The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) a premier annual ground handling conference will be held in Nairobi Kenya from the 13th to 15th May 2025. This year’s theme, “Elevate”, aims to uplift people, ground handling, and baggage practices while advancing innovation and automation.
IGHC brings together industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers, and manufacturers, to discuss and implement industry standards, policies, and procedures.
Program Key Topics include:
Baggage Operations:
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- Modern baggage messaging benefits
- Real-time baggage tracking implementation
- Transition to electronic bag tags
- Efficient baggage prorate and claim processes
Ground Operations:
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- Serviceability and reliability of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Challenges and changes with hydrogen GSE implementation
- Cost benefits of harmonized ground operations training
- Common safety hazards and key focus areas for personnel safety
Collaboration and Innovation:
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- Effective collaboration between airports and ground handlers
- Insights into privatization
- Upcoming regulations in ground handling