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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

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Events

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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

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Afternoon refreshments and speed networking

BACKHAUL

08:00

Opening remarks from the Chair


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

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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

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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

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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



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


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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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


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


12:30



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



THE LAST MILE

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Submarine Networks World Africa – Tuesday 22 May 2012

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Day Two

08:30


Bradley ShawEditor3i Publishing, South Africa

Southern African cable showcase


East African cable showcase

Ryan SherChief Operations OfficerWIOCC, South Africa


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



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14:35

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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


Day One

08:00


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



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


How to develop localised applications to target and profit from the African market

Prenesh PadayacheeChief Technical OfficerInternet Solutions, South Africa


CONVERGENCE

MOBILE MONEY

Telecoms World Africa – Tuesday 22 May 2012

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Day Two

08:30


Steven AmbroseManaging DirectorStrategy Worx, South Africa


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


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



CHURN REDUCTION

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

Keynote address: How mobile cloud computing can offer profit opportunities to service providers


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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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


08:00


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




MODEL BUSINESS

IPTV AND VoD

HDTV AND 3D TV


MOBILE TV

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Afternoon refreshments 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


CONTENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

ADVERTISING

DISTRIBUTION AND REVENUE RETURNS


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


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


What makes fibre the carriers most affordable option?

Gaurav AnandVice President Middle East and Africa Global Voice ServicesTata Communications, India



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


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


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

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Delivering competitive African communication via satellite


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


Networking luncheon


Outlook for the future


Register today for a tailored sponsorship package to meet your business objectives.Contact Keshni Reddy on +27 11 516 4066 or email [email protected]


“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


Developing the right mix for a diverse audience



Networking luncheon

Accelerating your media value chain while balancing your brand

Understanding your target market

Bridging traditional operations with the new media generation


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Designing harmonised network architecture for affordability


New network solutions based on hybrid network systems

The relationships between govern-ment regulators and telco operators


Networking luncheon


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


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]


“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.

To sponsor contact Keshni Reddy on +27 11 516 4066 or email [email protected] for more information.

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.

Platinum sponsor

Luncheon sponsor

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.

Gold sponsor

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.

Visitor bag sponsor

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.

Refreshment sponsor

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.

Event partner

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.

Platinum sponsor

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.

Gold sponsor

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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Before 2 March 2012 Before 13 April 2012 Before 4 May 2012 After 4 May 2012

R15 190 +VAT = R17 316. 60SAVE R3 946.24

R16 875 +VAT = R19 237.50SAVE R2025.34

R17 720 +VAT = R20 200.80SAVE R1 062.04 R18 656 +VAT = R21 267.84


R11 860 +VAT = R13 520.40SAVE R3 003.90

R13 175 +VAT = R15 019.50SAVE R1 504.80

R13 835 +VAT = R15 771.90SAVE R752.40 R14 495 +VAT = R16 524.30


R10 690 +VAT = R12 186.60 SAVE R2707.50

R 11 875 +VAT = R 13 537.50SAVE R1 356.60

R 12 470 +VAT = R 14 215.80SAVE R678.30 R 13 065 +VAT = R 14 894.10


R7 090 +VAT = R8 082.60SAVE R1 795.50

R7 875 +VAT = R8 977.50SAVE R900.60

R8 270 +VAT = R9 427.80SAVE R450.30 R8 665 +VAT = R9 878.10

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