Passenger Terminal Expo Asia (PTE Asia), a new trade event for the Asia-Pacific airport sector, will debut September 23-24, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Organized by UKi Media & Events, creators of the long-running Passenger Terminal Expo World, the event targets innovation in passenger terminals amid rapid regional aviation growth, where nine of the world's 10 fastest-growing passenger markets are located.
Changi Airport Group serves as Host Airport Partner, leveraging its status as the world's most-awarded airport for passenger experience and operations. Damon Wong, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations Planning at Changi Airport Group, stated, “Changi Airport Group is honored to be the Host Airport for the inaugural Passenger Terminal Expo Asia. As air travel across Asia-Pacific continues its growth over the long-term, this event provides a platform to advance collaboration and share ideas that shape safer, smarter and more seamless passenger journeys – strengthening the region’s global aviation leadership.” This partnership aligns content with real-world priorities like infrastructure, sustainability, digital transformation, and passenger experience.
An Advisory Board of senior leaders shapes the conference program and strategy. Members include Athanasios Titonis, CEO of Aboitiz Operating Airports; BVJK Sharma, CEO of Navi Mumbai Airport; Chapman Fong, Director of Hub Development at Airport Authority Hong Kong; Glory Wee, Acting Deputy Director-General at Singapore Aviation Academy, CAAS; Kesavan Sivanandam, Deputy Group COO at AirAsia; Mabel Kwan, Managing Director at Alton Aviation Consultancy; Patrick Ky, CEO of International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI); and Dr. Paweena Jariyathitipong, President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited.
Dominic Pinfold, Event Director at CloserStill Media, noted, “The launch of Passenger Terminal Expo Asia is a major milestone for the aviation community in Asia-Pacific. With Singapore as our host destination, Changi Airport Group as our Host Airport Partner, and an exceptional Advisory Board guiding us, we are building an event that is genuinely shaped by industry leaders.” The event will feature a conference, exhibition, and networking for airport operators, airlines, regulators, and suppliers.