FTE: On the Ground Innovation

The must-attend event for airports, airlines, and partners shaping the future of airport operations, passenger flow, and end-to-end travel innovation.

Overview

For the first time, FTE joins forces with APEX EXPO in Asia to create APEX FTE EXPO Asia – uniting airport and inflight communities under one roof. This integrated event brings together the world’s most progressive airports, airline operations leaders, technology providers, and industry innovators to redefine the ground experience and unlock new levels of operational excellence, digital transformation, and passenger-centric design.

With record attendance anticipated, the event offers unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with senior decision-makers across airports, airlines, ground handlers, government authorities, and technology leaders driving the next era of connected travel.

Who Should Attend

The FTE On the Ground Innovation programme is designed for senior leaders responsible for airport operations, passenger experience, digital transformation, baggage, ramp and ground handling, sustainability, infrastructure, and operational performance.

It brings together executives and specialists from airports, airline ground operations teams, and strategic partners who are shaping seamless, efficient, and sustainable journeys – from curb to gate.

Discover practical strategies, breakthrough technologies, and real-world case studies that enhance passenger flow, optimise turnaround performance, improve resilience, unlock commercial value, and support long-term sustainability goals across the airport ecosystem.

Who Should Exhibit?

The exhibition floor welcomes organisations across the airport and ground innovation ecosystem, including:

Airport technology and digital transformation providers
Passenger processing and biometric solution specialists
Baggage handling and smart ramp innovators

Ground handling and turnaround optimisation partners
Infrastructure, sustainability, and smart airport solution providers
Data, AI, automation, and systems integration specialists

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Why Participate?

The two-day exhibition is preceded by exclusive FTE Community gatherings, working group sessions, and collaborative innovation discussions that foster deeper engagement between airports, airlines, and solution partners.

With the addition of dedicated innovation showcases and collaborative demonstration zones, APEX FTE EXPO Asia becomes the region’s leading platform for airport and ground transformation. The FTE Premium Conference programme, complemented by a free-to-attend Expo Stage, features strategic keynotes, real-world case studies, and high-level panel discussions led by the industry’s most forward-thinking airport and airline operations leaders.

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Event Overview

Vital Event Information

APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 - Uniting the World in Singapore

For the first time, APEX EXPO and FTE Asia Expo unite as one global platform.

This year, we build on 15 years of extraordinary momentum as our long-running regional show transforms into a true global mega-event. APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 combines the unrivalled customer experience heritage of APEX with Future Travel Experience’s long-established regional innovation platform.

This powerful collaboration creates the industry’s most comprehensive platform for passenger experience and innovation – connecting airline, airport and technology leaders from across APAC and beyond to showcase the ideas, solutions and partnerships redefining the future of travel.

Event: APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026
Date: 18-19 November 2026
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore