The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is an annual event that brings together industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers, and manufacturers to discuss and implement industry standards, policies, and procedures.

The IGHC 2025 edition will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 13–15, 2025, with Kenya Airways as the host airline. This year’s theme, “Elevate,” focuses on uplifting people, enhancing ground handling and baggage practices, and advancing innovation and automation.

IATA emphasises that diversity and inclusion are their strengths, and they believe that collaborative efforts among airlines, ground handlers, airports, regulators, and solution providers are essential to addressing and solving complex challenges.