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It’s all things moving forward at the first important air cargo gathering in the 2026 world of trade shows next month in Orlando Florida.
 On February 15-17, 2026, the Omni Champions Gate is venue for Air Cargo’s most sought-after leaders who will share proven growth strategies as AirCargo 2026 organized jointly by ACI-NA, the Airforwarders Association and the Air & Expedited Motor Carriers Association presents this not-to-be missed event.
AirCargo attracts all actors in the air cargo supply chain in one location, presenting an excellent opportunity to better understand the dynamics of the industry, exchange ideas, make connections, and position your organization to take advantage of future change.
Highlighting the event will be Kendra Tanner, (above) a powerful leader in air cargo with a reputation as a respected and visionary leader.
Brandon's AirCargo 2026 Musings
 If the early momentum is any indication, AirCargo 2026 is going to be something special.
From February 15–17, we’ll be back in Orlando at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, and with just about five weeks to go, registrations are already running well ahead of last year’s pace. That tells me one thing loud and clear: people in our industry are hungry for real insight, candid conversations, and face-to-face time with peers who understand today’s challenges. We’re expecting a big, energized crowd.
And frankly, the timing couldn’t be better.
Air cargo is operating in a period of constant change—shifting tariffs, election-year policy uncertainty in Washington, tighter compliance demands, ongoing congestion, security pressures, and markets that seem to change direction overnight. AirCargo 2026 is designed to cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters to forwarders, airlines, truckers, airports, and logistics providers.
We’ll open Monday morning with a keynote from Kendra Tanner, CEO of Allstates World Cargo. Kendra is a respected leader who knows firsthand what it takes to run a successful forwarding operation in today’s environment. Her perspective on leadership, customer expectations, and building resilience in uncertain times will set the tone for the entire conference.
 Tuesday morning brings a keynote I know many attendees are looking forward to—Brian Clancy, one of the industry’s most trusted economic voices. Brian will walk us through where the airfreight market really stands today and where it’s heading next, breaking down demand, capacity, costs, and trade flows in a way that’s clear, candid, and immediately useful.
The depth of expertise at AirCargo 2026 doesn’t stop there. We’re bringing together an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and policymakers, including Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation, who will share the shipper perspective on the truck fraud challenge, trade, tariffs, and customs policy. Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International–North America, will offer insights into airport infrastructure, congestion, and the realities facing cargo gateways across the country.
From a global standpoint, we’ll hear from Glyn Hughes, Secretary General of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), and Stéphane Graber, Director General of FIATA, both of whom bring an international lens to air cargo security, regulation, and global trade dynamics. We’re also pleased to welcome Cindy Allen, CEO of Trade Force Multiplier, a widely respected trade expert and frequent media guest, who will help connect Washington policy decisions to real-world operational impacts.
The program reflects the issues I hear about from members every week. Sessions will tackle Washington’s growing influence on air cargo, smarter approaches to marketing and business development, evolving TSA, FMCSA, FAA, and IATA compliance requirements, international cargo security, airport and port congestion, truck fraud, and the complexities of transporting dangerous goods across all modes. We’ll also host our Women’s Network event—sponsored by Delta Air Lines—which continues to spotlight leadership, collaboration, and building strong, inclusive teams across the air cargo ecosystem.
And of course, AirCargo wouldn’t be AirCargo without the networking that happens after the sessions end. Our popular evening events—sponsored by Descartes, AMK9, and Allstates World Cargo—will once again provide the relaxed setting our attendees value to reconnect, compare notes, and build the relationships that keep this industry moving.
AirCargo has always been about more than panels and presentations. It’s about honest dialogue, shared experience, and leaving with ideas you can actually use on Monday morning.
 If early registration numbers are any indication, AirCargo 2026 is shaping up to be one of our strongest conferences yet. I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar faces—and plenty of new ones—in Orlando |
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