19-21 June 2024
Movenpick Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
2024 agenda
Wednesday 19 June
Registration and Refreshments
Welcome Remarks
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder
AviaDev
Presenting the Real Estate Opportunity
Marcel Langeslag
Director Aviation Africa
NACO
Airport Showcase: Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (Luanda, Angola)
Airport Showcase: Cape Winelands Airport (South Africa)
What is an investor in airport real estate looking for?
Moderated by:
Marcel Langeslag
Director Aviation Africa
NACO
In conversation with:
Khangi Khoza
CEO
Swissport South Africa Pty Ltd
Airport Showcase: Ravinala Airports (Madagascar)
Airport Showcase: Hosea Kutako International Airport (Namibia)
Working in Harmony - A Case Study of Lanseria
Airport Showcase
Airport Showcase
Networking Lunch
Air Route Development Masterclass
(for Tourism Authorities)
Key Topics
Unlocking New Destinations: Strategies for creating strong partnerships between airlines and DMOs to open new air routes.
Digital Marketing: Best practices for digital marketing campaigns between airlines and DMOs for destination awareness.
Passenger Data: How to responsibly share and leverage passenger data to improve tourism development strategies and marketing.
Addressing Barriers: Overcoming administrative hurdles, e.g. visas to ease travel.
Brand Alignment: Creating marketing synergy between airlines and tourist destinations.
Why This Matters
Air Travel and Tourism: Air travel is fundamental to tourism destination growth.
Collaboration is Key: The benefits of strong cooperation between airline industry stakeholders and tourism authorities.
Data-Driven Strategies: Learn how data can guide targeted tourism development and marketing campaigns
Natalia Rosa
Tourism Project Lead
SADC Business Council
Welcome Reception
Thursday 20 June
Registration and Refreshments
Welcome to AviaDev
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder
AviaDev
Welcome to Namibia
Bisey Uirab
Chief Executive Officer
Namibia Airports Company
Namibia's Aviation Landscape and Objectives
The Honourable John Mutorwa
Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia
Macro economic keynote
Martin Jansen van Vuuren
Economist and Tourism Development Advisor
I and M Futureneer Advisors Pty Ltd
Charting a course. The interplay of access to aircraft finance and markets and its impact in shaping route development
Moderated by:
Hilka Birns
Aviation Journalist
ch-aviation
In conversation with:
Jenifer Bamutaraki
Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Airlines
Rodger Foster
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Airlink
Sanjeev Gadhia
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Astral Aviation
Nowel Ngala
Board Member - Chief Commercial Officer
TAAG Angola Airlines
Untapped opportunities. Unveiling Africa's unserved routes
Profit optimisation: Utilising AI and cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, visibility and revenue
Moderated by:
Tatenda Karuwa
Aviation Journalist
Simple Flying
In conversation with:
Achma Asokan
Group Chief Executive Officer
AirlinePros
Judy Waruiru
Managing Director
DPO Pay
Unleashing the power of fifth freedom routes in Africa
Navigating Responsibility. Delivering active, strategic and sustainable route development
Kirby Gordon
Chief Marketing Officer
FlySafair
Bisey Uirab
Chief Executive Officer
Namibia Airports Company
Helmut Woelfel
Chief Commercial Officer
EW Discover GmbH
Summary of the day
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder
AviaDev
Networking Lunch
One to one meetings
Gala Evening Reception
Friday 21 June
Charity Run
Morning Refreshments
Welcome back
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder
AviaDev
Powering Progress: Africa's Alternative Fuel Potential
Kwame Bekoe
Commercial Director
Zero
Fueling expansion. Sourcing aircraft for expansion whilst ensuring financial resilience and achieving sustainability goals
Moderated by:
Sean Mendis
Director
SeanMendis.com
In conversation with:
Martin Gitonga
Head of Network Planning and Alliances
Kenya Airways
Basil Gygax
Head of Customer Finance - EMEA
Embraer
Raphael Haddad
President
Jetcraft Commercial Limited
Thato Matsha
Aviation Finance Consultant
Investec
Dainius Staniulis
Chief Commercial Officer
Avion Express
Charity Presentation: Namibia Aviation Training Academy (NATA)
Expanding Horizons. FlyNamibia's Vision for Expansion
Andre Compion
Managing Director
FlyNamibia
Piloting Innovation. How stakeholders are supporting customers amidst supply chain challenges and high demand
Anvar Mullabekov
Director
AI12
Jason Sutcliffe
Marketing Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia
Rolls Royce
Leaving money on the table. Investing in safety and infrastructure through the efficient collection of overflight fees
Tom Perkins
Chief Executive Officer
NavPass
Handover Ceremony: AviaDev 2025
Future Leaders: How can the aviation sector in Africa ensure a rapid pace of growth, whilst also prioritising environmental sustainability?
Marcel Langeslag
Director Aviation Africa
NACO
Refilwe Ledwaba
Founder
Girls fly Africa
Presentation of the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa
Interview led by:
Girma Wake
Industry Expert
AviaDev Patron
Rodger Foster
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Airlink
Closing Remarks
Jon Howell
CEO and Founder
AviaDev
Networking Lunch
One to one meetings