Media Sponsor, AviaDev
Where Airlines, Airports, Investors, And Tourism Boards Converge
The runway is set, the momentum is building, and Africa’s aviation future is ready for lift-off. From 10th to 12th June 2026, all eyes will be on Gaborone, Botswana, as the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) becomes the epicentre of aviation growth, strategy, and investment. Welcome to AviaDev Africa 2026, the continent’s most influential route development and aviation investment forum.
This is not just another industry gathering. AviaDev Africa is where Africa’s connectivity ambitions turn into actionable reality. It is the only platform solely dedicated to improving air links within Africa and strengthening the continent’s global connections. For three powerful days, airline leaders, airport authorities, tourism boards, investors, policymakers, and solution providers will come together to shape the next decade of African aviation.
More Than a Conference – A Marketplace for Africa’s Skies
AviaDev Africa is designed for impact. It is where conversations turn into contracts, ideas evolve into routes, and partnerships reshape regional and international connectivity. By bringing together decision-makers from across the aviation value chain, AviaDev creates a focused environment where real business is done and long-term strategies are forged.
Why Gaborone, Botswana?
Botswana is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most promising aviation and tourism destinations. With its stable economy, investor-friendly environment, and growing appeal as a travel and business hub, the country offers the perfect setting for AviaDev Africa 2026. Hosting the event in Gaborone underscores Botswana’s ambition to play a bigger role in regional and continental air connectivity, making this edition a truly strategic and timely gathering.
What Awaits You at AviaDev Africa 2026
- Route Development at the Core: The heartbeat of AviaDev lies in its highly anticipated one-to-one meetings. These targeted sessions bring airlines, airports, and tourism authorities face-to-face to explore new routes, strengthen existing networks, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities. This is where Africa’s next air links are conceived and negotiated.
- Finance & Leasing Forum: Gain privileged access to the Finance and Leasing Forum, a must-attend segment offering deep insights into aircraft financing, leasing solutions, and investment models tailored specifically for Africa’s evolving aviation market. Ideal for airlines, lessors, financiers, and investors looking to stay ahead of the curve.
- Insightful Sessions That Inspire Action: AviaDev Africa 2026 delivers a high-calibre conference programme featuring keynote speeches, expert panels, and practical case studies. Discussions will tackle the most pressing themes shaping aviation today, including sustainability, digital transformation, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, and market expansion.
- Networking That Truly Matters: Beyond the boardrooms, AviaDev excels at creating meaningful connections. From welcome receptions and gala dinners to curated cultural experiences and exclusive site visits, every networking opportunity is designed to spark collaboration, build trust, and strengthen relationships that last well beyond the event.
Why AviaDev Africa 2026 Is Unmissable
Because this is where Africa’s aviation decisions are made. AviaDev Africa is the continent’s most powerful aviation marketplace, a platform where routes are agreed, investments secured, partnerships sealed, and policies influenced. If you are serious about growth, visibility, and impact in African aviation, this is where you need to be.
Whether you are an airline executive, airport leader, investor, tourism authority, policymaker, or aviation service provider, AviaDev Africa 2026 is your boarding pass to opportunity, innovation, and influence.
Mark the Dates. Secure Your Seat. Be Part of the Takeoff.
From 10th to 12th June 2026, the global aviation community will converge in Gaborone, Botswana, for three transformative days of insight, deal-making, and collaboration.
AviaDev Africa 2026, where vision meets execution, and Africa’s aviation future truly takes flight.
Visit www.aviationdevelop.com for more information and registration details.
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AviaDev Africa: Connecting skies, unlocking potential!
About AviaDev
AviaDev Africa is the only dedicated air service development event for Africa. The event is focused on developing air connectivity to, from, and within the continent via pre-arranged meetings, interactive workshops, an exhibition, and networking events. The event brings together the key players in the African aviation community to forge new collaborations and partnerships to ensure that Africa remains connected regionally and internationally.
About The Bench
Over the past 25 years, Bench has established a legacy for delivering business forums and conferences in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It has built a reputation for delivering immersive virtual events, energizing masterclasses, and innovative B2B digital strategies for its clients.
Media Sponsor, AviaDev
