The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced the 5th Edition Connected Africa- Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, set to be held on 22 May 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Under the theme “Building a Connected Global Economy,” the summit aims to influence the telecom in Africa. With a focus on fostering forward-thinking telecom models, the summit serves as a platform for industry collaboration and innovation.
Networking opportunities
Known for its networking opportunities, the Connected Africa Summit offers attendees access to important industry figures, c-suite executives, senior managers, decision-makers and practitioners driving the adoption of cutting-edge information and communications technologies.
Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards
The summit will also host the prestigious Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards, recognising contributions to the telecom industry. From innovations to initiatives, these awards celebrate excellence and inspire further advancements in the field.
Key themes
- Digital economy and the role of Telcos
- Digital inclusion
- Network infrastructure transformation
- 5G adoption and economics
- Mobility and wireless migration
- Digitalisation and connectivity AI’s role in 5G
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- RAN architectures and X-haul
Distinguished speakers
Past editions of the summit have featured a lineup of speakers, including 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
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