The 2025 WALA Conference is the 15th annual gathering of the Worldwide Airport Lawyers Association, scheduled to take place from May 26 to 28, 2025, in Willemstad, Curaçao. This event is organized by Abiax Air and hosted by Curaçao Airport Holding, Curaçao Airport Partners, the Curaçao Tourist Board, and the Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider.
The conference will cover a range of topics pertinent to airport law and operations. Key sessions include discussions on the liberalization of air transport, the airport ecosystem and competition, airport ownership and operation perspectives from Latin American countries, and the symbiotic relationship between tourism and airports. Additionally, there will be a focus on urban air mobility, addressing legal frameworks and regulatory challenges associated with emerging technologies in the aviation sector.
Attendees can look forward to various networking opportunities, including a welcome cocktail at the Grand Café De Gouverneur and an optional networking dinner at a local venue. The event will also feature a pre-conference seminar titled "Airport Concessions: Weaknesses after 30 Successful Years," providing an in-depth analysis of the current state and future prospects of airport concessions.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, airport operators, policymakers, and stakeholders in the aviation industry seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in airport law and to engage with peers from over 40 countries worldwide.
Event Details
- Date
- May 26-28, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Curaçao
- The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon, Curio by Hilton
- Pricing
- $790 - $1,300
- Audience
- Legal professionals, airport operators, policymakers, aviation industry stakeholders