WELCOME FROM THE HOST
Askin Demir
Director General - LAS Senegal
Dear Delegates!
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Dakar, Capital of Senegal, from October 14th to 20th, 2023 for the 70th Board meeting, Regional Committees meetings, Annual General Assembly and Conference and Exhibition of ACI Africa.
LAS (LIMAK-AIBD-SUMMA), operator of Blaise Diagne International Airport, joins forces with the entire Senegalese air transport sector to express its gratitude to ACI Africa for choosing Senegal as the host country for this conference which will provide an ideal platform for airports and aviation stakeholders to exchange, network and shape a common future for the airport industry in Africa.
The theme of the Conference, “Resilience through innovation”, will allow us to address the major challenges that await us, following the Covid19 pandemic crisis as well as the innovative solutions to be considered for the sustainable recovery of our industry which has been severely affected.
These questions that challenge us on Safety, Security, Customer Experience, Infrastructure and Business development, Technological Innovation, Environment and Sustainability, etc., will bring us together in the various panels and meetings which will be organized during the six days.
Indeed, ACI Africa gatherings are always occasions for collaboration and cooperation between airport operators, commercial partners, and international civil aviation stakeholders, with a common goal of defending the interests of the air transport industry and promoting professional excellence in aviation management and operations.
The opportunity will be seized by the Senegalese authorities, in charge of air transport, to share the Senegalese experience within the framework of the PES (Plan for an Emerging Senegal) and present the great achievements of the aeronautics sector and the Air Hub project.
The seaside resort of Saly Portudal is the elected site for the participants accommodations and will host the Board meeting, regional committees’ meetings, and workshops.
Saly Portudal will provide you with an ideal setting to combine work and leisure in a tourist environment located by the sea.
The two days of conference and exhibition which will be held at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio. It will be an opportunity to discover the new city under development outside of Dakar, the result of a futuristic vision of His Excellency, President Macky Sall.
The event will also give you a chance to taste the delights of Senegal by exploring new cultural, artistic, and culinary horizons of the country of TERANGA. We will have the pleasure of offering you a rich recreational program that will accompany our six days of work with socio-cultural activities that will transport us to different places in the country to let you enjoy the warm welcome and hospitality of the Senegalese.
We look forward to welcoming you to Senegal to experience unforgettable moments together.
See you in Senegal, the country of TERANGA.
Dal lène ak diam, Welcome!
WELCOME FROM THE ORGANISER
Emanuel Chaves
President, ACI Africa, Mozambique
Ali TOUNSI
Secretary General, ACI Africa, Morocco
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to Dakar, Senegal for the ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition to be held from 14 to 20 October 2023 under the theme: Resilience through Innovation
At the outset, we would like to thank our gracious host, Limak-AIBD-Summa (LAS), for its hospitality and relentless effort in the preparation of this conference together with the local and international sponsors and exhibitors that would showcase the latest range of products, services, and technologies aimed at strengthening and consolidating the airport business.
The volatility of our aviation business, which has been profoundly exposed during the recent pandemic, is a resounding wake-up call for all of us to acknowledge the crucial importance of consolidating our business resilience to be better prepared for new challenges and crises, and to navigate with confidence towards the future imperatives of air travel. This conference will thus dwell on the requirement to embrace bold initiatives and innovative concepts to create a paradigm shift and power the future of aviation in terms of passenger demands, financial resources, smart technology and sustainable development goals, to name a few.
We have crafted a fitting program that addresses the industry’s most pressing challenges and invited some of the best subject matter experts to share their vision on the resilience of our African airport industry. With over 350 airport and aviation-related professionals expected to attend, this conference promises to be a fusion of knowledge, passion, and innovation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dakar.
Sincerely,
DIAMOND PLUS
DIAMOND
OTHERS SPONSORS
WELCOME NOTE FROM THE HOST
Dear Delegates!
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Dakar, Capital of Senegal, from October 14th to 20th, 2023 for the 70th Board meeting, Regional Committees meetings, Annual General Assembly and Conference and Exhibition of ACI Africa ….
Askin DEMIR
Director General - LAS Senegal
LAS (LIMAK-AIBD-SUMMA), operator of Blaise Diagne International Airport, joins forces with the entire Senegalese air transport sector to express its gratitude to ACI Africa for choosing Senegal as the host country for this conference which will provide an ideal platform for airports and aviation stakeholders to exchange, network and shape a common future for the airport industry in Africa.
The theme of the Conference, “Resilience through innovation”, will allow us to address the major challenges that await us, following the Covid19 pandemic crisis as well as the innovative solutions to be considered for the sustainable recovery of our industry which has been severely affected.
These questions that challenge us on Safety, Security, Customer Experience, Infrastructure and Business development, Technological Innovation, Environment and Sustainability, etc., will bring us together in the various panels and meetings which will be organized during the six days.
Indeed, ACI Africa gatherings are always occasions for collaboration and cooperation between airport operators, commercial partners, and international civil aviation stakeholders, with a common goal of defending the interests of the air transport industry and promoting professional excellence in aviation management and operations.
The opportunity will be seized by the Senegalese authorities, in charge of air transport, to share the Senegalese experience within the framework of the PES (Plan for an Emerging Senegal) and present the great achievements of the aeronautics sector and the Air Hub project.
The seaside resort of Saly Portudal is the elected site for the participants accommodations and will host the Board meeting, regional committees’ meetings, and workshops.
Saly Portudal will provide you with an ideal setting to combine work and leisure in a tourist environment located by the sea.
The two days of conference and exhibition which will be held at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio. It will be an opportunity to discover the new city under development outside of Dakar, the result of a futuristic vision of His Excellency, President Macky Sall.
The event will also give you a chance to taste the delights of Senegal by exploring new cultural, artistic, and culinary horizons of the country of TERANGA. We will have the pleasure of offering you a rich recreational program that will accompany our six days of work with socio-cultural activities that will transport us to different places in the country to let you enjoy the warm welcome and hospitality of the Senegalese.
We look forward to welcoming you to Senegal to experience unforgettable moments together.
See you in Senegal, the country of TERANGA.
Dal lène ak diam, Welcome!
WELCOME FROM THE ORGANISER
Emanuel Chaves
President, ACI Africa, Mozambique
Ali TOUNSI
Secretary General, ACI Africa, Morocco
Dear Delegates!
Welcome to Dakar, Senegal for the ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition to be held from 14 to 20 October 2023 under the theme: Resilience through Innovation….
At the outset, we would like to thank our gracious host, Limak-AIBD-Summa (LAS), for its hospitality and relentless effort in the preparation of this conference together with the local and international sponsors and exhibitors that would showcase the latest range of products, services, and technologies aimed at strengthening and consolidating the airport business.
The volatility of our aviation business, which has been profoundly exposed during the recent pandemic, is a resounding wake-up call for all of us to acknowledge the crucial importance of consolidating our business resilience to be better prepared for new challenges and crises, and to navigate with confidence towards the future imperatives of air travel. This conference will thus dwell on the requirement to embrace bold initiatives and innovative concepts to create a paradigm shift and power the future of aviation in terms of passenger demands, financial resources, smart technology and sustainable development goals, to name a few.
We have crafted a fitting program that addresses the industry’s most pressing challenges and invited some of the best subject-matter experts to share their vision on the resilience of our African airport industry. With over 350 airport and aviation-related professionals expected to attend, this conference promises to be a fusion of knowledge, passion, and innovation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dakar.
Sincerely,