Programme
Conference Agenda
Three days of strategic content – from the future of warfare to Africa’s defence industry and the role of aviation in continental security.
DAY 1
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
The Future of Warfare
Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria
07h30-08h30
Registration, refreshments and exhibition visit
Registration & Coffee
08h30-09h40
AAD Opening Ceremony
N.B. If you have received an official invitation to attend the AAD Opening Ceremony, please proceed to Hangar 6. After the Ceremony, please join us in Hangar 5. Delegates who have not received an official invitation to the Opening Ceremony should proceed directly to Hangar 5, where the ceremony will be livestreamed.
09h40-10h00
Morning refreshments
10h00-10h10
Welcome and introduction from the Chair
Hamilton Wende, War Correspondent, Author, Journalist and Professional Speaker
10h10-10h40
Hybrid warfare – the unmanning of systems and interoperability between manned and unmanned platforms in modern warfare
James Cottrell, Head of Marine Projects, Milkor UAE
10h40-11h10
The responsible use of AI for military operations
- Where is AI already being used in military operations?
- Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
- Decision-support and command-and-control systems
- Logistics, maintenance and predictive sustainment
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems
- What does “meaningful human control” actually look like in combat operations? The pros and cons of human-in-the-loop vs human-on-the-loop models
- What are the legal and ethical implications of using AI for military operations? Where should AI be adopted and where should it be limited?
- How can militaries test and validate AI systems before deployment?
- What are the defence industry and governments’ obligations when it comes to the responsible use of AI? Who is accountable when AI contributes to lethal outcomes?
Wayne Dalton, Senior AI Officer, Cyber Security Institute
11h10-11h40
The role of drones and autonomous systems in future warfare
- How are drones and autonomous systems being used? How fundamentally have they changed the character of warfare?
- To what extent will unmanned systems replace aircraft carriers or can they co-exist?
- The importance of anti-drone countermeasures: can counter-drone defences keep pace with low-cost systems?
- How should militaries balance speed, autonomy and human control?
- What are the risks of widespread drone proliferation in the hands of state and non-state actors?
Prof. Moses Khanyile, Associate Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA)
11h40-12h25
Panel discussion: Lessons from current conflicts around the world and how they can be applied to Africa
- Which lessons from current conflicts are transferable to African contexts? How do they assist African countries in terms of force design, doctrine, governance and strategic resilience?
- Are African militaries preparing for the right kind of future conflict?
- How can African states balance technological modernisation with fiscal realities?
- What risks arise from adopting external models without adaptation?
- How can regional cooperation enhance collective security resilience?
Chair: Hamilton Wende, War Correspondent, Author, Journalist and Professional Speaker
Panelists:
Advocate Vasu Gounden, Founder and Executive Director, Accord
Julian Coetzee, CEO, Milkor UAE
Prof. Andreas (“Dries”) Velthuizen, Specialist in Conflict, Peace and Security Studies in Africa
Col (ret.) Perie Franken, Chief Defence Analyst within the R&A Domain, Armscor
12h25-13h45
Lunch, networking and exhibition visit
13h45-14h15
Cyber defence in the modern age: key learnings from the frontlines
In this session, we will dive into the world of state-sponsored hacking campaigns: what their objectives are, who the key adversaries are, how we can defend against them and what we can learn from our mistakes. Marc will share insights from the digital front lines, including how they can be applied to South African cyber operations.
Marc Lanzendorfer, Senior Incident Response Analyst, TrendAI
14h15-14h45
Targeting critical vulnerabilities in the absence of a singular centre of gravity: defence industry challenges in multi-domain operations
- This session will demonstrate that Carl von Clausewitz’s notion of a singular, identifiable centre of gravity is under strain in contemporary multi-domain operations and the resultant challenges for defence-related industries.
Colonel Robin Blake, Part-time Lecturer, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
14h45-15h15
The future of land EW: Enabling spectrum dominance in multi-domain operations
- As modern conflicts become increasingly contested, congested and interconnected, control of the electromagnetic spectrum is emerging as a decisive factor in operational success. This session examines the evolution of land-based Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) from a standalone capability to a critical enabler of multi-domain operations. The discussion will explore how software-defined architectures, artificial intelligence and advanced spectrum management are transforming EW systems into agile, networked capabilities that can detect, analyse and respond to threats at machine speed. It will further examine the integration of land-based EW with air, maritime, cyber and space domains to enhance situational awareness, force protection and decision superiority. Attendees will gain insight into the technologies, operational concepts and future trends shaping the next generation of land EW and its role in delivering spectrum dominance on the modern battlefield.
