Shifting Landscapes, Regional Treasury Challenges & Opportunities
The airline treasury landscape continues to evolve rapidly. From geopolitical uncertainty and currency volatility to payment modernization and emerging digital technologies, finance leaders are navigating an increasingly complex environment.
At the 2026 edition of the IATA Currency Clearance Service (ICCS) Forum, held under the theme Shifting Landscapes, Regional Treasury Challenges & Opportunities on 27 October 2026, ahead of the IATA WFS-WPS in Macao, industry experts, treasury practitioners, and IATA specialists will come together to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of airline financial operations.
Key Topics
- ICCS Rewrite & Product Innovation
- Strategic Outlook & Risk Management
- Liquidity & Working Capital
- Treasury Operations & Technology
Forum Structure
- 26 October: ICCS User Group Meeting - open to advisory group members only
A dedicated working session for advisory user group members, focused on strategic discussions and user driven priorities. - 27 October: ICCS User Forum - open to all ICCS users
A full day forum featuring exciting product enhancement updates, best practices, customer experiences, and a forward-looking discussion on the ICCS roadmap and the way forward.
How to register
To ensure the event remains relevant to its intended audience, registrations are subject to review and participation is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email.
On the registration site, you can choose one of the following two options:
- Attend the ICCS User Forum only (26-27 October).
- Attend both the ICCS User Forum (26-27 October) and the IATA World Financial and World Passenger Symposium (WFS & WPS) (28-29 October). In this case, the applicable WFS & WPS delegate fee will apply based on your participant category.
All registrations for the Forum are subject to review prior to final confirmation and attendance is not guaranteed until confirmation is received.
Participation in the Forum is free of charge (subject to approval).
For more information or any questions related to the upcoming ICCS User Forum, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Macao
Macao, the dynamic gateway between East and West, offers an inspiring backdrop for the World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium. Known for its blend of historic charm and modern development, Macao’s world class connectivity and thriving business environment create an ideal setting for industry leaders to explore new strategies in aviation finance, passenger experience, and commercial innovation. Its compact peninsula, together with the islands of Taipa and Coloane linked by the Cotai district, provides a unique urban landscape that supports global exchange and forward looking dialogue.
This year’s theme—From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel—sets the tone as the aviation community focuses on connecting retail, experience, and financial performance. Macao’s distinctive fusion of cultures, vibrant energy, and modern infrastructure creates a setting where ideas translate naturally into impact.
The Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
The Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is Asia’s most iconic and advanced MICE destination. It features 40,000sqm of total flexible MICE space. There is an exhibition hall of 10,000 sqm without pillars that can accommodate up to 7,000 delegates. Conveniently located in Cotai, the GICC is in the Galaxy Macau™, a luxury integrated resort that features 9 world-class hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment.