Collaboration across aviation and rail sectors is essential for improving intermodal passenger experiences, as highlighted by upcoming 2026 industry events. The UIC Passenger Week, set for April 13-16 at UIC Headquarters in Paris, gathers CEOs, senior executives from railway passenger units, mobility actors, industry experts, and policymakers. It focuses on exchanging knowledge and innovation in passenger mobility services.
The program starts with expert working group sessions on April 13, advancing technical discussions. April 14’s Open Day addresses multimodality, with morning sessions on multimodal ticketing challenges and opportunities, followed by an afternoon conference on sector needs and UIC tools. Four solution panels cover standards, user experience and multimodality, sustainability and socio-economic impact, and innovation. April 15-16 hosts restricted Passenger Services Group and Global Passenger Forum meetings.
In aviation, Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) World 2026, March 17-19 at ExCeL London, connects over 11,000 professionals from airports, airlines, and authorities. With 400+ exhibitors and speakers, it showcases technologies for airport operations, efficiencies, safety, and passenger experience. Sessions include SOM’s discussions on O’Hare’s ORDNext Concourse D, featuring light-filled interiors and 19 new gates, and N’Djili Airport redevelopment for 5 million annual passengers by 2037.
These events underscore stakeholder partnerships in tackling multimodality, standards, and user-focused innovations to streamline seamless travel across transport modes.