APEX/IFSA/FTE announces key event dates for 2026
This is a special feature from the September 2025 IFSA Global EXPO issue of PAX International, on page 58.
Last updated: Monday, September 15, 1:45 p.m. EST. Find updates below.
Important dates for your annual planning below
PAX International and PAX Tech are proud to be long-time media partners for several APEX/IFSA/FTE annual events. As this transformative year of thought-provoking aviation events draws to a close, The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Future Travel Experience (FTE) have notified PAX of important event dates for the coming calendar year, with more details to come.
APEX TECH returns to LA
APEX TECH 2026 returns to Los Angeles, USA from January 28 to 29. The technology-focused forum will feature informative panel discussions and engagement opportunities through workshops. The event focuses on transformative passenger experience technologies in the quickly advancing aviation industry.
APEX Content Market travels to Dubai
APEX Content Market, running in Dubai, UAE from February 11 to 12, 2026, covers all airline content needs, including the latest in TV, movies, games, GUIs, apps and audio. As the only global industry event focused on connecting inflight entertainment content buyers with worldwide content distributors, APEX Content Market offers a dynamic show floor and facilitates meetings to support inflight content planning.
Major moves for APEX and IFSA
IFSA tells PAX International that in 2026, IFSA Global EXPO will move to Dallas, Texas, running September 9 to 10. Held at the renowned Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, just miles from DFW International Airport, the event will offer an immersive all-in-one experience. The expansive venue is ideal for networking, showcasing innovative products and fostering collaboration. Attendees can also enjoy diverse dining, leisure activities and premium accommodations across four and a half acres of indoor gardens and waterways, enhanced by the Gaylord’s unique architectural design.
The APEX team also confirms that APEX Global EXPO will make a major move to Singapore in 2026, running alongside the FTE Asia Expo from November 18 to 19.
FTE moves to Dallas, Texas for FTE Global 2026
Future Travel Experience announced in Long Beach, California that FTE Global 2026 will take place in Dallas, Texas on September 8 to 10.
"We are delighted to have the official support of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines and Dallas Love Field Airport for what will be the 20th anniversary FTE Global event," said Ryan Ghee, Chief Operating Officer, Future Travel Experience in a LinkedIn post following the announcement.
Follow along at the PAX website, updated daily, and on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date as 2026 event details are announced.
