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Senegal Air Force and Ghana Air Force Procurement Requirements

HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS

ABOUT 2023 EDITION

Following the huge success of the first edition, 2nd Africa Air Force Forum returns on the 25 – 26 October 2023 in Dakar – Senegal, hosted by the Senegal Air Force.

The forum serves as a regional platform for advancing air force capabilities that will help build pillars of bilateral partnerships. The gathering will help countries with the opportunities needed to promote stability in their respective sub regions and to shape the development of air forces on the continent more broadly. With the key motive of accelerating air force superiority, the forum will host discussions on the prospects of air power in Africa, impact on internal security operations, importance of air force in counter-terror operations along with the key technology capabilities required to take advantage on every mission.

Join us at the forum, which will bring together Africa’s key Air Force Chiefs and top leadership from the region, industry experts and government officials to discuss challenges faced and the progress made by the air force communities today and for the future.

Why Senegal?

Senegal’s Air Force is currently enhancing their fleet capabilities to support regional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations. In addition to the transnational conflicts, Senegal will begin oil exploration in 2023 and will require extensive air support to safeguard the new offshore oil and gas assets. Due to this, the Air Force Africa Forum will reveal the Air Forces commitment to regional security through shortlisting of suppliers and providing an essential platform for Africa’s aerospace community to convene to progress coordination.

Brigadier General Papa Souleymane Sarr
Chief of Air Force Staff
Senegal

Welcome Message

Warm Greetings,

It is my honor to announce the inaugural Africa Air Force Forum hosted by the distinguished Senegal Air Force. We are proud to welcome the global aerospace community to this critical meeting of Air Force leadership as well as renowned solution providers. Under the theme “Aviation in low- intensity conflict,” we will address the evolving role air-operations play in counterinsurgency efforts as well as ways to optimize existing resources. It has become essential for the regions forces to cooperatively address methods to enhance the security landscape, hence this forum will provide the platform for Africa’s aerospace and defence stakeholders to convene, integrate and implement plans.

In addition to the high- level discussions and briefings, the Africa Air Force Forum will feature an international exhibition to highlight the latest equipment and solutions available to support the regions forces. Interactive, multi-disciplinary discussions and product demonstrations will further highlight this event as the premier strategic gathering of Air Forces, Aviation Authorities, Land and Naval Forces and key solution providers in Africa.

We sincerely look forward to the honor of welcoming you to this significant event.

Invitation Videos

Photo Gallery

HEAR WHAT THE EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY

2022 VIP SPEAKERS

GUEST SPEAKERS

ALAIN CHARTON

Business Development
Thales

LIEUTENANT COLONEL BABACAR THIAM

Senegalese Air Force School Commander
Senegal

FABRÍCIO DE BRANCO RIBEIRO

Director, Global Customer Relations & Aftermarket Sales
Embraer Services & Support

ISMAEL RHISSA
ZAKARY

Managing Director – Pratt & Whitney Canada CSC (Europe, Africa, Middle East)

PROFESSOR KULA
ISHMAEL THELETSANE

The South African Military Academy, Faculty of Military Science
Stellenbosch University

ŞEVKET ÜNAL

Vice President International Business Development and Marketing
HAVELSAN

TOMMASO ARIANNA

Vice President Marketing & Sales (Western Africa & South Africa)
Leonardo Aircraft Division

ALBERTO BAVA

Vice President Marketing Africa
Leonardo Electronics Division

SENIOR COLONEL YANGYUJIE

Researcher
People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)

PHILLIP J. HEYL

CEO
The Heyl Group

COLONEL ERIC PARIZOT

Air Defense Controller
France

ROMY HAWATT

Founder & Chairman
Airways Aviation – ESMA Group

CAPTAIN MAURO CALVANO

President – Airways Aviation
ESMA Europe

COLONEL JEAN SYLVESTRE BIAGUI

Center for Higher Defense and Security Studies
Senegal

COL (RETD.) BABACAR DIOUF

M.XU WULIN

Deputy Director General,
Euro-African Department – Norinco

VICTOR GUO

Deputy Director,
Department of Africa and Europe – Poly Technologies

JAN HENDRIK SCOTT

Head of Test Pilot School
Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA)

JANE WANG

Director of Sales & Marketing & Flight Operation
Diamond Aircraft

LUDOVIC D’HOORE

Regional Coordinator Terrorism Prevention Terrorism Prevention Branch
UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa

