Hagia Sophia & the old city
Byzantine domes, Ottoman minarets and the ferries of the Golden Horn — the historic peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
66th IFATCA Annual Conference · Hosted by TATCA
Conference theme
Transformation: Safety is the foundation, people are the key.
12–16 April 2027 · WOW Convention Center, Istanbul
Early Bird fees until 1 December 2026
Dates
12–16 April 2027
Venue
WOW Convention Center, Istanbul
Hosted by
TATCA — Turkish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association
Early Bird rates
from €220.00 · until 1 Dec 2026
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Message from the Organising Committee
Welcome to Istanbul
On behalf of the Turkish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (TATCA), it is our great honour to invite you to the 66th IFATCA Annual Conference, taking place in Istanbul from 12 to 16 April 2027.
Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents, has been a meeting point of cultures for millennia. We look forward to welcoming colleagues from every region of the Federation for a week of professional exchange, friendship and unforgettable experiences.
The Organising Committee — TATCA
The Federation
One profession, every region
IFATCA represents air traffic controllers worldwide. The Annual Conference is where the Federation’s direction is set.
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Host city
Discover Istanbul
The only city in the world built on two continents — 2,700 years of history, a skyline of domes and minarets, and a dinner table you will not forget.
Galata & Karaköy
Climb the 14th-century Galata Tower, then wander the cafés and galleries of Istanbul’s liveliest quarter.
Grand Bazaar
One of the world’s oldest covered markets: 4,000 shops, 61 streets and six centuries of trade.
Basilica Cistern
A forest of 336 marble columns beneath the city, built in the 6th century for Emperor Justinian.
Spice Bazaar
Saffron, sumac, Turkish delight and the scent of a thousand years of trade routes.
Topkapı Palace
Home of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years, overlooking the point where the Bosphorus meets the Marmara.
12–16 April 2027
The conference week
Five days of plenaries, committees, panels and social events. The detailed programme will be published closer to the date.
Venue & accommodation
WOW Convention Center
A purpose-built convention centre with the WOW Istanbul and WOW Airport hotels next door — a short ride from Istanbul Airport and 30 minutes from the historic centre.
- Conference hotelsBook your room together with your registration.
- Two airportsIST on the European side, SAW on the Asian side.
- One addressSessions, exhibition and hotels in one complex.
Registration
Early Bird fees now open
Fees are aligned with the IFATCA Member Association subscription categories. Full refund until 1 Jan 2027.
Tier 1 (Category 1 MA)
€310.00
Early Bird · per delegate
Tier 2 (Category 2 MA)
€280.00
Early Bird · per delegate
Tier 3 (Category 3 MA)
€220.00
Early Bird · per delegate
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Programme, hotel and sponsorship announcements will appear here.
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