Airfinance Journal and Euromoney Seminars present the:
7th Annual Middle East and Africa Airfinance Conference
The leading event for aviation industry professionals active in aircraft financing in the Middle East and Africa
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
29th and 30th September
Demand for aircraft financing across the Middle East remains strong, however airlines and lessors based in the region are by no means insulated from the far reaching effects of the global economic and financial crisis.
Export credit, direct lending and manufacturer finance will be more important than ever in forthcoming deals. There will also be more opportunities for Islamic financing, funds and private equity sources looking for attractive and profitable investment vehicles.
Africa continues to be an intriguing market for aircraft financing, but questions remain how risk can be successfully mitigated in this region in the present economic climate.
How will new deals in the Middle East and Africa going forward be financed?
Where better to find the answer to this question and more than at the 7th Annual Middle East and Africa Airfinance Conference, hosted once again in Dubai, in September.
The conference has established itself as the premier industry gathering in the Middle East and Africa. Whether you are a seasoned professional active in aircraft financing in the region, or a newcomer to the industry looking to learn more, this is the event to attend for unparalleled networking opportunities and market updates.
Update: Full brochure now available to download
Confirmed speakers include:
- Bob Morin, Vice President, Transportation Division, Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Brian Jeffery, Senior Vice President – Corporate Treasury, Emirates Airline
- Kostya Zolotusky, Managing Director, Capital Markets Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Paul Walsh, Aerospace Manager, Export Credit Guarantee Department
- Imad Ghandour, Managing Director, Gulf Capital
- Lereece Rose, Corporate Finance, South African Airways
- Michael McTighe, Managing Director, Arik Air
- Salem Rashid Al Noiami, Chief Executive Officer, Waha Leasing
- Kassim Geressu, Executive Vice President Finance and Strategic Planning, Ethiopian Airlines
- Mark Pearman-Wright, Head of Leasing & Investor Marketing, Airbus
- Steve Clarke, Chief Operating Officer and President, LCAL
- Anne-Marie Siffroy-Pytlak, Managing Director, Head of Middle East Aviation, Calyon
- Marian Pistik, Project Manager, Airline Launch, Wataniya Airways
- Doug Winter, Senior Vice President & Region Manager for Middle East, Africa & CIS/Russia, GECAS
- James Geldenhuys, Head Aircraft Finance, Nedbank Capital
- Taimur Baig, Regional Head, Aircraft Finance, Structured Finance, Standard Chartered Bank
- Ricky Thiron, Vice President – Treasury, Etihad Airways
- Robert Fugard, Partner, Linklaters
- Christian McCormick, Chief Executive Officer, Natixis Transport Finance
- Bob Agnew, Chief Executive Officer and President, Morten Beyer Agnew
... and many more.
Catch up with established colleagues, meet and network with new contacts and establish the business connections you need to make valuable and profitable business decisions for the year ahead, all in the space of this two day conference.
Register today to secure your place at this not-to-be-missed event.
Also available:
New! 2009 Middle East School of International Aviation Finance
27th and 28th September 2009
Jumeriah Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai
Following on from successful Schools in London, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong, The Middle East School will provide the perfect opportunity for lessors, airlines, financiers, lawyers, manufacturers and others active in aircraft finance in the region to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of aircraft finance and how to apply this in practice.
Delegates attending the Middle East and Africa Airfinance Conference are entitled to a discount when registering for the Middle East School - please contact Katy Rose for further information: krose@euromoneyplc.com