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21 - 24 May 2012 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
10 reasons to attend
Demand for communications and internet access in Africa is growing at an insatiable rate. Satellite and fibre provide the solution to decreasing strain on Africa’s fixed infrastructure and unique terrain.
SatCom Africa, Telecoms World Africa, Submarine Networks World Africa and The TV Show Africa bring together top level executives who develop, operate and invest in the African communications industry.
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Understand how satellites can solve Africa’s communication challenges
Learn how to satisfy demand for cost effective backhaul for Africa
Uncover satellite's role in broadcast capacity, deliverability and access
Maximise broadband access, investment and growth
Learn how fibre can assist the deployment of 3G and data services
Understand the future of convergence in revenue growth for the operator
Realise how to move towards making Africa digital ready
Discover key factors to sustaining long-term rural connectivity
Uncover how to expand your network by entering into strategic partnerships
You’ll come away with great ideas to do better business
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Listen to key decision makers
Amazing keynotes
Valentine AmadiSenior Manager: Network RolloutEtisalat Nigeria
Gary AlfonsoManaging Director: African Business NewsCNBC Africa, South Africa
Daniel CobblahHead of VAS (Technical)Glo Mobile, Ghana
Yolande van WykCEOFNB eWallet Solutions, South Africa
Prankaj PradhanChief Operations OfficerGlobacom, Nigeria
Godfrey KisekaChief Technical Director Orange, Uganda
Thami MtshaliChief Executive OfficeriBurst Group, South Africa
Job NdegeManaging DirectoriWay Africa, Kenya
Edmund KatitiActing HeadNepad e-Africa Commission, Nigeria
Bashir GwanduExecutive CommissionerNigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria
David HartshornSecretary GeneralGlobal VSAT Forum, United States of America
Frederic SalmonRegional Vice President, AfricaBelgacom, Belgium
Eric OsiakwanFounderAfriSPA, Ghana
Richard BellGroup CEOZuku, Kenya
Olivier LaouchezChief Executive Officer and Co-founderTrace, France
Darryl Ambrose NmahDirector GeneralLiberian Broadcasting System
Bill HearmonChairman4G African Broadband Forum, South Africa
Basilio SadindiChief Technical OfficerUganda Telecom
Sifiso DebengwaGroup CEOMTN Group, South Africa
Kezito MakuniTechnical DirectorEconet Wireless, Zimbabwe
"Ideal event to meet customers and partners involved in the African space industry business"Sales Director | Arianespace
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Hear from the best
Get up close and personal
Steve KellyGeneral Manager: Asia Pacific, North America, Middle East and AfricaBT Global Telecom Markets, United Kingdom
Paul EdwardsChairmanStarcomms Holdings, Nigeria
Frans LindequeSenior VP: TechnologyOn Digital Media, South Africa
Tony WaltChief Operating OfficerInternet Solutions, South Africa
Kris SenanuChief Operating OfficerAccessKenya, Kenya
Kenneth AshibeyChief Operating OfficerMultiTv Ghana
George TwumasiCEOAfrica Broadcast Networks, United Kingdom
Diarmid MasseyVice President: Carrier SalesCable & Wireless, United Kingdom
Chris OberholzerManaging Director: Strategy and Business DevelopmentMultichoice, South Africa
Thierry TomietDirector Region Middle East & Africa Telecom Italia Sparkle
Aidan BaigrieHead of Business DevelopmentSEACOM, South Africa
Biola AlabiDirectorM-Net Africa, Nigeria
Setting standards
Yvon HenriDirector: Radio Communications BureauInternational Telecommunications Union, Switzerland
Ross ThomassonRegional Director for AfricaVodafone Global Enterprise, South Africa
Vuyani JaranaChief Operations OfficerVodacom Group, South Africa
Prenesh PadayacheeChief Technical OfficerInternet Solutions, South Africa
Steven van der LindeRegional Director: Global Carrier SolutionsTata Communications, South Africa
"The show is brilliant and very informative!"Satellite Contribution Manager | Supersport International
5 separately bookable conferences in one event
