The 33rd Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly and Regional Conference is set to kick off at the brand-new ACSA International Indaba Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The conference takes place from 16 to 22 September 2024, under the theme Flying Together: Airport Alliances and Partnerships.
This year's conference theme reflects ACI Africa's mission to represent and advance the collective interests of African airports while also promoting professional excellence in airport operations and management. This objective is in line with achieving a safe, secure, and sustainable development of the air transport industry across the continent.
ACI Africa currently serves more than 75 airport members which operate more than 265 airports in 54 countries.
The conference theme presents the sector with the opportunity to explore the potential of collaborative efforts needed to enhance connectivity, improve operational efficiencies, and drive sustainable growth in the African aviation sector. As such, the exciting programme features interactive sessions, training seminars, and panel discussions with some of the leading voices in aviation on the continent.
Conference deliberations will cover critical topics such as technology and innovation, safety, environment and sustainability at African airports and economic regulatory models to support growth at airports, amongst many others.
ACI Africa Secretary General, Mr. Ali Tounsi believes this year's conference theme underscores the vital importance of working collaboratively to overcome the challenges facing the aviation industry.
"In today's interconnected world, airports cannot operate in isolation. By fostering partnerships between airports, airlines, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders, we can achieve greater efficiency, innovation, and resilience," said Tounsi.
The conference commences on Monday, 16 September 2024 with a full day dedicated to Workshops on diverse subjects in aviation. The 72nd ACI Africa Board and Regional Committee meetings will be held from Tuesday, 17 September 2024 until Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
The high-level programme of the conference will be held on 19 and 20 September 2024, with an official opening ceremony and keynote addresses by eminent dignitaries, and African Airport CEOs Panel discussions. Other panel sessions will address pertinent matters related to Adaptation Challenges to Climate Change; Smart Tools and Infrastructure for Smart Airports; Challenging the Status-quo and Reinventing the Airport Industry; and ESG Framework for Airports, amongst others.
ACI Africa conference delegates will also have an opportunity to enjoy the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition 2024 on Saturday, 21 September 2024, which promises to be a highly sophisticated airshow, showcasing technological innovations in defence aviation.
Delegates will also get to engage with South African cultural and historical experiences with a visit to the Apartheid Museum and Soweto Township on the conference Social Day slated for Sunday, 22 September.
Members of the media are advised to register for the ACI Africa conference at: https://aciafrica.zohobackstage.eu/joburg
For media enquiries:
Elijah Miano, EMiano@aci-africa.aero
Website: www.aci-africa.aero
Issued by Airports Council International (ACI) Africa
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