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13 - 15 November 2018 CTICC, Cape Town South Africa The largest and most influential African technology event in the world Empowering Africa’s Connectivity Champions tmt.knect365.com/africacom KNectAfrica Africa Telecoms, ICT & Media Group knectafrica Connecting Africa
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13 - 15 November 2018CTICC, Cape Town South Africa

The largest and most influential African technology event in the world

Empowering Africa’s Connectivity Champions

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The digital heartbeat of Africa”

CRAIG MEYER TECHNICAL ADVISOR TO THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES

WELCOME TO AFRICACOM 2018

I t’s a very exciting time for Africa and for everybody involved in powering Africa’s digital economy.

Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT and blockchain are already disrupting entire industries and the

ability to embrace digital disruption will be a defining feature of the organisations at the forefront of African economies.

This year we’re very excited to announce the launch of the AI Summit Cape Town and IoT World Africa. These global

event brands will touch down at AfricaCom to provide our best enterprise digital transformation content and

networking experience ever!

We’re also thrilled to announce the AfricaCom Headliners. Thirty of Africa’s most prominent digital thought-leaders will take to

the stage to discuss and debate the real issues impacting Africa’s journey towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution. And the best

bit? They are all completely free to attend!

Whether you come and hear frank exchanges in off the record debates, join our seminar style sessions packed with practical

advice to take back to your business or take your place in our conference tracks, we promise you will leave feeling informed,

energised and equipped to transform new ideas into action.

We have dedicated the next few pages to some of AfricaCom’s best bits and with a speaker line-up that boasts

100s of the most progressive minds in tech across 20 tracks and features, you can design an experience tailored to you.

We hope you can join us in Cape Town in November!

400Expert Speakers

14,000Attendees

450Exhibitors

150+Hours of Content

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4AFRICACOM

HEADLINERS

9AI SUMMIT

CAPE TOWN

13CONNECTING

AFRICA

17AFEST - THE

OFFICIAL NETWORKING

PARTY

5AFRICACOM

20/20

10FINTECH

AFRICA

14WHOLESALE

TELECOMS AFRICA

18THE

AFRICACOM AWARDS

6ENTERPRISE

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

11AFRICA VIDEO

FORUM

15THE AHUB

19LEADERSIN AFRICA VIP

SESSIONS

8IoT WORLD

AFRICA

125G AFRICA

16AFRICACOM EXHIBITION

20BOOKING

INFORMATION

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

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AFRICACOM HEADLINERSHear from the most progressive leaders in tech and telecomsFeaturing 30 of Africa’s most prominent digital thought-leaders, the AfricaCom Headliners will take to the stage to discuss and debate the real issues impacting Africa’s journey towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The best bit? They are all completely free to attend!

Rob Shuter Group President and CEO MTN

Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Telecoms Minister Government of Ghana

Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission

Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Special Advisor, Smart Africa

Priya Thakoor Chief Digital Officer Coca Cola South Africa

Mohamed Dabbour CEO, Africa Millicom

THE LINE-UP:

ON THE AGENDA:

RE-CALIBRATING AFRICAN TELCO STRATEGY FOR

THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

THE SOUTH AFRICAN 5G COUNTDOWN

DEVELOPING ICT POLICY TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE

THE SPREAD OF INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

TO DRIVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

IOT AS A GAME-CHANGER FOR AFRICAN ENTERPRISES

REALISING THE AFRICAN SMART CITY VISION

WHY IS AFRICA AN IDEAL LAUNCH PAD FOR

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY?

BIG BRANDS AND TECH START-UPS: DEVELOPING A BLUEPRINT FOR WIN-

WIN COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS IN AFRICA

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VISIONARY INSIGHTS ON FUTURE TECH TRENDS

WHAT IS AFRICACOM 20/20?

AfricaCom 20/20, the centrepiece of the Technology Arena, is a buzzing show floor space dedicated to accelerating Africa’s digital transformation.

