African telecoms and media operators convene in Johannesburg

Africa's leading telecoms operators, broadcasters and internet service providers will meet in Johannesburg in May 2013. Chief executives from South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, DRC, Nigeria and more will converge at the 16th annual SatCom Africa Conference and Exhibition to ensure the sustainable future of Africa's telecoms and media sector.
Issued by Terrapinn Limited
21 May 2013
African telecoms and media operators convene in Johannesburg

SatCom Africa is Africa's most important forum for the broadcast, satellite and telecommunications sector, where executives discuss investment and development, challenges and opportunities within the sector.

This session is aimed at government and private sectors alike. Join us at SatCom Africa 2013 and get exclusive insight on:

  • How government broadband strategy aims to
  • have ubiquitous broadband access by 2020
  • What does the government's proposed policy
  • document mean for South Africans?
  • What is the impact on local government?
  • What is the role of private sector?
  • How can this be implemented?

Now in its 16th consecutive year, no other event in the region continues to maintain an unequalled level of excellence by bringing together African operators, regulators, governments, financiers and investors, developers, end users and other leading decision-makers in the continent's telecommunications and media sector.

The objective of SatCom Africa is to:

  • Address current and future challenges for all major stakeholders within the telecoms and media sector.
  • Uncover opportunities and growth potential for Africa operators and end user's to ensure long term sustainability.
  • Encourage investment in projects across Africa that will contribute to the development of accessible and affordable communications solutions.
  • Stimulate relevant discussions and outcomes that will benefit the African telecoms and media industry not only in the short term but in the long term as well.

SatCom Africa will address current and future challenges for all major stakeholders within the African telecoms and media sector. The forum will bring Africa's communications development to
the forefront. Also, satellite, submarine and terrestrial projects from across the continent will be debated and challenged to ensure growth and sustainability within underdeveloped African regions.

What you can learn:


  • How government broadband strategy aims to have ubiquitous broadband access by 2020
  • What does the government's proposed policy document mean for South Africans?
  • What is the impact on local government?
  • What is the role of private sector?
  • How can this be implemented?

Take your pick of three senior level conferences that focus on the development of telecoms and media in Africa: The Broadcast Show Africa, Submarine Networks World Africa and SatCom Africa.

A collocated exhibition hall facilitates 60 free technical seminars that give an application perspective to stakeholders using technology in the field. Also, over 70 world class exhibitors will showcase the latest products and solutions.

For more information on Africa's leading broadcast, satellite and telecommunications show visit www.terrapinn.com/satcomafrica

Contact:

Keshni Reddy

Project Director

Tel: +27 (0) 11 516 4000
E-mail: moc.nniparret@ydder.inhsek

SatCom Africa

27 -30 May 2013
Sandton Convention Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa

Visit our website for more information www.terrapinn.com/satcom


 
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