Organizing Committee

Colonel Armand Kouedou

Air Force Chief of Financial Division – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Captain Cheikh Oumar Mballo

Military Assistant of The Airforce Chief of Staff – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Captain Papa Ibrahima Thiaw

Chief of Operations Dakar Air Force Base – Senegalese Air Force (SENAF)

Captain Mbaye Thioub

Chief of the Office in charge of the budget of the Air Force – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Captain Ousseynou Ndione

Chief of the Air Force Operations Center – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Advisory Board

Colonel Papa Aliou Cisse

Deputy Commander of The Senegalese Presidential Squadron – Presidential Squadron

Colonel Alimbaye Guillaume Apollinaire Manga

Chief Operations Officer of The Air Force – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Lieutenant Colonel Babacar Thiam

Senegalese Air Force School Commander – Senegalese Air Force

Major Aristide Dieng

Transport Pilot and Chief of 1st Operational Group – Senegal Air Force Headquarter (SENAF HQ)

Key Forum Elements

2-day International Conference

A high-level international forum that addresses all pressing challenges in the sector through keynote speeches, technical presentations, panel discussions and more

2-day International Exhibition

Showcasing the latest materials, equipment and most advanced systems and technologies in the sector

Product Demos

Live interactive demonstrations in the exhibition area showcasing the latest systems and technologies related to the aerospace and defence sector

Media & Live Broadcast Area

To coordinate media interviews between international, regional and local channels, VIPs, speakers, sponsors and attendees at the event

VIP Pre-event Dinner

High-level pre-event meeting dedicated for Air Force and Aviation leadership and their delegations to discuss strategic plans

Key topics to be discussed

1 Air operations for counterterrorism and counterinsurgency

2 Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities

3 Maintenance, repair, and overhaul for regional Air Forces

4 Training and retention of personnel

2022 EVENT IN NUMBERS

VIP Speakers

Industry Speakers

International Air Forces

389+

Attendees

Presentations

Media Partners

Panel Discussions

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Attendee Profile

Air Forces

Aviation Authorities

Law Enforcement

Ministries of Defense

Ministries of Interior

Defence & Security Contractors

2023 PARTNER

Silver Sponsor

JET AVIATION Logo

Silver Sponsor

Pratt-Whitney Logo

Bronze Sponsor

Strategic Partner

MEDIA PARTNER

Sponsorship

The sponsorship opportunities available at Africa Air Force Forum will increase your company and brand exposure in front of many key players in the government and military industry attending across Africa and surrounding regions. For more details about the sponsorship opportunities available, Click here

Why Exhibit

Africa Air Force Forum will attract a regional air force leadership alongside key representatives from governments and air forces. Strong representation across African countries makes Africa Air Force Forum the prime platform to position your company to be one of the top leaders in providing defence technologies and solutions. For more information about the exhibition and to reserve your space at the Africa Air Force Forum email partnerships@gmevents.ae

Top reasons to attend

IDENTIFY the key requirements of Africa’s Air Forces to support evolving operations

DEVELOP PLANS to upskill and retain the future generation of Air Force personnel

ENHANCE the full value chain of Africa’s defence and security aviation sector, to develop key solutions to transnational threats.

DISPLAY COMMITMENT to the coordination and growth of regional aerospace and defence capabilities

