The Premier Freighter Aircraft Event
OCTOBER 21-23, 2026 | GRAND HYATT NASHVILLE
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Inside The Event: Air Cargo Trends, Capacity Constraints & Strategic Response
Cargo Facts Symposium returns October 21–23, bringing together senior decision-makers from across the global air cargo ecosystem. Airlines, lessors, financiers, OEMs, and MRO providers meet for three days of air cargo market intelligence, freighter market strategy, and high-value networking.
Known for its focused audience and industry-leading insights, the Symposium delivers critical perspectives on the trends shaping cargo aviation, including:
✈️ Freighter fleet strategy and aircraft economics
✈️ Passenger-to-freighter conversion trends and pipeline developments
✈️ Cargo airline network strategy and fleet planning
✈️ Aircraft leasing trends, investment activity, and aviation capital markets
✈️ Global air cargo market outlook and trade lane analysis
With networking consistently cited as the top reason professionals attend, Cargo Facts Symposium is the must-attend air cargo conference 2026 for those looking to build relationships, gain market clarity, and stay ahead of the evolving freighter market.
Why Attend: Networking, Insights & Strategy
Connect With Industry Decision-Makers
Build relationships with senior executives from airlines, lessors, OEMs, financiers, MRO providers, and aviation service companies in an environment designed for meaningful conversations.
Gain Market
Intelligence
You Can Act On
Hear directly from industry leaders on the trends shaping the market — from fleet planning and aircraft conversions to capital markets, demand outlook, and global cargo dynamics.
Participate In Focused Industry Discussions
Interactive panels, workshops, and debates provide practical perspectives on the issues impacting cargo aviation today and the strategies shaping the market ahead.
What Attendees Say
Networking, By Design
The Cargo Facts Symposium provides unrivaled networking opportunities across the global air cargo industry, connecting you with key decision-makers. Engage with financiers, lessors, operators, OEMs, and service providers to share knowledge, discuss business opportunities, and establish high-value connections that support fleet, network, and investment decisions.
Nearly 70% of attendees made 4+ new connections during the event, underscoring the value and impact of these interactions.
2026 Confirmed Attendees
97% Of Attendees Would Recommend This Event To A Colleague
Cargo Facts Symposium brings together senior leaders across the global air cargo ecosystem — airlines, lessors, OEMs, and service providers — creating an environment where meaningful connections and business opportunities develop.
These are the companies shaping fleet strategy, capacity decisions, and the future of global air cargo.
Calling Leaders Shaping Fleet, Network, & Capital Strategy
Cargo Facts Symposium brings together senior leaders across the global air cargo industry to share insights on fleet strategy, aircraft economics, network planning and capital markets.
Interested in contributing to this industry-leading event? We’re looking for senior leaders and subject matter experts who can share practical insights on fleet, network and capital strategy.
Access Air Cargo’s Decision-Makers
Cargo Facts Symposium provides sponsors with direct access to a highly targeted audience of senior leaders across the air cargo industry — including airlines, lessors, financiers, OEMs, MRO providers, and aviation service companies.
Sponsorship packages are designed to maximize your visibility while creating opportunities for direct engagement with the professionals shaping fleet strategy and investment decisions.
With networking consistently cited as the top reason attendees participate, sponsors benefit from an environment built for relationship-building and business development.
Position your company at the center of the industry conversation while building connections with the decision-makers driving the global air cargo market.
