Africa Airport Expansion Summit 2023
November 8 & 9, 2023
Accra, Ghana
Why attend?
Africa Airport Expansion Summit 2023 is the premier gathering for government officials, investors, airport operators, management groups, aviation authorities, and equipment providers. This exclusive event provides a unique platform to delve into the latest airport expansion projects and examine practical case studies showcasing cutting-edge technology that bolsters security and drives sustainable growth. By participating in this summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with architects, engineers, consultants, and equipment suppliers, who will share their expertise and collaborate on exploring various industry aspects. This includes in-depth discussions on planned projects, funding strategies, and long-term sustainability solutions. Join us to gain invaluable insights from industry thought leaders, expand your network with key stakeholders, and position yourself at the forefront of airport expansion and innovation. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your career and contribute to the advancement of the aviation sector. Secure your spot now and be a part of this transformative event!
What sets us apart?
At the Africa Airport Expansion Summit 2023 you will find:
We will provide you with a list of participants, allowing you to choose whom you’d like to meet. Our team will then take charge of coordinating the meetings of your interest, ensuring a seamless and productive networking experience for you.
Targeted 1:1 Networking Metings
Experts and officials throughout port industry will participate in case studies and group discussions that offer the most insightful analysis of relevant issues facing the port industry today. (this is reworded, the other wording isn’t directly relevant and I would change the Spanish version also)
Discussion Panels
Our comfortable and exclusive VIP Area provides a professional setting where your networking meetings can be focused, comfortable and effective. (the Spanish wording should be changed. It is redundant and not directly relevant – this is better and directly relevant)
Exclusive VIP Area for Meetings
JP Mundo events go beyond the scope of business networking. People often tell us that our events have the most distinguished speakers and the best and most relevant topics facing industry today. This, combined with case studies and meaningful analysis allow participants to leave feeling their knowledge and awareness were increased. (this is a complete rewrite also)
Educational Experience
Our Summit format includes multiple opportunities for networking. This includes casual networking like coffee and snack breaks, as well as targeted networking like our 1:1 pre-arranged meetings. Other networking opportunities exist when attending our targeted presentations or social events like our cocktail hour. Throughout the event you will experience a networking dynamic that encourages each participant to expand their professional network and contacts. (this is a complete re-write and the Spanish version should also follow this)
Networking with Ultimate Decision Makers
Breakout Sessions include target presentations that allow industry experts, service and product providers to showcase their knowledge and provide opportunities for participants who have specific areas of interest. Targeted Presentations often include gift handouts, snacks or drinks and an opportunity for specific networking. (this is a complete re-write, Spanish version should also be changed)
Breakout Sessions
Kempinski
Step into our luxury 5 star hotel, conveniently located in the downtown business district and minutes away from Accra’s national centre for culture and art. With 269 rooms and suites, a 3,000 sq m spa and delightful culinary offerings, discover our business and lifestyle destination in the heart of Accra.
Contact Hotel
- Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra PMB 66 – Ministries · Gamel Abdul
- Nasser Avenue, Ridge · Accra · Ghana
- T +233 24 243 6000 · M +233 54 012 3042
- prosper.anku@kempinski.com
- ADB SAFEGATE (South Africa)
- ATRS – Airport Research Society (South Africa)
- EGIS Group (Morocco)
- Adveez (South Africa)
- MAKROSENS (Egypt)
- AeroPearl (South Africa)
- Avitech (Kenya)
- IBS Software (South Africa)
- AEROTHAI International (South Africa)
- Ascent Technology (South Africa)
- Honeywell Aerospace Africa (South Africa)
- Nuctech (Egypt)
- Amadeus IT Group (South Africa)
- Alphafinity (Tunisia)Airbus SE
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- African Union (AU)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Africa Regional Office
- African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
- African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)African Development Fund (ADF)
- African Union Commission on Infrastructure and Energy
- Emirates Group
- Qatar Airways Group
- Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Group
- British Airways (International Airlines Group)
- Ethiopian Airlines Group
- Kenya Airways
- EgyptAir Holding Company
- South African Express Airways
- Air Austral
- Air Botswana
- Air Burkina
- Air Côte d’Ivoire
- Air Madagascar
- Air Mali
- Air Mauritania
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
- African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
- Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)
- Ethiopian Airlines Group
- Kenya Airports Authority
- EgyptAir
- Royal Air Maroc
- South African Airways
- Emirates Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- British Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM
- Lufthansa Group
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Ethiopian Airports Enterprise
- Rwanda Airports Company
- Tanzania Airports Authority
- Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
- Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO)
- GMR Group
- Vinci Airports
- Bechtel Corporation
- AECOM
- Bombardier Inc.
- Boeing Company
- SITA – Société Internationale de
- Télécommunications Aéronautiques (South Africa)
- INCHCAPE Aviation (South Africa)
- ASYAD Aviation Solutions (Egypt)
- INOVA IT Systems (South Africa)
- Global Aviation Services Group (Egypt)
- Aviation Data Systems (South Africa)
- Africa Flight Services (Kenya)
- Aviation Ground Services Company (Egypt)
- GLO Airport Systems (South Africa)
- ASIG Nigeria (Nigeria)
- Airport Solutions (South Africa)
- Fornax ICT (South Africa)
- SCL Passenger Solutions (South Africa)
- YBA Kanoo Aviation (Morocco)
- Ramjet Aviation Support (Nigeria)
- Lemax (South Africa)
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- ZTE Corporation
- China Communications Construction Company (CCCC)
- China International Telecommunication Construction Corporation
(CITCC) - China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)
- China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
- China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC)
- China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
- China Airport Construction Group Corporation (CACG)
- China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation
(AVIC International) .R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) – Johannesburg, South Africa - Cairo International Airport (CAI) – Cairo, Egypt
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) – Cape Town, South Africa
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) – Nairobi, Kenya
- Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) – Casablanca, Morocco
- Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) – Lagos, Nigeria
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) – Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- King Shaka International Airport (DUR) – Durban, South Africa
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG) – Hurghada, Egypt
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) – Marrakesh, Morocco
- Entebbe International Airport (EBB) – Entebbe, Uganda
- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) – Lusaka, Zambia
- Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) – Tunis, Tunisia
- Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) – Amman, Jordan (serves as a hub for flights to Africa)
- King Fahd International Airport (DMM) – Dammam, Saudi Arabia (serves as a major connection point for
African destinations) - Bole-Hora Airport (HOR) – Hargeisa, Somaliland
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) – Port Louis, Mauritius
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) – Abuja, Nigeria
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) – Lagos, Nigeria
- Robert Mugabe International Airport (HRE) – Harare, Zimbabwe
- Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) – Mahé, Seychelles
- Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Moi International Airport (MBA) – Mombasa, Kenya
- Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) – Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Maputo International Airport (MPM) – Maputo, Mozambique
- Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) – Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Bamako-Sénou International Airport (BKO) – Bamako, Mali
- Kinshasa N’Djili Airport (FIH) – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Purchasing Directors
- Purchasing Managers
- State Purchasing Director Maintenance
- Manager
- IT Manager
- IT Director
- Director of Operations
- Quality Manager
- Customer Experience Manager
- Airport Director
- Maintenance supervisor
- Director of Engineering and Maintenance
- Security Director
- Storage Manager
- Government Officials Presidents
- General Director
- Regional Directors
- General Managers
- Technology and Services Manager Financial
- Directors
- CIO | CEO | CFO
- Construction Managers Security Chiefs
- Architects and Designers
- Directors of Materials and Equipment Business
- Development Directors Director of Marketing and
- Sales Director of Planning and Distribution
- Administrative Director
- Project Managers
- Director of Development and Planning

