The Global Airport Development forum (GAD) is a unique conference and networking event dedicated to best practice and innovation in airport finance, management and infrastructure development.
Bringing together public and private airport operators, investors, financiers, regulators, government and industry experts from around the world, GAD is an unmissable opportunity to identify new investment opportunities, partners and business prospects.
The co located forum with CAPA bought together stakeholders from all sides of the airport business from public and private airport operators, financial and strategic investors, regulators and industry experts from around the world.
The key takeaways included:
Growth & Financing: There’s strong momentum behind airport growth, with increasing engagement from financing and project delivery partners to support expansion.
Partnerships: Airlines and airports should focus on collaboration to tackle external factors that are not in either’s control but can impede progress such as air traffic control, customs/ immigration, and taxation. Airlines are becoming more active in terminal investing as equity holders, thereby creating more of an alignment of interests. Engaging airlines into the discussion earlier ensures that they have adequate input and support airport growth objectives.
Revenue Strategies: Airports are actively exploring ways to boost non-aeronautical revenues and refine business models for sustainable airport success.
Near-Term Uncertainty: Despite a positive long-term outlook, the industry faces short-term headwinds—most notably persistent staffing challenges, driven by talent shortages, training bottlenecks, and lengthy security clearance processes.
Canadian Model: The Canadian airport model continues to deliver outsized benefits—offering a strong foundation and blueprint for future development.
Regional Collaboration: There’s a shared commitment to shaping the future of airport development, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, through innovation and strategic partnerships.
97 registered attendees
25 countries registered 33 industry leading speakers
59 meetings with a... ...64% acceptance rate 96% of delegates achieved their objective of attending
“Attending GAD Americas in Grand Cayman was highly beneficial. It was a great chance to reconnect with airport leaders and learn from industry experts. I left with fresh insights and valuable knowledge about market developments.”
JODY ALDCORN, PARTNER, MCCARTHY TETRAULT
“GAD Americas is by far the main event in the airport sector of Latam. For years GAD has managed to congregate active leaders form the public / private sectors, providing a unique opportunity to meet and discuss business in a most enjoyable environment.”
CARLOS ALLIMANT, PARTNER, MODALIS INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Aruba
• Australia
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Colombia
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Germany
• Guyana
• Martinique
• Mexico
• Panama
• Peru
• Puerto Rico
• Spain
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
“A very interesting and engaging conference, as always.”
RAMON MIRO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CORP QUIPORT
The thought-leaders presenting at the conference Included:
Agustin Arellano President & CEO HAS Development Corporation
Amit Rikhy Co-Founder and Partner Carlyle Airport Group - CAG Holdings LLC
Erandeni Calderón Martinez Director of Faculty Universidad Regional del Norte
Jody Aldcorn Partner McCarthy Tetrault
Curtis Grad President & CEO Modalis
David Appleby Director-Air Service Dev, Latin America & Caribbean ASM
Johanne Gallant President and CEO Fredericton International Airport Authority (FIAA)
Juan Nadal Principal Consultant Route Developers
Julian Carr International Development Director
MAG Manchester Airports Group
John Pepper Vice President Corporate Development & Government Affairs Allegiant Air
Justin Erbacci Director General ACI World
Deborah Flint CEO Toronto Pearson International Airport
Jorge Rosillo CEO Aeropuertos Ecologicos de Galapagos
Marc Scribner Senior Transportation Policy Analyst Reason Foundation
Emmanuel Baah Deputy General Manager Estates Planning and Business Development Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Joyce Carter President & CEO Halifax International Airport Authority
Mar Simon Carrasco Head of New Business Development Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
Michael Bell Senior Client Partner, Aviation & Aerospace Practice
Korn Ferry
Monette Pasher President Canadian Airports Council
Patrick Lucas Principal and Founder Airport Economics Consulting Inc
Peter Cerdá Regional Vice President The Americas IATA
Richard Maslen Head of Analysis CAPA - Centre for Aviation
Monika Infante CEO
AERODOM-VINCI Airports
Rafael Echevarne Director General ACI-LAC Airports Council International, Latin America & Caribbean
Rob Palmer EVP & CFO Porter Airlines
Nathalie Sebastien CEO
Martinique Aimé Cesaire Airport
Ramesh Ghir Chief Executive Officer Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation
Rosa Harris Director of Tourism Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Nicoela McCoy Deputy DirectorGeneral, Economic Regulation & Administration Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI)
Ramón Miró President & CEO Corporación Quiport
Shawn Kinder Corporate Development and Strategy Director Ferrovial
Patrick Heck Vice PresidentBusiness Development Vantage Group
Ricardo Hernández CEO Aeris Holding Costa Rica
Wendy FrancetteWilliams Chief Executive Officer
Antigua & Barbuda Airport Authority
Meet Paige Floyd Partnership Manager
Paige leads our partnership efforts with a focus on building strong, mutually beneficial relationships. With a knack for understanding our partners’ unique needs, Paige ensures that every collaboration not only meets expectations but also drives meaningful outcomes.
