Events

2026 Annual BHS Summit

Grapevine, TX, USA Event Details
January 27-28, 2026 | Grapevine, TX

The International Association of Baggage System Contractors (IABSC) is the industry’s leading forum for collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation in baggage handling systems.

IABSC brings together system contractors, technology providers, airport stakeholders, and respected guest presenters to explore the engineering depth and expertise behind today’s most advanced baggage handling operations. Through in-depth discussions and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, attendees gain practical insight into the design, implementation, and optimization of complex baggage systems worldwide.

Go Beyond the Basics

At IABSC, the focus goes far beyond theory. Sessions emphasize real-world best practices, proven methodologies, and emerging technologies—always with an eye toward functionality, reliability, flexibility, and total cost of ownership. Every conversation centers on building baggage handling solutions that are adaptable, scalable, and tailored to the unique operational needs of each airport.

Discover What’s Next in Baggage Handling

Stay ahead of the curve by learning about the latest product innovations and technology breakthroughs transforming the baggage handling landscape. From system performance improvements to smarter automation and controls, IABSC offers a firsthand look at what’s shaping the future of airport operations.

Connect with Industry Leaders

Engage with the industry’s most experienced professionals, exchange insights with peers, and expand your network within a highly technical, collaborative environment. IABSC is where ideas are challenged, solutions are refined, and lasting professional relationships are built.

Join us January 27–28 and be part of the ongoing advancement of the baggage handling industry.
Register today! We look forward to welcoming you.

Below are several resources we think you’ll find valuable as you prepare for the event and explore the latest developments in baggage handling.
Baggage handling at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2. BHS CrisBag® technology
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THE BUSINESS CASE FOR ICS | IS IT A BHS SOLUTION FOR YOUR AIRPORT?

Airport IT and baggage handling are the most essential and technical complexes within the airport. With the ability to connect everything that relates to airports, airlines and baggage, they carry the risk of totally disturbing airport operations. As such, investment in a modern baggage handling system (BHS) is essential if an airport is to achieve operational efficiency at every critical point of the passenger journey, as well as sustainable development.
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BEUMER AUTOVER® | INDEPENDENT CARRIER SYSTEM

The BEUMER autover® is an independent carrier system (ICS), in which the intelligent autoca® carrier, provides accurate, gentle and reliable baggage handling. The combination of the BEUMER -autover® passive rail system, with multiple independent BEUMER autoca®, allows each single item of baggage to be transported fast and carefully for delivery to its correct destination.
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BEUMER AIRPORT SUITE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS

The BEUMER Airport Suite is a proven software solution in the industry, known for its high performance, and has been installed at – and recognised by – major airports worldwide.

Behind the mechanical baggage handling system (BHS) muscle lies an intuitive set of advanced IT & Controls modules. The system software is essential for the successful management of baggage handling systems and inside the Airport Suite, BEUMER Group combines some of the industry’s most advanced BHS High Level Control (HLC) aces to introduce new levels of ease and efficiency to the baggage handling process.
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OPTMIZED CBIS AND CBRA SCREENING CAPACITY

Airports and airport consultants can get caught in debates about whether in-tote EDS screening lowers screening capacity and as a result can often dismiss in-tote technology.

But while tote-based EDS may technically lower capacity in the US, we explain what’s behind that. We also explain how its features can, nevertheless, actually optimise baggage handling system (BHS) capacity overall.
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CRISBAG® TOTE-BASED ICS | BHS FOR AIRPORTS

CrisBag® is a best-in-class tote-based ICS baggage handling system. It is designed for use in airports, combining baggage sortation, early baggage storage and transportation in one system. Each item of baggage remains in the same individually controlled tote throughout the complete process from check-in to baggage storage, certified in-tote screening and transportation to make-up, including the potential for batch building. This enables CrisBag® to deliver 100% tracking and traceability at every stage of the baggage handling process.
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DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER: MODERN INDIVIDUAL CARRIER SYSTEMS FOR AIRPORT BAGGAGE HANDLING

In today’s airport baggage handling operations, it is more crucial than ever to be able to meet strict security and transfer time criteria without losing critical revenue and compromising on efficiency. The modern individual carrier system (ICS) is a baggage handling system that can meet these demands.

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Mortiz Bender

Director, Sales & Business Development, Airport

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