Bottom line benefits
Attendees reported a payback of more than eight times (x8) on their delegate fee by meeting with their peers under one roof at the conference.
Lead generation
Kickstart your business needs, 90% of our previous Annual conference attendees discovered a new business lead.
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FAQ's
GHI’s Annual Conference is the premier networking event for ground handlers, airlines, airports and suppliers. It is open to any professionals from the ground handling industry. View the analytical breakdown from 2025 here.
Venue address:
Olympia
Hammersmith Road
London W14 8UX.
Once you are registered you will be sent login details for the delegate personal page. Here you can request and accept meetings with other delegates, view the delegate list including contact details, sign up to conference sessions, enter your flight details and join the networking events.
The fee includes three days’ conference, conference guide, lunches, coffee breaks, One-to-One meetings, all networking events including the welcome party and delegate dinner. HOTEL room is not included in the delegate fee. All registered delegates will receive a hotel link.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
There is no deadline to register to the conference and this can be done right up to the conference start date. `Contact the conference team to discuss your attendance to the conference.
On your personal page you are able to request and accept meetings. Once accepted, the conference team will personally schedule these for you, taking into account conference sessions and networking events you wish to attend as well as your arrival and departure flights. A full schedule is sent out 2 weeks before the conference.
Special offers are available to individuals responsible for procurement and/or management of ground handling contracts/services, GSE and IT services procurement. Email Alice Clarke to discuss your attendance to the conference.
We are able to issue invitation letters to all confirmed delegates to help with your visa, contact conferences@groundhandling.com for more information. GHI is unable to take responsibility for any refused visa applications.
Need to check if a visa is required for your travel? Visit our page here
Please note: GHI is not providing transfers during Annual 2026.
There are plenty of easy ways to get around London, with excellent public transport connections across the city.
London Underground The Tube is the easiest way to travel around London, with direct connections to many central areas and major stations.
National Rail London’s extensive rail network connects the city with surrounding areas and is useful for travelling from further afield.
London Buses A convenient way to get around the city while taking in the sights along the way.
Taxi & Uber
Black cabs are available throughout London, alongside services such as Uber.