The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has announced the launch of EBAA Week 2026 Event, a new aviation gathering that will take place in Brussels from November 16 to 18, 2026. The event follows the cancellation of EBACE 2026 and is designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the European business aviation sector.
The three-day event will be hosted at multiple locations in Brussels, including EUROCONTROL headquarters and Skyhall. Organizers say the new format will combine several existing EBAA programs into one focused industry event.
EBAA Week 2026 aims to create stronger opportunities for collaboration, networking, operational discussions, and policy engagement. The association believes the new structure will better serve members and industry partners while addressing current challenges facing business aviation.
The opening day of the event will take place at EUROCONTROL headquarters. Activities will focus on flight dispatchers, operations teams, and aviation professionals responsible for managing daily operations.
Sessions will cover a range of operational topics, including the Network Manager Operations Centre, disruption management strategies, and tools used to improve efficiency and coordination across aviation networks.
Organizers say these discussions will provide practical insights and help participants improve operational performance in an increasingly complex aviation environment.
The second and third days will move to Skyhall in Brussels. During these sessions, attendees will participate in AIROPS, the association’s operational exchange platform that brings together airports, fixed-base operators, ground handling companies, trip planners, and aircraft operators.
AIROPS has become an important forum for sharing operational experiences and discussing solutions to common industry challenges.
Alongside AIROPS, the event will also host the Business Aviation Safety & Innovation Conference, known as BASIC.
The conference will focus on safety improvements, technological innovation, operational best practices, and emerging trends shaping the future of business aviation.
Industry experts, aviation professionals, and decision-makers are expected to participate in discussions aimed at strengthening safety standards and supporting innovation throughout the sector.
One of the key highlights of the event will be the European Business Aviation Summit.
Scheduled for the afternoon of the second day, the summit will provide a platform for dialogue between policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders.
Participants will discuss strategic issues, regulatory developments, and policy challenges that affect business aviation across Europe.
The summit is expected to encourage closer cooperation between the aviation industry and government institutions while helping stakeholders better understand future regulatory priorities.
Following the summit, attendees will have opportunities to participate in networking activities, including a reception and a VIP dinner.
Organizers believe these events will help strengthen professional relationships and encourage greater collaboration across the industry.
The announcement comes after EBAA decided to cancel EBACE 2026, which had been scheduled to take place in Geneva in June.
EBACE has long been one of the most recognized business aviation events in Europe. However, EBAA concluded that the existing event format was no longer generating the level of engagement and momentum needed to support its objectives.
At the time of the cancellation, EBAA Chief Executive Officer Stefan Benz said the decision would allow the association to focus resources on new platforms that better align with member expectations and industry needs.
The association believes EBAA Week 2026 represents a fresh approach that combines operational expertise, safety discussions, policy engagement, and networking opportunities in a single event.
Business aviation continues to play an important role in connecting companies, supporting economic activity, and enabling efficient transportation across Europe and beyond.
Industry leaders face ongoing challenges related to regulation, sustainability, technological change, and operational efficiency. Events such as EBAA Week are expected to provide opportunities for stakeholders to address these issues together.
The EBAA Week 2026 Event also reflects broader efforts within the aviation sector to create more focused and value-driven industry gatherings.
Additional information regarding the full program, registration details, speakers, and participation opportunities is expected to be released in the coming months.
As preparations continue, aviation professionals across Europe will be watching closely to see how the new event shapes the future of industry collaboration and engagement following the end of the EBACE 2026 format.
