Advancing innovation & profitability for a digital Africa A record 150+ speakers
Vision for Africa KeynotesNew Models for a Connected AfricaChaired by Michele Scanlon, Principal Analyst, Indian Atlantic
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09:00
Seizing New Opportunities in Africa's Changing Telecoms, Media & ICT Market
Assessing the major trends in Africa's telecoms, media and ICT market
Growth forecasts for mobile and broadband subscriptions, and new service uptakes
Examining how improved connectivity is opening the door to new services: broadband, TV, connected verticals, cloud and more
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Nick Jotischky
Principal Analyst
Informa Telecoms & Media, UK
09:15
Transforming Operators' Models to Deliver Better Services in a More Demanding Market
Examining the groups' positions in Africa's markets
Determining the key areas of growth for telcos in Africa: customer requirements, new technologies, innovative services
Pan-African strategies to improve efficiency and foster innovation
Adapting to a changing telecoms, media and ICT ecosystem: how should the role of the operator evolve?
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Johan Dennelind
CEO: International
Vodacom Group
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Jamal Ramadan
Regional Vice President MENA region
MTN Group
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Marc Rennard
EVP Africa, Middle East and Asia
Orange Group
09:50
Connecting AfricansEnsuring Reliable and Affordable Access to Deliver Improved Services for All in Africa
Assessing the impact of the latest sub-marine cable and satellite launches in Africa
What are the requirements in terms of capacity and coverage to ensure end-users can enjoy more advanced services?
What is the role of the different stakeholders (operators, investors, regulators, equipment vendors, users) in improving the infrastructure in Africa?
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Nagi Abboud
CEO
Atlantique Telecom Group
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Mickael Ghossein
CEO
Orange Telkom Kenya
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Jabulani Dhliwayo
Market Development Manager – EMEA
Corning
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Jonathan Osler
Managing Director
Intelsat Africa
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Omar Trujillo
VP Africa
O3B Networks
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Yves Ruggeri
Chairman
ACE Consortium
10:40
Refreshments & Exhibition Visit
Attend any stream
- Africa Cast
- Enterprise ICT Africa
Adapting to a Digital Multi-platform Broadcasting Landscape
Simultaneous French Translation
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Chaired by
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Sylvain Beletre
Analyst
Balancing Act
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11:30
Market Overview And Forecasts On The Development Of The TV Market In Africa
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Simon Molony
Analyst
Informa Telecoms & Media
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11:50
Broadcaster's Strategies For An Increasingly Converged Environment
Examining the evolution of the broadcasting market in Africa
Adapting to a changing converging market
Making the right technology choices to deliver compelling content cost-effectively
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Chris Oberholzer
Strategy and Business Development
Multichoice
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12:10
Content PerspectiveDelivering attractive news content for the African market
Providing content that will appeal to local and pan-African audiences
Adapting content to a variety of formats in a digital age
Partnering with broadcasters and distributors to deliver the content to the right audience
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Richard Porter
Controller of English
BBC Global News
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12:30
Delivering Compelling TV Services Across Africa In A Digital, Multi-Platform Age
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Christoph Limmer
Senior Director Market Development Africa
SES
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12:50
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit
Managing The Transition To Digital
Simultaneous French Translation
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14:20
Panel DiscussionAssessing The New Competitive Environment In Africa's Broadcasting Markets
Who are the key players in Africa's broadcasting market, and how is it likely to change in the coming years?
How is the position of incumbent broadcasters evolving in light of increased competition?
What is the role of regulation in shaping the competitive environment?
How is the viewers' consumption of TV services likely to evolve in the coming years as a result of increased competition?
