Africa Air Force Forum 2024

Hosted by the Nigerian Air Force during its 60th anniversary celebrations, the 3rd Africa Air Force Forum welcomes Africa’s top Air Force Chiefs, international experts, and government officials, providing a unique opportunity to strengthen airpower capacities and foster regional cooperation.

Attendees are invited to be a part of shaping the future of African air forces and regional security.

When is the Africa Air Force Forum 2024?

The 3rd Africa Air Force Forum runs from May 23-25, 2024.

The conference and exhibition spans across the 23-24 May, at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Nigeria.

The airshow lands on the 25th of May, at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna, Nigeria.

What’s On?

The forum features a comprehensive lineup of activities, including conferences, exhibitions, parades, air shows, and ceremonial fly-pasts, highlighting the advancement of air force capabilities and technological innovations.

The event includes:

• A 2-day International Conference
• Product Demos
• Networking Cocktail Reception
• VIP Pre-event Dinner
• 2-day International Exhibition
• International Airshow
• Live Entertainment
• A Media and Live Broadcast Area

Who’s Attending?

Attendees will include aviation authorities, law enforcement, ministries of defense and ministries of interior.

What to expect in 2024:

• 20+ Chiefs and Senior Officers of Airforce
• 20+ High Level Speakers
• 35+ International Air Forces
• 300+ Attendees
• 20+ Media Partners
• 40+ Countries Represented
• 40+ Sponsors and Exhibitors

The Africa Air Force Forum invites sponsorship and exhibits from manufacturers of:

• Aircraft & Helicopters
• Drones & UAVs
• Air Defense Systems
• MRO Services
• Weapons and Ammunition
• Training and Simulation Systems
• Airborne ISR
• Communication and Command Systems
• Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems
• Aircraft Armoring
• Military Aircraft Engines
• Avionics, Communication and Navigation Systems

This Year’s Themes

During the Nigerian Air Force’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the event, themed “Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security,” will honor the Nigerian Air Force’s dedication to national security and regional peacekeeping.

This year’s forum will focus on the role of strategic partnerships in enhancing Africa’s aerial defense and promoting stability through AirPower. It serves as a critical platform for dialogue on air force superiority, the role of airpower in counter-terrorism, and the technological advancements essential for optimizing missions.

Where is Africa Air Force Forum 2024?

23-24 May: Abuja International Conference Center Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

25 May: Nigerian Air Force Base, Hayan Banki, Kaduna 800283, Kaduna, Nigeria.

To learn more about Africa Air Force Forum 2024, to register to attend or exhibit, please click below.