A packed exhibition floor where you can meet world class suppliers
Free learning seminars where the latest solutions and technologies will be showcased
Countless networking activities so you can set up key meetings with industry leaders
Attend the SatCom Star Awards and meet with the industries winners at our dazzling gala dinner
Conferences Exhibitors
SpeakersNetworking
Events
Attendees in 2011
DefinedContent
5 150 +
100+ 20hrs
1850 20hrs
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Telecoms operators
Wholesale providers and resellers
Telecom associations
Cable maintenance providers
Cable consortiums and operators
Internet service providers
Financiers
Broadcasters
Cable suppliers
Satellite operators
Investors
VSAT users
Carriers
Government and regulators
Cable/system owners
“Informative and extremely relevant to my area of work – the broadcasting industry”Platform Specialist | Multichoice Africa
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SatCom Africa – Tuesday 22 May 2012Day One
12:50
Tony Walt, Chief Operating Officer, Internet Solutions, South AfricaJon Osler, Managing Director, Africa Sales, Intelsat, United States of AmericaRichard C.R. Schaap, Director: Sales & Business Development, Broadband Systems, Newtec, Belgium
Panel: Hybrid networks
Job Ndege, Managing Director, iWay Africa, KenyaBill Hearmon, Chairman, 4G African Broadband Forum, South Africa
Panel: Key factors to sustaining long-term rural connectivity
Kevin Viret, Regional Director, Africa, Yahsat, South AfricaSoheil Mehrabanzad, Assistant Vice President and General Manager: MEA Region, Hughes Network Systems, LLC, United States of AmericaBashir Gwandu, Executive Commissioner, Nigerian Communications Commission, NigeriaGerard Avoaka, Chief Technical Officer, Alink Telecom International, Ivory CoastOmar Trujillo, Regional Vice President: Africa, 03b Networks, United Kingdom
Panel: How satellite is changing the african backhaul landscape
Frederic Salmon, Regional Vice President Africa, Belgacom, BelgiumKris Senanu, Chief Operating Officer, AccessKenyaNabil Shanti, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Arabsat, United Arab EmiratesThomas Choi, CEO, Asia Broadcast Satellite, Hong KongIbrahima Guimba-Saidou, Vice President and General Manager: Africa, SES, Luxembourg
How can satellites compete and coexist with terrestrial networks
Job NdegeManaging DirectoriWay Africa, Kenya
Backhaul and wireless
Thomas ChoiCEOAsia Broadcast Satellite, Hong Kong
Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
Sponsored by:
Afternoon refreshments and speed networking
BACKHAUL
08:00
Opening remarks from the Chair
Paul EdwardsChairmanStarcomms Holdings, Nigeria
Keynote address: How new age innovations and global trends are driving access to markets in Africa
Anup GuptaHead: Middle East and Africa DataBharti Airtel, India
How satellites can solve Africa’s communication challenges
Nicolas BaravalleVice President Sales Africa SES, Luxembourg
New initiatives for connectivity and access
Omar TrujilloRegional Vice President: Africa03b Networks, United Kingdom
Registration and welcome coffee
BROADBAND
FIBRE AND SATELLITE
REMOTE AND RURAL ACCESS
Sponsored by:
10:00 Exhibition opening and morning refreshments
17:25
19:00
Closing remarks by the chair and end of day one
SatCom Star Awards and gala dinner
18:45 Networking drinks reception
Sponsored by:
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09:30
Capacity for change
Kevin ViretRegional Director, AfricaYahsat, South Africa
11:00
Promised and delivered
Nabil ShantiVice President and Chief Commercial Officer Arabsat, United Arab Emirates
11:15
11:30
08:50
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10:30 Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing
12:30 Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
SatCom Africa – Wednesday 23 May 2012Day Two
08:30
Opening remarks from the Chair
Paul EdwardsChairmanStarcomms Holdings, Nigeria
Co-Chair:
Satellites role in broadcast capacity, deliverability and access
Christoff LimmerDirector: Market Development and Marketing, AfricaSES, Luxembourg
What is the importance of satellite to the broadcast business model?
