Alan Hird
CEO
GlobeCast Africa
Alan Knott-Craig
CEO
Cell C
Alan Knott-Craig Jr
CEO
Mxit
Alessandro Tucci
SVP and GM Africa
Fox
Alex Okosi
Senior VP & MD
Viacom International Media Networks Africa
Andrew Kwok
President, International Business
Hutchison Global Communications
Archie Sethaelo
GM Broadcast
SABC
Christoph Limmer
Senior Director Market Development Africa
SES
Colman Murray
Marketing Director – AFP and Global Brand Director
AFPRELAXNEWS
George Twumasi
Deputy Chairman and CEO
The African Broadcast Network
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Event Overview
Now in its third year AfricaCast will continue to bring together the growing number of Sub-Saharan Africa’s major broadcasters, content owners, cable companies and pay TV providers. They will be joined by a number of global broadcasters and OTT players who are making inroads in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The growth of OTT players in Africa and the challenges around DTT continue to dominate discussion, and will be a major focus going forward. The agenda has been developed based on research with some of the key players in the African market and for the third year running this will be Africa’s premier broadcast show, co-located with AfricaCom.
AfricaCast, an event organised jointly by Informa’s Com World Series and TV Connect Global Events returns again after attracting 300+ high level conference delegates last year to address the challenges and opportunities in Africa’s broadcasting market. AfricaCast is part of Afircan' largest community event, AfricaCom which will attract 8,000+ exhibition visitors this year. This three day summit will bring decision makers from the entire value chain.
Why Attend?
- Learn the next stage of the DTT Projects in Sub Saharan Africa
- Understand what the future is of Local Content broadcast stations
- Analyse the potential impact global broadcasters can have the African market
- Assess the global OTT and Social TV Innovations and their Impact on Africa
- Embrace the future of Multiscreen Entertainment in Africa
Who Will You Meet?
C-level representatives and heads of business development from all stakeholders in the African broadcasting market:- Broadcasters
- Content Owners
- Satellite Operators
- Regulatory Authorities
- Cable & Satellite Equipment & Services Providers
- Mobile Broadcast Television Technologies Suppliers
- Broadcast, Film & Production Equipment Suppliers
- DTV/HDTV Products & Services, Interactive/Enhanced TV Systems & Products Suppliers
- Test & Measurement Equipment Suppliers
- Radio Broadcasting & Programming Services; Uplink/Downlink Facilities Suppliers
- Consultants
Floorplan
The event was well organized and very informative.
Ching Tarng Hseih, WiMAX Forum Regional Director Taiwan, WiMAX ForumGood content in key presentations. Wide range of topics. Good networking opportunities.
Mark Bennett, Managing Director, AfriConnect Zambia LtdA must attend event for the entire industry
Geoff Goss, Director, Zimbabwe OnlineThe event provided a platform for an excellent value-add network opportunities.
Dennis Ebbah, Senior Manager, Financial Control, MTN Nigeria Communication LimitedExcellent event.
Girish Gupta, Head – Sales & Marketing (Africa), Sterlite Technologies LtdBest event in Africa.
Rash Jhanjee, Director of Enterprise, Inmarsat Global XpressCompact and well attended.
Mikael Signarsson, Founder, VP Business Development, SeamlessThe event was the most beneficial event I have attended.
Andrew Bamwesigye, Network Engineer, ROKE TelkomExcellent platform at which to meet and exchange views with senior industry personnel.
David Harris-Evans, Sales Director MEA, Mformation TechnologiesRefreshing, contemporary and serious discussions.
Michael Ikpoki, MTN
