GATE FUTURE 2026 – The Innovation Conference for the Airport Industry

GATE FUTURE brings together decision-makers, innovation leaders, and technology providers from across the international airport sector. The conference focuses on the key challenges and opportunities shaping the airports of tomorrow, including digitalization, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, sustainability, cybersecurity, and the future passenger experience.

The two-day program features keynote speeches from renowned industry experts, high-level panel discussions, and more than a dozen hands-on workshops. Participants will gain insights into emerging technologies, real-world applications, and innovative solutions that are transforming airport operations and infrastructure.

In 2026, the conference will be held in Hamburg for the first time. After ten years in Berlin, GATE FUTURE is moving to the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, further strengthening Hamburg’s position as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.

Date: October 21–22, 2026
Venue: CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
Organizer: GATE – The Airport Technology Network (GATE Alliance GmbH)
Target Audience: Airport operators, airlines, technology providers, suppliers, start-ups, research institutions, industry associations, and policymakers.

Further information and registration:

https://www.gate-future.de/