WHY ATTEND?

Why do more than 1,000 aviation professionals attend GHI's Annual Conference each year?

Because nowhere else can you meet such a concentrated mix of airline leaders, airports, ground handling providers, GSE manufacturers and aviation technology specialists in one place.

Over three packed days, delegates can build new business relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, schedule targeted One-to-One Meetings and gain valuable insight into the trends shaping the future of ground operations. Whether your goal is to generate leads, source new suppliers, expand your network or stay ahead of industry developments, GHI's Annual Conference provides a proven platform to maximise your time and deliver measurable business value.

From formal meetings and conference sessions to networking receptions and social events, every aspect of the event is designed to help you make meaningful connections and achieve your objectives.

Don't just take our word for it... Check out what airlines, airports, ground handlers and suppliers had to say about their experience at GHI's Annual Conference.

The conference that opens doors otherwise that would never be opened.

Alan Whelan, Aviation Division Director, PCG Aviation Services

Very efficient event to meet the industry companies, great and friendly atmosphere. Highly professional and outstanding organization. The place to be in the Ground Handling industry.

Ane Alberdi, Manager Commercial Airport Relations & GH Procurement, Condor

The GHI Annual is the lead industry Conference. If one conference has to be chosen it should be GHI.

Jason Pearson, Manager, Strategic Procurement, Air Canada

One of the most important events in the ground handling calendar, which attracts C-level delegates from around the world. The GHI crew actively work to maximise the opportunity for everyone involved. It’s an investment.”

John Boult, Managing Director, Damarel Systems

The networking is great. Excellent One-to-One Meetings organisation. I’m already trying to persuade a cargo software provider to attend future events.

Keith Purdom, Global Customer Relations, RSMART

The GHI Conference is an excellent way to meet with both existing and potential customers and suppliers. The conference is well organised and professional.

Kjell Ivar Maudal, CCO Widerøe Ground Handling AS

GHI is made up by an experienced team. They manage the seminar, conference and the events very well. It expands our international presence. Companies took the time to understand each other thank to one-to-one meeting and social events. We wholeheartedly recommend GHI to the colleague in the airlines industry that we know.

Mai Wei, Ground Services Contract Assistant Manager, China Airlines

It was great to meet the whole(!) industry again and a big thank you to the GHI Team for the impressive organisation and making the most important ground handling conference happen.

Michael Schweiger, Interim Director Network Airside & Airport Affairs - Europe, DHL

If you wish to grow or establish yourselves in aviation then this is the conference to attend.

Nigel Daniel, Managing Director, Viking Airport Equipment / SPS GSE UK

GHI Conference has set a standard hard to match, for the Aviation & Ground Handling Community globally. The GHI Team is as good as it gets! Thank you.

Phil Shah, Director Pacific Aviation Corporation

A quick way to meet C-level contacts.

Roeland Krom, CEO, Cohelion

Great networking opportunities, maximum use of time, great for presenting new products and socialising with the industry.

Stefano Sciotti, VP International Operations and CCO, Samsic Assistance

The best organisation of all conferences. The GHI Annual looks into meeting the needs of all stakeholders in the aviation industry by providing insight into market trends, offering the possibility of networking with decision makers, giving you brand awareness and having fun.

Tessa Vaasen, Regional Sales Director, Textron GSE

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 2024 here.

Olympia, London

More information on the venue here

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 return airport transfers from partnered hotels, three days’ conference sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, networking parties and One-to-One meetings. Hotel room is not included in the delegate fee.

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.