Robert Aouad
CEO
Isocel Telecom, Benin
Asif Aziz
Group Marketing Director
Expresso Telecom
Omar Cissé
CEO
CTIC Dakar
Tidjane Deme
Lead for Francophone Africa
Amadou Makhtar Fall
International Policy Analyst,
Sonatel
David L.B Kamara
Director, Transport and Telecommunications
ECOWAS
Harbir Singh Nat
Principal Investment Officer, Telecom, Media and Technology, Sub-Saharan Africa
International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
Samba Sène
Director, Technocentre Africa
Orange Côte d’Ivoire
Wilgon Berthold Tsibo
Chief Technical Officer
Equateur Telecom Congo
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What is needed to deliver reliable and affordable communications to West Africa?
Much has happened in recent years to improve West Africa’s access to communications, in particular new submarine cable links and new satellite initiatives.
Connecting West Africa is the new event in the Com World Series looking specifically at the networks and infrastructure developments in West Africa. Over two days, the conference will address the major concerns in the region and help key stakeholders plan for the future.
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If you attend Connecting West Africa you will network with 500+ senior level representatives from mobile and fixed-line operators, Internet Service Providers, regulators, investors, telecoms solution vendors, content providers, social media professionals and much more.
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- Get an update on the pan-regional cable and satellite connectivity projects, infrastructure investments and regulatory initiatives in the region
- Understand the requirements for operators to deliver on increased demand for data and ICT services
- Discuss the optimum strategies, technologies and partnerships to deliver the services the region needs
- Meet a targeted audience of decision-makers and network and infrastructure specialists
- Enjoy a new stunning venue in Dakar, Senegal: the recently-built Radisson Blu Hotel
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Who attends?
In 2012 Connecting West Africa (formerly West and Central Africa Com) welcomed:
- 420 attendees through the door
- 55% C-Level / Director / Head delegate attendance
- 48% operator delegate attendance
- 35 countries
- 150 companies
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- If you attend Connecting West Africa, you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Connecting West Africa – the ONLY place to learn, network and do business across the whole region
- The only event dedicated to West & Africa’s Entire Digital Ecosystem with senior level representatives from mobile and fixed-line operators, internet service providers, satellite players, regulators, investors, telecoms solution vendors and content providers
- Outstanding Networking Opportunities meet with 500+ Decision Makers from across West and Central Africa and share best practice to grow your business
- Expand your knowledge of the latest business models and technologies in the high-level conference
- Enjoy enhanced networking time over 2 days, including extended breaks and speed networking
- Explore new ways of working with other players in the digital ecosystem to improve your business’ performance
- Meet first-hand leading international vendors showcasing the latest technologies in the co-located exhibition
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Interesting topics, good quality of contacts and participants. Conference room was great as well as the audio and translation
Kamal Okba, General Director, Mauritel, MauritaniaThe opportunity provided by this conference was invaluable i.e meeting the decision makers in the Telecoms industry in Africa
Ajibola Aiyedogbon, Software Developer, MobileXcetera, NigeriaI love the event, the quality of the speakers, the quality of the panels and the good networking environment. For me it was a good experience and I want to be here again next year!
Verone Mankou, Chairman and CEO, VMK, CongoI would like to thank you all for the initiative of inviting telecom operators and suppliers to exchange ideas and exhibit technology.
Diop Khadim Rassoul, Field Operations Director, Expresso, SenegalIt is a very interesting event for operators to share their experiences and discover new solutions and innovations in the market. I really appreciated the topics chosen this year, specially the telephone and tablets in Africa.
Massamba Mbaye, Commercial Director, Orange GuineaI am truly satisfied on the quality and organisation of the event. Great opportunity for solutions to problems in the telecoms Industry.
Sako Yaya, Head of IP/Wimax, Orange Bissau, Guinee
