OPENAP
The China Code
04-08th
of april 2027
Hainan Island
Sanya, China
247
days
23
hours
51
minutes
36
seconds
Reserved for NAP members and invited partners.
#OPENAP27
The Art of Connection
Eleven years after NAP was founded in Hong Kong, OPENAP returns to China. As the network opens its second decade, the community that built it meets again in Sanya for five days of business, ideas and friendships that last.
Focused agenda
Sharp sessions on the markets, lanes and tools that matter now. Built around your time, so every hour moves your business forward.
1
Curated networking
A private circle of trusted members, where every introduction is relevant and every conversation can become a partnership.
2
High-value meetings
Pre-scheduled face-to-face with strategic partners, members and senior delegates: direct access to experience, insight and new business.
3
Signature experiences
From the welcome cocktail to the NAP Air Cargo Awards 2027 Gala Dinner, moments that turn contacts into lasting friendships.
4
Day 1 · Sunday 4 April
Arrive, Connect, Begin
Delegates arrive at Yalong Bay, collect their badges and settle in. New members join a dedicated orientation to make the most of the week, before the whole community comes together at the Welcome Cocktail by the sea.
400+
AirCargo Partners
150+
Countries
Day 2 · Monday 5 April
From Insight to Advantage
A full day of market knowledge. The morning conference brings industry leaders to the stage on the trends, lanes and technology redefining air cargo. In the afternoon, power talks and workshops turn ideas into action, followed by an open evening.
13+
Expert Sessions
Industry Speakers
Day 3 · Tuesday 6 April
Celebrating Connections
Beyond Business
Away from the conference floor, delegates choose between Networking & Sport Activities, with limited places for each, allocated at registration*. At sunset, the community dresses in black tie for the Gala Dinner and the NAP Air Cargo Awards 2027 ceremony.
4
Curated Experiences
3
Evening Celebrations
Day 4 · Wednesday 7 April
Building Meaningful Business Relationships
The heart of OPENAP. A full day of Face2Face meetings, scheduled in advance, gives every delegate focused one-to-one time with the partners that matter most to their business. The evening is yours to enjoy.
1500+
Face2Face Meetings
2
Full Meeting Days
Day 5 · Thursday 8 April
From Conversations
to Partnerships
A second full day of Face2Face meetings to follow up, agree next steps and open new doors. OPENAP 11 closes with the Farewell Cocktail: a final toast to the week, and to the partnerships that will carry NAP into its second decade.
3000+
Expert Connections
5
Days in Sanya
Sanya, China
Accommodation
Five days at Yalong Bay. OPENAP 11 takes place at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya on Hainan Island: meetings, accommodation and evenings in one resort, so your time goes into conversations, not commutes.
Leadership Engagement
Sponsoring OPENAP11 is a unique opportunity for our members to be visible and position their brand. It is also one way to support the efforts of Neutral Air Partner to deliver a successful event and helps the organization to drive more projects and develop more content to meet members and industry needs.
Crown
sponsor
Diamond
sponsor
Host
sponsor
Platinum
sponsors
Titanium
sponsors
Networking
sponsors
Gold
sponsors
Silver
sponsors
agenda
Panels and workshops
Air cargo awards
The Decade Air Cargo Awards
All NAP Award winners from the past 10 years are now nominees for the Outstanding NAP Members of the Decade Awards. Please vote for up to 3 of your favorite members.
Sponsorship
Put your brand at the centre
Airline Partners
Neutral Air Partner works closely with leading airline partners to strengthen global connectivity and support reliable, efficient air cargo solutions.
Strategic Partners
Neutral Air Partner has built and will continue to build relationships with key service providers and partners to help achieve success.