THE SOCIAL CENTRE OF THE TECHNOLOGY ARENA AND HOME OF AFRICACOM’S DAILY HAPPY HOURS

AT THE 20/20 BAR

THREE DAYS OF INSPIRATIONAL TALKS AND LIVELY DISCUSSIONS OFFERING VISIONARY INSIGHTS

ON FUTURE TECH TRENDS

20 SPECIAL DEMO PODS SHOWCASING AFRICACOM’S MOST

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

AFRICA’S JOURNEY TOWARDS THE

FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

EXTRACTING MAXIMUM VALUE FROM ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE

REALISING THE AFRICAN SMART

CITY VISION

THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF IOT IN

AFRICA

THE ‘FINDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION’ AND BLOCKCHAIN FOR

BUSINESS

THE FUTURE OF DATA PROTECTION AND INFORMATION

SECURITY IN AFRICA

DIGITAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS

DISRUPTING AFRICAN HEALTHCARE

ON THE AGENDA

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Sponsors

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Over the past 21 years, AfricaCom has evolved from a purely telecoms event to the largest and most influential festival of digital connectivity and transformation on the continent.

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BE AT THE HEART OF AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICES

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

UTILITIES

HEALTHCAREFMCG

AGRICULTURE

MANUFACTURING

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

BIG DATA ANALYTICS

FINTECH5G

VR & AR

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

BLOCKCHAIN

CLOUD COMPUTING

INTERNET OF THINGS

CYBER SECURITY

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IOT WORLD AFRICAAs IoT use cases grow, network operators and technology providers are ready to realise the full potential of IoT in Africa. Who will capture this market and unlock Africa’s potential to become a global leader in IoT?

IoT World Africa is your opportunity to build your partner network and engage with enterprise adopters, to make IoT a reality in Africa. Don’t miss out!

ENTERPRISE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Enterprise Digital Transformation Africa is an expert briefing aimed at CTOs, CIOs, and ICT and digital leads from a broad range of enterprise verticals. Identify what new technologies should be on your radar, scrutinise the business cases, discuss practical application, see real use cases, pinpoint implementation challenges and map out a winning ICT investment strategy.

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Enterprise digital transformation is the name of the game this year with leading global events such as the AI Summit Cape Town and IoT World Africa launching at AfricaCom. Receive expert briefings on new technologies and innovative business models at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation. AfricaCom is the perfect place to capitalise on this perfect storm of technology convergence.

GLOBAL TECH TRENDS IMPACTING AFRICAN BUSINESS

AI SUMMIT CAPE TOWNThe pioneering conference and trade show for AI, the AI Summit touches down in Africa for the first time in the AfricaCom Technology Arena. Find out how innovators are utilizing AI technologies to fill the skills gap and embrace the burgeoning digital economy.

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Capture The African IoT Opportunity

IoT use cases are growing, with network operators and technology providers developing and deploying new products and services that are driving the maturity and convergence of the IoT ecosystem.

But to fully achieve the transformative socioeconomic and business impact the internet of things promises to deliver, strong partnerships and visionary leadership are crucial.

That’s why we’re bringing together the entire IoT ecosystem under one roof at this year’s IoT World Africa.

From early adopting enterprises and inspirational governmental bodies, through to the most innovative operators and platform providers.

Only together can they unlock the African IoT opportunity.

Make sure you join them at this year’s event and become part of the conversation.

Sponsors

IoT World Africa

Partnering to deliver African IoT

HOT TOPICS

Brought to you by the producers of the

• The transformative impact of IoT on Africa’s socioeconomic development

• Reengineering IT architecture to accelerate IoT in business

• How operators are adapting to fuel the future of IoT in Africa

• Choosing connectivity standards and building your network

• Making a business case for IoT

• Approaching and Building A Bespoke IoT Partnership Model

• IoT Regulatory Leadership - Challenges and Triumphs

• Industry case studies - from Smart Cities and Mining, to Financial Services and Logistics

Prasanna BurriGroup CIODangote

Kobus PienaarCIO

Vedanta Zinc International

Markus ThillPresident of African Region

Bosch

Diksha Somai PillayHead of Innovation

Exxaro Resources

Shinya KukitaChief Engineer

NEC Corporation

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is underway. Powered by AI technologies, businesses are transforming the way they operate and the way they serve their customers.

But what is the real opportunity for your business? Where can you implement tech to maximise the benefits and how do you need to adapt to take advantage?

These are questions being addressed at the cutting-edge of business transformation in Africa.

Engaging with leading global multinationals as well as regional powerhouses, the AI Summit at AfricaCom will look to uncover the true opportunity AI presents for the most forward thinking enterprises, tackling the challenges around people-change management, upskilling the workforce, creating deeper relationships with customers and partners as well as understanding the business case.