Ryno van Staden, Head of Sales and Marketing, HENSOLDT GEW
15h15-15h45
Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
15h45-16h15
Predictive maintenance, smart logistics and the digital military supply chain
Examining AI-driven maintenance systems, logistics forecasting, fleet readiness monitoring and how data analytics can improve force sustainment, reduce downtime and optimise operational availability.
Thabang Sebapu, Senior Logistics Engineer: Research and Development, Armscor
16h15-16h45
Unmanned systems as force multipliers for African maritime security
Drones have the potential to serve as force multipliers, to supplement the role of traditional navies and coastguards by operating in tandem with these forces. In this sense, unmanned systems would not replace traditional maritime forces, but rather they would play a complementary role. The necessity to integrate this technology in Africa cannot be understated, especially given the lacking capacity of several African navies.
Therefore, the focus of the discussion will be the development and maritime deployment of drones and other unmanned systems by African stakeholders, both state and non-state. This will include a look at the real-life applications, major players as well as the opportunities, implications and future trends in drone deployments in the African maritime domain.
Tshegofatso Johanna Ramachela, Researcher, Ocean Regions Programme, University of Pretoria
16h45-17h15
How apex technologies are shaping the future of warfare
- Apex technologies – led by AI, RPA, autonomous systems and enhanced digital technologies – are increasingly shaping the future of warfare by transforming and revolutionising prospective wars. The undeniable and irrefutable evidence is glaringly reflected and tangibly exposed in the Ukrainian and Iranian wars. This session will discuss the unfolding proliferation of these apex technologies and their evolving impact on future wars. These burgeoning technologies enable swifter, highly automated and more lethal combat campaigns. They accelerate the battlefield speed, reduce human decision-making time and shift operational attention to remote military operations. While apex technologies provide enormous advantages in highly competitive battlefields, they unleash risks such as a reduction of human oversight that may lead to unintended dangers on unprotected, innocent civilians.
Joe Solwazi Tsotetsi, Executive Chairman and CTO, Ubinadamu Group
17h15-17h20
Closing remarks from the Chair
17h20
End of Conference Day One
DAY 2
Thursday, 17 September 2026
African Defence Industry Showcase
Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria
07h30-08h30
Registration, refreshments and exhibition visit
Registration & Coffee
08h30-08h40
Welcome and introduction from the Chair
Hamilton Wende, War Correspondent, Author, Journalist and Professional Speaker
08h40-09h10
Keynote address: The current status of Africa’s defence industry
- How is defence manufacturing developing across the continent and what does this mean for sovereignty, industrialisation and partnerships?
- Analysing defence-industrial strategies and priorities across the continent
- What is the role of the public vs private sector in developing defence manufacturing capabilities?
- How can regional cooperation and intra-Africa trade be improved to enhance Africa’s defence industry?
- What is the outlook for Africa’s defence manufacturing capabilities in the short to longer term?
Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief, South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
09h10-09h40
From defence requirement to operational capability: The role of strategic acquisition
Sipho Mbhokota, COO, Armscor
09h40-10h10
Developing industrial capacity in the African defence industry
- What are the biggest obstacles – technical, regulatory, financial – to building a sustainable defence industry in Africa?
- What is the role of industry in developing defence manufacturing capabilities?
- What lessons can be learned from countries that have successfully scaled up their defence industrial base?
- What export markets exist outside of Africa for defence companies to sell to?
- What role do research and development, universities and innovation hubs play in developing an industrial base for the defence industry?
Mphahlela James Thaba, Impact Area Manager: Technology for Special Operations, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
10h10-10h40
Leveraging South Africa’s defence industry to enhance regional defence and security
Daniel du Plessis, Vice President: Africa, Milkor
10h40-11h10
Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
11h10-11h50
Panel discussion: The role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for defence
- How can PPPs help to create more competent/effective defence forces and support economic growth and job creation?