Chris OberholzerManaging Director Strategy and Business DevelopmentMultichoice, South Africa
Future opportunities for telcos in Sub-Saharan Africa
Joaquim Pereira de LimaSales Director: Sub-Saharan AfricaEutelsat, France
Financial challenges of pay TV in SA
Laurent PetitVice President Finance: AfricaSES, Luxembourg
Registration and welcome coffee
CAPACITY AND INNOVATION
DTH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGIES
17:45
Panel: Innovative services and technologies for DTH deployment
Darryl Ambrose Nmah, Director General, Liberian Broadcasting SystemYvon Henri, Head: Space Technology, ITU, SwitzerlandJon Osler, Managing Director, Africa Sales, Intelsat, United States of AmericaNihar Shah, Director: Market Development, SES, Netherlands
Panel: How satellite aids in the delivery of live events
Frans Lindeque, Senior Vice President: Technology, On Digital Media, South AfricaDarryl Ambrose Nmah, Director General, Liberian Broadcasting SystemDr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, United Kingdom
Navigating evolving content requirements
Frans LindequeSenior Vice President: TechnologyOn Digital Media, South Africa
Closing remarks by the chair and end of conference
15:15 Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing
MEDIA CONTENT DELIVERY
LIVE SATELLITE BROADCASTING
08:50
Keynote address: How will satellites further shape Africa’s broadcast markets?
Gary AlfonsoManaging Director: African Business NewsCNBC Africa, South Africa
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Panel: How to use satellites efficiently to deliver high-demand and high-bandwidth content
Gary Alfonso, Managing Director: African Business News, CNBC Africa, South AfricaKenneth Ashibey, Chief Operating Officer, MultiTv GhanaDarryl Ambrose Nmah, Director General, Liberian Broadcasting SystemSharon Ruso, Director of Presales Support, Amos-Spacecom, IsraelOfficer, Arabsat, United Arab EmiratesNihar Shah, Director: Strategic Market Development, SES, Luxembourg
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16:30
11:30
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How fibre can assist the deployment of 3G and data services
Funke OpekeChief Executive OfficerMain One Cable, Nigeria
11:00
Day One
INTEGRATED NETWORKS FOR WHOLESALE DELIVERY
08:00
Opening remarks from the Chair
Bradley ShawEditor3i Publishing, South Africa
Keynote address: How to get greater broadband access, investment and growth
Thierry TormietRegional Director, Middle East and AfricaTelecom Italia Sparkle
Keynote address: How will Africa benefit from the awesome abilities of fibre?
Diarmid MasseyVice President: Carrier SalesCable & Wireless, United Kingdom
How to meet demand for rapid, low-latency and high-volume communication
Yvon HenriDirector: Radio Communications BureauITU, Switzerland
User generated demand for capacity
Kris SenanuChief Operating OfficerAccessKenya, Kenya
Registration and welcome coffee
12:30
10:00 Exhibition opening and morning refreshments
Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
THE BIG PICTURE
DEMAND AND CAPACITY
Are there merits and profits in laying terrestrial cable?
Peter MafaganaOperations ManagerBroadbank Infraco, South Africa
Panel: Fibre and satellite – the cohesive solution
Peter Mafagana, Operations Manager, Broadband Infraco, South AfricaThierry Tormiet, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, Telecom Italia SparkleDiarmid Massey, Vice President: Carrier Sales, Cable & Wireless, United Kingdom
How fibre can decrease satellite latency and make real-time applications usable
Vuyani JaranaChief Operations OfficerVodacom Group, South Africa
Afternoon refreshments and speed networking
THE LAST MILE
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Submarine Networks World Africa – Tuesday 22 May 2012
14:10
14:55
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09:30
11:30
12:00
16:40
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17:10
19:00
Closing remarks by the chair and end of day one
SatCom Star Awards and gala dinner
18:45 Networking drinks reception
Sponsored by:
12:15
10:00 Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing
Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
Day Two
08:30
Opening remarks from the Chair
Bradley ShawEditor3i Publishing, South Africa
Southern African cable showcase
Aidan BaigrieHead of Business DevelopmentSEACOM, South Africa
East African cable showcase
Ryan SherChief Operations OfficerWIOCC, South Africa
Registration and welcome coffee
BUSINESS MODELS THAT WORK FOR AFRICA CABLE RESILIENCY, RELIABILITY AND ROUTING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
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MANAGING TERRESTRIAL TRAFFIC
Submarine Networks World Africa – Wednesday 23 May 2012
