The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium.
AEF is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and SAF suppliers, and other IATA Strategic Partners to discuss the industry's priorities and agree on actions to enhance efficiency and productivity, and better understand what the airline commitment to deliver on the net zero 2050 pledge will mean.
As the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, AEF is by invitation only to IATA Members and IATA Strategic Partners.
Why should you join?
- Premium brand exposure
- Excellent networking opportunities
- Opportunity to showcase your products and services to a focused and targeted audience who needs your solutions
- Get the best overview of the market and changing environment to successfully align your development strategies
- Decisions will be made during the event that will have a real impact on the direction of the industry
- New business opportunities
Who attends?
- IATA Member Airline Representatives, including their fuel purchasing managers and sustainability experts
- IATA Strategic Partners
- New and traditional Fuel Suppliers
- Fuel Service Providers
- Fuel Executives
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Testimonials:
"IATA AEF is one of the most functional conferences out there. Everyone walks away with action items to move the industry forward“
Dan Eekhoff, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
"We, at SAGHE, were delighted to participate in the IATA AEF forum in Abu Dhabi. It was our inaugural experience, and everything proceeded seamlessly. The event provided excellent networking opportunities, featured brilliant attendees, and showcased exceptional organizational skills. Our sincere thanks to everyone who played a part in making this event a success."
Evgenii Kaledin, Shannon Air Ground Handling Europe
“Best event to meet business partners from the industry. Excellent content to be found in sessions”
Maggie Kaczorowska-Piesak, ORLEN
“AEF Abu Dhabi was one of the most well attended & fruitful events that I have attended. The sheer number of delegates made is interesting from a point of networking.”
Priyantha Brito, Aviation Services Management (ASM)
“IATA AEF is an exceptional gathering of professionals from the aviation and energy sectors making it a fertile ground for insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative efforts. Looking forward to seeing what the next forum has in store!”
Kavya Yadav, Marketing Manager, Aviation Services Management (ASM)
“Once again, the IATA Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi has surpassed my expectations. Because of the interesting commercial & technical topics as well as the numerous networking opportunities, this remains the premier event to discuss and learn about the latest developments in the industry. I look forward to attending the next one in Vienna.”
Dave Hedges, KLM
“The IATA Energy Forum is surely the industry-leading event to network and keep updated with market developments.”
Mary Psiaki, EKO ABBE. Member of HELLENIQ ENERGY Group
> View the preliminary program (pdf) for AEF in Mexico City.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City pulses with energy, color, and culture an unforgettable destination where every street tells a story. From ancient ruins to cutting-edge architecture, the city is a stunning blend of tradition and innovation. Wander through vibrant neighborhoods, savor world-renowned cuisine, and immerse yourself in a creative spirit that fuels art, music, and celebration. Whether day or night, Mexico City is alive with possibilities ready to inspire, surprise, and captivate. Mexico city is situated at 2316 meters, making it the seventh highest city in the world.
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> Weather in Mexico city
Presidente InterContinental Hotel
Hotel Presidente InterContinental Mexico City, a reflection of one of the largest metropoles in the world, is located at a privileged place at the heart of one of the best areas of the capital: Polanco is known as the area where you can find international corporations, diplomatic seats, an excellent gastronomic offer, museums and exclusive shops and luxury boutiques on its famous Presidente Masaryk avenue. Presidente InterContinental is one of the icons and luxury hotels in Mexico City, since it is the first international hotel, with 42 floors, 700 room, 7 specialty restaurants, a Mixology Bar and over 1,800 m2 of space in rooms for all kinds of meetings and events and for being Pet Friendly.
Visa Requirements
For guidance on visa requirements and additional information regarding the appropriate visa type, delegates are advised to consult the IATA Travel Centre. If your nationality necessitates the standard visa process, please provide your passport details as part of the registration process. We will provide you with the visa invitation letter once your registration has been validated.
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Before your travel
IATA is providing a visa invitation letter but cannot guarantee your visa issuance. In case you need it, answer “Yes" to the visa letter question during your registration: you will have to enter all the requested details for the letter to be generated. Note that it is mandatory to be fully registered to the Aviation energy Forum (AEF) to get it. Please ensure you check your visa requirements as soon as possible to prevent any delay in your visa application.
For guidance on visa requirements and further information, you should consult the IATA Travel Centre.
