General Aviation Conference
Organized by American Association of Airport Executives
This annual gathering of industry stakeholders focuses on tackling the most challenging issues facing general aviation today and analyzing current trends to help airports...
- Dates
- Aug 16-18, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- Jul 7, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
This annual gathering of industry stakeholders focuses on tackling the most challenging issues facing general aviation today and analyzing current trends to help airports better prepare for the future. The interactive format of the sessions will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss and debate a variety of issues vital to general aviation. Attendees can look forward to a robust agenda featuring informative sessions led by highly respected speakers from across the general aviation community. The conference program will cover a range of key topics, including the state of the general aviation industry, updates on critical legislative and regulatory issues, emerging trends in GA infrastructure development, and best practices for special event management at GA airports. Additionally, sessions will explore strategies for maximizing airport funding opportunities and effectively managing community and tenant relations.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include recognition benefits such as prominent signage, website acknowledgment, verbal recognition during the program and conference, listings on presentation loops and the mobile app, advance and final attendee rosters, and opportunities for banner advertisements on the mobile app. Specific sponsorship items available include Continental Breakfast ($3,700), Morning Refreshment Break ($2,500), Keynote Luncheon ($5,500), Delegate Name Badges ($3,500), Mobile App ($5,000), Sunday Welcome Reception Bar ($4,000), and Pens & Notepads ($4,000).
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