Grounded 2026

The Airline Leaders Summit Defining the Next Chapter of Passenger Disruption Management

Harpa Conference Centre

Reykjavík, September 1 - 3, 2026

Conference Information

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About the Conference

Grounded brings together leaders in the airline disruption community to facilitate solution-driven discussions around the impact of disruptions on the passenger experience. Now in its third year, it gathers 150+ airline leaders from 55+ airlines. No vendors, no exhibition - just airline leaders.

On the agenda this year

The future of IROPs and automation
Operational and data challenges
Passenger expectations in service recovery
The financial implications of disruption management
Ecosystem ownership and responsibility
Regulatory compliance, from EU261 to automated decisions

Location: Harpa Conference Centre, Reykjavík, Iceland
Dates: September 1 - 3, 2026 (Pre-Day September 1, conference September 2 - 3, 2026)

Conference venue

Reykjavík, Iceland

Harpa Conference Centre