Logistics, transport and aerospace

Airport Experience Conference 2027

An annual conference on airport concessions and the traveler experience, for concession operators and airport teams.

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March 14 to 17, 2027, Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Dates confirmed on the organizer's page: 2026-11-02. Recheck before you book, since organizers change details.

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What to see

  • The Experience Hall showcases brands and concession offerings. Source
  • Networking formats include schmooze sessions, a Women in Leadership Breakfast and the AX Awards Gala. Source

What to plan

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From the airport

Travel details for the San Diego area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

The airport is about three miles from the San Diego Convention Center. The San Diego Flyer shuttle runs from Terminals 1 and 2 to the Admiral Boland Way stop near Middletown Trolley Station, and the Trolley continues to the center. Source

Rideshare

Uber, Lyft, Wingz and PrimeTime are authorized. Terminal 1 riders use the pedestrian crosswalk after baggage claim and follow signs. Terminal 2 riders cross to Transportation Plaza and use the second lane. Source

Taxis

Taxis are at the Transportation Plazas in front of Terminals 1 and 2. Solicitation by drivers is not allowed on airport property, and a ride is authorized only when requested by the passenger or arranged by a taxi dispatch representative. 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

Charter and limousine service is pre-arranged. The airport names no limousine companies and advises confirming that a provider is licensed to pick up at the airport. Source

Public transit

MTS Route 992 stops at both terminals and runs to downtown, with a downtown stop at Broadway and Kettner Boulevard. Amtrak and COASTER trains arrive at Santa Fe Depot, which connects to Route 992. Source

San Diego travel guide →

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Common questions

When is Airport Experience Conference 2027?

March 14 to 17, 2027.

Where is Airport Experience Conference 2027 held?

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA.

How do I get to Airport Experience Conference 2027 from the airport?

The airport is about three miles from the San Diego Convention Center. The San Diego Flyer shuttle runs from Terminals 1 and 2 to the Admiral Boland Way stop near Middletown Trolley Station, and the Trolley continues to the center.

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How to cite this page. Delta Arc, LLC. “Airport Experience Conference 2027 planning reference.” DA-EV-airport-experience-conference-2027, version 1, as of 2026-11-02. https://thedeltaarc.com/events/airport-experience-conference-2027/

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