IFATSEA AFRICA 2018 PROGRAM

DAY 1: Tuesday 31^st July 2018

Time	Event	Moderator/Speaker
07h30 – 08h50	Arrival of delegates, registration
08h50 – 09h00	Master of Ceremony remarks	Ali Salim Bakari, Elijah Mithanga
09h10 – 09h20	Speech by KATSEA President	Robert Jere Omusonga
09h20 – 09h30	Speech by Africa Region Director IFATSEA	Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei
09h30 – 09h45	Speech by IFATSEA board President	Mr. Thorsten Wehe
09h45 – 09h50	Address by Director General KCAA	Capt. Gilbert Kibe
09h50 – 10h05	ICAO ESAF Regional Director
10h05 – 10h20	Address by KCAA Board Chairman	Eng. Joseph Nkadayo represented by DG KCAA
10h20 – 10h45	Keynote speech and official opening by CS MOTIHUD	Hon. James W. Macharia represented by Deputy CS
10h45 – 11h30	Break: Morning Tea/Coffee/Exhibition
11h30-11h45	Address by Director, ANS	Ms. Charity Musila
11h45 – 13h00	PANEL 04; Evolving Roles and Responsibilities of ATSEP. Subtopics; 5. ATSEPs; Key drivers in air navigation services 6. ATSEP roles and responsibilities beyond ATC console	Moderator; Ephantus Irungu, Senior ATSEP –CWS  KCAA Panelists; §  James Nderitu, Chief Engineer JKIA -KCAA §  Ishaya Dung, President NAAE Nigeria §  Wilberforce Lalang, Senior ATSEP – MIA KCAA
13h00 – 14h00	Lunch Break
14h15 – 15h20	PANEL 08; ATSEPs as engineering professionals Subtopics; 28. Contributions of engineering technologists and technicians to safety of users of technology; opportunities, challenges, risks and mitigations 29.The licensed engineer; ethics, roles and responsibilities that enhance security and safety	Moderator; Edwin Sifuna, Senior ATSEP Malindi KCAA Panelists; §  Alice Mutai, Registrar, KETRB, represented §  Eng. Nicholas M. Musuni, Registrar, EBK represented §  Eng. Lucas Makomondi, Head of Training, EASA KCAA
15h20 – 15h50	Break: Tea/coffee/ Exhibition
15h50 – 17h00	PANEL 09; ATSEPs in maintenance operations; Subtopics; Safety and security considerations in; 23. Communication systems 24. Navigation systems 25. Surveillance systems 38. Auxiliary Systems	Moderator; Robert Omusonga, President KATSEA, CANS KIA KCAA Panelists; §  Engr. Ahmed Farouk, Director safety electronics and engineering services – NAMA- represented §  Eng. Nicholas Odwar, Manager Engineering services –KCAA §  Engr. John Ali, Head of telecommunication Engineering School –NCAT, Nigeria
17h00 – 17h20	Announcements	Daniel Kazungu
17h20 – 18h30	Social Break
18h30 – 21h30	Welcome Cocktail [Dress Code: Smart Casual]	Daniel Kazungu

Reception team:

• Caroline Ruto –Senior ATSEP JKIA -+254722920222
• Umi Kerre –Senior ATSEP MIA -+254735965934
• Loise Waithira –Senior ATSEP JKIA -254700924277
• Mwadime Wakesho – PR CCCD -+254723243640
• Elijah Mithanga –Chief ATSEP EASA -+254710881729
• Athanasius Nyangaga -AV/Data/PA, ATSEP KSM -+0735773300
• Gladys Korir Ndiema -Timekeeper

DAY 2: Wednesday 1^st August 2018

Allocated time	Activity	Moderator/Speaker
08h50 – 09h00	Morning remarks by master of ceremony	Ms. Umi Kerre
09h00 -0915	Key Note Address IFATSEA Executive President	Thorsten Wehe
09h15 – 10h30	PANEL 06: ATSEPs safety appraisal in air navigation services. Subtopics; ATSEPs contributions to safety in; 11.Air traffic control services 12.Aeronautical information services 13.Aeronautical communication services	Moderator; Ms. Flora Wakolo, Chief Air traffic control officer – KCAA Panelists; §  Hitler Olwenge, Manager, Air Traffic services –KCAA §  Mr. Solomon Kirimi Rukaria IFAIMA/KAISOA §  Tom Gusigolo, President KACOA
10h30 – 11h00	Break: Morning tea/coffee/ Exhibition
11h00 – 13h00	PANEL 01: ATSEP recognition in ICAO Annex 1. Subtopics; 1. CAAs preparations for ICAO general assembly 2019. 3. CANSO Africa support for ATSEPs 4. ATSEP contributions to ICAO strategic goals and ASBU 8. Presentation of a safety case for ATSEPS at ICAO general assembly 2019 9. Historical Path to ATSEP licensing	Moderator; IFATSEA Africa Director – Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei Panelists; §  Ing. Charles Kraikue DDG GCAA §  Mr. Thorsten Wehe, Executive Secretary, IFATSEA
13h00 – 14h00	Lunch Break
14h10 – 15h20	PANEL 05: Regulating ATSEPs operations; safety and security factors. Subtopics; 10. Aviation regulators’ perspective of ATSEPs as contributors in safety and security services 18. ATSEPs contribution to airport safety and security 26. Human factors in ATSEP operations; Safety and security considerations 27. SMS and risk management in ATSEP operations	Moderator; Christine Chepkirui Senior ATSEP JKIA KCAA Panelists; §  Ms. Millicent Henga, Senior AVSEC instructor – EASA §  Dr. Michael Aomo, Chief SMS coordinator KCAA §  Eng. Portas Oganga, Chief CNS Inspector KCAA
15h20– 15h50	Tea/coffee break/exhibition/ Announcements
15h50 – 17h00	PANEL 07: ATSEPs in systems development. Subtopics; 20. ANS cybersecurity plan; implementation, opportunities and challenges 21. CNS equipment development and integrity; value added facilities for safety and security 22. CNS projects management; security and safety considerations 37. Market edge innovations in Aviation Technology	Moderator; Isaac Rono, Senior ATSEP JKIA KCAA Panelists; §  Eng. Erick Meli, Chief ANS Officer – KCAA §  Communications Authority of Kenya
17h00 – 17h20	Announcements, Day’s Break	Ms. Umi Kerre