AI Summit

Human capacity truly reimagined

Warren HeroCDO/CIO

Webber Wentzel

Francis MumbiInnovation Lead

Stanbic Bank

Richard BenjaminsCDO

Telefonica

Manu KumarGroup CDO

BUPA

Tomisin FashinaGroup CIOEcobank

HOT TOPICS

Brought to you by the producers of the

• Empowering and upskilling the workforce leveraging AI

• People-change management, how does your structure change when you’ve implemented AI?

• Getting the most from small data sets: the power of transfer learning

• Adapting your business to take every opportunity with AI

• How will AI impact low to middle income economies?

• How does policy need to change to support the AI ecosystem?

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Discover how new technology is shaping the world of mobile payments, delivering cutting-edge financial services to the previously unbanked and fuelling the growth of Africa’s digital economy.

Discuss mobile money interoperability with leading MNOs and financial institutions, learn from those at the forefront of blockchain deployment in Africa, separate the hype from reality around cryptocurrencies opportunities in Africa and see top quality fintech start-ups pitch their game-changing solutions.

Fintech Africa

Inclusion, innovation and revolution – the future of Fintech in

Africa

HOT TOPICS• Mobile financial services:

enhancing the revenue stream potential of MNOs

• Fintech driving the digital transformation of African banking and financial services

• Expanding financial services to the last mile of the remittance journey

• Blockchain for business: a global phenomenon with huge potential in Africa

• Remittance culture driving m-commerce expansion

• The forefront of finovation: live fintech start-up pitches

Lead Stream Sponsor

Herman SinghGroup Chief Digital Officer

MTN

Anuj TannaDirector – Mobile Financial Services

Telkom Kenya

Nasreen SaundersFounder and CEOUmphakathi

weAfrika

Lorien GamaroffCEO

Bankymoon

Rostan SchwabAfrica Head

Fintech InvestmentsIFC

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For 2018, TV Connect Africa has evolved into a new event with a wider focus.

Africa Video Forum will bring the entire value chain together to develop commercial models for TV across digital Africa and create content that meets international standards.

Africa Video Forum

The heart of video distribution and

content strategy in Africa

HOT TOPICS• Affordable streaming in

Africa

• Planning infrastructure investments in a rapidly evolving market

• How rights owners are adjusting strategies for exploitation of the economic value in their content

• Devising a mobile first content strategy

• Launching OTT Video Services in Sub Saharan Africa

• Identifying new revenue models for Video in Africa

• What is the future of FTA Broadcasting in Africa?

Silver SponsorsDrinks Reception

Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Joseph HundahGroup President and CEO

Econet Media

John Momoh (OON)Chairman and CEO

Channels Media Group

Botlenyana MokheleCouncillorICASA

Jason LobelGroup Head of Video

MTN

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The 5G Africa track reflects the global shift in connectivity technology globally and examines realistic use cases and the roadmap in the African continent.

Now is the time to plan ahead to ensure that African countries and businesses are equipped and positioned to benefit from 5G innovation. The track will analyse so far trials in Africa, the unique deployment challenges, the use cases that will drive the need for the next generation of connectivity as well as successful 4G use cases and best practice in connectivity technology and strategy.

Babak FouladiGroup Chief Technology &

Information Systems OfficerMTN

Nicholas NaiduManaging Executive: Technology

Strategy, Architecture & InnovationVodacom

Dr John NaylonCTO & Founder

Cambridge BroadbandNetworks Ltd

George DebboIndependent Telecommunication

ConsultantGeorge Debbo Telecom

Sabelo DlaminiPrincipal Engineer: Telecoms,

Research Group LeaderCouncil for Scientific &

Industrial Research (CSIR)

HOT TOPICS

Brought to you by the producers of the

• Overcoming the unique deployment challenges for the next generation of connectivity in Africa

• Accelerating a digital future with 5G

• MTN’s experience launching the first 5G trial in Africa

• Optimal spectrum allocation

• 4G evolution and the technology roadmap to 5G

• Services, applications and industries that drive the need for 5G

• Device ownership in Africa

• Using VR to showcase 5G capabilities - a Vodacom use case

5G Africa

Mapping Africa’s journey towards 5G –

pushing the boundaries of mobile connectivity

Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor

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Connecting Africa is the beating heart of AfricaCom, providing insights into the connectivity challenges that AfricaCom was built around. It addresses the greatest challenges and opportunities looking at developing networks and overall infrastructure of communications and ICT across Africa. Merging policy and regulation with the reality of operating networks, Connecting Africa is the track that makes sense of the connectivity landscape and defines cost-effective pathways to futureproof networks across Africa. Anchoring digital connectivity on the continent, it serves to ensure no African is left behind as digital transformation sweeps across Africa.