. Government, port authority, association |
. Terminal operator, concessionaire |
. Shipping line, dredging |
. EPC, construction, design consultant |
. Investor, bank, lawyer |
. Solution provider |

. Head of Operations Administration |
. Head of Finance, Investment |
. Head of Engineering, Technical, Planning |
. Head of Business Development, Commercial |
. Other |
First confirmed speakers

SIMON PETER NJOROGE - Airport Operations Manager - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Simon Peter is currently the airport operations manager at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He is responsible for compliance with international, regional, and national regulations and safe and secure passenger and cargo air operations at East Africa’s largest air hub. Over the last nine years, he has anchored the ORAT process at JKIA. This approach has led to the successful on streaming three passenger terminals and the refurbishment of a 2.5 million passenger terminal in early 2023. One of his key roles is to contribute to airport passenger and cargo strategy and recommend current and future airport design and overall facility usage at JKIA. He has more than twenty-five years of work experience acquired at home and abroad in diverse industries including horticulture, maritime shipping, technology, and oil and gas. In addition to his other leadership roles, he is an active member of ACI where he currently serves as a Board member of the ACI World Economics Standing Committee. Simon Peter holds an MBA from Strathmore Business School/ IESE Business School and a DBA from the University of Nairobi.
SIMON PETER NJOROGE
Airport Operations Manager
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

