TIACA Executive Summit 2025

By invitation only

If you have not already, please stop by the registration desk to pick up your name badge before entering the conference.

HKTB Dragon Dance

Welcome speeches and ribbon cutting.

Cathay Cargo transports over 1.5m tons annually through a global network of passenger services and its pure freighter fleet which consists of 20 aircraft: 14 Boeing 747-8Fs and six 747-400ERFs. Playing a key role in connecting e-commerce and other vital commodities across the globe, we will hear from Tom Owen regarding current and future plans.

Air cargo and the global economy ended 2024 on a very positive note with the industry growing by over 11% year over year, but 2025 has brought a different complexion, with tariffs, increased regulatory demands, subdued consumer activity all impacting air cargo demand. What can we expect for the second half of 2025 and beyond. We will hear from a leading industry expert.

Industry analysts estimate that e-commerce accounts for over 20% of air cargo volumes. With many of the larger platforms projecting increased volumes over coming years, what do they expect from their air cargo supply chain partners. We will hear from a panel of industry experts.

The global economy is worth about USD 33 Tn in terms of trade in goods and services. International trade in goods accounts for about USD 25 Tn of which air cargo transports about a third, roughly worth USD 8.5 Tn. But what is the future of trade? With tariffs and other protectionist measures increasing, will the global economy slow? We will hear from an expert in the trade environment.

Industry leaders from across the supply chain will discuss key industry challenges and opportunities.

With over 50% of air cargo being transported on freighter aircraft, these aircraft are crucial for future industry success. We will hear the thoughts of experts in this form of specialized aircraft.

With supply chains becoming increasingly more complex, with increasing demands for quality and transparency from customers and enhanced demands for regulatory compliance today’s air cargo industry needs to rely much more on technology to address these diverging needs. We will hear from a panel of experts on the latest solutions addressing these challenges.

TIACA has proudly hosted the Industry Sustainability awards for 5 years with partner CHAMP Cargosystems. The three finalists in the small business / start up category will be invited to present their entry to the audience who will then vote to select the ultimate winner.

Award presentations:
1. Industry Leader
2. Rising Star
3. Hall of Fame Inductee

The results will have been counted, and the audience has selected the winner…

Last bus will leave to dinner cruise at 6:15 PM.

HACTL is a multi-award-winning leading Ground Handler, processing over XXX T annually and regularly handles over 100 freighters in a 24-hour period. With innovation and sustainability at the center of their growth plans we will hear from their CEO, Wilson Kwong.

Airports are increasingly becoming the body which brings the local air cargo community together to ensure the entire community is participating in collective growth. But how can airport master planning and cargo infrastructure investment impact air cargo growth? We will hear the views from a panel of leading experts.

The Air Cargo industry is influenced by evolving consumer trends, shifts in consumption and production as well as impacts from technology and automation. We will hear from an expert as to what future trends will impact the air cargo industry.

Industry leaders from across the supply chain will discuss key industry challenges and opportunities.

TIACA produces an annual insights report detailing industry sustainability actions and plans. The 2025 study indicates that sustainability is growing in prominence within organizations and with key partners, employees, customers, and financial institutions. We will hear the thoughts of key industry leaders.

In 2024 TIACA launched a cross-industry task force looking at e-commerce, the opportunities and more importantly the challenges associated with such an important industry vertical. The White Paper is due to be published at the end of June, so we will hear from the Task Force co-chair regarding the project.

TIACA is the only global association representing the entire supply chain, with nearly 500 members from across the spectrum we will hear from TIACA representatives regarding the key programs the association is working on.

As the two days of intensive discussion and debate draw to a close, we will hear the thoughts of the TIACA Chair and the Head of Cathay Cargo, the event host.