For Sponsorship and Partnership information please contact: Paige Floyd
T:+447949213764 Paige.floyd@informa.com
“It exceeded my expectations for Networking. I was able to have quality time with everyone I hoped to connect with.”
JEFF REYNOLDS,
PARTNER, COACHELLA AIRPORT, LLC
“This is a well organised conference and having it with CAPA was a great idea.”
RAMESH GHIR, CEO, CHEDDI JAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As the Business Development Manager for GAD, I invite you to join us in making our events a landmark for the Global Airport Development community.
Where the world’s leading airports & operators, aviation investors, developers, and financiers meet!
Discover the latest trends shaping airport development and investment Network with decision-makers driving the future of aviation infrastructure
Engage in exclusive panels, workshops, and one-on-one meeting
The GAD series of events gather stakeholders from public and private airport operators, financial and strategic investors, regulators, and industry experts passionate about strategic airport developments. These events offers valuable insights, unparalleled networking, and the latest advancements in our field.
Don’t miss the chance to connect, innovate, and shape the future of global airport development.
Speak to us about securing your spot or partnership today and be part of the conversation!
For potential partners and supporters, GAD events provides a unique opportunity to reach a highly targeted audience and position your brand at the forefront of global airport development leaders and decision-makers.
Our sponsorship packages offer brand visibility, speaking opportunities, and exclusive networking sessions. We are confident we can tailor a package to meet your marketing and business development goals.
Companies in attendance
• ACI World
• ACI-LAC
• ADB Safegate
• Aecon Concessions
• Aena Brasil
• Aerodom
• Aeropuerto Internacional de Querétaro
• Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado
• Aeropuertos del Perú
• Aeropuertos Ecologicos De Galapagos
• Aeropuertos Uruguay
• Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC
• AIAI
• Airport Economics Consulting Inc.
• Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
• Airports Council International LAC
• ALG
• Allegiant Travel Company
• Altus Group
• ANAC
• Antigua & Barbuda Airport Authority
• Aruba Airport Authority NV
• Arup
• Antigua & Barbuda Airport Authority
• ASUR Aeropuertos del Sureste
• AviAlliance GmbH
• Avports
• Canadian Airports Council
• Carlyle Airport Group
• Cayman Islands Airports Authority
• Cayman Islands Law School - University of Liverpool
• CellPoint Digital
• Cheddi Jagan International Airport
• Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
• Coachella Airport, LLC
• Collins Aerospace
• Corporacion America
• EXP U.S. Services Inc.
• Ferrovial
• FLARE Aviation
• Fredericton Int Airport
• Groupe ADP Americas
• Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico
• Halifax International Airport Authority
• HAS Development Corporation
• IADC Dominica
• IATA
• Infrata
• JV Driver International
• Korn Ferry
• Lima Airport Partners S.R.L
• MAG - Manchester Airports Group
• Manulife
• Mayer Brown LLP
• McCarthy Tétrault LLP
• Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc.
• O’Melveny & Myers LLP
• Porter Airlines
• Propeller Airports
• PRT Group Inc
• Quiport
• Reason Foundation
• Mayer Brown LLP
• Ryan Companies
• SITA
• Société Aéroport Martinique Aimé Césaire (SAMAC)
• Toronto Pearson International Airport
• TRAX Analytics
• Turks and Caicos Airport Authority
• Universidad Regional Del Norte
• Vantage Group
• Winnipeg Airports Authority
• XP Investimentos
“As ever GAD Americas was an excellent well run event - the quality of conversations and connections made make this a must attend for anyone looking to do business in the Americas Airport Development space.”
EIMEAR CONNERY, GLOBAL HEAD OF AVIATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INFRATA
