Airport 360 Expo 2026 to bring India’s airport ecosystem together in Mumbai

India’s aviation sector is entering a decisive phase of expansion. With new airports under development, terminal upgrades underway, and passenger traffic projected to grow significantly in the coming decades, the industry is focusing on building infrastructure that is efficient, resilient and future-ready.

Against this backdrop, Airport360 Expo 2026, scheduled for 23–24 April 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, will bring together leaders from across the aviation ecosystem to explore technologies, partnerships and strategies shaping the next generation of airports.

Organised by Media Fusion, Airport360 builds on the momentum of its inaugural edition held in 2025 under the banner of the Inter Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS). The platform is designed to connect airport operators, infrastructure planners, airlines, technology providers and consultants through a combination of exhibition, conference sessions and industry awards.

A Platform for Airport Innovation

The exhibition floor at Airport360 Expo will showcase a wide spectrum of technologies and solutions supporting airport development and operations. Exhibitors include organisations such as Aurionpro Solutions, dormakaba India, Vehant Technologies, Leonardo, CP PLUS, Sparsh CCTV, Dallmeier, OCS Group India, Prolite Autoglo, Crescent Foundry, Metafin Technology, Spintly, Cosmo Sunshield, PDAC Microsystems, ivii GmbH, Spectron Engineers, BVG India, Alstone Manufacturing, Nexa Defence and Millennium Aero Dynamics, among many others.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for airport stakeholders to evaluate technologies first-hand and engage directly with solution providers supporting the development of modern aviation infrastructure.

Airport360 Conference: Industry Leaders Driving the Conversation

Running alongside the exhibition, the Airport360 Conference 2026 will focus on the theme:

“Building Airports That Perform: Design, Operations & Readiness for India’s Next Aviation Surge.”

The conference will bring together senior leaders and experts from across the aviation ecosystem. Speakers confirmed for the 2026 edition include Capt. B V J K Sharma, CEO of Navi Mumbai International Airport; Bharat H. Malkani, Chairman & Managing Director of Max Aerospace and President of the MRO Association of India; Gp Capt C Sreenivas (Retd), Vice President – Daily Operations & Customer Experience at Bangalore International Airport Ltd; Faiz Khan, Chief Commercial Officer at Muscat Duty Free; and Prabhat Mahapatra, COO of Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The programme will also feature insights from Simon Lotter of Munich Airport International, Kapil Bardeja of Vehant Technologies, Rajesh Jethwani of AECOM, Sridhar L of Bangalore International Airport Ltd, Goutam Mukherjee of Amadeus, Ajay Bhaskar Joshi (Retd) from Airports Authority of India, and Sharad Agarwal, CEO of AI Engineering Services Limited, among others.

Airport360 Awards: Recognising Excellence Across the Industry

The event will also host the Airport360 Awards 2026, celebrating organisations and individuals driving excellence across the aviation ecosystem. The awards recognise achievements in areas including passenger experience, sustainability initiatives, terminal technology adoption, ground handling operations and MRO innovation.

By highlighting industry best practices and leadership, the awards aim to encourage continuous improvement and innovation across India’s rapidly evolving aviation landscape.

A Meeting Ground for the Airport Ecosystem

As India continues to invest in airport infrastructure and aviation capacity, platforms like Airport360 Expo play an important role in bringing together stakeholders across the value chain.
From exploring technologies and sharing operational insights to building partnerships that support future airport development, the event provides a space where the aviation community can collaborate and move projects forward.

Event Details
Airport360 Expo 2026
23–24 April 2026
Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

Register to Visit:
https://zestgroupindia.in/forms/media_fusion/public/events/visitor/airport360-expo-2026?utm_source=AviationWorld&utm_medium=MediaPartner&utm_campaign=Editorial&utm_content=VisReg

For more details:
Tasneem Kanchwala
tasneem@mediafusiongroup.com |+91 97407 70166

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