One can but hope that the world will be a better place in a year and a half from now, given the tenuous peace talks/ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Certainly, TIACA has taken an optimistic stance and will be returning to the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, as planned in 2027. The first event was successfully held there in 2025, following the launch of the alternating MIA and AUH locations, CFG reported. TIACA recently published the dates for the second Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi, which are 09-11NOV27. So, pencil them in – along with the dates of the Executive Summit 2027 (which attracts mainly senior leaders in the industry and is forecast to be the largest Executive Summit to date), which will take place in Singapore next summer: 21-23JUN27.
Coming back to the Air Cargo Forum – it will once again be hosted by Etihad Cargo, and organized by TIACA and MGME, supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. As with all TIACA events, the ACF 2027 will bring together industry leaders and topic experts, offer a variety of panel discussions and key notes, as well as an exhibition area and networking opportunities throughout. It will be interesting to see what the surrounding program will be, this time around.
Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA, said: “The enthusiastic response to our first Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi confirmed the importance of establishing a strong and consistent presence in the Middle East. Returning to Etihad Arena in 2027 allows us to continue building momentum, strengthening global connections, and providing the industry with a powerful platform to collaborate on innovation, sustainability, and resilience across the air cargo supply chain, and of course, we look forward to once again welcoming delegates to the iconic Beach Party celebration and the roller coasters of Ferrari world.”
Roos Bakker, Chair, TIACA, commented: “TIACA is committed to ensuring the Air Cargo Forum delivers meaningful value to the global air cargo community. Abu Dhabi offers an exceptional environment for industry leaders to exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and explore solutions that support a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future for air logistics. We are excited to once again welcome the industry to Abu Dhabi.”
