International GSE Expo 2027

The event anticipates over 3,000 attendees — primarily decision-makers from airlines, airports, and ground handlers — with around 80% holding direct GSE purchasing authority. The show is a world-class platform showcasing the latest products, services, equipment and technologies for the global ground support industry.

The audience represents an international cross-section of the sector, including airlines, airports, contract service providers, FBOs, ground handlers, and military. In a recent edition, over 3,000 attendees were anticipated, most of them decision-makers with purchasing responsibility.

Registration is handled through the official GSE Expo website, where attendees provide personal and company details and select a registrant type (attendee versus exhibitor or non-exhibiting manufacturer/supplier). Steps include completing online registration on the official GSE Expo website, providing personal and company details, and specifying whether you are an attendee (airlines, airports, ground handlers, etc.) or an exhibitor/non-exhibiting manufacturer.

At the most recent (2025) edition, admission was free for qualified attendees during an early window, with a modest fee thereafter, and a separate rate for non-exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, or suppliers. Only qualified end users — airlines, airports, FBOs, contract service providers, ground handlers, and military — could register as attendees; all others were required to register as a non-exhibiting manufacturer, distributor, or supplier. Confirm the current 2027 fees and deadlines on the official website before registering.

The International GSE Expo is hosted by IAEMA, which runs two of the ground support equipment industry's most important global gatherings — GSE Expo Europe and the International GSE Expo — bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and aviation professionals from around the world. This biennial event is organized by Endeavor Business Media and IAEMA, serving as a critical platform for showcasing the latest products, services, equipment, and technologies.

The show alternates internationally. The expos are held on alternating years in Lisbon and, new for 2027, New Orleans. The most recent U.S. edition took place September 16–18, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center before the show moves to New Orleans for 2027.