- What opportunities are there for PPPs in the land, air and maritime sectors?
- What is the role of PPPs in defence technology development and commercialisation?
- How can sustainable partnerships be created across the continent?
- How does the defence sector interact and partner with the private sector in other countries and what can Africa learn from these partnerships?
Chair: James Kerr, Owner, Orion Consulting
Panelists:
Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo, Senior Project Advisor, Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
Xander Mentz, Head of Business Development: Africa West, Milkor
Sandile Ndlovu, CEO, South African Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries (AMD)
11h50-12h20
New defence capabilities – from prototype to operational deployment via R&D partnerships and co-development funding models
- Idea versus innovation
- Sources of defence R&D inspiration
- Understanding technology / system readiness level
- Routes to get from prototype to operational deployment
- Partnership / co-development as an R&D model
- R&D funding target for creating defence capability
- A potential way forward for unlocking defence sector innovation
James Kerr, Owner, Orion Consulting
12h20-13h30
Lunch, networking and exhibition visit
Track One
13h30-14h00
Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s defence ecosystem: building indigenous capability through strategic collaboration
- Babcock’s global defence capability model and its focus on mission-led solutions
- How international collaboration can be leveraged to build sustainable indigenous defence capability
- Practical lessons from Canadian and Australian case studies on partnering with local industry and SMEs
- Babcock’s strategic approach to developing South Africa’s defence industrial base
- Opportunities for local collaboration that contribute to a strong, sovereign defence ecosystem
Andrew Munday, Global Technology Director, Engineering & Technology, Babcock International Group
14h00-14h30
Unlocking Denel’s untapped potential: revitalising a strategic asset for defence sovereignty and industrial growth in Africa
Denel remains one of Africa’s most strategically important yet underutilised defence-industrial assets at a time when geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruptions are increasing the need for defence sovereignty across the continent. This paper examines how Denel can be revitalised through a multi-layered strategy that combines domestic procurement reform, public–private partnerships, regional market expansion, and institutional renewal. It argues for positioning Denel as a preferred supplier to South African security agencies while leveraging regional integration through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and a federated “Denel Africa” model involving strategic partnerships across key African markets.
Addressing challenges such as funding constraints, competition, and governance, the paper explores innovative financing, strengthened oversight, and enhanced research and development collaboration. It concludes that Denel’s revival represents not only a national industrial imperative but also a broader continental opportunity to advance industrialisation, technology transfer, and African defence capability through coordinated procurement, public–private cooperation, and regional integration.
Dr Makhabane Molapo, Chief Systems Engineer, Denel Integrated Systems Solutions
14h30-15h00
The use of space-based technologies in modern military operations
- How exposed are modern militaries to the loss or degradation of space services?
- What forms of resilience matter most: redundancy, deterrence or rapid recovery?
- How does reliance on commercial space providers change military risk and accountability?
- Is space becoming a warfighting domain or a critical enabler that must be protected?
- How can Africa contribute meaningfully to space security without sovereign space technology? Why should African countries invest in space-based infrastructure?
Major General Lancelot Mathebula, Deputy Chief, South African Airforce (SAAF)
15h00-15h30
Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
15h30-16h30
Panel discussion: Space as strategic domain: how Africa can secure, commercialise and compete in the new space race
- Is Africa being left behind in the positioning of space for defence, or are we selective or limited with how to engage?
- Eyes in the sky – what South Africa’s defence and security cluster actually needs from space assets
- Building the ecosystem – can South Africa anchor an African space economy?
- Africa in orbit – partner, client, or player?
Chair: René-Peter Masoen, Senior Manager: Business Development, Dynamics SA
Panelists:
Lesetja Mogoba, Space Committee Chairperson, South African Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries (AMD); Deputy Chair, Manufacturing, BRICS Business Council
Avin Mansookram, Director, MFT Executive Advisory Services
Leeandran Annamalai, Founder, TerraNexus Space Innovations
Jessie Ndaba, Co-Founder & CEO, Astrofica Technologies; Board Member, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Colonel Reuban Naicker, Director System Integrity, Department of Defence
Humbulani Mudau, CEO, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
16h30-17h00
Partner selection for commercialisation of defence IP
Commercialising defence Intellectual Property (IP) has to be an intentional policy of government and not an afterthought if the true results are going to be realised by the economy. To do this, government has to make accessible its repository of available IP on commercially-friendly terms, leverage existing Public Private Partnership instruments like the Defence Industry Partnership (DIP) and create an enabling framework for meaningful participation by SMMEs.
