Official Welcome

Macro Economic Keynote

Daniel Silke

Director, Political Futures Consulting

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

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?

Moderator
Hilka Birns

Aviation Journalist, ch-aviation

In conversation with

Eduardo Fairen

CEO, TAAG

Yvonne Makolo

Chief Executive Officer, RwandAir

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

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

Moderator
Aaron Munetsi

Chief Executive Officer, Airlines Association of Southern Africa

In conversation with

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

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

Moderator
Habba Hadijah Kamwesiga

Head of Marketing & Communications , RwandAir

In conversation with

Judy Waruiru

Managing Director, DPO Pay

Rodger Whittle

Commercial Director - Africa, Kiu

SAATM Hard Talk Session

Drones in Africa. Applications and opportunities

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

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

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

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

Moderator
Sean Mendis

Director, SeanMendis.com

In conversation with

Eddie Browne

Vice President Commercial, Aergo Capital

Dainius Staniulis

Vice President Commercial, Avion Express

Mornè Visagie

Senior Investment Banker, ABSA

Keynote Presentation

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

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?

Moderator
Capt. Gilbert Kibe

Aviation Consultant, Air Transport Consulting Ltd

In conversation with

Sanjeev Gadhia

CEO , Astral Aviation

Marcel Langeslag

Director Aviation Africa, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

Future Leaders Panel

Refilwe Ledwaba

Founder, Girls Fly Programme for Africa

Mercy Makau

Founder, Young Aviators Club of Africa

Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award interview

Moderator
Girma Wake

Chairman , Ethiopian Airlines

In conversation with