Tuesday 18th March 2025
Arrival & Opening
0800 - 0900
Arrival, Registration & Check-In
0900 - 0915
Briefs, Kenya National & EA Anthem
0915 - 0925
Opening Remarks by the Host
- Hawkins Musili, General Manager, Fahari Aviation
0925 - 0935
Speaker
Panelists:
- Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA
0935 - 0945
Speaker
Panelists:
- Allan Kilavuka, Group MD & CEO, Kenya Airways; Chairperson of the Executive Committee, AFRAA
0945 - 1000
Keynote III
- Mr. Mohamed Daghar, CBS , Principal Secretary,, State Department for Transport
1000 - 1100
Media Briefing & Tea Break
SESSION II
1100 - 1150
Round Table I - Building a Collaborative Framework for AAM in Africa
Panel discussion on collaboration frameworks
Moderator: Ian Muiruri, Tech MC, Event Host
Panelists:
- Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer, Archer
- Diana Siegel, CFO, Archer
- Hawkins Musili, General Manager, Fahari Aviation
- David Rottblatt, Sr. Director, Strategy and Commercialization, Supernal
1150 - 1200
Health Break
1200 - 1255
Round Table II - Regulatory Framework and Standards
Harmonizing AAM Regulations Across Africa: Challenges and Best Practices
Moderator: Maureen Kahonge, Senior Manager, Business Development & Communications, AFRAA
Panelists:
- Karanja Ndegwa, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, JamboJet
- Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer, Archer
- Keziah Ogutu, Regional Officer, ATM / SAR, ICAO ESAF Regional Office
- Francis Kigen Chepkui, Senior UAS Inspector, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
1255 - 1355
Lunch Break
1355 - 1400
Ice Breaker
SESSION III
1400 - 1455
Round Table III - Infrastructure Development: Building the Foundation for the Future
Moderator: Eunice Chepkemboi, Business Development Lead, Fahari Aviation
Panelists:
- Capt. George Kamal, Chief Operations Officer, Kenya Airways
- David Rottblatt, Sr. Director, Strategy and Commercialization, Supernal
- Loyfold Muthi, Director State Department for ICT
- Dr. Simon Peter Njoroge, Operations Manager, KAA
- Dennis Wakaba, Lead Consultant, BEV Advisory
1455 - 1500
Health Break
1500 - 1555
Round Table IV - Human Capital Development and Workforce Training
Building a Skilled Workforce for the AAM Industry
Moderator: Abigail Ageng'o, Management Trainee, Kenya Airways
Panelists:
- Alastair Curtis, GM, IS & BD, Archer
- Maureen Kahonge, Senior Manager, Business Development & Communications, AFRAA
- Capt. Abubakar Bajaber, Head of Flight Operations Training, Kenya Airways
- Wycliffe Osoro, Head HR, East and South Africa Sub Cluster & Manager, HR- Kenya
- Stanley K. Kinyanjui, Airport Operations, Air Travel & Related Studies Centre
1600 - 1900
Networking Break
1900 - 2230
Gala Dinner - Sky Bound Horizons: Pioneering Africa AAM Future
Dress code: Futuristic elegance with an African touch
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Welcome
0845 - 0900
Welcome Coffee & Networking
0900 - 0915
Opening Remarks & Recap by the Masters of Ceremony
SESSION I
0915 - 1005
Round Table I - Safety and Security Considerations for AAM Operations in Africa
Moderator: Mark Muita, Senior First Officer, Embraer 190
Panelists:
- Hellen N. Makau, Chief Commercial Officer, Archer
- Iibrahima Ba, Director, International Aviation Regulatory Affairs
- Godwin Balang, Director Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, NCAA
- Henton Kagiri, RPAS/UAS Specialist, Fahari Aviation
1005 - 1035
Health & Tea Break
1035 - 1125
Round Table II - Environmental Impact of AAM: Leveraging AAM for Sustainable Development
Moderator: Lina Mkoji, Sustainability Advocate
Panelists:
- David Ongare, Director Compliance, NEMA
- Joshua Nambwa, Operations Manager, Fahari Aviation
- Wakina Mutembei, Sustainability Specialist, Kenya Airways
- Mercy Makau, Founder & President, Young Aviators Club of Africa
1125 - 1130
Health Break
1130 - 1230
Round Table III - Public Perception and Acceptance
Moderator: Wycliffe Osoro, Head HR, East and South Africa Sub Cluster & Manager, HR- Kenya
Panelists:
- Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer, Kenya Airways
- Eng. John Githui, Director Compliance, NEMA
- Dickson Murianki, GM & Cargo Sales and Operations, Kenya Airways PLC
- Mr. Nicanor Sabula, Chief Executive, KATA
1230 - 1345
Lunch Break
1345 - 1355
Ice Breaker
SESSION II
1355 - 1455
Round Table IV - Financing AAM in Africa: Innovative Models and Investment Opportunities
Moderator: Susan Nambusi, Ag. Senior Manager Innovation and Sustainability, Kenya Airways
Panelists:
- Hellen M. Mwariri, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Kenya Airways
- Diana Siegel, CFO, Archer
- David Rottblatt, Sr. Director, Strategy and Commercialization, Supernal
- Alastair Curtis, GM, IS & BD, Archer
1455 - 1530