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Conference:
 
Day 1
28th Oct 8:00am - 5:15pm
Day 2
29th Oct 8:30am - 5:00pm
Day 3
30th Oct 8:30am - 5:00pm
 
Workshops:

Masterclass 1
27th Oct 8am - 4.00pm

Masterclass 2 
31th Oct 8am - 4.00pm.

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Africa Media and Broadcasting Congress 2008

The most significant annual gathering of decision makers in Africa’s media, broadcasting and mobile sector
 
For delegates

Sporlight on growth and opportunities for development in Africa's media and broadcasting sector
  • Discover the secrets behind successful cross media strategies
  • Learn how to manage growth in Africa’s competitive media markets – North,South, East and West
  • Capitalise on opportunities arising from new technologies coming into play
  • Successfully and profitably adhere to broadcast licensing conditions
  • Learn about innovations impacting the development of broadcasting
  • Extend audience and revenue streams through local content production
  • Create content for various distribution platforms including mobile and internet strategies
  • Re-define the relationship between consumers, advertisers and media in a fragmented industry
  • Gain insight into recent developments in the Pay TV market place and John Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer
     

Comprehensive and informative.

David Moore – Media Analyst (Africa Analysis)

 What’s new for 2008?
  • Focus on Africa – with 13 countries represented you can take a different perspective on how to remain competitive
  • Dedicated Mobile Content Day – this year we bring you a separately bookable Mobile Content Day where you get to focus on how to conquer media and broadcasting through mobile
  • 96% new speakers – new case studies and ideas to be shared, see the programme for yourself
  • Un-conference – your chance to set the conference agenda and discuss the key issues that keep you up at night 

    » Reserve your seat now
     

 

 

delegates share in a light moment
  
  
…thought provoking, original thinking.

Paul Barter – Head of Business  Development (BT)
 
Benefits of attending
  • Understand the business rationale for broadcasting on mobile devices
  • Increase your subscriber base and source relevant content
  • Find out exactly how legislation will impact on your growth initiatives and how you can come out on top 
  • Investigate the opportunities and threats arising from digital transformation
  • Take a strategic look at some of the forces driving media enhancement in Africa

 » View conference programme 

Mobile Content Day

“Monetising Mobile Content”
For all content owners and
aggregators as well as
broadcasters, mobile operators
and technology providers

Thursday, 30 October 2008 – separately bookable
Come and find out more about the revenue generating capabilities of mobile media

 

 

 
For sponsors

The Africa Media & Broadcasting Congress 2008 is the place to do business and source potential new partners. This is where senior executives in the industry come together to network, learn about the latest developments and source the latest solutions.
 
Capitalise on exclusive opportunities at Africa Media & Broadcasting Congress 2008. Call Glodean Kenny NOW on +27 (0)11 516 4079 or email her glodean.kenny@terrapinn.co.za to secure your place

» Find out how you could benefit


What can you expect as a sponsor?
 
Before the conference:
Through our CONTACT system you will have access to our registered delegates allowing you to contact and set up business meetings before you’ve even set foot into the conference room.
During the conference:
How can you meet every delegate at the conference? Through our focused networking sessions such as Speed Networking. You will also get excellent profiling at the congress through exhibiting, branding and signage.
After the conference:
The post event report gives you a detailed breakdown of the event as well as continued access to delegates through CONTACT. You will also have access to the presentations and white papers from the congress.

 

 

featured speakers include:
 
 
 Robert Kabushenga
Chief Executive Officer
New Vision Media, Uganda

 
 
Ryan Till
Chief Operating Officer
Primedia Broadcasting,
South Africa
 
 
 Khethiwe Ngcobo
Head of Drama
South African Broadcasting
Corporation, South Africa
 
 
 
Bernard Forson, Jr
Director General
National Communications
Authority, Ghana
  
 
 
 
Alan Khan
Managing Director
Jacaranda 94.2, South Africa
 
 
 
 
Mathew Buckland
General Manager
Mail & Guardian, South Africa
 
 
 
 
Sushma Sharma
Media Director
The Jupiter Drawing Room,
South Africa