge.
It's a great occasion - I look forward to it every year.
Raymond Gray
Group CFO
DAA Plc
I strongly recommend it if you work in the airport world
Jean-François Guitard
Director
Aeroports De La Cote D'Azur
GAD World is definitely one of the best I have attended, both in terms of its content of the conference and the professional manner it was conducted.
Satyan Nayar
Secretary General
Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO), India
GAD World is a great event which delivered beyond our expectations. The location was perfect and the set up very good. All the speakers, panelists and interviewers did a great job. Looking forward to the next event!
Antonin Beurrier
Deputy CEO and Chief International Officer
Groupe ADP
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