GATEWAY TO AMERICAS

The 11th Americas GHI Conference is the premier networking event for aviation ground handling professionals across North, Central, and South America. Connect with 550+ key decision-makers, explore new business opportunities, and gain exclusive industry insights at this must-attend event.

The Americas GHI Conference hosts more than 2,300 One-to-One Meetings between airlines, airports, ground handlers and suppliers alongside ad-hoc speed networking sessions and a best-practice led conference programme.

If you are looking to expand your business remit in the Americas, discover GSE/IT solutions or simply want to better understand the big aviation challenges facing operators in the region then join the Conference today. 

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VENUE LOCATION

Miami Beach Convention Centre
1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States

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We can accept last minute bookings, however to take advantage of the One-to-One Meeting opportunities, it is recommended that you sign up as early as possible as some attendees’ schedules become full.

We are able to issue visa letters to all confirmed delegates to help with your visa application, contact conferences@groundhandling.com for more information. GHI is unable to take responsibility for any refused visa applications.

Once you are registered you will be sent login details for the delegate personal page. Here you can request and accept meetings with other delegates, view the delegate list including contact details, sign up to conference sessions, enter your flight details and join the networking events.

The fee includes three days’ of conference sessions, lunches, coffee breaks, networking events (incl. delegate dinner) and access to GHI’s premium One-to-One Meeting planner including access to the delegate list. Hotel rooms are not included in the delegate fee.

GHI’s Americas Conference is the premier networking event for ground handlers, airlines, airports and suppliers. It is open to any professionals from the ground handling industry.

Fast-track your growth in the Americas

North and Latin America have led the global aviation recovery, making them key markets for growth. GHI's Americas Conference brings together the industry's leading stakeholders to create valuable business opportunities and partnerships.

Build meaningful connections

From pre-scheduled One-to-One Meetings to networking at our prestigious Delegate Dinner, GHI makes it easy to connect with decision-makers and expand your professional network.

Unlock new business opportunities

95% of attendees at the 2026 Americas Conference discovered at least one new business lead, highlighting the event's proven value for generating growth.


Simply put, without GHI, our growth and exposure in the commercial space would be stagnant. The opportunities are endless, and the relationships formed turn into a long time partnership.

Chris Stump Managing Member FoxTrot Aviation Services

The GHI Americas Conference is the preeminent event in this space. If you're looking to establish new business relationships or strengthen existing relationships, you can't afford to miss this conference.

Brett Heising Principal BH Accessibility Consulting

Best and most interactions between customers and suppliers in 3 days that I have experienced in my 25 years of working in the GSE industry.

Greg McDermott Business Development Director Wilcox GSE

This is one of the two 'Must go to' conferences for the Americas region every year. Has grown over the years and never fails to deliver!

Phil McGrane CEO, dnata Brazil dnata