2023 Agenda

If you would like to be considered to be part of the speaking faculty for 2023, please contact Jon Howell

Wednesday 14 June

Aviadev
Real Estate

AviaDev Real Estate will connect the owners and operators of African airports to those with the finance, skills and contacts to develop the land and maximise its revenue potential. In turn, the airport industry will stand stronger together with the real estate industry and become more resilient to (potential) disruption, increase the appeal to new carriers, and ultimately improve air connectivity across the continent.

You should attend if you are an organisation looking to engage with African airports and support them to develop their real estate proposition, including:

  • Real Estate Advisors
  • Financial Institutions
  • Airport Architect or Designer
  • Consultants
  • Hotel Operators
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Airport Master Planners
  • Asset Managers
  • Cargo/Warehousing

Attendance for AviaDev Real Estate is included within your AviaDev pass.

08:00 - 09:00

Real Estate Networking

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

09:00 - 09:15

Real Estate Plenary

Welcome Remarks

09:15 - 10:00

Real Estate Plenary

Building a Smart Airport City: The Importance of Proper Zoning and Planning in Africa

10:00 - 11:00

Real Estate Plenary

Raising Capital for Airport projects in Africa: Understanding the Financing Landscape and Investors' Priorities

11:00 - 11:15

Real Estate Plenary

Project Showcase: Ravinala Airports

11:15 - 12:00

Real Estate Plenary

Creating a Winning Formula for Airport Hotels in Africa: Understanding the Attractions and Requirements for Success

12:00 - 13:00

Real Estate Plenary

Project Showcase:

13:00 - 14:00

Real Estate Networking

Networking Lunch

14:00 - 17:00

Real Estate Meeting

Investor Meetings

Aviadev Africa

17:00 - 20:00

Networking

Networking Reception

Open to all attendees of AviaDev Real Estate and AviaDev

Thursday 15 June

08:00 - 09:00

Networking

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

09:00 - 09:10

Networking

Opening Remarks

Jon Howell

CEO and Founder, AviaDev

09:10 - 09:30

Plenary Session

Official Welcome

09:30 - 09:45

Plenary Session

Macro Economic Keynote

Daniel Silke

Director, Political Futures Consulting

09:45 - 10:45

Plenary Session

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

10:45 - 11:45

Plenary Session

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

11:45 - 12:30

Plenary Session

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

12:30 - 13:00

Plenary Session

SAATM Hard Talk Session

13:00 - 14:00

Networking

Networking Lunch

14:00 - 18:00

One to One Meetings

Route Development Meetings

18:00 - 21:00

Networking

Networking Reception

Friday 16 June

07:00 - 08:00

Networking

Charity run with Patrick Sang (Eliud Kipchoge's coach)

08:00 - 09:00

Networking

Welcome Refreshments

09:00 - 09:15

Plenary Session

Drones in Africa. Applications and opportunities

09:15 - 10:10

Plenary Session

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.

10:10 - 11:00

Plenary Session

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

11:00 - 11:15

Plenary Session

Keynote Presentation

11:15 - 12:15

Plenary Session

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

12:15 - 12:30

Plenary Session

Future Leaders Panel

Refilwe Ledwaba

Founder, Girls Fly Programme for Africa

Mercy Makau

Founder, Young Aviators Club of Africa

12:30 - 13:00

Plenary Session

Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award interview

Moderator
Girma Wake

Chairman , Ethiopian Airlines

In conversation with

13:00 - 14:00

Networking

Networking Lunch

14:00 - 17:00

One to One Meetings

Route Development Meetings