10-12 June 2026
Gaborone International Convention Centre, Botswana
Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana from 10–12 June, the forum brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and a variety of service providers to drive route and fleet development across the region.
Through pre-arranged meetings, panel discussions, and targeted networking, AviaDev facilitates the launch of new routes, fleet planning decisions, and partnerships that strengthen intra-African connectivity.
AviaDev Africa remains the foremost conference for route development in Africa.
Adedayo Olawuyi,
Uganda Airlines
This is a very well attended event, very well organised, and the ease to approach people during the event is amazing.
Adonis Succar,
SITA
500+
Delegates
48
Airlines
75%
Attendees from Africa
1500+
Pre-arranged meetings delivered
50
Countries represented
Host Partner
Media Partners
Supporters
Tourism & Aviation Connectivity Forum
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Airlines attending AviaDev in 2025
Members of our speaking faculty are chosen for their industry knowledge, experience and the insight they offer to progress African aviation.
Airports / CAAs
Attend AviaDev as a delegate (with or without pre-scheduled meetings) or as an exhibitor, complete with your own branded meeting stand to showcase your airport and destination.
AviaDev is an opportunity to connect with multiple airlines in one place, build valuable new relationships, and increase capacity through new and existing routes.
Airlines
Qualifying airlines can attend free of charge.
Take part in high-level route development meetings with new and existing airports and airline partners, aimed at expanding and strengthening your network.
Engage in lively discussions and gain valuable knowledge through our interactive workshops and comprehensive conference programme.
Service Providers
Relevant industry service providers can choose to attend as a sponsor with 8 pre-arranged meetings with key decision-makers. Alternatively, join as a delegate and enjoy full access to every element of the conference.
Connect with potential partners to showcase your products and services to the African aviation community.
Tourism Authorities
Tourism authorities are invited to join and work alongside their airports in the mission to attract new air services.
Showcase your destination and encourage more visitors to your region.
AviaDev is a target rich environment for business development as it brings together key stakeholders in the African market in one (spectacular) place across 2-3 days.
Christian Fleischer,
Hospitio Consulting
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AviaDev Africa 2025 was an inspiring convergence of aviation leaders, offering strategic insights, regional success stories, and a clear call to innovate through collaboration, technology, and inclusive growth.
Elias Gitau,
Network International
AviaDev Africa was an inspiring convergence of ideas, partnerships, and innovation that reinforced the continent's aviation potential.
Dr Deepmala Sharma,
RTS Solutions & Services
AviaDev is the perfect place to meet any aviation stakeholders related to Africa. It allows us to grow any opportunities into concrete projects.
Leopold de Chassey,
Groupe ADP