The 15th edition of the annual Aviation & Allied Business Leadership Conference will hold at the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from August 31 – September 01, 2009.

The Leadership Conference which is a private sector driven initiative has held annually since 1995 and attracted leaders and distinguished personalities in the air transport industry in Africa and beyond. Over the years, the Leadership Conference has enjoyed the participation of government leaders such as the Presidents and Heads of Governments of African States and several Ministers responsible for air transport across Africa. 

The Leadership Conference has continued to receive attendance from the leadership of various international agencies and organisations in Africa including the African Union Commission, African Airlines Association, African Civil Aviation Commission, Airports Council International-Africa and the International Air Transport Association.


A cross section of dignitries at the 14th Leadership Conference held in Johannesburg

The 13th Leadership Conference which was held in the city of Accra, Ghana, had in attendance nine Ministers, while the 14th edition of the Leadership Conference which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, in August 2008 was attended by Ministers from Africa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Dr. Jean Ping, represented by the Commissioner, Infrastructure and Energy of the AU, Dr. (Mrs.) E. Ahmed Ibrahim and the Ag. Administrator of the United States FAA, Mr. Bobby Sturgell. 

The 15th Leadership Conference with the theme: Air Transport In Africa: One Continent, One Strategy will look to encourage the realization of shared vision within Africa as this is a necessary spur for growth and will further emphasize the need for States to support safety and security initiatives on the continent. The Conference will also discuss the state of the industry with a view to identifying unified strategies to navigate through the global economic downturn.

Participation at the Leadership Conference with an attendance of more than three hundred delegates from Africa, Europe and North America are drawn from airport organizations, airlines, civil aviation authorities, finance institutions, airframe and engine manufacturers, service providers to the industry and multilateral agencies, amongst others.

The 15th Leadership Conference will be presented by Aviation & Allied Business in proud partnership with sponsors.


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