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Airport terminal, apron and control tower at dusk – airport technology in action

Shaping the Future of Airport Technology. Together.

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Miriam Schönrock and Jürgen Friedel, former Managing Director of Lübeck Airport, in front of a Lübeck Air aircraft
Passengers beneath a large flight information display in an airport terminal

The Leading Network for Airport Technology

GATE brings together over 120 companies from Europe and around the world that develop the technologies and concepts needed by airports today and in the future. We connect airport operators, suppliers, policymakers, and innovators to advance the global airport industry with smarter, safer and more sustainable solutions.

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How Are Airports Responding to Today’s Key Challenges?

Industrial robot arm by GATE member AAT automating airport processes
Automation & Robotics
Airport control-room software by GATE member Barco displayed across multiple screens
Cyber Security
Red 'Magic Carpet' mesh installation by GATE member Arnold at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Passenger Experience
Engineer using a VR headset with a digital visualisation of a jet engine – digitalization and AI in aviation
Digitalization & AI
Electric car charging at a station in an airport parking garage
E-Mobility
Julian Klaaßen and Jan Eike Blome-Harding from Hamburg Airport's sustainability team inspecting a solar panel
Sustainability

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Expertise Across Every Airport Field

Airports are complex systems. Our members cover all relevant fields from apron operations to terminal design and energy systems.

Baggage & Cargo Handling
GSE & Apron
Digital Solutions & IT
Terminal & Passenger Experience
Security & Safety
Construction & Design
Utilities & Energy Supply
Consulting & Legal

We Connect Those Who Are Shaping the Airport of Tomorrow.

Technology Suppliers

Expand your reach in the airport industry with GATE. We connect you to key decision-makers, create visibility at major international events, and position your solutions in real airport environments.

Airports

GATE connects airports with trusted suppliers and technologies that solve complex operational challenges, enhance passenger experience, and drive sustainable development.

Associations

Strong partnerships drive meaningful progress. GATE works alongside industry associations to align expertise, share insights and advance common goals across the European and global airport ecosystem.

Politics

Informed decisions require real industry insight. GATE provides access to expertise from across the airport technology landscape and supports constructive dialogue between policy, innovation and operations.

Press

Understanding how airports are evolving starts with the right sources. GATE offers access to experts, real-world projects and industry perspectives shaping the future of aviation.

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Whether you’re a startup, SME or global leader: GATE opens doors, markets and conversations.

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Where the Airport Industry Meets

We host and participate in events worldwide giving members direct access to decision-makers, markets and innovations. Discover here what's next.

  • ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026
    ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2026
    Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 PM GMT-5 – Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT-5
    Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    The leading North American airport industry gathering brings together over 2,000 airport leaders and solution providers to discuss trends, showcase innovations, and strengthen business relationships across the aviation ecosystem.
  • GSE Expo Europe 2026
    GSE Expo Europe 2026
    Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+1 – Sep 17, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT+1
    Feira Internacional de Lisboa, R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa, Portugal
    Europe’s dedicated GSE forum brings equipment suppliers together with airports, airlines and ground handlers, making it highly relevant for GATE members focused on apron efficiency, sustainability, automation and new business development.
  • Passenger Terminal Expo Asia 2026
    Passenger Terminal Expo Asia 2026
    Sep 23, 2026, 9:30 AM GMT+8 – Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM GMT+8
    Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
    Asia’s new Passenger Terminal Expo brings airport operators, airlines, planners and technology suppliers together in Singapore for two days focused on terminal innovation, investment, sustainability and passenger experience.
  • GATE FUTURE 2026
    GATE FUTURE 2026
    Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg, Congresspl. 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
    Where Innovation Meets the Future of Airports GATE Future has for 10 years now been the innovation conference for the airport industry, bringing together decision-makers, thought leaders, and technology pioneers to explore the trends, ideas, and solutions shaping the airports of tomorrow.
  • GATE Delegation Trip Saudi Arabia 2026
    GATE Delegation Trip Saudi Arabia 2026
    Nov 29, 2026, 12:00 AM – Dec 03, 2026, 11:50 PM
    Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Cen, RPPH+7PH, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413, Saudi Arabia
    GATE alliance supports and facilitates access to new markets with delegation trips to different regions of the world. They are organized in a highly professional manner and aim to create the best contacts in the markets visited. The next Trip will take you to Riyadh and Bahrain.

Why Global Players Join GATE?

Carsten Szameitat of GATE member Aryve in conversation at an airport industry trade fair in Toronto, 2025

New business through access to decision-makers, matchmaking and a strong presence at global exhibitions.

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, and André Beck of GATE at inter airport Europe in Munich, 2023

Visibility through shared branding, communication channels, and joint stands at the world’s key airport shows.

In-car view of an autonomous-driving trial at an airport, with live LiDAR sensor data on screen

In collaboration with partner airports, we establish real-world test environments to develop and validate next-generation technologies

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