Today, leaders from the European airport sector are meeting in Prague, Czechia, for the 2026 ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly, which is the main event for airport executives and aviation partners in Europe.
This important gathering, running from June 22 to June 24, is taking place at Prague Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Czechia.
As top executives from airports, government officials, business partners, analysts, and important aviation organizations arrive in the Czech capital tonight, the scene is set for three days filled with important conversations, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
Key highlights include:
- A keynote speech by Zuzana Mrázová, the Czech Republic’s Minister of Regional Development, discussing how aviation supports travel and tourism.
- A major “State of the Industry” presentation by Olivier Jankovec, ACI EUROPE’s Director General, revealing the latest trends in airport traffic, market forecasts, and strategic industry insights.
- A political discussion featuring Magda Kopczyńska from the European Commission and Stefan Schulte, ACI EUROPE’s President and CEO of Fraport AG.
- A high-level conference featuring more than 50 speakers.
Zuzana Mrázová, the Czech Minister of Regional Development, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Europe’s airport community to Prague. Air travel plays a crucial role in promoting tourism, trade, and economic growth, connecting people, businesses, and places across our continent and beyond. With travel demand on the rise, strong cooperation among governments, airports, and industry partners is vital to keeping aviation sustainable, competitive, and resilient. I wish everyone an engaging and fruitful Congress.”
Jiří Pos, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Prague Airport said: “It is an honor to host ACI EUROPE’s Annual Congress here in Prague, right in the center of Europe. As our industry faces significant challenges including sustainability, capacity, innovation, and current geopolitical issues, open communication and collaboration are essential. I eagerly anticipate welcoming distinguished guests to our historic city for this internationally recognized event, which gathers the leading voices in our field.”
Olivier Jankovec, the Director General of ACI EUROPE, remarked: “European airports are navigating a complex landscape influenced by geopolitical uncertainties, changing market conditions, sustainability demands, and increasing pressure on infrastructure. In this context, the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly offers a unique chance for industry leaders and policymakers to join forces, share insights, and shape a united vision for the aviation future. We appreciate Prague Airport’s hospitality and are excited for three days of impactful discussions that will help steer our industry in the next chapter. Over the forthcoming days, we will present our latest evaluations of market performance and forecasts, shedding light on the remarkable resilience of European aviation while addressing the challenges that need tackling to ensure connectivity, enhance competitiveness, and achieve sustainability in the upcoming years.”
The 36th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly will also include the Awards Ceremony for the 2026 ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards, which honor excellence in airport management across various sectors such as environmental performance, leadership & HR, and digital transformation.
Learn more about the event: ACI EUROPE – Annual Congress & General Assembly