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

DAY 1 – 26th October 2022
DAY 2 – 27th October 2022

TIME	CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 1
9.00	OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY Opening Remarks by Great Minds Event Management Arrival of VIPs Welcome remarks BRIGADIER GENERAL PAPA SOULEYMANE SARR, Chief of Air Force Staff – Senegal Address by the Guest of Honour Ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP exhibition tour
10.00	OPENING KEYNOTE SPEECH \| ROLE OF AIR FORCE IN BRIDGING REGIONAL STABILITY AND PEACE MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH MAMADOU DIOP, Chairman – Air Senegal
10.20	OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION \| LEADERSHIP AND COOPERATION IN ACTION: LEVERAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO SUSTAIN FOUNDATIONAL READINESS Creating new collaborations for regional and global defence advantage Prioritizing partnerships to build transnational capabilities and address security challenges Increasing dependency on air force for security engagements in the African region Importance of integrated air force approach and a coherent intelligence strategy to transform capabilities Moderator: Col (ER) Babacar DIOUF Panelists: MAJOR GENERAL JOHN OMENDA, Commander of the Air Force – Kenya LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRÉDÉRIC PARISOT, Vice Chief Air and Space Force – France BRIGADIER MAJOR VINCENT DANG, Special Military Advisor – Ministry of Defence – Brazil LIEUTENANT GENERAL LIU WENQI, Commander of Northern Air Force – China
11.10	PRESENTATION \| THE GROWING PRESENCE OF INTERNATIONAL AIR FORCE IN AFRICA – A ROLE BEYOND COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTERINSURGENCY Building defence capabilities and capacities that promote regional stability and prosperity Enhancing border security capacity to monitor, restrain and interdict terrorist movements Monitoring and countering the cross-border financing of terrorism Developing laws and framework to counter terrorism in partner nations GENERAL JAMES B. HECKER, Commander – U.S. Air Forces Africa
11.30	NETWORKING BREAK
12.00	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EFFICIENT AIR DEFENCE CHAIN TO DEFEAT AIR THREATS Air Defence: The basis for an ensured Sovereignty How Thales support countries in their need for an efficient air defence UAVs have become a threat: The PARADE system is the answer ALAIN CHARTON, Business Development – Thales
12.15	PANEL DISCUSSION \| THE AIR FORCE MODERNIZATION IMPERATIVE – SETTING CLEAR PRIORITIES AND A FOCUSED STRATEGY Exploring the missions and tasks of Africa’s air force in the new era of modernization and recapitalization Identifying the top 5 priorities for a future combat air force with regards to fleet modernization and capability building Increasing role and relevance of geospatial technologies in air defence and security Creating a roadmap to air force superiority by modernizing the weapons capabilities and strategies Moderator: PROFESSOR KULA ISHMAEL THELETSANE, The South African Military Academy, Faculty of Military Science – Stellenbosch University Panelists: BRIGADIER GENERAL PAPA SOULEYMANE SARR, Chief of Air Force Staff, Senegal LIEUTENANT GENERAL WISEMAN S MBAMBO, Chief of Air Force – South Africa LIEUTENANT GENERAL COLIN BARRY, Commander of the Air Force – Zambia AIR COMODORE JOSHUA LARTEI MENSAH-LARKAI, Air Base Commander – Ghana
13.05	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS This session will highlight the latest technologies in air force security. The session consists of three, 10-minutes presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of innovative solutions. Industry Insight 1 – Reserved for AD CON Industry Insight 2 – Reserved for AD CON Industry Insight 3 – Reserved for AD CON
13.35	NETWORKING LUNCHEON
14.40	PANEL DISCUSSION \| THE AFRICAN AIR FORCES AND CHALLENGES FACED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM – PROGRAMS AND INITATIVES TO SECURE THE CONTINENT Exploring the evolving terrorism and targeted violence threat environment Addressing financial and budgetary constraints to the regional intergovernmental combat against terrorism Shifting to new doctrinal and conceptual mindset by developing strategies that will help protect nations’ economy and welfare Overcoming operational constraints and building counterterrorism capabilities that support interagency policymaking, agency prioritization, resource allocation and inter-governmental partnerships Building technology capabilities for the future of air warfare through innovation and intelligence analysis Fostering the pooling for better human resource management and capacity building for the African air forces Moderator: COL(ER) BABACAR SADEKH DIOUF Panelists: AIR VICE MARSHAL FRANCIS EDOSA, Director of Air Force Training – Nigeria BRIGADIER GENERAL HAMADY MOHAMED ELY MAOULOUD, Chief of Air Force Staff – Mauritania COLONEL HERMANN AVOCANH, Chief of Air Staff – Benin AIR MARSHAL ELSON MOYO, Commander Air Force – Zimbabwe
15.30	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| Reserved for NORINCO M.XU WULIN, Deputy Director General, Euro-African Department – NORINCO
15.45	PRESENTATION \| USE OF UAVS AND DRONES FOR AIR FORCES – OPPORTUNITIES OR THREAT? Identifying the opportunities while delivering tangible benefits such as reduced cost, increased convenience, safety and flexibility for the air forces Building better reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities Identifying emerging threats and challenges posed by UAVs and drones for the military forces MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMED HAJJEM, Chief of Air Staff – Tunisia
16.05	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| DRONE DEVELOPMENT, BATTLEFIELD APPLICATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT TO ANTI-TERRORISM VICTOR GUO, Deputy Director, Department of Africa and Europe – Poly Technologies
16.20	PANEL DISCUSSION \| BUILDING THE MODERN WARFARE BY MASTERING ISR COMMAND AND CONTROL: THE MULTIDOMAIN FORCE Identifying how to counter growing threats and meet expanding requirements through robust and flexible global integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities Mobilizing concept of operations for the future by converting conceptual strategies into programmatic realities Continuous pursuit for game changing technologies to have an edge over adversaries and actively seeking out, developing and mastering them whenever they emerge Importance of integrated and interoperable Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communication capabilities Moderator: LIEUTENANT COLONEL BABACAR THIAM, Senegalese Air Force School Commander – Senegalese Air Force Panelists: STEPHEN A. HUGHES, Deputy Director – US AFAFRICA Programs BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM DANIEL MWAKALONGE, Air force – Tanzania
17.00	PRESENTATION \| ETHICS OF EMERGING MILITARY TECHNOLOGY’ Ethical Challenge of Unmanned Vehicles Human agency in decisions to use force Responsibility, accountability and transparency of military technology Just War Theory PROFESSOR KULA ISHMAEL THELETSANE, The South African Military Academy, Faculty of Military Science – Stellenbosch University
17.20	CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF DAY 1
19.00	NETWORKING COCKTAIL

