The world of aviation and logistics is shifting eastwards. A trend that has been progressively accelerating as the advancement of production centers in Asia and the expansion of logistical hubs in the middle east, providing supply chain connectivity between Asia / Africa / Europe and beyond to North America.

Maritime Ports in the region are innovating with their airport partners to create new multi modal solutions designed around the industry ethos of fast, secure, safe, and efficient high quality supply chain solutions.

With this in mind, the TIACA Board took the decision that the successful TIACA Air Cargo Forum (ACF), currently held every two years in its permanent home in Miami should become an annual gathering of supply chain professionals, world class solution providers and industry thought leaders and influencers.

After a vigorous process of evaluating many exceptional venues throughout the Middle East region, the TIACA Board selected Abu Dhabi as the second permanent location for the now annual ACF.

What promises to be a unique event in the region, with the inaugural Etihad Golf cup on a beautiful beachside links course, to yoga, and networking functions on the beach as well as in the fast-paced Ferrari World where we have a private function.

Organisers promise the successful formula of world class exhibitors, industry leaders sharing their ideas with engaging discussions and a few surprises thrown in for good measure will make this event standout.

The conference program will feature 4 fireside chats will senior global leaders, we will hold two industry CEO roundtables and will have dedicated sessions looking at industry outlook and trends, innovation, digitalization, sustainability, workforce challenges and a new session focused on air cargo in the Middle East, the global gateway.

Trade challenges, capacity shifts and an ever more complex regulatory environment will surely feature highly on the speaker and panel lineups.

There will also be a return of the highly praised SPOTLIGHT stage which facilitates a deeper dive into some industry successes. You are invited to engage and to inspire and be inspired.

“We invite the world to once again come together for the annual industry reunion at the TIACA ACF., mark your diaries, November 3-6, the Etihad Arena, Yas Island Abu Dhabi. Hotel blocks are very limited so please book early as we hope you will all join us. Go to aircargoforum.org for more details.”