FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference
Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust
June 16-18, 2026 | Chantilly, VA
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Presented in Partnership with
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are joining forces to advance global aviation safety at the 2026 International Aviation Safety Conference. This year's theme is Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust.
This three-day event will convene senior aviation leaders from regulatory authorities, manufacturers, airlines, and industry associations worldwide to examine critical safety issues through both regulatory and industry lenses. The conference will feature keynote addresses, flash talks, and dynamic panel discussions led by senior representatives from the FAA and EASA, alongside leaders from other aviation authorities, industry associations, and the global aviation community.
Conference Agenda
Please check back for this year's programming. For reference, we are providing the previous year’s agendas.
Wednesday, March 18
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Registration
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Congressional Leaders Forum
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Key Members of Congress will share their legislative priorities and insights on what the airport industry can expect from Capitol Hill in the year ahead.
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Surface Reauthorization Panel
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Representatives from trade groups in the surface transportation industry will discuss the latest efforts to reauthorize federal highway and transit programs.
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Networking Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Administration Official Luncheon Keynote
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Capitol Hill Visits
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Before your visit, reach out to your congressional delegation to set up in-person meetings in their Capitol Hill offices to talk about your airport and the industry’s policy priorities for the coming year.
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Networking Reception
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This happy hour is an opportunity to meet and mingle with your favorite ACI-NA/AAAE government affairs staff and airport colleagues from around the country.
Thursday, March 19
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Registration
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Regulatory Updates
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Leading administration officials from FAA/DOT, TSA, and CBP will provide updates and answer your questions on the regulatory outlook for airport issues in 2026.
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Case Studies in Issue-Based Airport Advocacy
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Hear from and engage with airport government affairs peers on successful strategies to advance airport priorities.
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Networking Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Administration Official Luncheon Keynote
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Conference Adjourns
1:00 p.m.
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Additional Capitol Hill Visits
After the conference adjourns, if you need more time to visit your congressional delegation, use this block to set up in-person meetings in members’ Capitol Hill offices to talk about your airport and the industry’s policy priorities for the coming year.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
2026 Registration Fees
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On/Before |
After |
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Full Conference Registration |
$980.00 | $1,300.00 |
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Federal Government Rate |
$700.00 | $900.00 |
*One day rates available. Please email aaaemeetings@aaae.org to inquire about pricing.
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Media Access Policy
AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
All conference sessions will be held at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, located at 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA.
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $249, plus taxes and fees, per night (single/double occupancy).
The last day to receive this discounted rate is Friday, May 29, 2026. Rooms may sell out before this date, be sure to make your reservation today! Reservations made after this date only can be honored on a space available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates.
Cancellations received prior to 72 hours of arrival will not be charged.
A reservation booking link will be made available shortly.
Transportation
The Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles is located 10 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 30 miles from Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA). The hotel does not offer a shuttle to/from the airport, but both airports offer ground transportation and TNC operators.
Ground Transportation Options at IAD
Ground Transportation Options at DCA
Air Travel
AAAE has partnered with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines as the official air carriers for this meeting.
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United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZRCE214197 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZRCE and Agreement Code 214197. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4AV.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Sponsorship
Build brand recognition by having your brand front and center at the top events and branded items of the conference.
Details are coming soon. Please contact Amy Trivette at amy.trivette@aaae.org for more information.
Contact Information
Main Point of Contact
Jacky Sher Raker, AAAE
703.801.5180
Sponsorship
Amy Trivette, AAAE
703.575.2471
Kathryn Moore, AAAE
571.560.1747
Press & Media Inquiries
Janet Northcote
Chief Communications Officer, EASA
+49 221 89990-2222
janet.northcote@easa.europa.eu
FAA
pressoffice@faa.gov




