Cape Town To Host AfBAA's Inaugural Annual Convention

Building on its regional symposiums, the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) will hold its inaugural annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 17 and 18. The African Business Aviation Conference (AfBAC), which will be promoted this month at EBACE, is expected to appeal to an international audience and highlight the latest business aviation developments in the region.

Complementing the regular panel sessions, keynote speeches and presentations, the convention will include “fireside chats” with influential aviation leaders and extended networking opportunities. AfBAA will also use the meeting as a platform to launch a forum dedicated to remotely piloted aircraft systems.

The introduction of AfBAC is the first in a series of planned steps by the association to expand its events and networking opportunities, according to AfBAA founding chairman Tarek Ragheb. “By offering a variety of platforms from which to communicate, we are fulfilling our mission of promoting the understanding and benefits of business aviation in Africa. We are aiming to bring the world to Africa, and Africa to the world. Creating forums for debate, discussion and development is a key part of the organization’s function.”