Taking place over three days, the event is set to attract over 800 aviation industry decision-makers from more than 65 countries. The event will feature prescheduled one-to-one meetings, a high-level conference programme, and an engaging social agenda, offering unmatched opportunities to drive new air service development and strengthen industry partnerships.
“Following the success of our last event in Girona, we are delighted to be hosting CONNECT in another extraordinary location. We look forward to welcoming the aviation community and enabling our delegates to discover the wealth of potential that this dynamic region has to offer!”
– Karin Butot, CEO of the Airport Agency, CONNECT creator and organiser
A Strategic Eastern European Destination
CONNECT’s arrival in Lubelskie Voivodeship marks an important expansion into Eastern Europe — a region gaining significance in the global aviation landscape. As Poland continues to grow as a business and tourism hub, Lublin offers a compelling mix of historical depth, cultural vibrancy, and strategic potential.
Located on the right bank of the Vistula River, Lublin is the largest and fastest-growing city in eastern Poland. With over 700 years of tradition as a crossroads of trade routes and ideas, the city today combines medieval charm with forward-looking energy. The cultural strategy of Lublin 2030+ emphasises the creative industry, accessibility and innovation, making Lublin not only a cultural centre but also a modern European metropolis.
“Hosting this prestigious conference in Lublin in the years leading up to the European Capital of Culture 2029 will be a unique occasion to present everything our city has to offer.”
– Krzysztof Żuk, Mayor of Lublin.
Lubelskie Voivodeship is one of the oldest regions in Poland, full of potential. Its dynamic development means that the region is increasingly making its mark on the map of contemporary Europe. Lubelskie surprises with its multicultural richness of the past, which has been created over the centuries by representatives of various nations, religions and cultures. Its undoubted assets include cultural heritage, numerous and diverse folk traditions, close contact with unspoilt nature and interesting destinations for active tourism.
Lublin Airport provides transport access for over 2 million residents of the Lubelskie Voivodeship. In 2025, plans are to serve 500,000 passengers, which will be the best result in the 13 years of operation of the airport. This confirms that the Lublin airport plays an important role in the economic and tourist development of the region.
