Macro Economic Keynote

What are airlines looking for and how can airports work with stakeholders to deliver innovative approaches that will create sustainable route networks.

What are airlines looking for and how can airports work with stakeholders to deliver innovative approaches that will create sustainable route networks.

Designing a Sustainable Route Development Plan: How to attract and Retain Airlines in Africa

Networking Lunch

Welcome Refreshments

Mr Foster has been instrumental in the growth of Airlink since its inception in 1992. Airlink operates over 50 commercial jetliners operating to more than 45 destinations in 14 African countries and to St Helena Island, making it the largest privately-owned regional airline in Africa. Airlink continues to expand its route network, connecting more African cities and promoting tourism and trade across the continent.  

We take this opportunity to discuss his journey and passion for the industry with Ato Girma Wake and Sanjeev Gadhia the 2022 award recipient.

Mr Foster has been instrumental in the growth of Airlink since its inception in 1992. Airlink operates over 50 commercial jetliners operating to more than 45 destinations in 14 African countries and to St Helena Island, making it the largest privately-owned regional airline in Africa. Airlink continues to expand its route network, connecting more African cities and promoting tourism and trade across the continent. &nbsp;We take this opportunity to discuss his journey and passion for the industry with Ato Girma Wake and Sanjeev Gadhia the 2022 award recipient.

Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Interview 

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

Hear from those who have successfully launched and grown airlines as we focus on the opportunities and strategies for accessing the capital required to launch or grow an airline in Africa, including traditional and alternative sources of financing

Hear from those who have successfully launched and grown airlines as we focus on the opportunities and strategies for accessing the capital required to launch or grow an airline in Africa, including traditional and alternative sources of financing

Navigating Financing Challenges for Refleeting decisions and African Airline Start-ups in a Post-Covid World: Exploring Opportunities and Strategies

Final Remarks

Experience Nairobi’s most exotic meal at The Carnivore Restaurant. Try ostrich, crocodile, and camel meats roasted on Maasai swords over a charcoal pit then carved table side. (Vegetarian Options Available) 

Experience Nairobi’s most exotic meal at The Carnivore Restaurant. Try ostrich, crocodile, and camel meats roasted on Maasai swords over a charcoal pit then carved table side. (Vegetarian Options Available)&nbsp;

Networking Reception at Carnivore

Representative Kenya Airports Authority

Opening Remarks 

Exploring the challenges and opportunities with African airline CEOs as they work to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Can African airlines prioritize sustainability over profit in the short-term?

Exploring the challenges and opportunities with African airline CEOs as they work to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. Can African airlines prioritize sustainability over profit in the short-term?

Profit before planet? Navigating investment in environmental solutions amidst industry-wide financial challenges.

SAATM Hard Talk Session 

Trends in the aviation industry have become even more complex and multi-faceted than ever before:  We will discuss key trends and how to position proactively in the face of continuing uncertainty – and how to use these complexities to your advantage to build a more resilient business.

Trends in the aviation industry have become even more complex and multi-faceted than ever before: &nbsp;We will discuss key trends and how to position proactively in the face of continuing uncertainty – and how to use these complexities to your advantage to build a more resilient business.

WORKSHOP:  Building Resilience Amongst Unprecedented Complexity of Industry Trends

How are the latest technological innovations enabling the African aviation industry to operate more efficiently and sustainably?

How are the latest technological innovations enabling the African aviation industry to operate more efficiently and sustainably?

Innovating for Success. How technology is driving efficiency, building resilience and improving profitability across the African Aviation Industry

How have the OEMs supported their customers to adapt their strategy to opened new routes and revenue streams during and since the pandemic? 

How have the OEMs supported their customers to adapt their strategy to opened new routes and revenue streams during and since the pandemic?

Strategizing for Success: How Original Equipment Manufacturers have helped airlines adapt their strategies to deliver new routes and revenue streams during and after the pandemic

Future Leaders Panel: How do we ensure that open skies for Africa becomes a reality in the next 5 years?

Official Welcome

Raising funds to build the first aviation library and resource centre in Africa at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. 

Raising funds to build the first aviation library and resource centre in Africa at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

Charity Run

Collect your AviaDev T-Shirt and make your way to Nairobi Arboretum

Collect your AviaDev T-Shirt and make your way to Nairobi Arboretum

Transfers to Nairobi Arboretum

How do we ensure we capitalise on the opportunity that the air cargo business offers in terms of supporting and sustaining routes across the continent? 

How do we ensure we capitalise on the opportunity that the air cargo business offers in terms of supporting and sustaining routes across the continent?

Partners in Prosperity: Building a Strong Cargo Ecosystem through Airline-Airport Collaboration in Africa

Route Development Meetings

Including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the internet of things, on African aviation, and how they can be utilized to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.

Including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the internet of things, on African aviation, and how they can be utilized to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.