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Lusaka Will Welcome The Aviation Community As Africa Looks To Build Stronger Air Connections
From 9–11 June 2027, airlines, airports, tourism authorities and aviation service providers will gather at the Lusaka International Convention Centre for three days focused on route development, connectivity, networking and business opportunities.
For Zambia, hosting AviaDev provides an opportunity to place its aviation and tourism ambitions directly in front of an international industry audience. For delegates, it offers an opportunity to explore a destination that is positioning itself for stronger regional and international connectivity.
Why Zambia, Why Now?
Zambia is seeking to strengthen its air connectivity and expand access to its tourism and business markets. The country’s Airlift Zambia initiative is focused on engaging airlines and other stakeholders around improving connectivity.
That makes Lusaka a fitting setting for conversations about the future of African aviation.
AviaDev Africa is specifically built around route and fleet development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Its format combines pre-arranged meetings, panel discussions and targeted networking to connect the stakeholders involved in developing air services.
Lusaka Becomes the Meeting Point
For three days, the Lusaka International Convention Centre will bring together professionals from across the aviation ecosystem.
The event creates opportunities to:
- Explore potential new routes and markets.
- Meet airline and airport representatives.
- Discuss connectivity and network development.
- Build relationships with tourism authorities.
- Showcase destinations and aviation services.
- Identify potential commercial partnerships.
For organisations looking to expand their presence across African markets, these conversations can provide a valuable starting point for future collaboration.
Beyond Aviation
Strong air connectivity has implications beyond airports and airlines.
It can support access to tourism destinations, facilitate business travel and make it easier for markets to connect with one another. For destinations, conversations with airlines and airports can therefore form part of a broader strategy for attracting visitors and opening new markets.
AviaDev’s focus on bringing tourism authorities together with aviation stakeholders reflects this connection between air access and destination development.
Discover Zambia Along the Way
While the business of aviation will take centre stage, delegates will also have an opportunity to engage with Zambia as the host destination.
From Lusaka’s role as a regional business centre to the country’s renowned tourism attractions, Zambia offers plenty for delegates to discover beyond the conference venue.
Hosting AviaDev also gives the country a platform to showcase its tourism and aviation potential to an audience directly connected to the development of African air networks.
The Journey to 2027 Starts Now
AviaDev Africa 2027 is already confirmed for 9–11 June 2027, with the Lusaka International Convention Centre set as the venue.
For airlines, airports, tourism authorities and aviation businesses, the months ahead provide an opportunity to define objectives, identify potential partners and prepare for meaningful conversations in Lusaka.
AviaDev Africa 2027 — 9–11 June 2027, Lusaka, Zambia.
Start planning your participation and prepare to connect with the people, markets and opportunities shaping Africa’s aviation future.
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.
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