APTRA

APTRA INDIA CONFERENCE 2026

Taj Bangalore, Bengaluru

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ABOUT THE APTRA INDIA CONFERENCE 2026


The APTRA India Conference 2026 is the premier gathering of the most influential leaders in travel retail and duty free and the commercial aviation sector in India


Owned and managed by APTRA, the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association, the 2026 conference is the third in a series that started in Delhi in 2024 before moving to Mumbai in 2025.


We are thrilled to welcome Bangalore International Airport Limited as the Platinum Host Partner in 2026.


Designed as a professional business event for the travel retail and duty free community and for airports and other stakeholders, the conference will provide detailed insights and knowledge sharing of the Indian duty free and travel retail market and the dynamics driving its stellar growth, including the burgeoning influence of the Indian traveller across the global industry. 


Attendees and speakers include C-level executives and senior buying teams from airports, travel retail and duty free retailers, brands, distributors and specialist sector consultants.


Registration is open to delegates working within the Travel Retail, Duty Free and Airport community.


DELEGATE RATE:

US$600 full delegate pass per person, includes access to all aspects of the conference programme including evening receptions.


CONFERENCE VENUE: 
TAJ BANGALORE
Conveniently located just a few hundred metres from the terminal buildings at Bangalore International Airport, the Taj Bangalore is a beautiful hotel, renowned for its contemporary architecture, conference facilities and cuisine.
The entire conference, including evening entertainment, will take place at the Taj Bangalore.


OUTLINE PROGRAMME:

Note: the entire conference and evening sessions will take place at the Taj Bangalore

Further programme details will be added in due course.


Wednesday 25 March 2026
1400 Onsite registration opens followed by networking afternoon
1900-2200 Welcome Cocktail Reception


Thursday 26 March 2026
0730-0900 Networking breakfast
0900-1530 Conference plenary sessions 
1900-2300 Gala Dinner
 
Friday 27 March 2026
0730-0900 Networking Breakfast
0900-1300 Conference plenary sessions
1300 Networking lunch and depart


ACCOMMODATION:
APTRA has negotiated a limited number of rooms at a preferential rate for conference delegates at both the conference venue, The Taj Bangalore, and at the nearby Moxy Bengaluru Airport, located just 15 minutes by car from The Taj.

Direct booking links.

APTRA India conference2026 Taj Bangalore

APTRA India Conference MOXY, Bangalore


BUSINESS VISAS:
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have kindly offered to provide letters of invitation to any delegate whose nationality requires a business visa.  Further details will be available w/c 8 December 2025.  Please note that APTRA and BIAL are unable to assist further with visa applications beyond the provision of a letter of invitation.