Grounded 2026 is focused on one thing: the next chapter in passenger disruption management. 

Across two days (Sept. 2–3) we’ll tackle:

What disruption looks like in 5 years. AI, automation, and the future of IROPs teams.

What’s actually holding airlines back. Not technology, but architecture, data, and change.

The new passenger expectation. Designing for zero patience, clarity, and trust.

The economics of disruption. Cost vs experience, and where airlines get it wrong.

Ownership & ecosystem. Who owns the disrupted passenger?

Risk, regulation & responsibility. From EU261 to automated decision-making.

No vendors. No exhibition. Just airline leaders.



If you’re responsible for disruption, this is the room.

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