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The leading pan-African event for mobile, fixed, wireless and satellite communications professionals - now in it's 11th year!
In 2007 this telecommunications event attracted over 3000 attendees, with 40% at board director level, 109 operator companies and 90 countries represented across Africa and internationally. Read the full post-show review on this record-breaking event here!This event is one of a kind in Africa. If you want to meet people, to meet the vendors, to learn, this is the place to come!
I found the quality of the delegates and speakers exceptionally high, and I could barely walk five steps without meeting somebody in the industry worth talking to!
AfricaCom is the number 1 meeting place for the entire communications value chain in Africa. Now in its 11th year, it gathers thought leaders and purchasing decision makers from across Africa and the wider international community to learn, network and to do business
Why You Should Attend
12 reasons why attending AfricaCom will be the soundest business decision you make in 2008...
- 4,000+ senior decision-makers under one roof - no other business development opportunity in Africa compares.
- A unique gathering of the whole communications value chain, with fixed and mobile operators, international carriers, satellite operators, ISPs, vendors, regulators and more
- 80+ leading industry speakers - hear from the best minds in Africa.
- 180 exhibitors showcasing the products and solutions of the future in the co-located exhibition
- Free Exhibition Seminars adding 10+ hours of free educational content
- Our bespoke on-line networking tool enhances at-show experience and facilitates post-show follow-up.
- Over 10 hours' networking time through multiple dedicated networking sessions and breaks
- 4 day programme incorporating exhibition, congress and training
- 10 panel sessions to stimulate industry debate
- Over 20 CEO/Board level speakers
- Multiple streams to afford even greater depth & breadth of coverage
- Networking prioritised at every turn - speed networking at the start of every day and after lunch
Who You will Hear
This year we welcomed CEO level and senior management speakers from the following companies and organisations:
African CDMA Forum - Alcatel-Lucent - Amdocs - ARTEL - Senegal - Bercut - Bharti Telesoft - Business Day - Cell C - Celtel Kenya - Celtel International - Celtel Malawi - Comium Group - Detecon International GmbH - ECI Telecom - Emtel Mauritius - Ericsson - France Telecom Group - Frost & Sullivan - Gateway Communications - Gemalto - Gitosa.net - Green Giraffe - GSM Association - HP - Huawei - ICASA - Intelsat - International Finance Corporation - World Bank Group - International Telecommunications Union (ITU) - Motorola - MTN Banking - MTN Group - MTN Network Solutions - MTN Rwanda - Nokia Siemens Networks - Oberthur Card Systems - Open Mobile Alliance - Orange Cameroon - Premium Ideas (Pty) Ltd - Pyramid Research - Qualcomm International - Rand Merchant Bank - Redknee - Safaricom - Sicap - Starcomms - Uganda Telecom - Virgin Mobile SA - Vodacom Congo - World Wide Web Consortium - World Wide Worx - WorldsView - Zamnet Communications Systems - Zantel - ZTE
Have a revolutionary or challenging view-point to put across?
Want to be recognised as an influential force in the industry?
If so, apply to be part of our illustrious speaker panel by contacting the relevant AfricaCom team-member below together with a brief 50 word synopsis of your topic proposal:
Operators / Regulator / Independents
For non-vendor speaking opportunities, please contact: julie.rey@informa.com
Vendors
For vendor speaking opportunities, please contact: cheryl.carroll@informa.com
Event Agenda Overview
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Testimonials
"A must attend event. The most important show in SA; Busier than last year and better contacts!"LS, Nokia
"A great show for networking & making connections with Pan-African operators, customers & potential customers."ER, Blackberry
"Well organised. Great attendance. A worthwhile event!"OL, Siemens
"As a leading sponsor, delighted to see the show go from strength to strength and looking forward to increasing our presence at the show next year."TT, Gateway
"Exceptional show. Lots of key contacts & great sales leads."JK, Freeplay
"The must-attend show in Africa for the mobile community."DD, Intesat
"A must attend for suppliers and operators alike"Onkutule E Masima, Mascom Wireless
"Awesome show - very busy and the right people. Very, very positive, definitely back next year."BM, Leaf
"An unmatched event, a real learning experience"Muhalia Allan, Safaricom Ltd
"Great quality of customers & contacts from Operators - definitely back next year."TP, Intervoice
"A driving force for African communication sector and a valuable source of information to the world"Dhananjaya Ponnamperuma, Mobitel Sri Lanka
"Excellent opportunity to understand the industry"Sudhershana Geeganage, Mobitel Ltd
"More visitors, better turn-out, met with customers- new and old - over 2 busy days."RL, Tellumat
"Good show, right attendees, well organised - an all round positive experience."RP, Harris Corporation
"Excellent opportunity to learn and network"Francis Ebuehi, Celtel Group
"Great show to showcase our products & see where technology is going."SF, Thetalogix
Registration
Register online or contact:
Customer Service Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 5506
Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 4747
telebookings@informa.com
Sponsorship & Exhibition
To discuss opportunities, contact:
Cheryl Carroll
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 5202
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 5657
cheryl.carroll@informa.com
Network Operator Registration
Register online or contact:
Michelle Eng Leang
Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 5333
Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 5657
michelle.engleang@informa.com
Marketing & Press Contact
For more information, contact:
Claire Shilling
Tel: +44 (0) 20 337 73352
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 5657
claire.shilling@informa.com
