Networking Lounge @ AGIS 2026

9 – 10 Sept 2026

Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 12:15 - 13:00

Panel 9 - Project Presentations

Session Chair: Rauna Mungonena - Sustainable Aviation Fuel State Focal Person, Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Concept Note:

This panel will explore and spotlight Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feasibility studies and will assess Africa's readiness across key areas including policy and regulatory frameworks, feedstock availability, infrastructure capacity and investment potential, with the aim of producing an evidence-based roadmap tailored to the continent's specific context.

Panel Speakers:

  1. Mr. Bisey /Uirab - Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Airports Company

  2. Farai Chireshe - Sustainable Aviation Fuel’s Expert, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) OR César Velarde

  3. Andre Compion - Managing Director, WestAir

  4. Adell Samuelson - Cluster Lead Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatin, Puma Energy OR SASOL

  5. Daniel Shagama - Operations Manager, Namibia Biomass Industry Group