Panel: The benefits of fibre broadband
Thami Mtshali, Chief Executive Officer, iBurst Group, South AfricaPeter Mafagana, Operations Manager, Broadband Infraco, South AfricaSteven van der Linde, Regional Director: Global Carrier Solutions, Tata Communications, South Africa
13:50
16:30
Panel: How to develop a maintenance and reliability backup plan in case of a cable break
Raynald Leconte, CEO, France Telecom Marine, FrancePankaj Pradhan, Chief Operations Officer, Globacom, NigeriaAidan Baigrie, Head of Business Development, SEACOM, South Africa
Laying terrestrial fibre for landlocked connectivity
Gustav SmitCEODark Fibre Africa, South Africa
Closing remarks by the chair and end of conference
15:05 Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing
15:50
14:35
08:50
Keynote address: How to decide whether to build or buy
Steven van der LindeRegional Director: Global Carrier SolutionsTata Communications, South Africa
09:00
Keynote address: Why infrastructure sharing could be the better option for Africa
Edmund KatitiActing HeadNepad e-Africa Commission, Nigeria
09:30
11:15
11:45
How to advance Africa`s mobile infrastructure with LTE focused technology
Thami MtshaliChief Executive OfficeriBurst Group, South Africa
11:00
12:50 Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
Day One
08:00
Opening remarks from the Chair
Steven AmbroseManaging DirectorStrategy Worx, South Africa
Keynote address: How to design a robust blueprint for optimal LTE deployment
Sifiso DabengwaGroup Chief Executive OfficerMTN Group, South Africa
Keynote address: The race to LTE – who will emerge as the major player in Africa?
Valentine AmadiSenior Manager: Network RolloutEtisalat, Nigeria
How to increase the number of open connections to allow faster retrieval of data
Sasan ParvinTechnical DirectoriBurst Group, South Africa
Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 Exhibition opening and morning refreshments
LTE – THE NEXT EVOLUTION
BROADBAND
Panel: How to make mobile broadband accessible to the mass market
Basilio Sadindi, Chief Technical Officer, Uganda TelecomGodfrey Kiseka, Chief Technical Director, Orange, UgandaPrankaj Pradhan, Chief Operations Officer, Globacom, NigeriaMothibi Ramusi, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Cell C
How to accelerate mobile money through innovative product offerings
Yolande van WykCEOFNB eWallet Solutions, South Africa
NFC payments – creating the business model for the provision of NFC services
Simon JustHead of Consumer CardAbsa, South Africa
How to optimise on VAS market opportunities in Africa and increase profitability
Daniel CobblahHead of VAS (Technical)Glo Mobile, Ghana
How to develop localised applications to target and profit from the African market
Prenesh PadayacheeChief Technical OfficerInternet Solutions, South Africa
Afternoon refreshments and speed networking
CONVERGENCE
MOBILE MONEY
Telecoms World Africa – Tuesday 22 May 2012
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12:00
16:40
17:05
14:10
14:50
08:50
09:00
09:30
11:30
15.30
17:25
19:00
Closing remarks by the chair and end of day one
SatCom Star Awards and gala dinner
18:45 Networking drinks reception
Sponsored by:
10:30 Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing
12:20 Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
Day Two
08:30
Opening remarks from the Chair
Steven AmbroseManaging DirectorStrategy Worx, South Africa
Registration and welcome coffee
CLOUD
NEW DEVICES: DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Panel: How creating open source software, will foster diverse media development
Godfrey Kiseka, Chief Technical Director, Orange, UgandaKezito Makuni, Technical Director, Econet Wireless, ZimbabweBasilio Sadindi, Chief Technical Officer, Uganda TelecomRobert Aouad, Chief Executive Officer, Isocel Telecom, Benin
16:40
How to implement successful PPPs to close the infrastructure gap in Africa
Bashir GwanduExecutive CommissionerNigerian Communications Commission
How to use PPPs to encourage investment in infrastructure and new projects
Ditabe ChochoChief Financial OfficerMultichoice, South Africa
Building brand experience - how to prioritise the user and increase ARPU
Vuyani JaranaChief Operations OfficerVodacom Group, South Africa
Panel: Identifying key strategies and methods for churn reduction
Ross Thomasson, Regional Director for Africa, Vodafone Global Enterprise, South AfricaGaurav Anand, Vice President Middle East and Africa Global Voice Services, Tata Communications, IndiaVuyani Jarana, Chief Operations Officer, Vodacom Group, South Africa
Closing remarks by the chair and end of conference
15:10 Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing
CHURN REDUCTION
