14 Reasons to Attend

Two Industry-Leading Events. One Unmissable Experience.

For the first time, APEX Global EXPO and FTE Asia Expo unite as one mega-event.

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.

With more than 3,000 participants expected, including representatives from 100+ airlines and airport operators worldwide, attendees will experience a large-scale exhibition and dynamic conference programme featuring C-suite interviews, real-world case studies and high-level discussions exploring the strategies, technologies and collaborations shaping the next era of air transport.

Our Biggest Exhibition in Asia Yet

With over 100 exhibitors, visitors can view and demo a wide variety of new products, services and equipment from an array of suppliers, including established global industry providers, regional specialists and dynamic new startups – all designed to help airlines and airports enhance customer experience, strengthen commercial performance, improve sustainability and drive operational excellence.

Our APEX EXPO zone focuses on industry advancement and innovation within inflight entertainment, content, connectivity, digital, hardware, software, systems and technology all looking holistically to further enhance onboard experience and showcasing products and services on the exhibition floor. The event explores ways that airlines can boost NPS, craft the next-gen digital cabin and maximise inflight ancillary revenue.

Our FTE Asia zone focuses on passenger experience and transformation innovation including baggage systems; ancillary revenue & retailing; CX, operational and commercial innovation, and pioneering startups.

Free Conference Sessions on the Expo Floor

In addition to viewing demonstrations of the very latest products and services in the free-to-attend expo, visitors to APEX FTE EXPO 2026 will have complimentary access to an exciting schedule of education, briefings and social engagement.

Key areas of focus include: ancillary revenue & retailing innovation; CX, operational and commercial innovation; IFEC and onboard service enhancements; baggage and operational technology; next-gen disruption management; passenger comfort, wellbeing and F&B; startup pitches and demos, guided Tech & Innovation Briefings, and more!

Connect with the World’s Aviation Leaders in Singapore

Building on the strong foundations of the 2025 event, the newly unified APEX FTE EXPO Asia – bringing together APEX Global EXPO and FTE Asia Expo – will attract an even broader and more senior audience from across the aviation and travel ecosystem. This strengthened partnership significantly enhances the scale, seniority and diversity of the audience, bringing together decision-makers responsible for every stage of the passenger journey – from airport innovation and operations to inflight experience and connectivity.

Whether your focus is the airport experience, the connected cabin, or the end-to-end passenger journey, the event provides a powerful platform to connect with a diverse international audience and build meaningful partnerships across the travel ecosystem.

Complimentary Tours of Terminal X, Changi Airport Group’s New Innovation Hub

A new addition for 2026, attendees of APEX FTE EXPO Asia will have the opportunity to experience guided tours of Terminal X, the new innovation hub set up by Changi Airport Group.

Designed to bring innovators together under one roof, Terminal X is a dynamic space dedicated to collaboration, creativity, and real-world experimentation. Featuring facilities including a makers’ lab, UI/UX testing environments, and immersive storytelling chambers, it offers a unique glimpse into how the future of travel is being shaped today. This is a rare chance to step inside a new space that reflects Changi’s continued commitment to accelerating innovations and elevating passenger experience.

Industry Networking at its Best

APEX FTE go a step above when it comes to creating the social programme for our events – with each activity carefully curated to help attendees unwind, connect with colleagues both new and established and keep the connections flowing long after the exhibition floor closes.

APEX FTE EXPO will once again raise the bar even higher, as we offer exclusive access to a truly unique networking experience that brings together the most forward-thinking minds across the global aviation and travel industry.

Join fellow attendees for a series of standout social events across Singapore, from the official Welcome Reception to the FTE Unofficial Sunset Social and prestigious award ceremonies – each designed to elevate your onsite experience and create lasting connections.

FTE Communities Meetings Hosted by Changi Airport Group

APEX FTE EXPO will play host to FTE’s increasingly popular members-only meetings – FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Live and FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. These exclusive working groups invite our Corporate Partners to come together as a community, to network & share ideas, visions and learnings on how the industry can improve its operations, strategies and collaboration.

With a big focus on how innovative technology such as extended reality (XR) can support and enhance workforce and customer experiences, the meeting will bring together airlines, airports, vendors, startups and other forward-thinking companies from across the APAC region and beyond. Attendees can expect inspiring presentations, live technology demos, and interactive co-creation roundtables, plus plenty of networking opportunities.