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5th Edition Connected Africa - Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the 5th Edition Connected Africa - Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, set to be held on May 22nd, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This summit stands as a beacon for Africa's telecom sector, gathering global executives, experts, and leaders dedicated to sculpting the future of telecommunications across the continent.

Under the theme ‘Building a Connected Global Economy’, the summit promises to be a pivotal event, shaping the trajectory of telecom in Africa. With a focus on fostering forward-thinking telecom models, the summit serves as a vital platform for industry collaboration and innovation.

Networking opportunities with industry leaders

Renowned for its networking opportunities, the Connected Africa Summit offers attendees access to key industry players, C-Suite executives, senior managers, decision-makers, and practitioners driving the adoption of cutting-edge Information & Communications Technologies. This year's summit presents a unique chance to engage with leaders spearheading transformative initiatives within the telecom landscape.

Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards

The summit will also host the Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the telecom industry. From groundbreaking innovations to impactful initiatives, these awards celebrate excellence and inspire further advancements in the field.

Key themes

The Connected Africa Summit will delve into key themes essential to the evolution of the telecom industry, including:

• 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 an impressive 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

The 5th Edition promises to continue this tradition of excellence with insightful contributions from leading experts.

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