Brian Mphahlele, Advisor, Threeframes Pty Ltd
17h00-17h05
Closing remarks from the Chair
17h05
End of Conference Day Two
Track Two
13h30-14h00
Addressing the issues around ammunition, munitions stockpiles and production capacity
- What is the current status of ammunition stockpiles and production capacity in Africa?
- What are the primary risks associated with aging or poorly maintained stockpiles?
- How do budgetary constraints, supply chain dependencies and technological gaps affect production capacity?
- What are the barriers to developing local ammunition manufacturing capacity?
- How can partnerships with international manufacturers help without compromising national security?
- How can regional coordination improve stockpile security, production capabilities and emergency supply?
Maximilian Froch, CEO, Rheinmetall Denel
14h00-14h30
Build your Defence Solution with CLASSS (Cyber, Land, Air, Sea, Space & Security)
Project CLASSS is a collaborative industry initiative designed to demonstrate how integrated capability, marketing product demonstrators and industry partnerships can accelerate defence innovation, strengthen local industrial participation and provide customers with practical, contract-ready solutions to emerging security challenges. This session covers the following:
- Defence procurement is evolving from proving that technology works to proving that it can be integrated, supported, localised, financed and contracted with confidence.
- Project CLASSS introduces Marketing Product Demonstrators (MPDs) as contract-focused instruments that extend traditional technical demonstrator principles beyond R&D into market execution and procurement acceleration.
- CLASSS demonstrators reduce procurement, integration, localisation, regulatory and stakeholder risk by providing operationally representative, regulator-visible and contract-ready demonstrations.
- Unlike traditional single-platform demonstrations, CLASSS enables multiple OEMs, multiple domains and multiple customer pathways, creating broader opportunities for engagement and contract award.
- The model reflects a new defence business reality where in-country demonstration, local partnerships, operational validation and regulator participation are increasingly essential to winning business.
- Ultimately, CLASSS applies engineering discipline to marketing and risk reduction to procurement, transforming demonstration from a technical activity into a strategic enabler of defence contracts.
Colin Singarum, Chairperson, Marketing Committee, Aerospace, Maritime & Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD)
14h30-15h00
Military support to the law enforcement agencies: Legal framework, training and tools of the trade
The SANDF has been deployed by the President of the Republic in support of the law enforcement agencies to prevent and combat illegal mining and gangsterism in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West and Western Cape. Collaboration is key to ensure successful outcomes and accelerated justice for victims of crime. This session will explore how the additional man-power translates into consequence management for criminals.
Sujo Mulamattathil, Managing Director, Sparcx
15h00-15h30
Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
15h30-16h30
Panel discussion: the role of women and female-owned companies in the African defence industry
In which positions in the defence industry are women increasingly being employed and what skills are they bringing to these roles?
What has been the impact of women in senior defence decision-making roles?
Which areas of defence are women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in?
What are the barriers to inclusion and what action from governments and the private sector is needed to overcome them?
Chair: Dr Khuls Mtsetfwa, CEO, Swatek Defence & Aerospace; Chairperson, Women in Defence SA
Panelists
Zama Ledidi, CEO, Unipro Protective Wear
Michelle Nxumalo, International Marketing Manager, DCD Group; Chairperson, South African Aerospace Maritime and Defence Export Council (SAAMDEC)
Orateng Rangwaga, Marketing Support Officer, Twiga
Queen Ndlovu, Founder & CEO, QP DroneTech
16h30-17h00
Dual-use technology: Case study for an integrated commodity tracing and authentication system
Mthobisi Clyde Zondi, Executive Chair, South African Defence Group
17h00-17h05
Closing remarks from the Chair
17h05
End of Conference Day Two
DAY 3
Friday, 18 September 2026
Commercial & Military Aviation
Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria
07h30-08h30
Registration, refreshments and exhibition visit
Registration & Coffee
08h30-08h40
Welcome and introduction from the Chair
Hamilton Wende, War Correspondent, Author, Journalist and Professional Speaker
08h40-09h10
Keynote address: Military aviation as a catalyst for Africa’s security, resilience and continental connectivity
- Examining the evolving role of military aviation in strengthening Africa’s security, sovereignty and strategic connectivity
- How can air forces and other military aviation stakeholders enhance their ability to respond to emerging threats, including terrorism, organised crime, border insecurity and humanitarian crises?
