Empowering Airside Excellence
Sept 14-17 2026 | Edmonton | Equipment Edition
The industry’s premier airside operations conference & expo
Welcome to SWIFT
SWIFT brings together the continent’s leading airside experts to tackle our industry’s most critical challenges. From advanced pavement technologies to sustainable airport operations, SWIFT is creating the blueprint for North America’s aviation future.
Hosted by Toronto Pearson International Airport and curated by senior airside managers from leading US and Canadian airports, the programme offers unparalleled insights and networking opportunities.
In 2026 SWIFT Europe returns to Heathrow, London on 22-23 April for airfield professionals and supporting vendors with a strong knowledge of airport systems and design.
SWIFT provides a forum
SWIFT Europe brings together the brightest minds in airport management, engineering, and technology to:
Exchange ideas, issues and solutions about every aspect of airfield maintenance.
Share cutting-edge research and development
Address critical airfield challenges
Drive innovation in safety, sustainability, and efficiency
Who attends SWIFT?
Connect with leaders from across the industry:
Airport authorities from North America and beyond
Airfield operations and maintenance specialists
Aviation regulators and government agencies
Air traffic control experts
Equipment manufacturers and technology providers
Aircraft and airline representatives
Conference highlights
Each conference tackles the most pressing issues in airside operations including:
Airport authorities from the US and Canada
Advanced snow and ice management
Runway surface condition assessment
Ground handling safety protocols
Environmental sustainability in airport operations
Emerging technologies and best practices
2025 Supporters & Exhibitors
Exhibit at SWIFT
The industry is well known for being ahead of the curve in adopting new technologies and the SWIFT expo enables senior airport management and specifiers to meet with multiple service providers in one location.
What 2025 delegates had to say
8.2/10
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What is your overall rating of SWIFT?
8.1/10
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Was it useful to connect with vendors at SWIFT?
9.1/10
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How helpful did you find the SWIFT events team?
Very well organized. One of the best in the many years that I’ve attended conferences and trade shows.
I look forward to SWIFT every year. The group does an amazing job.
I really enjoyed the supplier’s booths and chatting with them about their products. The food was excellent. Every meal was top notch
Great event, great location and super attention to detail.
Thank you SWIFT team. Looking forward to YEG
Great conference, met a lot of new people.
