Istanbul's Grand Airport Set to Play Host to the 8th ACI World Experience Gathering in 2026

The Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit will take place at iGA Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, from 31 August to 4 September 2026.

iGA Istanbul Airport, a global hub with remarkable growth and a forward-looking approach to customer experience, will host this prestigious world news event. The airport, first opened in 2019, now serves as a key aviation hub for world market services.

The 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit will be a celebration of iGA Istanbul Airport's status as the world's best-connected airport, as recognised in ACI Europe's 2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report. The summit will provide an opportunity to shape the next decade of passenger and employee experience, as well as global aviation discussions.

The event will feature 57 keynote speakers, 15 panels and sessions, and 181 airports from around the globe, who received awards at the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit. The ACI ASQ Awards and Customer Experience Accreditations will also return at the 2026 summit.

iGA Istanbul Airport exemplifies excellence in both passenger and employee experience, digital transformation, and operational resilience. The airport's hosting of the summit is a recognition of its rapid growth and forward-thinking approach.

The responsibility for planning and conducting the summit lies with ACI World, with iGA Istanbul Airport serving as the host venue and local organizer. Istanbul will be a part of shaping the next chapter in world-class travel and exceptional passenger experiences.

The 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit will be a significant event in the aviation industry, offering invaluable insights to the global airport community. The city of Istanbul and iGA Istanbul Airport are eagerly anticipating the summit, which will bring together leaders in the aviation industry to discuss and shape the future of air travel.