GHI Annual 2026

FROM THE GROUND UP.

Think your business has what it takes to impress our panel and audience?

Apply for the GHI Startup Den and pitch your company live at the 27th Annual GHI Conference for your chance to win exclusive prizes and valuable industry exposure.

Complete the questions and our team will review your application.

The Startup Den

Where the next big idea gets heard.

Entries open 1 September 2026
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Entries close 30 September 2026
The Panel

Meet the Experts.

Three industry experts will take their seats in the Den, bringing experience, insight and a sharp eye for the ideas that could shape the future of ground handling. The full line-up will be revealed soon.

01 Judge
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The Expert Panel

Revealed soon.

02 Judge
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The Expert Panel

Revealed soon.

03 Judge
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The Expert Panel

Revealed soon.

How To Enter

Make Your Pitch.

Tell us about your company, your numbers and the problem you are solving. Complete all six sections and our team will review your application.

01

Company Name

Your company or startup name.

02

Year Founded

Tell us when your company was established.

03

Yearly Revenue

Provide your most recent annual revenue figure.

04

Number Of Employees

Tell us the current size of your team.

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Why Should Leading Ground Handlers Invest In Your Company/Product?

In a maximum of 30 words, explain the problem you are solving, what makes your solution different and why leading ground handlers should be paying attention.

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Supplementary Evidence

PowerPoint, photos, testimonials, video or other relevant supporting material.

What could you win?

The Pitch Could Open The Door.

Make an impression and the conversation doesn’t have to end when you leave the stage.
01 / EXPOSURE

A GHI Podcast Feature

Tell your story and showcase your innovation to the GHI community.

02 / ACCESS

A Meeting With A Chief Innovation Officer

Take your idea beyond the pitch with valuable industry access.

Ready to pitch?

Enter
The Den.

Have an idea, product or solution that could transform ground operations? Put it in front of the people shaping the future of the industry.

ENTER NOW
27th Annual GHI Conference 1–3 December 2026
Olympia London London, UK
Hosted by Regan Slaymaker