IATA Focus Africa Conference

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
20 - 21 June
Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa

Unleashing aviation's potential

Africa has the greatest potential for growth in the aviation industry of all regions. While our commitment to support safe, secure and sustainable air transport across Africa remains unchanged, the need to accelerate the advancement of aviation across the continent is imperative.

Focus Africa will bring together airline CEOs along with aviation leaders, decision makers and influencers from Africa, the Middle East and globally to collaboratively drive the advancement of aviation in Africa. 

Who will attend?

Leaders, decision-makers and influencers representing airlines, airports, government agencies, air navigation service providers, international and regional associations, aviation suppliers, aircraft manufacturers and other stakeholders.

Cost

Focus Africa Conference is a free of charge event.

Key Focus Areas

Topics addressing Africa’s challenges and opportunities include:

  • Improving Safety and Security
  • Smarter Regulations
  • Strengthening Connectivity
  • Airlines Modern Retailing
  • Infrastructure and Capacity-Building
  • Skilled Workforce for the Future
  • And much more…

 

Host Airline

 

Focus Africa Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

The Focus Africa Conference will take place over two days with exceptional speakers and engaging break-out sessions. Check out the two-day agenda (pdf).

Please fill out this form to register for Focus Africa Conference. If you are trying to register multiple people, you must register each participant in a separate form. Please note: the web browser takes about 30 minutes to refresh and upload a new registration form. 

Flights

Addis Ababa is serviced through multiple airlines. Once participants receive confirmation of registration, they can book the flights of their choice. Preferred rates on Ethiopian Airlines will be provided for participants upon their registration and confirmation.

Hotel

Focus Africa Conference will take place at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. Preferred rates will be provided for participants upon their registration and confirmation.

Visa

If you need a visa to enter Ethiopia, please use the following link to the eVisa portal

Note: Please wait for confirmation of registration before applying for a visa. 

Sponsors/Exhibitors

The IATA Focus Africa Conference provides the perfect opportunity to network over 300 partcipants representing airlines, airports, government agencies, air navigation service providers, international and regional associations, aviation suppliers, aircraft manufacturers and other stakeholders.

For more information, you can email us at adame@iata.org or through our contacts below:

Rima Tayyah
Regional Director External Affairs
& Sustainability MENA
+962 7 9530 6400

Alex Stancu
Area Manager - South East Africa
+27 66 486 7582

Mesfin Tasew

Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines

Abderahmane Berthe

Secretary General, AFRAA

Adefunke Adeyemi

Secretary General, AFCAC

Poppy Khoza

Director of Civil Aviation, SACAA

Yvonne Manzi Makolo

CEO, Rwandair

Bradley Mims

Deputy Administrator, FAA

Lemma Yadecha

CCO, Ethiopian Airlines

Julius Thairu

Chief Commercial & Customer Officer, Kenya Airways

Elcia Grandcourt

Regional Director for Africa, UNWTO

Chris Michalakis

Senior Flight Ops Representative, Delta Air Lines

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