Events

The Ethiopian Aviation Forum 2025 (EAF), in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, is set to take place at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel from April 24 to 25, 2025.

As Africa’s premier aviation event, EAF attracts a diverse assembly of executives, entrepreneurs, and government officials from around the globe, fostering meaningful discussions and collaboration to advance Ethiopia’s aviation industry and contribute to the continent’s progress.

This annual forum provides a unique platform for networking and innovation, highlighting Ethiopia’s role as a key player in global aviation and promoting sustainable development within the industry.

The 73rd ACI Africa Board and Committee Meetings, along with the Regional Conference and Exhibition, will be held from April 24 to 30, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania. The event will be hosted by the Tanzania Airports Authority.

This year’s theme, “Navigating Towards a Greener Future: Harnessing Sustainable Aviation and Tourism for Economic Prosperity,” will bring together leaders from aviation and tourism, policymakers, and industry experts from across Africa and beyond.

Together, they will explore how sustainable practices can drive economic growth while ensuring environmental stewardship.

The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF), a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium, serves as a premier industry meeting for the global aviation fuel community.

The next edition of AEF will take place on May 13–15, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

It provides a unique platform for airline representatives, fuel and SAF suppliers, and other IATA Strategic Partners to discuss industry priorities, align on actions to enhance efficiency and productivity, and explore the implications of the airline commitment to achieving the net-zero 2050 pledge.

Attendance at AEF is by invitation only for IATA Members and IATA Strategic Partners.

The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is an annual event that brings together industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers, and manufacturers to discuss and implement industry standards, policies, and procedures.

The IGHC 2025 edition will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 13–15, 2025, with Kenya Airways as the host airline. This year’s theme, “Elevate,” focuses on uplifting people, enhancing ground handling and baggage practices, and advancing innovation and automation.

IATA emphasises that diversity and inclusion are their strengths, and they believe that collaborative efforts among airlines, ground handlers, airports, regulators, and solution providers are essential to addressing and solving complex challenges.

The Africa Tourism Fair 2025 (ATF25) aims to integrate the African continent’s tourism potential into the global tourism network.

The event brings together the African tourism sector and international investors to promote strategic development of the continent’s tourism industry.

The fair will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on May 22-23, 2025.

The 4th African Air Forces Forum serves as a premier platform for fostering collaboration among African and international air force leaders, defense officials, and industry experts.

With the theme “Strengthening Collaborations in Advanced Aerospace Technologies for Enhanced National and Regional Security,” the forum will explore the evolving landscape of military aviation, emerging technologies, and strategic defense partnerships.

Bringing together key decision-makers, the event facilitates high-level discussions on air force modernisation, operational readiness, and technological advancements shaping the future of airpower in Africa.

It also provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge solutions, enhance cooperation, and contribute to the region’s defense and security objectives.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place on June 1–3, 2025, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi, India, with IndiGo as the host airline.

The 81st IATA AGM and WATS brings together top leadership from airlines, the aviation value chain, and governments as the aviation industry navigates complex and dynamic operating, business, and geopolitical environments.

Attendance at the IATA AGM and WATS is by invitation only.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place on June 1–3, 2025, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi, India, with IndiGo as the host airline.

The 81st IATA AGM and WATS brings together top leadership from airlines, the aviation value chain, and governments as the aviation industry navigates complex and dynamic operating, business, and geopolitical environments.

Attendance at the IATA AGM and WATS is by invitation only.

The IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA) 2025 gathers aviation leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts to discuss key challenges and opportunities in air transport.

They collaboratively formulate future strategies to enhance air transport as a catalyst for economic and social development in Africa.

The 2025 edition of WOCFA will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from July 8-9, with over 400 leaders, decision-makers, and influencers from airlines, airports, government agencies, air navigation service providers, international and regional associations, aviation suppliers, aircraft manufacturers, and other stakeholders.

The 9th Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 4-5, 2025.

This 2-day event, themed “Collaborating to Unlock Africa’s Growth,” will be hosted by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and RwandAir, and organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Infrastructure.

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The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) will host its 55th Annual General Assembly, a premier aviation event, from October 16 to 19, 2025.

The event will take place at the Ciêla Resort and Golf Club near Lusaka, Zambia, with Proflight Zambia serving as the host airline.

IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) brings together industry and governments to debate and discuss the key enablers for aviation’s successful decarbonisation.

The aim of WSS is to gather and support the global community of sustainability experts needed to address aviation’s biggest challenge yet.

The next edition of WSS will take place on October 21–22, 2025, in Hong Kong (SAR), China, with Cathay Pacific as the host airline.