Arrival to Mexico City
Getting from the airport to the venue
- Official taxis are available at booths located at the exit from Customs, offering a secure and regulated way to travel from the airport to your destination in Mexico City. After clearing with Customs, go to the booths, select one of your preference (all of them are officially registered with the authorities), indicate your destination in the city, pay the fee, and proceed to the taxi cab.
- Uber is available in Mexico City and can be requested to pick you up from the airport for a smooth arrival.
Getting around the city
- Uber is available in Mexico City, making it easy to get around with comfort and convenience.
- Taxis can be easily arranged through your hotel, offering a smooth and hassle-free way to get around Mexico City.
While in Mexico City
Emergency contacts
- Mexico’s national emergency number 911
- Tourist Assistance Hotline: 5552867097 or 5552869077 ext 2104 or 2309
- Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Tourist Assistance Hotline may be able to help you with issues specific to your trip, communications with your embassy, or other issues related to your visa, airport transport, or similar problems.
Currency
- The official currency of Mexico is the Peso.
- Carry only the money you need for a day’s expenses and a credit card, ATMs are available to withdraw money if necessary.
- In Mexico City usually it is left a tip of about 10% or 15% if there was an exceptional service, not tipping is often considered rude. Tips are frequently given in restaurants, bars, cafes, to street vendors selling prepared foods (some restaurants already add it in the check); in addition, it is normal to leave service tips for waiters, valets, gas station attendants, bellboys and similar service providers.
Weather
The minimum average temperature in Mexico City in November is between 8 and 10 °C (46–50 °F) and the maximum is between 24 and 27 °C (75–81 °F) . Mornings are colder and in the afternoon the temperatures are mild to warm; there might also be some occasional rain.
Power plug
Voltage in Mexico is 110V at 60Hz and plugs are Type B, with flat pins. Adapters are not widely available outside of some large airports, hence, think about bringing your own.
Useful app
App CDMX: This is an app developed by the ADIP (Digital Agency for Public Innovation), among the different features that it has, you can check the weather, the events that take place in the city or an Emergency assistance button (Boton de auxilio).
Smoking regulations
- Mexico has strict regulations regarding smoking. It is prohibited to consume or have any tobacco, nicotine, or vaping product lit in collective gathering spaces such as balconies, parcs, hotels, stadiums, transport or food consumption or service establishments among others.
- At all entrances to areas that are 100% smoke-free—including tobacco smoke, emissions, and vaping—it will be mandatory to place signs indicating that smoking, consuming, or having any tobacco, nicotine, or vaping product lit is prohibited.
Health and Safety
- Due to Mexico City's high altitude of approximately 2,240 meters or 7,350 feet above sea level, altitude sickness symptoms might be experienced- take it easy, stay hydrated, and seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
- It's important to avoid intense physical activity until your body has had time to acclimate to the high altitude - take it slow and stay hydrated.
- Drinking tap water is strictly prohibited - please use bottled water only.
While at the event
- Dress code: The dress code for the event is business casual.
- Wi-Fi: There is Wi-Fi available in the venue.
- Event app: The app of the event will be available 6 weeks before the start of the event, displaying the floor plan and the registration on-site opening hours.
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Aviation Energy Forum 2026
Mark your calendar! The AEF May edition 2026 will take place from 12–14 May in Europe. The exact location will be revealed following this year’s November edition - stay tuned!
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AEF 2025 Baku
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> See AEF Baku program (pdf)
> View AEF Baku Sponsors (pdf)
AEF 2024 Kuala Lumpur
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> See AEF Kuala Lumpur program (pdf)
> View AEF Kuala Lumpur Sponsors (pdf)
AEF 2024 Vienna
The Spring edition of the IATA AEF 2024 took place on May 28-30 at the Hotel Hilton Vienna in Vienna, Austria. The event gathered approximately 862 attendees from prominent leaders in the industry to subject matter experts who held fundamental discussions on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting, oil market outlook, and industry updates.
> See AEF Vienna program (pdf)
> View AEF Vienna Sponsors (pdf)
AEF 2023 Abu Dhabi
The autumn edition of the IATA AEF 2023 was held on November 7-9 at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, UAE. With approximately 700 delegates in attendance, this influential event united industry leaders and experts to tackle pivotal discussions on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advancing energy solutions, and the evolving landscape of technical and commercial fuel aspects.
> View AEF Abu Dhabi Sponsors (pdf)
AEF 2023 Seattle
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> View AEF Seattle Sponsors (pdf)
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