The International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 6 to 8 October, 2026, under the theme 'Performance Through People: Driving Safety, Operational Agility, and Crisis Response.'
The conference will place people at the center of the discussion, with sessions covering how people interact with technology, how organizations can strengthen resilience, and how aviation can prepare its workforce for the future.
According to the organizers, the event will bring together airlines, regulators, manufacturers, airports, air navigation service providers, and safety experts, with tracks covering safety, cabin operations, operations, and crisis management.
