The 2026 Global Aviation Finance Summit is set to become the largest gathering of aviation finance professionals in history, with confirmed attendance from over 1,200 industry leaders representing 60 nations.
This year's summit, themed "Navigating Transformation: Capital, Technology, and Sustainability," will be held at the Shanghai International Conference Center from September 15-17, 2026.
Keynote speakers include the CEOs of AerCap, ICBC Leasing, and Air Lease Corporation, alongside senior officials from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), IATA, and the International Finance Corporation.
The three-day program features over 50 panel sessions, dedicated networking lounges, an innovation showcase featuring 40+ fintech startups, and exclusive closed-door roundtables for C-suite executives.
Early bird registration is now open with special rates for GAFA members. Sponsorship packages for the exhibition hall and networking events are also available.
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Summit Organizing Committee
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