Changi Airport Group confirmed as Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 as event enters exciting new chapter

The following article was published by Future Travel Experience

We are delighted to announce that Changi Airport Group has signed up as a Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 – a unique mega event for the aviation sector – which takes place in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026.

We are delighted to announce that Changi Airport Group (CAG) has signed up as a Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026, which will take place in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026.

This free-to-attend airport and airline industry event will bring together the worlds of Future Travel Experience (FTE) and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) to create a unique mega event for the aviation sector. Combining FTE’s long-established regional Asia-Pacific event with APEX Global EXPO, APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 will unite the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo. This exciting evolution comes 16 years after FTE’s first event in the APAC region.

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Free-to-attend expo, multiple conferences, and more

APEX FTE EXPO Asia will bring together airports, airlines and technology leaders, as well as OEMs, startups, ground handlers, government agencies and various other aviation industry stakeholders at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Attendees can expect a large-scale expo, three conference stages, FTE and APEX awards ceremonies, and a unique social and networking agenda in the heart of Singapore.

With more than 3,000 attendees expected, including representatives from airport operators and airlines from around the world, the exhibition and conference programme will focus on practical insights, real-world experiences and future developments, with a major focus on topics including customer experience, innovation and digital transformation. The premium conferences will include CEO and C-suite interviews, airport and airline case studies, and interactive panels exploring the strategies, technologies and partnerships that are at driving the next phase of the industry’s transformation.

Officially supported by Changi Airport Group, a beacon of customer experience and innovation excellence

Since Future Travel Experience relocated its APAC event to Singapore over a decade ago, Changi Airport Group (CAG) – operator of Changi Airport, the world’s most awarded airport – has played a central role in supporting its development.

Joe Chiu, Information Technology Consultant, Changi Airport Group, commented: “We are pleased to continue our support as a Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia as the event enters its next phase. Since FTE’s inaugural event in Singapore over a decade ago, it has developed into a key meeting place for the aviation sector, uniting airports, airlines, and their partners to explore new products and services, share perspectives, and collaborate within a dynamic environment. With the 2026 edition anticipated to attract a larger and more international audience, APEX FTE EXPO Asia is positioned to deliver informative insights and valuable experience for aviation industry stakeholders.”

Ryan Ghee, Chief Operating Officer, Future Travel Experience, said: “We are delighted to have Changi Airport Group confirmed as a Headline Partner of the free-to-attend APEX FTE EXPO Asia. Regularly voted the world’s best airport, Changi Airport is a beacon of customer experience and innovation excellence, and we are honoured to have their support once more. As we will be bringing the regional and global FTE and APEX communities together in Singapore, APEX FTE EXPO Asia promises to be a landmark event for us and the industry. Thanks to the expanded format, attendees will benefit from a wide-ranging programme including our largest-ever exhibition in the APAC region, conference content covering the end-to-end customer experience, technology and innovation briefings, Changi Airport tours, and unique networking events. We are really looking forward to welcoming the aviation industry to Singapore and providing a platform for airports, airlines and their partners to collaborate with one another to drive innovation forward and enhance the end-to-end travel experience.”

Dr. Joe Leader, APEX Future Travel Experience Group CEO, said: “For the first time in a decade, APEX EXPO will take place in Asia as part of APEX FTE EXPO Asia, reflecting the growing role the region plays in shaping the future of the end-to-end passenger experience. By bringing the worlds of APEX and FTE together in Singapore, we are creating an unrivalled platform that better serves our global membership and the wider industry. Changi Airport Group’s continued support as a Headline Partner provides the strongest of foundations for this exciting evolution.”

The free-to-attend APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026.

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