Taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 26-28 August, the theme for the conference is: ‘Future skies for Africa, enhancing alignment, collaboration and implementation’.
Thabani Myeza, Director, Africa Affairs, CANSO, said: “This year’s conference is more than a gathering—it’s a strategic moment for Africa to help shape the global future of air traffic management. As airspace users diversify, technologies advance, and automation accelerates, Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a proactive player in global aviation transformation.”
The conference will bring together leaders, technical experts, regulators, and innovators from across the continent and the world to explore how Africa can align its plans with global strategies, including the Complete Air Traffic System’s (CATS) Global Council’s Vision 2045, its Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and ICAO’s evolving global frameworks.
Through expert-led sessions, interactive dialogues, and collaborative workshops, participants will:
- Unpack the CATS CONOPS and understand its relevance to Africa’s ATM and aviation priorities
- Explore opportunities for harmonising the CATS vision with AFI regional plans and implementation frameworks
- Examine how automation, digitisation, and performance-based approaches can elevate the continent’s ATM performance
- Strengthen safety foundations through leadership, data use, benchmarking tools and human performance strategies
- And co-create the building blocks of a regional sub-roadmap for Africa that connects local needs to the global trajectory
Thabani added: “Anyone who joins us in Nairobi will have a unique opportunity to connect vision with implementation, and strategy with collaboration—ensuring that Africa’s skies evolve in step with global innovation, and reflect the region’s realities, opportunities, and ambitions.”
