Logistics, transport and aerospace

99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027

The yearly conference and exposition of the American Association of Airport Executives, held in Phoenix with Phoenix Sky Harbor as host airport, for airport managers, officials and industry suppliers.

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May 16 to 18, 2027, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ. Dates confirmed on the organizer's page: 2026-11-07. Recheck before you book, since organizers change details.

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What to see

  • The exhibit hall opens with a welcome reception and runs with an exhibit hall breakfast and coffee with exhibitors on the following day. Source
  • An official opening ceremony and keynote session follows the exhibit hall breakfast. Source
  • A community service project, AAAE Gives Back, is listed on the agenda alongside committee meetings. Source

What to plan

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Parking and the venue

Parking

The center manages five garages, and parking can be reserved through ParkPHX. Locations are on the venue's parking page. Source

Transit

The METRO light rail serves the center at the Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson stations. Source

Accessibility

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

Where to stay

AAAE has reserved rooms at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, Hyatt Regency Phoenix and Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, and warns that outside housing solicitations are not authorized. Source

Official housing page. Use it first: offers that use a show's name are not always connected to the organizer.

Dining near the venue

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

From the airport

Travel details for the Phoenix area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

The PHX Sky Train connects the terminals to the 44th Street station, which links directly to Valley Metro Rail. The Phoenix Convention Center is served by the Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson light rail stations. Source

Rideshare

Terminal 3 pickup is on the south outer curb and the far east end of the north outer curb. Terminal 4 pickup is on Level 1 outer curbs at doors 1, 2, 6 and 8. Rideshare also serves the Rental Car Center and the 24th Street and 44th Street Sky Train stations. Source

Taxis

At Terminal 3, taxis are on the north curb outside door 7. At Terminal 4, they are on Level 1 at the north curb outside door 7 and the south curb outside door 4. The airport's list is shown below. Source

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Black car and SUV pickup

The airport lists private transportation companies that riders contact directly to book, and some state an advance notice. Companies shown are the first 12 in the airport's order, and the list is not exhaustive. Source

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Public transit

The PHX Sky Train links the terminals to the 44th Street and 24th Street stations. The 44th Street station connects directly to Valley Metro Rail, which serves Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Source

Phoenix travel guide →

Questions worth asking there

A claim at a show is a starting point. These questions help you test it.

  • Which airports of similar size run a product today, and what results have they measured?
  • What FAA or TSA approvals or certifications apply to an airport technology on display?
  • How were passenger throughput or cost savings claims calculated?
  • What federal grant eligibility applies to a proposed airport project or product?

Common questions

When is 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027?

May 16 to 18, 2027.

Where is 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027 held?

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ.

Where do I park for 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027?

The center manages five garages, and parking can be reserved through ParkPHX. Locations are on the venue's parking page.

How do I get to 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027 from the airport?

The PHX Sky Train connects the terminals to the 44th Street station, which links directly to Valley Metro Rail. The Phoenix Convention Center is served by the Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson light rail stations.

Where should I stay for 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition 2027?

AAAE has reserved rooms at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, Hyatt Regency Phoenix and Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, and warns that outside housing solicitations are not authorized.

All the way through

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After the show

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Parking and getting there

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Hotels and travel

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