4–6 May 2027 · Madrid, ES

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is an annual industry conference for airlines, airports, ground service providers and manufacturers focused on ground handling standards, policies and procedures. The three-day 2027 edition is scheduled for 2027-05-04 to 2027-05-06 in Madrid, Spain at the Madrid Marriott Auditorium. The event includes sessions, networking, one-to-one BizZone meetings and access to industry intelligence for senior and middle management across airlines, ground handlers and manufacturers.

Last updated August 10, 2026

Dates: 4–6 May 2027
Venue: Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium
Location: Madrid, ES
Frequency: Annual
Audience: Trade
Duration: 3 days
Scale: Small
Exhibitors: 62Estimate
Visitors: 800Fact

Aerospace & DefenceSecurity & Safety

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About Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is a trade fair for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, taking place in Madrid, Spain. The 2027 edition runs 4–6 May 2027 at Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium. It brings together an estimated 62 exhibitors and 800 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 61 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

2027Upcoming4–6 May 2027
20266–8 Jun 2026

Venue

Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium

Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium, Avenida de Aragón 400, Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid), 28022 Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES

Who exhibits at Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

We've captured 61 exhibitors for Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) (roster as of 2027). They span 12 countries, 100% of them based outside Spain.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

United States38%·9
France17%·4
India8%·2
Germany4%·1
Egypt4%·1

Based on 24 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

Services56%·14
Software It20%·5
Machinery Manufacturing16%·4
Agriculture8%·2
Cosmetics8%·2

Based on 25 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

0%Class Gof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.

Cross-referenced against 61 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

100%Class Aof exhibitors are based abroad

Truly global — the exhibitor base spans the world.

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 60+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for Ground Handling Conference (IGHC). They span industries including textile-fashion, chemicals-materials,agriculture and logistics-transport,machinery-manufacturing,construction. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

Company

Industry

Location

TTelevision AcademyLos Angeles, US
AAndrea
textile-fashion
MX
AAtul Ltd
chemicals-materialsagriculture
Ahmedabad, IN
AAbout
IISSA
logistics-transportmachinery-manufacturing+1
Alvignano, IT

Daniel Measurement & Control
Luis Cuende
Rene
Ahmed
ALEKSANDRA
Daria
Gary
George
Marta
Peter Richards
Seal Official
Jan
Thierry Immobilier
Akosua Dardaine
Anamaria
Anteneh
Arantxa
Cristian
DIVISION Dragana Radosavljevic
Eunice

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Frequently asked questions

When is Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) 2027?

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) 2027 runs 4–6 May 2027 at Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium.

Where is Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) held?

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is held at Hotel Madrid Marriott Auditorium in Madrid, Spain.

How many exhibitors does Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) have?

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) counts an estimated 62 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 61 exhibiting companies so far.

Who exhibits at Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)?

Indexed exhibitors include Television Academy, Andrea, Atul Ltd and About. The event spans the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety sectors.

Is Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) worth attending?

Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is a trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Security & Safety industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 62 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

How do I get the Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) exhibitor list?

Event Scout has indexed 61 companies exhibiting at Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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