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CONNECTIVITY & 5G | 01 JUNE 2023

Africa's telecom industry is rapidly evolving, with over 500 million mobile phone users and a booming mobile money market. The African telecom market is highly competitive, with the top 10 operators accounting for over 80% of the market share. The industry is experiencing a wave of consolidation with new players emerging. The CONNECTIVITY & 5G conference track will provide valuable insights into the future of the Telco industry. It is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving telecom industry in Africa.

13:00 - 14:00

13:25 – 13:30
01 June 2023 | 5 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Opening Address by the Chairman

Speakers

Ralph Simon

CEO

UK

Mobilium Global

13:30 – 13:40
01 June 2023 | 10 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Opening Keynote​

Speakers

John Omo

Secretary-General

Kenya

African Telecommunications Union

13:40 – 14:20
01 June 2023 | 40 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Panel: Advancing Africa’s Connectivity- Latest Updates on Fiberoptic Telecommunication Projects

New network infrastructure projects are underway in Africa signaling a promising advancement in the continent’s connectivity and potential for the economic growth. 

Speakers

Robert Aouad

CEO

Benin

ISOCEL Telecom

Oscar Ondo

CEO

Equatorial Guinea 

GITGE

Loni Prinsloo

Africa Deals Correspondent

South Africa

Bloomberg LP

Abdeslam Ahizoune

CEO

Morocco

Maroc Telecom

Gilles Nembe

CEO

Gabon

Digital Infrastructure Development Agency

​Hassan Rachad

General Director

Maroc Telecom

Mohamed Benali

CTIO

Morocco

Orange

14:00 - 15:00

14:20 – 15:00
01 June 2023 | 40 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Beyond Bandwidth: Exploring the Social and Economic Impacts of 5G

From smart cities to telemedicine and autonomous vehicles, the discussion will explore the potential of 5G to create a more connected and inclusive society.

Speakers

Kenechi Okeleke

Director, Social and Regional Research

UK

GSMA

Muhammad Salama

EMEA telco practice lead

Dell

Karim Benkirane

Chief Commercial Officer

DU

Loni Prinsloo

Africa Deals Correspondent

South Africa

Bloomberg LP

Mohammed Benmahjoub

General Manager

Morocco

Inwi

15:00 - 16:00

15:00 – 15:20
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Paving the way to NextGen Sustainable Digital Cities infrastructure: Disruption with AI & B5G/6G Networks

Speakers

Dr Thierry Lestable

Executive Director, AI and Digital Science Research Center

UAE

Technology Innovation Institute (TII)

15:20 – 16:00
01 June 2023 | 40 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Panel: The High Cost of Connectivity: Navigating the Trade-offs between 5G Expansion and Energy Security

While 5G promises to bring many benefits to consumers, including faster download speeds, lower latency, and better network capacity, it also comes with some challenges, one of the most significant being increased power consumption.

Speakers

Dr Reham El Mayet

Deputy Director of ICT

Egypt

Arab League

Fatou Sow Kane

CEO

Senegal

Expresso Telecom

Loni Prinsloo

Africa Deals Correspondent

South Africa

Bloomberg LP

John Omo

Secretary-General

Kenya

African Telecommunications Union

16:00 - 17:00

16:00 – 16:20
01 June 2023 | 20 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Building Open Scalable and Saleable Telco Solutions

In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the ability to build open, scalable, and saleable solutions is critical for success. This presentation will explore the key considerations and strategies for building telco solutions that can adapt to changing market demands, drive growth, and deliver value to customers.

Speakers

George Njuguna

CIO

Kenya

Safaricom

16:20 – 17:00
01 June 2023 | 40 Minutes
Paid
  • Track: CONNECTIVITY and 5G
  • Innovation Stage

Panel: Increasing enterprise digital transformation to drive data traffic and enhanced connectivity?

Speakers

Samuel Nkrumah

Head of Transport /Transmission

Ghana

AirtelTigo

Peter Othino

Head of Products and Solutions

Telecom Kenya

Vaughn Naidoo

Executive: Centre of Excellence

MTN

Loni Prinsloo

Africa Deals Correspondent

South Africa

Bloomberg LP