Reception team:

• Caroline Ruto –Senior ATSEP JKIA -+254722920222
• Umi Kerre –Senior ATSEP MIA -+254735965934
• Loise Waithira –Senior ATSEP JKIA -254700924277
• Mwadime Wakesho – PR CCCD -+254723243640
• Elijah Mithanga –Chief ATSEP EASA -+254710881729
• Athanasius Nyangaga -AV/Data/PA, ATSEP KSM -+0735773300
• Gladys Korir Ndiema -Timekeeper

DAY 3: Thursday 2^nd August 2018

Time	Event	Moderator/Speaker
08h50 – 09h00	Morning remarks by master of ceremony	Mr. James W. Nderitu
09h00-0910h	Speech for Director, EASA	Eng. Lucas Makomondi
09h10 – 10h30	PANEL 02: ATSEP licensing implementation; legal and regulatory framework Subtopics; 2. ATSEP licensing; ANSPs opportunities and challenges 7. Incorporating ATSEP licensing in state PEL Civil Aviation Regulations 39. ATSEP regulations vs statutory engineering regulations; conflicts and harmonization.	Moderator; Eng. Erick Meli – Chief officer ANS KCAA Panelists; §  Ing. Charles Kraikue -DDG technical GCAA -represented §  Ms. Charity Muthoni - Director ANS KCAA §  Engr. Adeyinka Osunwusi - Head of training, licensing and staff matters NAMA §  Mr. Denis Kimani – Manager Legal services KCAA
10h30 – 11h00	Break: Morning tea/coffee/ exhibition
11h00 – 11h30	Speech: Curriculum development assessment and certification challenges in Africa	Prof. Charles Ondieki, Chairmanl TVET CDACC Kenya
11h00 – 13h30	PANEL 10: ATSEP training. Subtopics; 15. ATSEP competence based training and assessment in Africa; implementation, opportunities and  challenges 16. Aligning ATSEP training with emerging technologies in aviation industry 17.Capacity development plan in aviation training; production of high skilled ATSEP instructors and assessors	Moderator; Dr. Serah Waitiki – Registrar Academics EASA, KCAA Panelists; §  Dr.  Mugambi G. K. M’Nchebere,   Director East African School of Aviation, KCAA- represented §  Ms. Tendani Ndou, Principal -ATNS Aviation Training Academy, SA §  Capt. Abdulsalami Mohammed, Rector NCAT –represented by Shitu §  Sam Mahlangu, Manager Engineering training  ATA –SA §  Evans Omondi, Senior Curriculum Developer, ATSEP
13h00 – 14h00	Lunch Break
14h00 – 15h00	PANEL 03: Operationalization of ATSEPS state licensing; gains and challenges. Subtopics; Updates from, 30. Nigeria 31. Ghana 33. Kenya 34. Tanzania 35. Uganda	Moderator; Ms. Farida Mitei, Senior Engineer ANS JKIA KCAA §  Panelists; §  Emmanuel Mikongoti –CNS Inspector TCAA §  Andrew Mwesige – President UGATSEA §  Engr. Adeyinka Osunwusi - Head of training, licensing and staff matters NAMA §  Mr. Robert Omusonga –President KATSEA and Chief ANS officer KCAA §  Mr. Fredrick Opoku –President GHATSEA
15h00 – 15h30	Break: Tea/coffee/ exhibition/announcements
15h30 – 17h00	Plenary session: Affiliates’ representatives and delegates only, adoption of conference resolutions	§  IFATSEA Africa Director – Ing. Frank Kofi Apeagyei §  Thorsten Wehe, President   IFATSEA
17h00 – 17h30	Closing Speech	Capt. Gilbert Kibe, Director, General, KCAA
17h30 – 18h30	Social Break
18h30 – 21h30	Gala Dinner (Music & African Dance) [Dress Code: African Attire]	Ms. Loise Mwangi

DAY 4: Friday 3^rd August 2018

Excursion
Allocated time
08h30 – 16h00	Visit to KWS Animal Orphanage
	Visit to Bomas of Kenya
	Launch out
	End