Johannesburg, South Africa – The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 5th Edition Connected Africa- Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, set to be held on May 22nd, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This esteemed summit stands as a beacon for Africa’s telecom sector, gathering global executives, experts, and leaders dedicated to sculpting the future of telecommunications across the continent.
Under the theme “Building a Connected Global Economy,” the summit promises to be a pivotal event, shaping the trajectory of telecom in Africa. With a focus on fostering forward-thinking telecom models, the summit serves as a vital platform for industry collaboration and innovation.
Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders
Renowned for its exceptional networking opportunities, the Connected Africa Summit offers attendees unparalleled access to key industry players, C-Suite executives, senior managers, decision-makers, and practitioners driving the adoption of cutting-edge Information & Communications Technologies. This year’s summit presents a unique chance to engage with leaders spearheading transformative initiatives within the telecom landscape.
Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards
The summit will also host the prestigious Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the telecom industry. From groundbreaking innovations to impactful initiatives, these awards celebrate excellence and inspire further advancements in the field.
Key Themes
The Connected Africa Summit will delve into key themes essential to the evolution of the telecom industry, including:
- Digital Economy and the role of Telcos
- Digital Inclusion
- Network Infrastructure Transformation
- 5G Adoption and Economics
- Mobility and Wireless Migration
- Digitalization and Connectivity AI’s Role in 5G
- Cybersecurity and Resilience
- RAN Architectures and X-Haul
Distinguished Speakers
Past editions of the summit have featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including esteemed industry figures such as: –
Shameel Joosub, Group CEO, Vodacom
Charles Molapisi, CEO, MTN South Africa
Jorge Mendes, CEO, Cell C
Lunga Siyo, CEO Telkom Consumer & Small Business.
George Njuguna, Chief Information Officer, Safaricom
Razvan Ungureanu, Chief Technology Officer Africa, Airtel Africa
Nitesh Marcel Singh, Managing Director CMT Lead Africa, Accenture Africa.
Mlindi Mashologu, Deputy Director-General (DDG), ICT Information Society and Capacity Development, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
Nikos Angelopoulos, Group Chief Information Officer, MTN South Africa
Johan van Graan, Chief Risk Officer, Vodacom Group
Celia Mantshiyane, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), MTN South Africa
Nomvuyiso Batyi, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Communications and Technology
Joseph Ndaba, 4IR Commissioner, IR4
The 5th Edition promises to continue this tradition of excellence with insightful contributions from leading experts.
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- 2024-05-22
- 08:00
- 2024-05-22
- 18:00
- The International Center For Strategic Alliances
- [email protected]
- +44 20 3808 8625
