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WHAT IS ACI WORLD YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?


ACI World Young Professionals is a contact network that offers access to a variety of ACI World initiatives, including webinars, global events, industry publications, and thought leadership activities. These opportunities enable you to connect, contribute, and grow your airport career alongside peers shaping the future of airports worldwide.

Through the network, you can:

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Connect and build relationships
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Contribute your ideas to conversations that matter
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Grow your airport career and raise your profile
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ACI World Young Professionals builds on ACI regional Young Professional initiatives and strengthens representation through a coordinated global framework.

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ACI World Young Professionals is guided by a Leadership Committee composed of representatives from all ACI Regions.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKFORCE?

Check out the following resources

Webinars

  • Eight young professionals in business casual attire are having a meeting in a bright, modern office. One man stands and speaks while others listen attentively, some seated and some standing around a table with documents and a laptop, collaborating on ideas for industry disruption.
    Young Professionals: Leading Airports Through Industry Disruption
  • Two business professionals, a man and a woman, walk up outdoor stairs together, smiling and talking about airport workforce trends. Both are in suits and enjoying their conversation on future-proofing careers under bright daylight.
    Future-Proofing Airport Workforce: Insights from ACI World’s New Study
  • A group of coworkers wearing safety vests and ID badges smile and celebrate around a woman in a wheelchair in a modern office, reflecting airport employee wellbeing and a supportive, inclusive environment.
    Behind the Scenes at Airports: Strengthening Employee Wellbeing

Publications

  • Two business professionals, a man and a woman in suits, walk up outdoor stairs smiling and talking about the 2025 Airport Report, holding bags. The modern urban setting features glass railings, reflecting an atmosphere of innovation.
    2025 Airport Workforce Management Report
  • Two workers wearing high-visibility jackets and red ear protection stand together, exemplifying the strength of the Aviation Workforce. The woman in front is pointing forward, while the man behind looks in the same direction. They appear to be in an industrial or outdoor setting, reflecting the dynamic environment of Aviation Careers.
    Building a Resilient Aviation Workforce
  • A smiling woman in a blue uniform, representing the airport workforce, is kneeling and pointing while a young girl beside her laughs. They are in a bright, modern airport terminal with large windows in the background.
    The Evolution of the Airport Workforce White Paper

ACI World Insights

  • Two young children sit on a wooden floor at an on-site childcare facility. The girl, in a yellow shirt, sits on a toy car, while the boy, wearing a green sweater and glasses, kneels beside her. Both look up and smile at the camera—capturing the welcoming atmosphere that families can experience at airports like Kelowna International Airport.
    On-site Childcare at Airports: How Kelowna International Airport Created a First-of-its-Kind Model
    Quick facts Opened: autumn 2023 Operator: YMCA of Southern Interior BC Land: provided by YLW and the City of Kelowna on a long-term lease Government funding: approximately $6.3 million (combined provincial and federal) through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Lead private partner: KF Aerospace, the Central Okanagan’s largest private-sector employer Status: since expanded, reflecting continued demandRead more
  • Office scene with several people working at desks on computers. The image is partially blurred, creating a sense of motion and activity in a modern, bright workspace with large windows—a setting where workforce planning and other HR priorities are actively managed to support business goals.
    Top HR Priorities Shaping the Airport Industry in 2026: Inclusion, Leadership & Workforce Planning
    From inclusion and leadership development to building learning cultures and assessing training needs, airport HR priorities have never been more complex or more consequential. We spoke with five senior voices across the industry to find out where airport organizations stand today, what the most forward-thinking airports are doing differently, and where the sector needs to go next. Key Takeaways Inclusion is being repositioned from a standalone initiative to a core driver of organizational performance and adaptability. Leadership development in airports must go beyond courses — real experience...Read more

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