The IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) & World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place on 6-8 June 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group.
The 2026 IATA AGM and WATS will gather the top leadership from airlines, the aviation value chain, and governments as the airline industry faces complex and dynamic operating, business, and geopolitical environments.
By meeting in the largest aviation market in South America, the AGM will highlight the great potential for aviation to be an even more powerful strategic force driving social and economic prosperity.
CEO IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, Reflects on AGM & WATS 2025
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo — Host Airline of the 81st AGM & WATS — shares his reflections on the strategic importance of the event and the spirit of global collaboration that defined this milestone gathering.
One Roof. Endless Connections.
Hear from other aviation leaders about their experience at the 2025 IATA AGM and WATS.
The IATA AGM & WATS is a by-invitation only event.
Invitations will be issued to all IATA Member Airlines, IATA AGM-level Strategic Partners, key industry stakeholders (including governments), and selected media.
If you're interested in attending the AGM, find out more about the IATA Strategic Partnerships Program.