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Keynote address: How mobile cloud computing can offer profit opportunities to service providers
Ross ThomassonRegional Director for AfricaVodafone Global Enterprise, South Africa
Keynote address: How to make your network flexible using cloud network intelligence
Evans MunyukiChief Information Officer: Business Banking Sector ABSA, South Africa
Integrating social, mobile and cloud platforms for faster and more reliable content delivery to consumers
Basilio SadindiChief Technical OfficerUganda Telecom
How to develop localised applications to target and profit from the African market
Pankaj PradhanChief Operations OfficerGlobacom, Nigeria
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Telecoms World Africa – Wednesday 23 May 2012
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10:00
11:40
11:10
The future of convergence, revenue growth and the operator
Aymeric GentySales Director France & French Speaking Territories Eutelsat, France
11:00
The TV Show – Tuesday 22 May 2012Day One
What it means to have tablets changing the mobile TV experience
George TwumasiChief Executive OfficerAfrica Broadcast Networks, London
Making Africa digital
Gelfand KausiyoChief Technical OfficerSABC, South Africa
How to utilise mobile TV to increase ARPU
Salim AminChairmanAfrica 24 Media Ltd, Kenya
Afternoon refreshments and speed networking
08:00
Opening remarks from the Chair
Russell SouthwoodChief Executive OfficerBalancing Act, South Africa
Keynote address: Seamless delivery in the multiplatform universe
Chris OberholzerManaging Director: Strategy and Business DevelopmentMultichoice, South Africa
Keynote address: Implementing new OTT multiplatform enabled models
Richard BellGroup Chief Executive OfficerZuku, Kenya
Maximising on new growth opportunities in VoD services
Sasan ParvinTechnical DirectoriBurst Group, South Africa
Penetrating new markets through the development opportunities of IPTV in Africa
George TwumasiChief Executive OfficerAfrica Broadcast Network, United Kingdom
The role of interactive services for telcos and broadcasters
Daniel CobblahHead of VAS (Technical)Glo Mobile, Ghana
Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 Exhibition opening and morning refreshments
MODEL BUSINESS
IPTV AND VoD
HDTV AND 3D TV
12:40 Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
MOBILE TV
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14:10
16:40
14:45
08:50
09:00
09:30
11:30
11:50
12:10
15.30
17:00
19:00
Closing remarks by the chair and end of day one
SatCom Star Awards and gala dinner
18:45 Networking drinks reception
Sponsored by:
15:10
12:20
10:30 Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing
Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing
Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
The TV Show – Wednesday 23 May 2012Day Two
08:30
Increasing revenues through advertising innovation
Biola AlabiDirectorM-Net Africa, Nigeria
How to increase revenues by delivering consumable content in Africa
Prins MahlangaManaging ExecutiveVodacom, South Africa
Registration and welcome coffee
CONTENT AND PARTNERSHIPS
ADVERTISING
DISTRIBUTION AND REVENUE RETURNS
Opening remarks from the Chair
Russell SouthwoodChief Executive OfficerBalancing Act, South Africa
Maintaining competitiveness in the market through local content development
Olivier LaouchezChief Executive Officer and Co-founderTrace, France
Integrating satellite into your DTH business models for efficiency
Kenneth AshibeyChief Operating OfficerMultiTV Ghana
17:00 Closing remarks by the chair and end of conference
How to monetise applications as operators in Africa
Frans LindequeSenior Vice President: TechnologyOn Digital Media, South Africa
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Identifying the carrier opportunity in Africa
Eric OsiakwanFounderAfriSPA, Ghana
11:00
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Carriers World – Wednesday 23 May 2012Day One
Panel: How to maximise revenue growth from data and video delivery
Godfrey Kiseka, Chief Technical Director, Orange, UgandaFunke Opeke, Chief Executive Officer, Main One Cable, NigeriaFrederic Salmon, Regional Vice President: Africa, Belgacom, Belgium
BUSINESS MODELS08:00
Opening remarks from the Chair
Bill HearmonChairman4G African Broadband Forum, South Africa
Keynote address: What is the role of the carrier in the mobile and the fixed broadband market
Frederic SalmonRegional Vice President: AfricaBelgacom, Belgium
Keynote address: How to increase coverage by investing in emerging markets
Valentine AmadiSenior Manager: Network RolloutEtisalat Nigeria
Integrating fibre and satellite networks for wholesale delivery
Ross ThomassonRegional Director for AfricaVodafone Global Enterprise, South Africa
What makes fibre the carriers most affordable option?