MATHEWS O. OGUTU - Operations and Safety Manager Kenya Airports Authority
- Mathews Ogutu, a visionary technology and aviation enthusiast from Nairobi, Kenya, is driven by a passion for leveraging innovative technological solutions to transform businesses. With extensive experience in both the Private and Public sectors, he has carved a remarkable career in providing cross- functional digital solutions that elevate customer experiences in Aviation, Healthcare, and the Automobile markets.
- His journey in the aviation world commenced with an ambitious focus on pursuit of Aviation.
- Management, Project Management, Information Technology, and Airport Operations. Currently, Mathews plays a crucial role at the Kenya Airports Authority, actively contributing to Safety management systems, participating in customer improvement projects through ORAT initiatives, and actively engaging in airport operations planning, development, and implementation.
- Academically, Mathews Ogutu brands an impressive academic record, holding a Master's degree in Aviation Management from Korea Aerospace University, a Master's degree in Project Management from Africa Nazarene University, and a Bachelor's degree in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT). These accomplishments have honed his expertise in ICT Systems & Infrastructure Management, Aviation Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Safety Management Systems.
- Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mathews continues to leave a profound impact in the industry, whether it's through driving technological innovation or upholding the highest safety standards in aviation. His passion, expertise, and leadership are pivotal in shaping the future of aviation and a source of inspiration and influence.
- Mathews is a firm believer in the potential of possibilities, and subscribes to the philosophy of getting things done right the first time!
MATHEWS O. OGUTU
Operations and Safety Manager
Kenya Airports Authority

MAGGIE BANDA KAUNDA - Deputy Managing Director at Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
MAGGIE BANDA KAUNDA
Deputy Managing Director at Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Helsio Epalanga - Executive Administrator SGA Angola Airport Authority
Epalanga is a Civil Engineer, with over 20 years of experience leading and managing interdisciplinary teams in various engineering related projects with an enriched international work experience (Angola, Portugal and UK).
Since 2019, is a Board Member of the Angolan Airport Company Management, (SGASociedade Gestora de Aeroportos). In 2019, he was a Consultant of Minister of Transport of Angola and in the same period until 2022, the Coordinator of the New Luanda International Airport.
Helsio completed recently a Postgraduate Degree in Airport Management from Cranfield University. He also holds a Postgraduate Degree in Strategy and Innovation from Oxford University – Saïd Business School at Saint Hugh´s College, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Hult International Business School, and a Leadership and specialization course in International Real State from IESE Business School from University of Navarra.
In addition to his professional and academic achievements, he has participated as speaker in several local and International conferences. He is also a Founding member of APIMA (Association of Real Estate Professionals of Angola); Member of APGEI (Portuguese Association of Management and Industrial Engineering);Member of IESE Alumni Association; Member of the Hult Alumni Association.
Helsio Epalanga
Executive Administrator
SGA Angola Airport Authority

DELIP PRASAD - Head of Market MENA - Munich Airport International
DELIP PRASAD
Head of Market MENA
Munich Airport International

EKELEM AIRHIHEN - Assistant General Manager Planning - Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Ikeja
Ekelem Airhihen has MBA from the Lagos Business School, Nigeria. He is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Finance and IT Consultant and Airport Customer Experience Specialist. Attended trainings at IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain and with London Business School ( Wheeler Institute on African Economic History)
Worked in committees of ICAN and functioned in ICAN faculty boards and is board member of the Consulting and IT Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN).
Member Airport Non-aeronautical Revenue Activities sub-committee of the World Economics Standing Committee of ACI. He was invited by ACI to Bali, Indonesia in 2019 as a committee member on ASQ Departures Questionnaire Review.
He has Certificate in Public Leadership and Policy from The School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Abuja and trained in Design and Implementation of KPI for Airports by ACI Africa.
Ekelem Airhihen is a speaker at conferences with publications on customer experience and airport economics in Business AM and ACI Africa websites and member Nigerian Institute for Training and Development.
He is Assistant General Manager, Planning, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria with interests in strategy, policy, market research and business analytics, mediation and process improvement.
EKELEM AIRHIHEN
Assistant General Manager Planning
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Ikeja

