Event Overview:

Thousands of aviation professionals from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) represented more than 120 airlines and over 250 vendors from dozens of industries – ranging from IFE to catering – all committed to improving the airline passenger experience.

The APEX/IFSA EXPO is the only event exclusive to experts and decision-makers committed to elevating the level of the airline passenger experience from around the world. It is the industry's 4-day premier event featuring top-notch educational sessions and the latest and most comprehensive display of airline related technologies, products and services covering these core areas.

Join us 28 September - 1 October for the 2015 APEX/IFSA EXPO, the inflight industry's premier event! The EXPO will travel to the Portland Convention Center in Portland, Oregon USA. For the sixth consecutive year, the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) will once again join forces with the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

The APEX/IFSA EXPO is designed to assure that all aspects of the airline passenger experience are highlighted, discussed and explored.  The entire EXPO—from the floor plan of the exhibition hall to the educational sessions through to the show guide—has been developed around the three core areas of the passenger experience: 

• Entertainment & Connectivity
• Comfort & Ambience
• Catering & Services

Attendee Information:

Explore an array of airline related products and services from around the world showcased at the upcoming EXPO.  It will be THE most efficient use of your time and money. Locate the exhibitors you want to see on the exhibit hall floor plan and contact companies directly to schedule appointments. You also may click on the link to their company website for added convenience.  

The APEX booths are appointment-driven.  Thirty-minute time slots are booked in advance between vendors and airlines for one-on-one presentations, demos and important business discussions.  Use the convenient personalized appointment schedule to set up your appointments today. IFSA booths will have meetings throughout the day, but attendees are welcome to browse the show floor.      

YOU CAN EXPECT:

• The airline industry’s foremost trade show - more than 250 exhibitors!
• A large crowd of airline executives - APEX and IFSA airline members attend free
• Added flexibility - no scheduled lunch break and extended hours in the exhibit hall means more time for meetings.

Exhibitor Information:

The world's leading airline passenger experience companies gather annually at the APEX EXPO to showcase the latest technologies, products and services to airlines from around the globe. This special event is a unique opportunity to introduce or reinforce your brand, build strong customer relationships and monitor the pulse of the industry.

About APEX:

The Airline Passenger Experience Association is a network of the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies committed to elevating the level of the airline passenger experience. The association offers members a wide range of opportunities to excel in the airline passenger experience industry by keeping them current with the latest industry news, trends and developments and by helping them develop relationships with clients and colleagues from around the world.

About the IFSA:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the International Flight Services Association is a global professional association created to serve the needs and interests of airline and railway personnel, inflight and rail caterers and suppliers responsible for providing onboard services on regularly scheduled travel routes. IFSA's membership is dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of the multi-billion dollar inflight and railway onboard services industry.