Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009

Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town, South Africa
Wireless Broadband World Africa is a dedicated forum where key stakeholders gather to share knowledge, network and find solutions that enable you to maximise revenues and profitably leverage emerging markets

Innovation, strategy and investment for Telcos, ISPs, government and investors
Attracting Africa’s movers and shakers, this
industry meeting place brings you the solutions that enable you to maximise revenues and profitably leverage emerging markets.

By attending Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009, you will:

• Discover wireless broadband market opportunities in Africa
• Unveil successful strategies for implementing wireless solutions
• Gain access to funding and finance solutions for
  growth and development
• Debate current and future regulatory frameworks that impact on your bottom line
• Connect with peers from similar organisations to share ideas and build relationships
• Assess competing solutions in a cost and time
  efficient manner

• Ideas to thrive and grow in this lucrative market
  Create a high value business model and
  gather valuable information to exploit market
  opportunities in Africa
• Groundbreaking and innovative content – bringing you the issues that matter
  Gain insight from sessions focused on increasing penetration into new markets; selecting the right technology for your business and financing growth for network development and expansion
• Highest level of speakers delivering insight and sharing their thoughts
  Hear from the industry thought-leaders – this is your opportunity to pick their brains and find out what makes them successful
• Strategies for success
  Our content, and speakers will assist you in developing key business strategies, to help increase your market share and revenue
• Topical debates
  10 topical panel session to stimulate your mind and help you get the most out of your experience

• Industry trends
  Find out what is driving this industry forward. Discover the vision for African connectivity and position yourself for successfully servicing this emerging market
• A proven track record
  This event is a part of a global series of telecommunication events hosted in Russia, Hong Kong, London, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. Our outstanding track record means that your involvement will be memorable, innovative and productive.

Event Agenda
Monday 13 July 2009: Conference Workshop 1
Choosing the right technology for your network
This one–day workshop will focus on analysing the market place, the drivers for broadband connectivity, before attempting to justify any specific technology over another.
8.30am    Registration and refreshments
9am    Overview of “broadband” telecommunication technologies
* Where do wireless broadband technologies fit into the overall picture?
* What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various technologies?
* How do satellite systems in particular fit into the overall picture?
* What systems are available?
10.30am    Morning refreshments and networking
11am    Is the African continent so unique after all?
* Are there any lessons that can be learnt from elsewhere such as Europe and the East?
* Is there really room for satellite systems and what is the niche market opportunities for the various wireless broadband technologies?
* How do these compare with each other?
12pm    Networking lunch
1pm    How should wireless broadband technologies be designed and implemented?
* Specific challenges faced with satellite systems
* How is the placement of gateways and hub locations determined?
* Impact of the changing regulatory environment
* The debate around availability of frequency spectrum for Wi-MAX and satellite systems
3pm    Afternoon refreshments and networking
4pm    What is the long-term future of wireless broadband technologies in general?
* What about the future of satellite systems?
* How does the increasing availability of optic fibre systems and networks impact on the long-term viability of wireless broadband and satellite systems in particular?
* What does the future hold for new wireless technologies? A brief look at longer term happenings driven by the International Telecommunications Union in respect of the next World Radio Conference
5pm    End of workshop
Tuesday 14th July 2009: Conference Day One
8am    Registration and refreshments
8.45am    Chairperson’s opening remarks
Hans van de Groenendaal, Feature Editor, EE Publishers
THE BIG PICTURE
9am    Keynote opening address: Exploring new revenue streams and expanding your reach into Africa
* New markets, new opportunities and emerging hot spots for growth
* Overcoming barriers to mass market uptake
* Dealing with infrastructure challenges and a lack of core technologies
* Solutions for the successful operator – developing a VAS based on your target market
Kai Wulff, CEO, Kenya Data Networks, Kenya
9.15am    Keynote address: Key growth drivers in Africa’s wireless broadband market
* Insight into trends driving the industry forward
* Defining your business case – the value proposition for wireless broadband technology
* Developing a long-term solution for connecting Africa
* Looking into the future: the opportunities for wireless broadband in Africa
Sameer Dave, CTO, MTN South Africa
9.45am    Keynote address: Analysing low cost solutions for African connectivity
* Business models for African connectivity – evaluating strategies that work
* Identifying key barriers to tapping into untapped markets
* What is the key to ensuring that Africa is connected by 2015?
Brian Herlihy, CEO, Seacom, United States of America
10.15am    Morning refreshments and networking
INVESTMENT AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES

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