TIME	CONFERENCE PROGRAM DAY 2
9:00	OPENING KEYNOTE SPEECH \| IDENTIFYING THE CONFLICT LANDSCAPE TO DEFEND AGAINST ASYMMETRIC AND HYBRID THREATS Defining the characteristics of different types of warfare and the overarching objectives Understanding how the security environment dynamics have changed over the years Methodologies and analytical framework to be put in place to counter various types of threats Building capabilities and relations that will help gather timely and relevant information for prompt and tactical response Top defence applications and advanced technologies that will chart the path for the next decade through artificial intelligence, machine learning and autonomous control LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALTAHER MOHAMED ALAWAD, Chief of Air Force – Sudan
9.20	OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION \| FUTURE AIR FORCE AND THE EVER-INCREASING TECHNOLOGY PRIORITIES FOR BUILDING THE BEST CAPABILITIES Future capabilities and technologies for the Air Force of 2030 and beyond Rebalancing air force competencies by improving efficiency, effectiveness and agility through modern warfare technologies Use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to generate threat warnings and alert human analysts for real time judgement Integrating existing platforms with cutting edge technologies to dominate all types of threats Moderator: BRIGADIER GENERAL EL HADJ NIANG, Presidential Squadron Commander – Senegal Panelists: MAJOR GENERAL GAMAL SALAH ABO TALEB, Chief of Staff of Western Air Region – Egypt SENIOR COLONEL YANGYUJIE, Researcher – People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)
09.50	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS This session will highlight the latest technologies in air force security. The session consists of three, 10-minutes presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of innovative solutions. Industry Insight 1 – Reserved for AD CON Industry Insight 2 – Reserved for AD CON Industry Insight 3 – Reserved for AD CON
10.20	PANEL DISCUSSION \| NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR UNIFIED ANTI-TERRORISM PROGRAM – DETER, DETECT AND MITIGATE CRIMINAL AND TERRORIST ACTIVITIES Focusing on neutralizing extremist groups as a top priority in the African continent Enabling and enhancing the collaborative capacities of African air forces, law enforcement and supporting partners to conduct counterterrorism operations regionally Reducing the operational capacity of terrorist network by enhancing border security to counter their financing and recruitment Utilizing multi-mission unmanned capabilities, including unmanned surface vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of teaming with manned systems and increase air force capacity Moderator: COLONEL JEAN SYLVESTRE BIAGUI, Center for Higher Defense and Security Studies – Senegal Panelists: BRIGADIER GENERAL IDRISS AMINE AHMED, Chief of Air Staff – Tchad BRIGADIER GENERAL JULIUS BAGONZA, Director Personnel and Administration – Uganda COLONEL MOCTAR DIALLO Ibrahim, Represent Chief of Air Staff – Niger COLONEL MAMAH AGNIDOUFEY, Lomé Air Base Commanding Officer – TOGO
11.00	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| REVIEW OF STUDY CASES OF AIR POWER ON LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT AND LESSONS LEARNED – CLEAR, CORRECT, CONCISE SOLUTIONS ADDRESSING NEW THREATS FOR AIR FORCES C4ISR technologies that enable air and joint operations more effective, Enhancing border security capacity with unmanned platforms (Air, Land, Sea) Cost-effective training for combat-ready personnel-simulators Secure and uninterrupted communication
11.15	NETWORKING BREAK
11.45	CASE STUDY \| AIR OPERATIONS IN LOW INTENSITY CONFLICTS, A-29 AND ITS EMPLOYMENT IN BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE BRIGADIER MAJOR VINCENT DANG, Special Military Advisor – Ministry of Defence – Brazil
12.10	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| Reserved for ORTHO INTERNATIONAL TOPIC \| LEONARDO AIRCRAFT – COMPANY OVERVIEW & PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS TOMMASO ARIANNA, Vice President Western Africa & South Africa Marketing & Sales – Leonardo Aircraft Division TOPIC \| BORDER CONTROL & MARITIME SURVEILLANCE, MANNED AND UNMANNED PLATFORMS ALBERTO BAVA, Vice President Marketing Africa – Leonardo Electronics Division TOPIC \| DIAMOND AIRCRAFT – COMPANY OVERVIEW JANE WANG, Director Of Sales & Marketing & Flight Operation – Diamond Aircraft
