IATA World Safety and Operations Conference

The IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) tackles all aspects of safety, flight operations, cabin operations, maintenance, and crisis management (emergency response planning and aircraft recovery). It is an opportunity to meet, network and develop partnerships with aviation professionals and decision-makers, gathered over 3 days under one roof.

The conference features over 45 hours of expert sessions over 4 tracks (Safety, Cabin, Flight Ops, and Crisis Management), provides 15+ hours of exclusive networking opportunities, and showcases the latest innovative solutions from sponsors and exhibitors.

IATA WSOC 2025 gathered more than 850 participants in Xiamen, China.

5 Top reasons to attend?

1. Dedicated sessions with industry leaders highlighting state of the industry, how to seize opportunities and address challenges.
2. Focused discussions with industry experts on current operational issues impacting aviation; and what IATA and their industry partners is doing about them.
3. Identification and understanding of new and emerging industry risk areas and how, collectively, they can be addressed by aviation stakeholders.
4. Extensive peer-to-peer networking opportunities with a global audience.
5. Opportunity to participate in bespoke workshops provided by IATA, sponsors and exhibitors.

Testimonials

”This was my first time experiencing the IATA conference, and what a grounding, joyful experience it was to reconnect with each other and with our purpose in this industry—”safety is about people.” I am grateful and proud to be part of this bright, kind community of leaders, and I look forward to joining again in the future!”

Gabrielle Garner,
Delta Air Lines

“The IATA World Safety Conference is a pivotal gathering for anyone committed to enhancing aviation safety. The wealth of knowledge shared by industry leaders and experts, combined with the collaborative atmosphere, makes it an invaluable experience. The interactive sessions inspire innovative thinking and provide actionable insights that can be implemented in our operations. I highly recommend this conference to all aviation professionals dedicated to improving safety standards.”

Sherylene Patel,
Safair Operations (PTY) LTD