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George Twumasi
Deputy Chairman and CEO
ABN – The African Broadcast Network
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Godfrey Ohuabunwa
CEO
Multimesh, Nigeria
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14:50
UK Case StudyLessons Learnt From The Introduction Of DVB-T2 Services To The UK
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Richard Lindsay-Davies
Director General
Digital TV Group
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15:10
Launching Digital Terrestrial TV Services in South Africa
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Gelfand Kausiyo
General Manager: Broadcast Facilities
SABC
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15:30
Coffee break
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16:20
Managing the Move to Digital for a Pay TV Provider
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Eugene Nyagahene
CEO
Tele10 Group
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16:40
Regulatory Perspective On The Move To Digital
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S. Nanda Armoogum
Director of Broadcast Content
Independent Broadcasting Authority, Mauritius
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17:00
Planning The Logistical And Financial Aspects Of The Transition To Digital
Determining the level of coverage required to ensure a universal digital service
Assessing the investment necessary to deploy digital services across a market, and where the funding should come from
Planning the timescale and models to launch DTT services
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Sabine Devinck
Global Information and Communications Technologies
IFC
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17:20
End of Conference Day One
Innovation & Cloud Services Driving Growth in Africa
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Chaired by
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Camille Mendler
Principal Analyst
Informa Telecoms & Media
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11:30
Africa Market OverviewEnterprise ICT Markets In Africa
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Camille Mendler
Principal Analyst
Informa Telecoms & Media
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11:50
Enterprise Case StudyICT Strategies To Sustain Growth
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Shamanga Ilunga
Head of Africa iLoB - Infrastructure Delivery
Standard Bank of South Africa
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12:10
Interactive SessionThe Telcos Perspective: How Are The Dynamics Changing For Mobile Operators Offering Enterprise Services?
Examining the challenges and opportunities of delivering e-services for businesses in Africa
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Steve Briggs
Co-Founder
ARC Telecoms
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Senior Representative
BT Global Services
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Justin Colyn
General Manager, Fixed Mobile Convergence
MTN Business
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12:35
Strategic DebateImproving Connectivity And Investing In Africa's ICT Sector
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Mark Williams
Senior Economist and Advisor on the Development of Core Telecommunications Infrastructure in Africa, ICT Unit
The World Bank
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Lolia Emakpore
Director
Nigerian Communications Commission
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Eng. Sam Kundishora
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of ICT Zimbabwe
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Dr. Gaurav Pradhan
CIO
Time Tunnel, South Africa
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Kevit Desai
Director, Kenya Private Sector Alliance & Vice Chairman
Kenya ICT Federation
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Senior Representative
Shiron
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Ade Niyi Olujimi
Managing Director
Multi-Dimensions Technologies, Nigeria
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13:10
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit
Cloud For Africa : Developing a Strategy for Enterprise
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14:20
An African View to Adopting Cloud ServicesA Roadmap for Implementation
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Segun Oyebanji
Information Technology Manager
Chevron Nigeria
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14:40
Case StudyAssessing the Benefits of Cloud Computing
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Barak Regev
Regional Manager - Enterprise
Google
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Pieter le Roux
Head: Group IT
Bateman Projects Ltd
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15:00
Reaching The Cloud Focus Panel - Obstracles, Issues, DriversStrategies to Help Enterprises in Africa Succeed with Cloud Computing
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Michael Mbuthia
Head of Information Security
Co-operative Bank, Kenya
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Victor Pinneker
Director of IT
American University of Nigeria, AUN
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David Cripps
CISO
Investec plc, UK
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Ben Zaaiman
CEO
mLab Southern Africa
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15:30
Refreshments & Exhibition Visit
Cloud For Africa : Getting Adoption Right
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16:30
Adoption ChallengesManaging Identity, Security and Access Issues in the Cloud
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Thaloba Nthaga
Head, Information Technology
Stanbic Bank, Botswana
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16:50
Migration to the CloudUnderstanding Best Practice and Integration Issues
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Joman Salama
Director: Technology & Business Integration
Barclays Egypt
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17:10
Analyst Round TableCloud Computing for SMEs in Africa
A panel of experts will discuss the day's discussion.
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Thomas Yieke
Executive Vice President
Rick Broadman Partners
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Robert Karioki Mogoi
ICT Expert in Africa
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17:30
End of Conference Day One
17:30
Networking Drinks
Discuss the events of the day and continue the networking over an informal drink
in the exhibition hall.
19:30
AfricaCom Awards
Join the crème de la crème of Africa's communications ecosystem for an evening that celebrates all that is best in African telecoms. Find out more at www.africacomawards.com