Preparatory Webinar for AFI States on ATCON/7

ATConf/7 will be convened from 16 to 20 November 2026 under the theme “Air Transport: Powering Global Connectivity, Economic Development and Resilience in a Dynamic World.” The Conference will provide a global platform for ICAO Member States and key stakeholders to engage in strategic dialogue on the future direction of international air transport.

Convened approximately once every decade, ATConf/7 represents a significant milestone in the formulation of global air transport policy. In anticipation of this landmark event, the ICAO Eastern and Southern African (ESAF) and ICAO Western and Central African (WACAF) Regional Office organized a two‑hour virtual preparatory webinar on 19 May 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC, to initiate early engagement and support informed participation by States.

The preparatory webinar aimed to:

• Brief States on the objectives, structure, and expected deliverables of ATConf/7;
• Discuss regional priorities, challenges, and opportunities in air transport development;
• Outline key preparatory requirements and timelines; and
• Facilitate coordination toward the development of common priorities to be shared at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (8–12 June 2026, Lomé, Togo), a continental event coordinated by AFCAC.