Call for speakers

The conference agenda has been finalised but we are always looking for more visionary industry leaders with knowledge, experience and ideas to join the programme.  As a speaker, you’ll present to the cream of the AfricaCom attendees.  It’s an unrivalled audience of 2,000+ CxO level mobile, fixed, satellite and WiMAX operators, ISPs, MVNOs, regulators, consultants, investors and technology and solutions providers from across Africa and beyond.

This is a fantastic opportunity to present your ideas and solutions to Africa’s most important companies in telecoms, media and ICT; cementing your company’s position as a high-profile, industry leading pioneer.

What can you present on?

AfricaCom 2011 is the biggest and best yet.  The conference agenda will feature a record 150+ speakers and includes 4 strategic keynotes, 11 special focus sessions and 2 co-located events – AfricaCast and Enterprise ICT Africa.   You’re spoilt for choice with a host of new and established topics.  Sessions include presentations, interactive panels, CxO roundtables, regional leader interviews, and crystal ball discussions so there is plenty to choose from. Broad topics covered in the conference include:

• Innovating for Africa’s Digital Future
• Mobile Broadband & LTE
• Operator Strategies
• Efficiency & Cost Management
• Marketing, Pricing & Loyalty
• Social Media
• Mobile Money
• M-health
• Value Added Services
• Connectivity & Capacity
• Rural Telecoms
• Roaming & Interconnect
• Enterprise and ICT
• TV Services
• And much more

Download the current agenda for more information on the topics

How speaking at AfricaCom will benefit your business

• Take centre stage at Africa’s most important telecoms conference and exhibition
• Gain competitive advantage by promoting your business to 2,000 decision makers from regional and international operators and solution providers.
• Save time and money by presenting to everyone you need to know in Africa in 1 place.
• Raise your profile as a leading expert of the region’s telecommunications industry.
• Benefit from pre-event promotion of your speaking slot to the African telecoms industry

Apply to speak at AfricaCom Today!

Regional operator companies and regulators may apply to speak free of charge as part of our Agenda – depending on relevance and availability.
Companies supplying solutions to operators are required to sponsor the event in order to confirm a speaking slot.

New for 2011: sponsor companies may become a Programme Partner and sponsor and session on their specific area of expertise. The Programme Partnership includes a bespoke briefing in a fully equipped private room during the conference.

At such a high-profile and internationally renowned event, speaking slots are filled quickly.
Please submit your speaker proposal including a presentation title and outline (a paragraph or 4-5 bullet points), your biography and your company’s profile to:
Email: julie.rey@informa.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 5394