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14-16 June 2023
Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, Kenya
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:
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