12.40	PRESENTATION \| UNODC SUPPORT TO WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN IMPLEMENTING THE UN GLOBAL COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY LUDOVIC D’HOORE, Regional Coordinator Terrorism Prevention Terrorism Prevention Branch – UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa
13.00	NETWORKING LUNCHEON
14.00	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| AFRICAN MILITARY PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM – AB INITIO TO QUALIFIED & LICENSED EASA MEIR ATPL Introduction and outline of the experience and capability of Airways Aviation and CAE Defence and Security strategic industry partnership Summary of the competitive advantages of the current Military Pilot Training program we deliver Overview of the training being provided to the German Airforce and Navy cadets ROMY HAWATT, Founder & Chairman – Airways Aviation – ESMA Group CAPTAIN MAURO CALVANO, President – Airways Aviation – ESMA Europe
14.20	PANEL DISCUSSION \| STRENGTHENING THE C4ISR CAPABILITIES OF AIR FORCES IN AFRICA – IMPLEMENTATION, INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY Developing a C4ISR acquisition and application strategy in line with the dynamic changes occurring in the region Developing and integrating C4ISR systems across all divisions of the armed forces to combat emerging regional threats for better command, control, framework and operations Modernizing intelligence, air surveillance and reconnaissance for the modern era of security Exploring innovative mission capable systems that is cost-effective and can be tailored to address a wide range of ISR requirements Identifying the need for cutting edge cyFber security solutions for air force weapon and emerging C4ISR technologies Moderator: PHILLIP J. HEYL, CEO – The Heyl Group Panelists: MAJOR GENERAL MAMADOU FAMMA TOURE, Air Base commander – Ivory Coast BRIGADIER GENERAL JEAN-CALVIN MOMHA, Chief of Air Staff – Cameroon MAJOR GENERAL HENDRIC THUTHU RAKGANTSWANA, Chief of Air Staff – Botswana COLONEL GASANA GODFREY, Deputy Chief of Air Force Staff – Rwanda
15.10	INDUSTRY INSIGHTS \| Reserved for TFASA This session will highlight the latest technologies in air force security. The session consists of 15-minutes presentations from expert in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of innovative solutions.JAN HENDRIK SCOTT, Head of Test Pilot School – Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA)
15.30	PANEL DISCUSSION \| BRIDGING THE GAPS WITH NEW CAPABILITIES FOR AFRICA AIR FORCE FLEET MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL (MRO) Understanding the current MRO landscape within the African air forces and the importance of building long term contracts with service providers Improving overall MRO function by making fundamental changes to organization, processes and mind-sets Enhancing information technology and data analytics capabilities for maintenance execution, inventory optimization and supply chain management for better efficiency and minimal procurement costs Ensuring secure wireless access to MRO resources to increase aircraft servicing efficiency Moderator: COLONEL ERIC PARIZOT, Air Defense Controller – France Panelists: BRIGADIER GENERAL PAPA SOULEYMANE SARR, Chief of Air Force Staff – Senegal FABRÍCIO DE BRANCO RIBEIRO, Director, Global Customer Relations & Aftermarket Sales – Embraer Services & Support ISMAEL RHISSA ZAKARY, Managing Director – Pratt & Whitney Canada LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOSE LUIS PARDO, Chief of Logistics Support Command Air and Space Force – Spain
16.10	PRESENTATION \| AIR LEADERSHIP FOR AFRICA – CURRENT STAND AND THE FUTURE OUTLOOK Identifying the advantages of joint and combined air force operations and exploring opportunities Air force development through manpower training, resource management and future ready strategies New trends and developments that can promote future interoperability in line with the current geopolitical environment Technology innovations and the future of air force intelligence analysis AIR VICE MARSHAL FRANCIS EDOSA, Director of Air Force Training – Nigeria
16.30	OFFICIAL SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS – AFRICA AIR FORCE FORUM 2022
16.40	CLOSING CEREMONY
17.00	NETWORKING LUNCH AND END OF FORUM
18.00	NETWORKING COCKTAIL

