Ethiopian Airlines Group is set to host 11th Aviation Convention in Addis Ababa, next month

The 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, scheduled to take place from 07-09 May 2023 is set to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Convention, which is proudly being hosted by Ethiopian Airlines under the patronage of the Government of Ethiopia, will be held under the theme: “Changing the African Aviation Narrative”.

More than 400 delegates from Africa and other parts of the world will attend the event.

The Convention is one of Africa’s premier platforms for players in the aviation sector to interact, share expertise, and strengthen the travel ecosystem.

The event will include a number of African airline CEOs and thought leaders in the aviation sector.

African Airlines Association (AFRA) head Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé emphasized the value of dialogue among stakeholders and collaborative initiatives such as those facilitated by AFRAA when discussing the significance of achieving sustainability that will change the narrative of Africa’s air transport in Addis Abeba.

“AFRAA and Ethiopian Airlines are excited to stage this Convention for the travel ecosystem stakeholders to meet, deliberate on strategies to enhance efficiencies, create synergies, develop intra-Africa connectivity, ensure business continuity that will redefine the narrative of Africa air transport industry,” he said.

Mr. Mesfin Bekele, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines said, “We are delighted to host the 11th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention of AFRAA which will serve as a forum for stakeholders in the industry to put their heads together and discuss the opportunities and pressing issues in Africa’s aviation sector. The forum will showcase the ‘Africa Rising’ mantra manifested in the growing opportunities for all stakeholders in the continent’s aviation industry.”

Delegates will also get the chance to network, talk about industry trends, and establish commercial relationships.

According to the agenda, the Convention’s events on May 10th would include a CSR project focused on educating Ethiopian University’s aviators of the future.

In partnership with AFRAA and Ethiopian Airlines, the event is sponsored by Collins Aerospace.