Industry Summits

Where the leadership of Indian aviation comes together.

CAPA India convenes the most influential meetings in the Indian aviation calendar — strategic forums defined by C-suite attendance, the quality of discussion, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

CAPA India Aviation Summit venue, 21st year

Unique, strategic forums where business is done.

CAPA India’s summits are strategic forums that bring together the most senior leadership of Indian aviation — airline and airport CEOs, government ministers, and global industry leaders from across the aviation value chain — for substantive dialogue on the issues that matter.

The quality of knowledge and conversation is everything. Participation and topics are carefully curated to address critical issues. The result is a room where decisions are made, ideas are shared and relationships are forged that drive the direction of the industry.

For more than two decades, the CAPA India summits have been the pre-eminent knowledge-building and networking forums for the Indian aviation industry.

KnowledgeExclusive insights, data and analysis, providing participants with a clear understanding of critical strategic issues and key risks.
ExperienceFirst hand perspectives from C-level speakers about how they are navigating industry challenges and taking their organisations forward.
RelationshipsUnique opportunities to network with the most influential executives from the Indian and global aviation industries.
InfluenceDiscussions that set the agenda for industry priorities and shape their future direction and outcomes.

Our flagship forums.

Flagship Annual Event

CAPA India Aviation Summit

Format
Annual | New Delhi | March 2027

The CAPA India Aviation Summit is the premier annual gathering of India’s aviation leadership. For more than two decades it has been the industry’s must-attend forum, bringing together over 400 senior executives, policymakers, investors and global stakeholders to debate the most critical strategic issues shaping the future of aviation in India and beyond.

Specialist Forum

CAPA India Aviation Investor Summit

Format
Annual | Mumbai

India’s aviation ecosystem is expected to require more than USD100 billion of investment over the next two decades across airlines, airports, MRO, training, cargo and aviation infrastructure. The CAPA India Aviation Investor Summit connects investors, operators and policymakers to explore emerging opportunities, assess risks and discuss the policy and regulatory frameworks needed to attract long-term capital.

Specialist Forum

CAPA India MRO Summit

Format
Annual | New Delhi

As India’s aviation market expands and fleet numbers approach 1,000 aircraft, the country has a unique opportunity to establish itself as a leading aviation maintenance hub. The CAPA India MRO Summit brings together airlines, MRO providers, OEMs, regulators and investors to examine the strategies, skills, infrastructure and policy settings required to unlock the sector’s full potential.

Specialist Forum

CAPA India Digital Aviation & AI Summit

Format
Annual | Bangalore

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming every aspect of the aviation value chain. The CAPA India Digital Aviation & AI Summit explores how emerging technologies are reshaping commercial, operational and corporate functions, bringing together industry leaders and technology innovators to examine practical applications, future trends and new business models.

Global Programme

Taking India to the World

Format
Annual | Global Locations

India is set to become the world’s fastest-growing international aviation market and one of the most significant outbound travel markets of the coming decade. Taking India to the World is a series of international summits designed to strengthen aviation connectivity and tourism flows between India and key global destinations, bringing together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, travel companies, hotels and government stakeholders to unlock new opportunities for growth. Initial focus markets are ASEAN, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

Selected speakers from recent India summits.

Jyotiraditya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Minister of Civil Aviation
Government of India
Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam
Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam
Secretary of Civil Aviation
Government of India
Rannia Leontaridi
Rannia Leontaridi
Director General of Aviation
UK Department of Transport
Sir Tim Clark
Sir Tim Clark
President
Emirates
Bilal Eksi
Bilal Eksi
CEO
Turkish Airlines
H.E. Eng. Ibrahim Alomar
H.E. Eng. Ibrahim Alomar
Director General
Saudia Group
Jozsef Varadi
Jozsef Varadi
CEO
Wizz Air
Campbell Wilson
Campbell Wilson
CEO & MD
Air India
Pieter Elbers
Pieter Elbers
CEO
IndiGo
Ajay Singh
Ajay Singh
Chairman & MD
SpiceJet
Aloke Singh
Aloke Singh
Managing Director
Air India Express
Vinay Dube
Vinay Dube
Founder & CEO
Akasa Air
Vinod Kannan
Vinod Kannan
CEO
Vistara
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar
CEO
Delhi International Airport
Arun Bansal
Arun Bansal
CEO
Adani Airports
Christoph Schnellmann
Christoph Schnellmann
CEO
Noida International Airport
Lorie Argus
Lorie Argus
CEO
Melbourne Airport
Nipun Aggarwal
Nipun Aggarwal
Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer
Air India

Trusted insight, valued by the industry’s leaders.

“The quality of research, data and insights was an eye-opener. Some of the presentations made me think about the market in an entirely new light. And what was particularly valuable was that you provided a global context for what is happening in India.”
CEO, Airline
“What continually impresses me is that you guys understand the market better than the industry itself. The knowledge we gain from attending CAPA India summits is genuinely enhanced by the learnings that you present from your advisory and research work.”
CEO, Airport
“CAPA India has accurately highlighted the direction of Indian aviation in every major summit for the last three years, supported by facts and figures. You are like a soothsayer.”
CEO, MRO, India
“There was a real buzz because of the quality of the participants and the networking opportunities. Attending the summit reignites the passion that people feel for the industry because it gives them a deeper understanding of the bigger picture.”
CEO, Airline

Join India’s most influential aviation forums.

Whether you are seeking to attend, speak, sponsor or partner with CAPA India’s summits, we would welcome a conversation about how we can work together.