General informationThe AGIFORS Airline Operations 2026 Study Group Meeting will be scheduled for next spring in beautiful Barcelona, Spain in conjunction with our host Vueling.
Next year’s conference is being organized once again in conjunction with the recently formed AGIFORS Aircraft Maintenance Operations special section to promote a vibrant dialog on topics that touch these business areas. Major topics to be discussed and reviewed relate to aircraft maintenance, airport systems, aviation security, operations control, dependability, robust scheduling, integrated schedule management, tactical planning, ground resource management, disruption management, and air traffic management. Come and share with us your ideas, thoughts, current trends, philosophies, and latest technological advances on any of the above topics. We look forward to seeing you next year in Barcelona! Conference Overview
Keynote SpeakerAs usual, we will have a distinguished keynote speaker HotelThe venue for the 2026 conference will be a beautiful and luxurious hotel centrally located in the city We will reserve a block of rooms on a first-come, first served basis for a heavily discounted price Conference AgendaAs usual we anticipate a strong technical program and a pleasant social program to encourage networking. | Host Airline Conference registrationThe delegate registration fee includes conference technical materials*, all scheduled meals and social events outlined in the meeting agenda (*delegate registration only).Registration fees are as follows:
In each category, a non-AGIFORS member pays an additional US$100. And late registration after three weeks before the conference pays an additional US$100. It may be possible to accommodate social guests (traveling companions) at the afternoon and evening events, subject to space availability, which will be very limited, and paying for the costs of the events. Please contact us at michael.irrgang@agifors.org if you wish to discuss this. Early cancellation will be free; late cancellation (less than 7 days before the start of the event) will incur a $200 charge. Register here Confirmed Airlines1: Vueling Conference Information
Conference SponsorsGold Level US$5,000 Silver Level US$3,500 Bronze Level US$2,000
Sponsorship at all levels are Available AGIFORS sets its registration fees for airline staff and academics as low as possible. The philosophy behind this is that academics are likely to enter new lines of thought into our field, and having a strong presence by airlines brings great value to both the vendors and the airlines. Sponsorships are used to lower the registration rates for airlines and academics. If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities, we are offering a variety of sponsorship packages for your consideration. Sponsorships are available at three levels: Gold: $5,000; Silver: $3,500; Bronze: $2,000. With each package, your company with be recognized an official sponsor for the conference, and recognized at the start of each day’s proceedings. The different levels give you differing capabilities to advertise your products in the presentation program and meeting events. At the Gold level you get to give a 30 minute sales presentation during the main technical program in the main part of the day, as well as other benefits. At the Silver level you get to give a 15 minute sales presentation, and at the Bronze level a 10 minute presentation. All sponsors get an exhibit table in the exhibit/coffee break area. In order to sponsor, you can use the AGIFORS sponsorship portal at: SPONSOR . Please say in the comments field it is "for the Airline Operations Conference in Barcelona". For further sponsorship information as well as all conference logistical and organizational issues, please contact:
Mike Irrgang Independent Airline Consultant |