HOT TOPICS• Initiatives to roll out

national networks and develop industry standards

• How governments and operators are improving connectivity to aid investment and market growth

• Maximising the ROI of Broadband Deployment Across Africa

• How to economise 2G, 3G and 4G networks

• When and how will 5G become a reality in Africa?

• Fibre backbone infrastructure – investment challenges

• Exploiting existing infrastructures in urban environments

• Connecting the unconnected

• Pairing education and digital literacy

Lead Stream Sponsor

Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors

Connecting Africa

Future-proofing Networks to Stimulate

Economic Growth

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Wholesale Telecoms Africa brings to the fore the infrastructures that underpin the region’s telecoms ecosystem. Gathering stakeholders from across the value chain in one place, it explores emerging challenges, technologies and business models, assisting wholesalers to position themselves in today’s shifting markets.

Navigating regulation, challenging cost models and fluctuating markets, this track will focus on competition, services and pricing models for the wholesale market across Africa. We’ll be shining a light on service differentiation, the last mile and open access disruption.

HOT TOPICS• Laying, maintaining, and

securing fibre networks

• Satellite: connectivity across borders

• Infrastructure sharing and shifting business models

• Open access models: Private (vs) public

• Enterprise needs – mobile and fixed

• Local content delivery & data centres

• Diversification across the value chain

• Growth of services based competition

• Partnership with multiple networks

• Challenges for MVNOs over system changes

Wholesale Telecoms Positioning Africa’s carriers in shifting

markets

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UNLEASHING THE POWER OF AFRICA’S TECH START-UP ECOSYSTEMThe AHUB programme is designed to highlight the critical role of entrepreneurship in fuelling Africa’s digital economy and connect African tech start-ups and scale-ups to investors and corporate partners.

The programme will feature briefings for both start-ups and investors as well as live pitch sessions, new AHUB start-up academy skills workshops, sector snapshots covering FinTech, digital health, agri-tech, clean energy and ICT4D, and lively panel discussions covering topics ranging from understanding investor mentalities to developing a disruptive mindset.

Understand how the investor community thinks, and what they want to see from start-ups

Amplify your value proposition with media engagement tips and tricks designed for African start-ups

Hear from female entrepreneurs who have launched and scaled up their tech start-ups in Sub-Saharan Africa

Create a launch pad for success: Explore the key elements of a winning team to grow your start-up

Find out why tech start-ups should partner with mobile network operators in Africa

Learn more about the start-up ecosystem in Africa, and where the risks and opportunities lie

Listen to live pitches from the most exciting start-ups on the continent

Showcase your company’s innovation and entrepreneurship credentials

Attend our ‘sector snapshot’ sessions, and find out more about the latest innovations in intech, blockchain, AI and more

Capitalise on Africa’s rapidly expanding tech markets. Find start-ups and SME’s to mentor, invest in, or acquire

Visit country pavilions and meet their newest tech innovators

Think outside the box: Find out how to spot new opportunities in an age of digital disruption

Are you a start-up or tech entrepreneur? Are you an investor or VC?

THE AHUB WILL ENABLE YOU TO SHARE IDEAS, COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH THE MOST ACTIVE AND SOPHISTICATED VCS, FUNDS AND ANGEL INVESTORS.

WE ARE INVITING ALL INVESTORS, FUNDS, VCS AND PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS TO ATTEND THE AHUB. YOU’LL MEET BUSINESS READY START-UPS AND EXPLORE THE BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS IN AFRICA’S TECH ECOSYSTEM.

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AFRICACOM EXHIBITION - THE PLACE TO DISCOVER WHAT’S HOT IN DIGITAL AFRICA

OVER 400 TECH AND TELECOMS INNOVATORS AT YOUR FINGERTIPSSpread across two vibrant exhibition halls, the AfricaCom exhibition is the place to find out what’s hot in digital Africa. With exhibitors showcasing tech and solutions covering 5G, AI, IoT, TV, fintech and more, you’ll leave feeling inspired and ready to revamp your business strategy.

NETWORKING AREASWe’ve built in even more networking spaces for 2018, so you can catch up with your colleagues, host impromptu meetings, and make business happen!

