Opening Remarks

Representative Kenya Airports Authority

Jon Howell

CEO, AviaDev

Welcome Remarks

Hon. Caleb Kositany

Board Chairman, Kenya Airports Authority

Official Welcome

Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport

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

Jenifer Bamuturaki

Chief Executive Officer , Uganda Airlines

Eduardo Fairen

Chief Executive Officer, TAAG

Rodger Foster

CEO and MD, Airlink

Allan Kilavuka

Group MD & CEO, Kenya Airways

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

CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa

In conversation with

Dominique Dumas

Vice President Sales Africa & Indian Ocean, ATR

Joep Ellers

Airline Marketing Director - Africa, Airbus

James Bosse

Director Sales , De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

Raphael Haddad

President, Jetcraft Commercial

Stephan Hannemann

VP Sales & Marketing, Head of MEA, Embraer

Jason Sutcliffe

Regional Marketing Director, Rolls-Royce

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

Richard Ortega

Commercial Director EMEA, Kiu System Solutions

Judy Waruiru

Managing Director, DPO Pay

Javed Malik

Chair of the Advisory Board, Ink Innovation

Brett Preston

Executive | Aerospace and Aviation, Technodyn International

Manish Shrivastava

Co-Founder , Tourish

SAATM Hard Talk Session

Moderator
Peter Greenberg

Travel Editor, CBS News

In conversation with

Adefunke Adeyemi

Secretary General, AFCAC

Drone Demonstration at Nairobi Arboretum

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

Hendrik Du Preez

Vice President Sales - Africa, Qatar Airways

Christine Mwakatobe

Managing Director, Kilimnajaro Airports Development Company

Minosoa Rakotozafy

Head of Aeronautical Activities, Ravinala Airports

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

VP Commercial, Aergo Capital

President Dhlamini

Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini Air

Winnie Nafula

Accountable Manager , Dragonfly Aviation Limited

Dainius Staniulis

Vice President Commercial and Business Development, Avion Express

George Uriesi

Chief Operating Officer, Ibom Airlines

Morne Visagie

Head: Structured Asset Finance, Absa Bank Ltd

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

Managing Director, Air Transport Consulting Ltd

In conversation with

Sanjeev Gadhia

CEO & Founder, Astral Aviation

Jacob Bwana

Ag. General Manager, Marketing and Business Development , Kenya Airports Authority

Marcel Langeslag

Director Aviation Africa, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants

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

Moderator
Mercy Makau

Founder, Young Aviators Club of Africa

In conversation with

Arnold Anjila

AviaDev Ambassador

Ashley Kamau

AviaDev Ambassador

Elizabeth Nzisa Musau,

AviaDev Ambassador

Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award Interview

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.

Moderator
Girma Wake

Chairman , Ethiopian Airlines

In conversation with

Sanjeev Gadhia

CEO & Founder, Astral Aviation

Rodger Foster

CEO and MD, Airlink

Final Remarks

Jon Howell

CEO, AviaDev