Networking is a core part of the APATS experience, designed to support meaningful conversation, shared learning, and long-term professional connections across the global aviation training community.

Alongside informal networking throughout the exhibition hall, APATS offers a range of structured opportunities to connect with peers facing similar challenges.

Attendees can engage through panel discussions, roundtables, seminars, and workshops, creating space for deeper dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of practical insight.

These sessions are complemented by dedicated networking events, including:

• Welcome Icebreaker Reception - Join speakers, exhibitors, moderators and other attendees at this fun and informal drinks reception!
• Exhibitor Networking Afternoon - Join hosted drinks on participating exhibitors booths, laugh and learn!
• Extended coffee and lunch breaks - 5* catering and lots of tables, a chance to connect with fellow attendees.

Whether through planned sessions or spontaneous conversations between meetings, APATS is designed to help you expand your network, share experiences, and build valuable relationships in a focused, collaborative environment.

What our attendees say

“Halldale have out done themselves with this event. APATS this year was well run providing a wide range of insightful presentations that were relevant to current industry issues. Additionally, there is the ability to meet and discuss with industry suppliers new and emerging technologies as well as meeting and sharing thoughts and ideas with other industry participants. I am looking forward to next year. Well done to the Halldale team.”

"These conferences provide great opportunities for networking face to face with the commercial flight training industry from all sectors. I have been coming to them for probably twenty plus years and every time I learn something new and important."

"What an amazing time and experience. As usual APATS rocks😊 so proud to belong to such industry full of talented, passionate and good people"

"Halldale has become the world leader in aviation training publications and their suite of worldwide conferences and trade shows are second to none. If you need to limit yourself to one conference a year, ensure it is a Halldale conference!"

"Excellent and much needed event in Southeast Asia Region!"

“Attending APATS was an excellent experience. The event brought together leading experts and speakers who delivered insightful, high-quality presentations. Beyond the sessions, it also offered valuable opportunities to connect and have in-depth conversations about our product with industry professionals.”

"An excellent experience with exactly the right balance of conference input and networking opportunities"