- How can African countries strengthen regional cooperation, interoperability and joint capabilities through initiatives such as multinational exercises, shared training, intelligence and coordinated air operations?
- How can African governments balance the need to modernise military aviation with affordability, local industrial development and the development of indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities?
- What role can partnerships with international allies and the private sector play in strengthening Africa’s military aviation ecosystem while supporting long-term self-reliance?
Lieutenant Gen. Carl Moatshe, Chief, South African Air Force (SAAF)
09h10-09h40
Airport security and integrated protection
This session will explore physical security, perimeter surveillance, access control, incident response and cyber-physical convergence, especially for high-traffic hubs.
MC de Beer, CEO, Milkor Saudi Arabia
09h40-10h10
The use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for commercial, humanitarian and military operations
- How are unmanned systems reshaping air operations across Africa?
- What are the most prominent commercial uses of UAS today and what applications are likely in the future?
- How have unmanned systems changed military surveillance, reconnaissance and tactical operations?
- To what extent will unmanned systems complement or eventually replace certain manned missions?
- What are the biggest regulatory hurdles regarding commercial and military UAS integration into national airspace?
- How will unmanned systems and advanced air mobility platforms expand dual-use possibilities?
Dean Polley, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SSASS Holdings
10h10-10h40
South African air force future combat capability beyond 2050
- Strategic context: South African Air Force fighter fleet is ageing with no major aircraft acquisition since 1999, declining defence spending (<0.7% GDP), and no renewal plan in the 2025–2030 Defence Strategic Plan despite rapid technological change.
- Future of fighter capability: Manned fighters remain essential but are evolving into command nodes within manned–unmanned teaming ecosystems; key enabling technologies are connectivity/data fusion, electronic warfare, stealth and AI, with reduced emphasis on speed and manoeuvrability.
- Training transformation: Pilot development must shift from pure flying skills to systems management and decision-making, supported by live-virtual-constructive simulation and integrated manned-unmanned teaming training approaches.
- Risks and strategic response: Underfunding and industrial decline threaten long-term air combat relevance and sovereignty; recommended response is a hybrid force doctrine, reinvestment in local EW/UAV/AI capabilities, modernised training systems and a ring-fenced funding case for air combat.
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Logie, South African Air Force (SAAF); Base Aviation Safety Coordinator, Air Force Base Makhado
10h40-11h10
Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
11h10-11h40
Transforming African aviation infrastructure: from strategy to delivery
- What actually delivers complex aviation infrastructure projects across national boundaries and cultures – building a team
- Examples of portfolio and project management in aviation infrastructure
- Making the most of resources and methods – performance-based teams with shared resources
- Communication across the key stakeholders – airlines, airports, air traffic management, regulators and military
- How to fund aviation infrastructure projects
Richard Powell, CEO, Project Boost Ltd
11h40-12h25
Panel discussion: Addressing the skills shortage in the aviation industry
- How is the lack of skills currently impacting the growth of Africa’s aviation industry?
- Where are the most critical skills shortages currently – pilots, engineers/ technicians, air traffic controllers, safety regulators, etc.?
- What are the operational risks associated with persistent staffing shortages?
- How can partnerships between airlines, universities and technical institutions be strengthened?
- How are AI, automation and digitalisation reshaping aviation workforce requirements? What new skills will be needed?
- What policy interventions are most urgently needed to strengthen aviation skills development?