Emmy Arsonval Maniriho Lead Strategy and Planning Mastercard foundation
Emmy Arsonval Maniriho is currently Lead Strategy and Planning-Human Capital Development at Mastercard Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, he was the Advisor to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda. He was also a Visiting Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Transport and Logistics at the University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics where he teaches Transport and Aviation related courses.
With his vivid dream of becoming an expert in aviation industry and his thirst for knowledge in many fields in order to deal with global issues by using comprehensive social and economic approaches. He obtained an MBA in Airline and Airport Management, Master’s Degree in Human Rights, PGD in NGO Management, BA in Journalism and Communication, Diploma in Theology, Diploma in United Nations and International Understanding and UNITAR’s Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice. He is also pursuing PhD in Management and his Research focus is on Air Transport contribution to Sustainable Development. He is passionate about the development of air transport and strategy for mobility in Africa.
He was the Senior Reviewer of ICAO Scientific Review, Analytics and Management Research. He gained experience in international aviation regulatory framework when he was Air Transport Intern at International Civil Aviation Organization’s Air Transport Bureau (ATB) in its Economic Regulatory Framework Section (ERF) and worked closely with Aviation Data and Analysis Section (ADA). He thus has broad knowledge in ICAO Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs), ICAO’s policies on charges for Airports and Air Navigation Services, aviation safety, open sky policies, and liberalization process of aviation market.
Emmy Arsonval published a number of aviation related books, which are available on Amazon, namely “Strategic Airport Planning and Marketing”, “Cabin Crew Training Manual”, “Airlines and Airport Operations”, “Understanding Air Traffic Control and Human Factors in Aviation”, “Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance Management”, “Aviation, Air Cargo and Logistics Management : A Manual for Air Cargo Handlers and Shippers”, “Trainingshandleiding Voor cabinepersoneel Van Luchtvaartmaatschappijen” (Dutch Edition), Babelcube Inc, 2021 and “Strategische Luchthavenplanning en Marketing (Dutch Edition), Babelcube Inc, 2021.
Emmy Arsonval Maniriho
Lead Strategy and Planning
Mastercard foundation

INDRANIL GUPTA - Group Managing Director/CEO Aviation Handling Company PLC
INDRANIL GUPTA
Group Managing Director/CEO
Aviation Handling Company PLC

Waheedah lawal Suleiman - Manager Economics and WBP’s Airport Council International-Africa Nigeria
Waheedah Lawal Suleiman (IAP) is an airport operator focused on performance. She has made significant contributions to the efficient operation of Nigerian airports through her exceptional communication skills, knowledge of aviation operations, and unwavering commitment to efficiency and safety. She was the Administrative Officer (Training) at the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja, Nigeria, at one stage in her career.She joined the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in 2017 as a Principal Operations Officer, where she served as a duty officer at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s international, domestic, and cargo terminals.She was appointed FAAN-ACI Liaison Officer in 2019 and Secretary of the ACI-Africa Economics Committee in 2020.She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano, as well as having completed several local and international ICAO/ACI courses.She also possesses (2022) an International Airport Professional (IAP) Accreditation from ACI-ICAO (AMPAP) and is in the process of obtaining an ACI/JMSB Concordia University Diploma in Airport Executive Leadership. She is also a graduate of Harvard University’s 2020 Managers for Economics Programme.Waheedah is admired for her relationship-building skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to Nigeria’s airport operations’ continuous advancement.
Waheedah lawal Suleiman
Manager Economics and WBP’s
Airport Council International-Africa
Nigeria

SIMON PETER NJOROGE - Airport Operations Manager - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Simon Peter is currently the airport operations manager at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He is responsible for compliance with international, regional, and national regulations and safe and secure passenger and cargo air operations at East Africa’s largest air hub. Over the last nine years, he has anchored the ORAT process at JKIA. This approach has led to the successful on streaming three passenger terminals and the refurbishment of a 2.5 million passenger terminal in early 2023. One of his key roles is to contribute to airport passenger and cargo strategy and recommend current and future airport design and overall facility usage at JKIA. He has more than twenty-five years of work experience acquired at home and abroad in diverse industries including horticulture, maritime shipping, technology, and oil and gas. In addition to his other leadership roles, he is an active member of ACI where he currently serves as a Board member of the ACI World Economics Standing Committee. Simon Peter holds an MBA from Strathmore Business School/ IESE Business School and a DBA from the University of Nairobi.
Alexander Eslava Sarmiento
Port Consultant
Foreign Trade Association, Adicomex
Early Sponsor confirmed

COBUS Industries, Germany:
Exhibitor Sponsor
Experts and officials throughout port industry will participate in case studies and group discussions that offer the most insightful analysis of relevant issues facing the port industry today. (this is reworded, the other wording isn’t directly relevant and I would change the Spanish version also)
Discussion Panels
Our comfortable and exclusive VIP Area provides a professional setting where your networking meetings can be focused, comfortable and effective. (the Spanish wording should be changed. It is redundant and not directly relevant – this is better and directly relevant)
Exclusive VIP Area for Meetings
Breakout Sessions include target presentations that allow industry experts, service and product providers to showcase their knowledge and provide opportunities for participants who have specific areas of interest. Targeted Presentations often include gift handouts, snacks or drinks and an opportunity for specific networking. (this is a complete re-write, Spanish version should also be changed)
Breakout Sessions
More information coming soon.