The Miami (MIA) Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 11-14NOV24 is still three months away, yet TIACA has already published the 2025 venue and dates, so whip out your pencils and diary, make a note of 04-06NOV25, and check your connections to Abu Dhabi (ABU), UAE.
ACF veterans may be wondering if CargoForwarder Global has overlooked a typo. Surely the next ACF should be in 2026 rather than 2025. Well spotted, but no – 2025 is correct. The ACF will now be an annual event instead of every two years. Also, Yas Island in ABU will become its second permanent location and all subsequent ACFs will alternate between MIA and ABU. The success of the ACF – MIA is already 70% sold out – and TIACA’s commitment to supporting the global air cargo industry, representing each sector and each geographic region, led to this decision. The ACF 2025 will be organized by TIACA and MGME, sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism, and hosted by Etihad Cargo. In ACF tradition, it will showcase industry innovations, address challenges and offer a collaborative networking platform.
Steven Polmans, Chair of TIACA, stated: “Keeping with the same spirit of the ACF 2024 in Miami, the ACF 2025 will be a world class event that will feature keynote addresses from influential thought leaders, interactive panel discussions, multiple networking opportunities, and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest products and services in the air cargo sector. We thank Etihad Cargo and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi for making this vision a reality.”
Stanislas Brun, Vice President Cargo at Etihad Cargo, said: “Abu Dhabi’s strategic location as a key hub connecting the East to the West, makes it an ideal choice for ACF 2025. This city is not only a crossroads for global trade but also offers world-class infrastructure and a dynamic business environment. As the national carrier of the UAE, Etihad Cargo is looking forward to welcoming the air cargo community to Abu Dhabi for this event.”
Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA, concluded: “As the world continues to face unprecedented challenges, the Air Cargo Forum serves as a critical platform for industry stakeholders to meet, collaborate, innovate, and strategize for a sustainable and resilient future. We found it vital that we continue to bring the air cargo community together through well thought out and organized events […] on an annual basis.”
