Inaugural Africa Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

AAM Ecosystem development in Africa

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport, Kenya
18th – 19th March 2025

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

Closing Remarks, Vote of thanks