Over 2,000 airport industry leaders gather for the 2026 ACI-NA Conference and Exhibition
WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, will host the 2026 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition from September 14-17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is the premier gathering of North American airport leaders. Hosted by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the four-day event will bring together airport executives and industry partners for educational sessions and panel discussions covering infrastructure investment, airport capacity, workforce development, artificial intelligence and digital governance, and the evolving passenger experience.
“ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition is where airport leaders come together to do their best thinking, tackling the issues that matter most to our members and our industry,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “From infrastructure investment and workforce development to artificial intelligence and the evolving passenger experience, this event provides an unmatched opportunity to collaborate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of air travel.”
“We’ve been looking forward to welcoming our colleagues from across North America to Philadelphia for the ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition,” said PHL Interim CEO Tracy Borda. “This is an especially exciting time for PHL to serve as the host airport as Philadelphia marks America’s 250th birthday celebration. Along with ACI-NA’s strong conference agenda, we’re excited for attendees to experience everything that makes Philly unique and to showcase how PHL proudly connects our city to the world.”
The 2026 ACI-NA Conference and Exhibition will feature an expansive trade show floor with more than 150 exhibitors and is expected to draw more than 2,000 airport industry professionals.
Areas USA, Boingo Wireless, Hill International, Inc, HNTB Corporation, Lyft, Ricondo, SSP America, and Uber Technologies, Inc. are executive-level sponsors for 2026.
A full agenda and additional conference details can be found on the ACI-NA website. Credentialed members of the media are welcome to cover the event and should contact Ryan Madsen for additional information.
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About Philadelphia International Airport
The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation owns and operates Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). PHL is a large hub airport serving more than 30 million passengers annually with 29 airlines and over 400 daily departures to more than 130 nonstop destinations. Located seven miles from downtown Philadelphia, PHL is easily accessible and convenient to many tourist sites, business centers and cultural hubs. The Philadelphia Airport System is a strong hub of economic activity and a major economic generator for the 11-county Philadelphia Metropolitan Service Area, with an $18.7 billion economic impact, supporting 102,600 JOBS and $6.1 billion in earnings.
Areas USA
Areas USA is a leading airport concessions partner, delivering innovative food, beverage, and retail experiences that serve millions of travelers each year across airports throughout the United States. Working in close partnership with airport authorities, brand partners, and local communities, Areas develops and operates diverse concession programs that enhance the passenger experience, reflect the character of each destination, and drive long-term commercial success. Through a balanced portfolio of globally recognized brands, chef-driven local concepts, and proprietary offerings, Areas combines operational excellence, culinary innovation, and hospitality to help shape the future of airport travel. As part of the global Areas network, the company brings international expertise together with local market insights to create memorable hospitality experiences that benefit travelers, airport partners, and the communities they serve.
Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless is a leading provider of wireless connectivity at airports, operating the largest portfolio of airport DAS, Wi-Fi and private networks in the U.S. For more than 25 years, Boingo has designed, built and managed secure, converged public and private networks that support operations, enhance the passenger experience and enable next-generation technologies. Trusted by more than 130 airports and transportation venues worldwide, Boingo delivers fast, reliable connectivity that meets the demands of today’s modern airports. Learn more by downloading Boingo’s eBook for airport executives at boingo.com/airport5G.
Hill International, Inc.
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for complex capital programs. Since 1976, Hill has helped clients plan, manage, and deliver major construction initiatives worldwide, bringing disciplined oversight, technical capability, and collaborative leadership to every assignment. In aviation, Hill has supported more than 250 airport projects representing over $200 billion in construction value, with a team of more than 600 airport leadership professionals across four continents. Combining local delivery insight with internationally recognized expertise, Hill helps airports, airlines, and public agencies deliver resilient, efficient, and passenger-focused infrastructure. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc
HNTB Corporation
For more than a century, HNTB Corporation has been at the forefront of designing and advancing transportation infrastructure that enhances mobility and strengthens local communities. With client relationships spanning decades, we understand infrastructure life cycles and bring the perspective, experience and imagination needed to solve the most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. As employee owners committed to excellence, we prioritize client success while delivering a full spectrum of infrastructure-related services. HNTB partners with airports to plan, design and deliver transformative programs and projects that improve operations, support growth and enhance the passenger experience. Discover HNTB’s Spark at www.hntb.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.
Lyft
Whether it’s an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. Founded in 2012, Lyft has grown into a global mobility platform offering a mix of rideshare, taxis, private hire vehicles, executive chauffeur services, car sharing, bikes, and scooters across six continents and thousands of cities. Millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides – helping to create a more connected world, with transportation options for everyone.
Ricondo
Ricondo and Airports Council International-North America are pleased to announce the formation of a Strategic Partnership to advocate airport planning best practices and improvements to airport financial operations and long-term financial viability. Since its inception in 1989, Ricondo has been dedicated to solving the challenging problems facing the airport and airline industries. The consulting services offered by Ricondo range from broad problem-solving to specialized technical analyses in the following areas: Airfield Analysis and Planning, Airport Business and Financial Services, Airspace Analysis and Planning, Concessions Planning, Environmental Services, Forecasting, Land Use and Development Planning, Landside Planning, Management Support Services, Master Planning, Noise Analyses, Operations Research, Regulatory Assistance, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Services, and Terminal and Facilities Planning.
SSP America
SSP America is a division of SSP Group, a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across 38 countries. SSP America focuses on airports across the Americas, delivering a “taste of place” and creating unique boutique brands specifically tailored to the airport environment. Our portfolio blends local authenticity with operational excellence to offer travelers memorable dining experiences. Guided by our purpose to be the best part of the traveler’s journey, we prioritize innovation, partnership, and a culture built on four values: curiosity, ownership, teamwork, and passion.
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. Founded in 2010 to solve a simple problem — how to get access to a ride at the touch of a button — Uber has since completed more than 75 billion trips and continues to build products that get people closer to where they want to be. Uber operates in 70 countries, and at over 700 airports and provides airport trips to well over 100 million riders every year. Uber is already powering millions of Mobility and Delivery autonomous vehicle trips every year through more than 30 AV partners globally, and expects to have autonomous vehicle deployments live on the Uber network in at least 15 cities by the end of 2026.