Gaurav AnandVice President Middle East and Africa Global Voice ServicesTata Communications, India
Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing
INTERNATIONAL BACKBONE CONNECTIVITY
FIBRE CONNECTIVITY
VOICE/DATA AND VIDEO DELIVERY
15:05
Panel: Identifying the best business models of the future
Eric Osiakwan, Founder, AfriSPA, GhanaGodfrey Kiseka, Chief Technical Director, Orange, UgandaGaurav Anand, Vice President Middle East and Africa Global Voice Services, Tata Communications, India
How to position Africa as the gateway for global traffic exchange
Thierry TormietRegional Director, Middle East and AfricaTelecom Italia Sparkle
Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing
12:10 Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing
16:35 Closing remarks by the chair and end of conference
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Six categories will be up for grabs in 2012
The SatCom Stars will be awarded during a glittering gala dinner, to be held on Tuesday the 22nd of May 2012 at the Sandton Sun Hotel.
Join us in celebrating the continued growth and success of the communications industry in Africa.Together we will honour some of the exceptional performers within the industry.
The SatCom Stars Tuesday 22 May, 19:00 for 19:30Sandton Sun Hotel
2012 VOTING CLOSES 20 APRIL 2012
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Broadcaster of the year
Backhaul provider
of the year
VSAT provider of the year
Satellite operator of the year
Most innovative product/service
of the year
Best customer service provider
of the year
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Satcom Star
David HartshornSecretary GeneralGlobal VSAT Forum, United States of America
Aidan BaigrieHead of Business DevelopmentSEACOM, South Africa
Your workshop leader Your workshop leader
Satellite communications can be cost effectively applied to deliver a wide range of African applications
Submarine network strategies to enable Africa
ObjectiveLearn how satellite communications are being cost effectively applied to deliver an increasing range of African applications.
ObjectiveLearn how to design and manage a submarine network, including commoditisation, channel conflict and how to handle outages.
Workshop 1 Workshop 2
Monday 21 May 2012 Monday 21 May 2012
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The role of submarine networks in speed and affordability to the end user
Registration and refreshments
Submarine network strategies, channel conflict and other hurdles
Afternoon refreshments and networking
The submarine cable dilemma explained with case studies
Networking luncheon
Future Content Services - special insert by Stafford Masie
Morning refreshments and networking
The truth behind outages, how to handle them and how to avoid them
16:30 End of workshop
09:30
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10:15
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11:30
14:00
14:45
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Delivering competitive African communication via satellite
Registration and refreshments
Satellite-supported businesses and applications
Market dynamics and segmentation
Satellite systems and services
Working within the international supply chain
The implications of Africa’s regulatory framework
Morning refreshments and networking
Networking luncheon
Afternoon refreshments and networking
Outlook for the future
16:45 End of workshop
Register today for a tailored sponsorship package to meet your business objectives.Contact Keshni Reddy on +27 11 516 4066 or email [email protected]
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“Submarine Networks World is like a family reunion for the submarine industry”
Managing Director, Ochre Services
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Incorporating internet, mobile and business content into your strategy
Registration and refreshments
Developing the right mix for a diverse audience
Afternoon refreshments and networking
Morning refreshments and networking
Networking luncheon
Accelerating your media value chain while balancing your brand
Understanding your target market
Bridging traditional operations with the new media generation
17:00 End of workshop
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Designing harmonised network architecture for affordability
Registration and refreshments
New network solutions based on hybrid network systems
The relationships between govern-ment regulators and telco operators
Morning refreshments and networking
Networking luncheon
Afternoon refreshments and networking
How to offer true broadband services for fixed and nomadic users
Service provisioning over rural and urban areas
An analysis of backhaul requirements for high speed wireless
17:00 End of workshop
Sadiq MalikDirectorBCT Global, South Africa
Robert BrielOwner and CEOBroadband TV News
Your workshop leader Your workshop leader
Hybrid networks: Satellite meets wireless
Revolutionary TV: Optimising the television experience
ObjectiveLearn how to implement an efficient satellite/wired/wireless network formed by integrating satellite systems with existing networks.
