Gender Equality in African Aviation …

 

(Posted 08th July 2026)

 

Across Africa’s aviation sector, commitments to gender equality are gaining momentum. The key question now is: what is changing on the ground?

Join ACI Africa for the webinar: From Commitment to Impact: Elevating Women in African Aviation, on ? 10 July 2026 at ? 09:00 UTC.

This session will explore how African airports are translating commitments into tangible progress, from expanding women’s access to opportunities and supporting career progression to strengthening leadership commitment and accountability.

Bringing together perspectives from airport leaders, the discussion will highlight practical initiatives, emerging lessons, persistent challenges, and the actions needed to accelerate progress towards a more inclusive and representative aviation sector in Africa.

Key topics include:
Gender equality as a driver of airport performance, talent development, and sustainability
Practical initiatives supporting women’s career progression in African aviation
Leadership commitment and accountability for measurable progress
Structured frameworks for translating commitments into action
Lessons and good practices from African airports

Moderator:
Ms. Adja F. Banel Ndiaye, IAP, Manager Training & Administration, Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa)

Speakers:
Mr. Fabrice GRONDIN, President, Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa)
Ms. RHODA WAIRIOKO – LLB, CHRP(K), CHRBP, CHRC, CIC (UK)., Manager, Learning & Development, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
(KAA)
Ms. Valérie Renard, Consultant, Limak AIBD Summa (LAS)- LAS Dakar Aéroport

Register now: https://lnkd.in/dZWATiGV

We look forward to welcoming airport professionals, aviation stakeholders, and advocates for gender equality from across Africa and beyond for an important conversation focused on moving from commitment to measurable impact.

Your comments are welcome and will receive a response in due course.