“I’ve found the event really useful, the location we’ve had here in the African Union has been fantastic – I’ve met so many different Ministers and senior officials from across Africa, and progressed business very well.” Andrew Priestley - Rockwell Collins
 
“Fantastic event, GRV Global nailed it – really good networking event, met some really interesting people so we take some good positive things away from here.”
Grant Giles - The Development Initiative Ltd

“It’s been a great opportunity to see friends and colleagues but to network with new people from the security and tech perspective in Africa. It’s gone beyond my expectations in terms of meeting not only regional stakeholders but also Ministers and other Government stakeholders.”
Travis Heneveld - Motorola Solutions

“There’s been a lot of discussion about issues in Somalia; overall I’ve found it very good and very informative – the speakers were excellent. I’ve been to many events, this was a very good event and exceeded my expectations.”
Christopher Reynolds - EUCAP Nestor Somalia

“I’ve found the symposium to be very helpful to me because it’s given me access to senior leadership of some of the missions I routinely call on but I don’t necessarily get to meet the high-ranking officers.”
John Robins - Codan Radio

“Thank you all for a job well done; I hope to join you in other conferences.”
Mostafa Sharaf  - Lockheed Martin
 
“The quality of the speakers is outstanding. The conference, well-coordinated. Quality presentations relevant to the defence industry and current challenges the continent is faced with; this gives us the opportunity to go back and package a complete solution.”
Idah Mabaso - DCD Protected Mobility
 
Official Airline Partner
  
 
GRV Global is delighted to recognise Ethiopian Airlines as our Official Airline Partner. As part of our valued   partnership, we are offering 10% discount for Economy and 12% for Business Class to all event attendees   travelling to Nairobi on Ethiopian Airlines. To book online simply use Link
 
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operation,   Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, and Bombardier Q-400 double cabin. Ethiopian was the first airline in Africa to own and operate each of these aircraft.
 
Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with seven business centers:
Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline; Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services; and Ethiopian Ground Service. 
 
Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average annual growth of 25% in the past seven years.