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JW Marriott Tampa, FL, USA
February 9-11, 2026

AeroEngines Americas / ELTF Americas 2026 FAQ

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street 
510 Water Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
USA
Tel: +1 813-221-4950

Website 

The hotel is located in downtown Tampa, near the convention center, and is also accessible by walking or biking along the Tampa Riverwalk.

By Air

Tampa International Airport
Distance from Property: 7.0 Miles

St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Distance from Property: 17.5 Miles

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Public Transportation

Bus Station - Grey Hound - https://www.greyhound.com/bus/tampa-fl/tampa-bus-station  

Subway Station - TECO Streetcar - https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/

Train Station - Amtrak - https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tpa

By Car

The parking options at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street are:

  • Off-Site Parking: Pam Iorio Garage 0.5 Miles
  • Valet: Daily: $50.00 Electric Car Charging Station
  • Short Term Valet - Day Time Only - $35.00.

Please contact the hotel for self-parking options.

The price varies depending on your attendance type and earlybird rate. Please click here to view your options.

AeroEngines Americas and Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas attract 900+ senior level attendees from across the aero engine and leasing management sectors. Airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs, suppliers, financiers and consultancies are represented. Click here to see attendees.

ELTFUSA Conference   Monday 9 February   9:30am-5:20pm (badges can be picked up from 8.30am) 
Welcome Reception  Monday 9 February   5:30pm-7pm
AEUSA Conference Day 1  Tuesday 10 February  9.30am – 5.20pm (badges can be picked up from 8am)
Networking Reception   Tuesday 10 February 5.30pm – 7pm 
AEUSA Conference Day 2 Wednesday 11 February 8.30am – 1.20pm 

Welcome Reception: Tampa Bay Foyer

Showcase Exhibits, Refreshments, Lunch: Tampa Bay Salons 1-5

Conference Sessions: Tampa Bay Salons 6-9

Day 1 Networking Reception: Tampa Bay Salons 1-5 & Tampa Bay Foyer

App 1:1 Meetings: Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee rooms

The exhibition showcase is located next to the conference room and is open:

  • Monday, February 9th | 8:30AM-7:30PM
    (Welcome Reception 5:30PM-7:30PM)
  • Tuesday, February 10th | 8AM-7:30PM
    (End of Day 1 Reception 5:30PM-7:30PM)
  • Wednesday, February 11th | 8:30AM-1:30PM

Please note that the showcase exhibition is not open to the public, only to conference attendees.

We have secured an exclusive hotel rate of at the conference venue, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and other nearby hotels. Please click here to view options and direct links to the booking pages.

Airlines and Lessors who meet the set criteria will qualify for a complimentary Airline VIP or Lessor pass.

Airline VIP: you must work at an airline and hold a job function within the areas of purchasing, maintenance, overhaul, engineering, supply chain or technology.
Representatives in sales/business development/marketing/customer service roles or from third party maintenance affiliates do not qualify for a free place. Your registration will go through an approval process before it is confirmed, this may take up to 2-3 business days.

Lessor: Representatives at leasing companies who hold a job function solely in technical procurement are able to attend AeroEngines Americas conference for free but must pay to attend Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas. Leasing representatives in sales/trading/business development/marketing/customer service/corporate/administration do not qualify for a free place. To apply for your place, please email [email protected] to obtain a promotional code for booking.

All Access attendees will be able to collect your badges from the registration desk located in the Tampa Bay Foyer (4th floor) on:

Monday, 9 February   8.30am – 7pm 
Tuesday, 10 February  8am – 7pm
Wednesday 11 February 8.30am - 12:30pm

For AeroEngines Americas only attendees you can pick up from the Welcome Reception onwards, from 5:30pm on Monday 9 February.

Once you have completed your registration or a group registration you are unable to add a colleague to that registration. Therefore, you will need to complete a new registration online.

Upon completion of your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you containing all event information as well as a receipt of payment, or an invoice, depending on your payment method. If you have registered and not received this email, please contact [email protected]

Yes, all registered attendees have access to the event app, powered by Brella. Available on both desktop and mobile, the app allows you to

  • View the entire attendee list and set alerts for when your prospect joins the platform 
  • Get personalized meeting recommendations based on your interests 
  • Pre-schedule 1:1 meetings 
  • Build your own event agenda 
  • Find the latest agenda, speakers and sponsors

 All registered attendees will have received an invite from [email protected] with login instructions. If you have not received, please email [email protected]

There are several networking opportunities for you at the event, both pre-event and during the event. The event app opens two weeks before the show for pre-event networking, allowing you to pre-schedule meetings and connect with attendees.  App meetings can be booked to take place in a dedicated area, with a reserved table number, making it easier to find your prospects.

During the event, there are several dedicated networking sessions, include two evening receptions.

We have a number of ways to promote your presence at the show, depending on your attendee type. Click here for more information or here for the direct link to LinkedIn.

Chromalloy will host 2 shop tours on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 February, please click here for further details. Facility Tour

Welcome and Networking Reception – Business casual (no tie required)

Conference – Business Attire

Yes, WiFi will be available in the event spaces for the event duration. Details coming soon!

Where we have been given permission, the presentation slides from the sessions will be available to download to all attendees after the event. You will be sent these via email. 

All registered attendees are available to view the attendee list on the event app.

You will receive a networking list, with contact details, post event if you have opted in during your registration. If you are unsure of this, or if you would like to be removed, please approach our team onsite.

Written cancellations received on or before December 26th, 2025 will receive a refund less a 20% processing fee on the conference registration. If no moneys are received, registrants are still responsible for the processing fee. Verbal cancellations are not acceptable.

Please email your written cancellation to  [email protected]. No refunds will be given after December 26th, 2025 but a substitute may be sent. Any fees not paid by original registrant will be applied to substitute’s fees. By submitting your registration, you authorize Informa to invoice you for any unpaid portion of your registration fees.