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR, EVERY DAY IN THE TECH ARENA!Each and every day, we’re inviting attendees to join us for complimentary drinks in the Tech Arena. Take some time out of your busy day to join us, and get to know the other attendees in relaxed surroundings.

NETWORKING APPWith the AfricaCom Networking App, you can;• Search the AfricaCom attendee list

with 14,000 industry contacts• Filter contacts by organisation,

attendee type and location

• Manage your agenda• Schedule meetings with new contacts*• Message other attendees*

Whether you’re looking to forge new connections, catch up with existing contacts or discover innovative companies offering the latest digital solutions – the AfricaCom exhibition offers something for everyone.

* Delegates only

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THE OFFICIAL NETWORKING PARTY OF AFRICACOM

Located at Shimmy Beach Club

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Taking place in one of Cape Town’s hottest venues, the AFest is your opportunity to relax, unwind and soak up the atmosphere, while networking with thousands of senior industry players.

We hope you can join us at Shimmy Beach Club on 13 November for an unforgettable night of networking with everyone who’s anyone in African tech and telecoms.

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND INNOVATION

CATEGORIES FOR 2018 INCLUDE:• Best Network Improvement• Delivering Excellence in Customer Experience• Fall Armyworm tech Prize• Fintech Innovation Award• Most Innovative Use of AI Technology • Most Innovative Service “The Business of Tomorrow”• Changing Lives Award• Best Sustainable Power Solution • IoT Product / Service of the year• Best Innovation in Digital Entertainment• Orange Africa Social Venture Prize• Enterprise CXO of the year• CXO of the year

14 November 2018

AWARDS CEREMONYThe AfricaCom Awards ceremony includes a 3-course dinner, champagne and live entertainment.

Book your All-access plus pass today and join us for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.

OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES

AWARDS AFTERPARTYWe invite all AfricaCom attendees to join us for the Awards Afterparty.

Taking place from 10pm till late, this is your opportunity to celebrate with the most innovative companies around!

ALL-ACCESS PLUS DELEGATES ONLY

Founding Awards Sponsor

The Orange Social Venture Prize rewards innovative projects based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) which improve the living conditions of people in Africa and the Middle East in fields such as education, healthcare, farming, mobile payments or sustainable development.

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LeadersIn Africa

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Intelligent conversation and productive debate with those at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation

TOP SESSIONS• Re-calibrating African telco strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

• Embracing digital transformation to strengthen African economies: the critical role of policymakers and regulators

• From hype to reality: how is IoT shaping Africa’s digital future?

• Future Cities Africa

• Artificial Intelligence as a digital disruptor of tomorrow

• LeadersIn Africa Regulatory Think Tank

• LeadersIn Africa CIO Forum: Developing a winning ICT strategy in an age of digital disruption

• LeadersIn Broadcasting Summit

LeadersIn Africa is a programme of exclusive content and immersive networking experiences for the most senior and influential AfricaCom attendees. The Chatham House Rule applies so sessions are off-the-record to encourage frank and productive dialogue between industry heavyweights, telecoms and ICT regulators, policymakers, senior subject matter experts and thought leaders.

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TAKE YOUR PLACE AT AFRICACOM

INCLUDES ACCESS TO:

• The AfricaCom exhibition

• All premium content

• The AfricaCom Headliners

• Show floor content including AHUB and AfricaCom 20/20

• The AFest

• The AfricaCom Awards Ceremony

• The AfricaCom Awards Afterparty

INCLUDES ACCESS TO:

• The AfricaCom exhibition

• All premium content

• The AfricaCom Headliners

• Show floor content including AHUB and AfricaCom 20/20

• The AFest

• The AfricaCom Awards Afterparty

INCLUDES ACCESS TO:

• The AfricaCom exhibition

• The AfricaCom Headliners

• Show floor content including AHUB and AfricaCom 20/20

• The AfricaCom Awards Afterparty

ALL-ACCESS PLUS ALL-ACCESS VISITOR

AfricaCom 2018 will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

PASS TYPE SUPER EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS 17 AUG 2018

EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS 21 SEPT 2018 STANDARD RATE

ALL-ACCESS PLUS

ALL-ACCESS USD $1,160

USD $1,620

USD $1,750 USD $2,020

USD $2,075 USD $2,330

FREEEXHIBITION VISITOR

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2018 SPONSORSDiamond Sponsor: Platinum Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors Registration Sponsor AfricaCom Awards Founding Sponsor

Connectivity Stage Sponsors Delegate Bag Sponsor

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