The conference will be attended by 1,000 participants, including senior experts and executives in the civil aviation industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the selection of Egypt to host the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), scheduled to be held in May 2026 under the sponsorship of EgyptAir Ground Services. Egypt's selection to host this prestigious global event crowns the continuous efforts made by the state to develop infrastructure and logistics services at its airports, which are among the largest and most advanced in Africa.
In this context, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of the Board of EgyptAir Holding Company, met with Mohamed Lotfy, IATA's Regional Director for North Africa and the Levant, and Laetitia Slottved, Head of Events and Conferences at CP&S Events, in the presence of Khaled Atwa, Chairman of the Board of EgyptAir Ground Services.
Mohamed Lotfy congratulated Captain Ahmed Adel on Egypt hosting the 38th edition of this important event, stressing that the choice of Cairo reflects IATA's confidence in EgyptAir, particularly in the field of ground handling, as well as Egypt's role in the civil aviation industry at the regional and international levels.
For his part, Captain Ahmed Adel expressed his great pride in Egypt's selection to host this important international event, which reflects its presence on the map of major international events, noting that holding this international forum in Egypt represents a great opportunity to highlight the significant development witnessed by Egyptian airports and the infrastructure supporting the air transport industry. He added: "I am pleased to congratulate the employees of EgyptAir Ground Services on this honorable achievement, which highlights the company's capabilities and its great potential in providing high-quality ground services in accordance with the latest international standards."
Adel stressed that the company will spare no effort in organizing this exceptional event so that it comes out in an honorable manner befitting the civil aviation sector and this long-established institution, reflecting Egypt's civilized face to participants from various countries around the world. Adel explained that the conference will provide an important platform for exchanging expertise and learning about the latest innovations and technologies in ground handling, enhancing Egypt's position as a strategic hub for the aviation industry in the region and opening new horizons for international cooperation and attracting investment, as part of the state's strategy to consolidate Egypt's position as a regional center for civil aviation and logistics services in Africa and the Middle East.
The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is one of the most important annual conferences in the world in the field of civil aviation, bringing together more than 1,000 participants, including senior experts and executives from global airlines, ground service providers, airport operators and suppliers of specialized equipment and technologies.
The conference sessions discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the aviation industry, including safety standards, digital transformation, environmental sustainability and raising operational efficiency to keep pace with the rapid growth in global air traffic.
The conference is scheduled to feature an integrated program including panel discussions with industry thought leaders, a trade exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in ground handling, and specialized workshops to discuss practical solutions to operational challenges, as well as wide opportunities for networking and building partnerships among the participating global companies.