ObjectiveThis workshop will focus on getting the best out of a diverse audience, successful advertising and the power of branding.
Workshop 3 Workshop 4
Thursday 24 May 2012 Thursday 24 May 2012
Register today for a tailored sponsorship package to meet your business objectives.Contact Keshni Reddy on +27 11 516 4066 or email [email protected]
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“Very good experience at the event. The networking is good. I got contacts of people my company may do business with”
General Manager, MATTEL, Mauritania
Who should visit
BroadbandBroadcastingTransmission and distributionLast mile connectivity
4 dedicated theatres
VSAT users
Carriers
Telecoms operators
Broadcasters
Government & Regulators
ISP’s
Finance & Investment Wholesale
providers
40+free
seminars
Source new technology and solutionsImplement technology into new and existing systemsTurn a profit from short and long term projectsRegulate the technology being used in major projectsFinance new projects and know which is the most relevant technology to sourceImplement insights on product innovation and technology updatesEnsure zero down time to enhance sustainability
8 solutions exhibitors are showcasingHigh level capacity delivery using cutting edge technologyVoice/ data and video deliveryFibre connectivity – terrestrial and subseaIPTV and VoDAdvertising - content to platform; generating returnsFibre and satellite – integrate networks for wholesale delivery Last mile access – FTTx International backhaul and connectivity
Learn how to:
exhibitors150over
Who should sponsor
Meet your target marketShowcase your solutionsGenerate brand awarenessDo business
Why exhibit?“It was an awesome conference, a lot of people provided positive feedback and of course developed many opportunities”Head of Product Strategy l SEACOM l South Africa
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Resellers
Financiers
Satellite operators
Hardware providers Satellite
manufacturers
Capacity & backhaul providers
Software providers
Equipment manufacturers
Limited booths availableUse this opportunity to profile your company with the captains
of the communications industry.
Contact Keshni Reddy on +27 11 516 4066 or email [email protected] for more information.
“One of the best African focused events which brings together the key players in the satellite business”Vice President: Sales l Africa l SES
Free interactive seminarsLimited seats available so reserve your place early and bring your team. Pre-register at www.terrapinn.com/satcom to save your seat or contact Tarryn Volkwyn on +27 11 516 4030 or email [email protected]
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With a global fleet of over 40 satellites, SES offers a compelling balance of satellite capacity, individualized support and market knowledge to deliver satellite-based solutions to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, business and governmental organisations worldwide.
Diamond partner
Platinum sponsor
Silver sponsor
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small business and consumers. Hughes has shipped more than 2.1 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.
Operating a growing state of the art fleet at the 26°E and 30.5°E positions of the geostationary orbit, Arabsat is the only satellite operator in the MENA region offering the full spectrum of Broadcast, Telecom and Broadband services. This capacity will continue to expand with the launching of new satellites every year until 2012.
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Yahsat, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), provides multi-purpose satellite communications services to commercial and governmental clients. With a wide portfolio of voice, data, video and internet connectivity solutions, Yahsat satellites are designed based on market requirements and future applications.
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SPACECOM is the AMOS communications satellite fleet operator. Established in 1996 Spacecom has vast satellite communications track-record, from VSAT networks, to Voice and Broadcasting services.
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Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. Intelsat supplies video, data and voice connectivity for leading media and communications companies, Internet Service Providers and government organizations.
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Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is one of the fastest growing premium satellite operators in the world, offering DTH, CATV distribution, IP, cellular backhaul and VSAT services.
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Arianespace is the world’s leading launch services and solutions company, delivering an innovative offer to its customers since 1980. It proposes an unrivalled launcher family and an international workforce renowned for their culture of commitment and excellence.
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Telecom Italia Sparkle is a leading global telecommunication service provider, offering a complete range of Voice, Data and Internet solutions designed to meet the ever changing needs of Fixed and Mobile Carriers, ISPs, Content Providers, Multimedia Players and Corporate Customers.
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O3b Networks is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone for operators and ISPs in emerging markets. The O3b Networks system will combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network.
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Eutelsat offers first-class broadcast services and currently delivers over 3300 TV channels direct to satellite homes and to terrestrial headends. With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide coverage of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators.
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