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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
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa
09:15 - 10:00
Real Estate Plenary
Building a Smart Airport City: The Importance of Proper Zoning and Planning in Africa
Marcel Langeslag
Director, Aviation , NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants
René Marey
Senior Airport Architect, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants
10:00 - 11:00
Real Estate Plenary
Raising Capital for Airport projects in Africa: Understanding the Financing Landscape and Investors' Priorities
Moderator
Mark Dunford
CEO , Knight Frank Kenya
In conversation with
Javed Malik
Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation
11:00 - 11:15
Real Estate Plenary
Project Showcase: Ravinala Airports
Zoe Rajohnson
Commercial and Marketing Director, 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
Moderator
Trevor Ward
Principal, W Hospitality Group
In conversation with
Shamil Manek
Director, The Merwest Company
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
Allan Kilavuka
Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Airways
Rodger Foster
CEO and MD, Airlink
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
Jason Sutcliffe
Regional Marketing Director – Europe, Middle East, Africa & Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Plc
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
Javed Malik
Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation
Manish Shrivastava
Founder & CVO , Swissynergizers GmbH
Judy Waruiru
Managing Director, DPO Pay
Rodger Whittle
Commercial Director - Africa, Kiu
12:30 - 13:00
Plenary Session
SAATM Hard Talk Session
Adefunke Adeyemi
Secretary General, AFCAC
13:00 - 14:00
Networking
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 18:00
One to One Meetings
Route Development Meetings
14:00 - 15:00
Workshop Session
WORKSHOP: Exploring the influence of cutting-edge Technologies
Including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the internet of things, on African aviation, and how they can be utilized to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.
Eric Tchouamou Njoya
Reader in Aviation and Transport Economics, Course and Subject Group Leader, University of Huddersfield
15:00 - 16:00
Workshop Session
WORKSHOP: tbc
18:00 - 21:00
Networking
Networking Reception
Friday 16 June
07:00 - 07:15
Transfers to Nairobi Arboretum
Collect your AviaDev T-Shirt and make your way to Nairobi Arboretum
07:30 - 07:50
Plenary Session
Drone Demonstration at Nairobi Arboretum
07:50 - 08:30
Networking
Charity Run
Raising funds to build the first aviation library and resource centre in Africa at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
08:30 - 09:30
Networking
Welcome Refreshments
09:30 - 10:30
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.
Moderator
Refilwe Ledwaba
Founder, Girls fly Africa
In conversation with
Tim Harris
Partner, Consulum
Nowel Ngala
Director, Commercial & Ground Operations, ASKY
Tatamo Rakotozafy
Head of Aeronautical Activities Department, Ravinala Airports
10:30 - 11:20
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
Davison Simango
CEO and Cofounder, Zotus Group
Dainius Staniulis
Vice President Commercial and Business Development, Avion Express
Mornè Visagie
Senior Investment Banker, ABSA
George Uriesi
Chief Operating Officer, Ibom Airlines
11:00 - 11:15
Plenary Session
Keynote Presentation
11:20 - 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
Moderator
Mercy Makau
Founder, Young Aviators Club of Africa
In conversation with
12:30 - 13:00
Plenary Session
Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Interview
Moderator
Girma Wake
Chairman , Ethiopian Airlines
Moderator
Sanjeev Gadhia
CEO , Astral Aviation
In conversation with
13:00 - 14:00
Networking
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 17:00
One to One Meetings
Route Development Meetings