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Senegal Air Force and Ghana Air Force Procurement Requirements

HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS

ABOUT 2023 EDITION

Why Senegal?

Welcome Message

Warm Greetings,

Invitation Videos

Photo Gallery

HEAR WHAT THE EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY

2022 VIP SPEAKERS

MAJOR GENERAL GAMAL SALAH ABO TALEB

AIR COMMODORE JOSHUA LARTEI MENSAH-LARKAI

MAJOR GENERAL MAMADOU FAMMA TOURE

MAJOR GENERAL JOHN OMENDA

COLONEL MOHAMED SÉKOU SYLLA

BRIGADIER GENERAL HAMADY MOHAMED ELY MAOULOUD

COLONEL MOCTAR DIALLO IBRAHIM

AIR VICE MARSHAL FRANCIS EDOSA

COLONEL GODFREY GASANA

LIEUTENANT GENERAL WISEMAN S MBAMBO

LIEUTENANT GENERAL ALTAHER MOHAMED ALAWAD

MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMED HAJJEM

MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMED HAJJEM

MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMED HAJJEM

BRIGADIER GENERAL JULIUS BAGONZA

LIEUTENANT GENERAL COLIN BARRY

AIR MARSHAL ELSON MOYO

MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH MAMADOU DIOP

BRIGADIER MAJOR VINCENT DANG

LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRÉDÉRIC PARISOT

LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRÉDÉRIC PARISOT

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOSE LUIS PARDO

GENERAL JAMES B. HECKER

BRIGADIER GENERAL IDRISS AMINE AHMED

BRIGADIER GENERAL JEAN-CALVIN MOMHA

MAJOR GENERAL HENDRIC THUTHU RAKGANTSWANA

COLONEL HERMANN WILLIAM AVOCANH

GUEST SPEAKERS

ALAIN CHARTON

LIEUTENANT COLONEL BABACAR THIAM

FABRÍCIO DE BRANCO RIBEIRO

ISMAEL RHISSA ZAKARY

PROFESSOR KULA ISHMAEL THELETSANE

ŞEVKET ÜNAL

TOMMASO ARIANNA

ALBERTO BAVA

SENIOR COLONEL YANGYUJIE

PHILLIP J. HEYL

COLONEL ERIC PARIZOT

ROMY HAWATT

CAPTAIN MAURO CALVANO

COLONEL JEAN SYLVESTRE BIAGUI

COL (RETD.) BABACAR DIOUF

M.XU WULIN

VICTOR GUO

JAN HENDRIK SCOTT

JANE WANG

LUDOVIC D’HOORE

Organizing Committee

Colonel Armand Kouedou

Captain Cheikh Oumar Mballo

Captain Papa Ibrahima Thiaw

Captain Mbaye Thioub

Captain Ousseynou Ndione

Advisory Board

Colonel Papa Aliou Cisse

Colonel Alimbaye Guillaume Apollinaire Manga

Lieutenant Colonel Babacar Thiam

Major Aristide Dieng

Key Forum Elements

2-day International Conference

2-day International Exhibition

Product Demos

Media & Live Broadcast Area

VIP Pre-event Dinner

Key topics to be discussed

1

Air operations for counterterrorism and counterinsurgency

ISMAEL RHISSA
ZAKARY

PROFESSOR KULA
ISHMAEL THELETSANE