Chair: Reshika Singh, Human Resources Executive, Federal Airlines
Panelists:
Ryan van Wijk, CEO, Alt Academy
Shaun Ledlie, Managing Director, Kershal Aviation; Director, The Drone Council of South Africa
Timo Eckardt, Head of Customer Support Africa, Airbus
Jason Pretorius, Director: Asia West, Milkor
Kariska Engels, Executive Manager: Human Resources, Airlink
12h25-12h40
The role of an aviation regulator in economic growth and regional integration
Dean Khumalo, Executive Aviation Safety Operations, SA Civil Aviation Authority
12h40-13h40
Lunch, networking and exhibition visit
13h40-14h10
The evolution of aviation safety with technology and AI
This session will cover how emerging technologies and AI are transforming safety management, enabling proactive risk identification, enhancing system reliability and supporting more informed decision-making. The session will also highlight the evolving safety culture, including increased data sharing, transparency and collaborative risk management.
Vaughn Gruneberg, Manager, Flight Safety & OHSE, Solenta
14h10-14h40
The role of commercial companies in dual-use aviation and civil–military partnerships
- How can commercial aviation be leveraged as a strategic national asset without compromising commercial viability?
- What safeguards are necessary to prevent overreach or market distortion?
- How can commercial aircraft be used for disaster response, humanitarian airlifts and medical evacuations?
- Which commercial aviation assets – aircraft, airports, MRO facilities, training academies, etc. – are most strategically valuable for dual-use?
- To what extent can dual-use strategies stimulate local aerospace manufacturing, technology transfer and MRO development?
Thomas Kruger, Director, Hussar Security & Defence Solutions
14h40-15h10
Addressing cyber security challenges in aviation
In this session we will discuss how aviation systems are evolving and adopting the latest technologies, interconnectivity and AI. As a result, the industry is now facing unprecedented huge amounts of cyber-related risks, including:
- Aircraft systems – connected avionics and related threats
- Ground infrastructure – baggage handling, flight scheduling systems and airport risks and threats
- Data security – pax (passenger records) data breach incidents and their impact on the industry
- Supply chain – interconnected networks, third-party vendors and vulnerabilities
- Air Traffic & Navigation Systems (ATNS) – latest challenges and weather systems, patterns, incidents and risks
Thokozani Miya, Founder & Director, Neo Aviation
15h10-15h30
Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition visit
15h30-16h00
Mapping aerospace critical material supply chains
The aerospace industry is reliant on nearly the whole periodic table to advance modern technologies that enable light-weighting and high-performance alloys, as well as the newest computing technology. Project Blue has built aircraft and jet engine parts analysis to understand the detail of the demand for aerospace-grade materials.
Together with our supply chain analytics, we are able to show data behind supply chain bottlenecks, all the way back upstream to the mine. With the geopolitical environment centred around critical material policies and trade wars, access to raw materials is being leveraged as a major threat to competing economies. For the time being the commercial aerospace industry has been exempted, such as titanium from Russia, but with an increasing focus on military dual-use policies in China and USA, the latest high-tech materials are being starved of traditional supply chains.
In this presentation, Project Blue will be able to showcase the history and outlook of raw materials and superalloys delivered in commercial, military and private sectors, linking these to fundamental upstream supply chain concerns.
Fiona Macdonald, Senior Analyst, Project Blue
16h00-16h30
The current status of military aviation in Africa and the operational readiness of African air forces
- Is African military aviation keeping pace with evolving security threats and technological change?
- Are African air forces flying enough? If not, why not?
- Where are the most significant capability gaps—combat aircraft, ISR platforms, transport, helicopters, air defence?
- How are budget constraints influencing modernisation strategies?
- How do maintenance challenges and spare parts’ availability affect fleet readiness?
- How effectively are African air forces cooperating in joint operations and peace support/humanitarian missions?
- To what extent does Africa possess the industrial base to support the long-term sustainability of military aviation?
Kaval Shah, Regional Sales Manager, Pratt & Whitney Canada
16h30-17h00
What does the future of aviation look like?
- How will aviation evolve in the short and longer term and what are the implications for African connectivity, industry growth and global competitiveness?
- Which technological innovations will have the biggest impact on aviation in the near future?
- How will digital transformation – biometrics, mobile platforms and AI – enhance customer experience?
- What role do regulatory frameworks and carbon markets play in shaping aviation’s environmental future?
- What partnerships are most critical to achieving future-ready aviation systems?
Rennie van Zyl, Independent aviation expert; former Chief Director, Civil Aviation
17h00-17h05
Closing remarks from the Chair
17h05
End of Conference Day Three
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