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Conference details
  
Conference:
7 - 8 April 2009
08:30 - 17:00
 
Workshop dates:
 
Pre-conference masterclass
6 April 2009
09:00 - 16:00
 
Post-conference masterclass
9 April 2009
09:00 - 16:00
 
Exhibition dates:
 
7 April 2009
10:00 - 17:00
 
8April 2009
10:00 - 16:30
 
countries represented by our speakers
SatCom Africa 2009 has attracted excellent speakers from the following countries:
 
  • Bostwana
  • DRC
  • France
  • Ghana
  • Holland
  • Israel
  • Ivory Coast
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • South Africa
  • Switerzland
  • United Arab Emirate
  • Uganda
  • United States
  • United Kingdom

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our speakers
 

 
Greg Wyler
CEO and Founder
O3b Networks
 
 
 

Peter Gbedemah
CEO
Gateway Communications
 
 
 

 
Gab Mampone
Acting Group CEO
SABC
 
 
 
 
Basilio Sadini
Operations Officer
Zain Uganda
 
 
 
Eng. Ernerst Ndukwe
CEO
Nigerian Communications Commission

Investment and development for operators, developers, government and investors
 
For delegates
 
Demand for communications and internet access in Africa is growing at an insatiable rate. Satellite provides a solution to the increasing strain on fixed infrastructure and Africa’s unique terrain.
 
What’s the focus for 2009?
  • Dedicated sessions focusing on broadcasting, telecom operators and VSAT/end-users
  • Insight into satellite financing and investment – helping you identify opportunities for investment and growth
  • Enabling alignment of regulation and investment by bringing you the key regulatory players in Africa
  • Giving you insight into market trends and hot spots for expanding your reach and increasing revenue
  • Assisting you to evaluate the current up-take of services and assess how you can increase penetration in emerging markets
 
 
 Network with like minded people
  
 
 
Thank you for making SatCom 2008 a quality networking platform!  It worked out really well for Eutelsat and the organistion was as good as always
Eveline de Brauw, Marketing & Communciations Manager, Eutelsat
 


 interact and make contacts

  
Africa stands at a historical juncture:  Communications markets are being deregulated, demand is outstripping supply, and the satellite sector is fast-tracking delivery of new solutions across the Continent. The players making that history have written Satcom Africa into their 2009 calendars, and GVF is committed to supporting the event for the 11th consecutive year.
David Hartshorn, Secretary General,GVF
 
 
 
Sponsorship of the Satcom Stars Awards is the perfect way to associate your organisation and brand with excellence in the satellite industry.
Entries for the SatCom Stars Awards are now open and all industry players are welcome to participate.
 
» Make your nomination
 
It's a very good conference which we will continue to support and participate in.
Isabel Gregorio, Marketing Manager, SES New Skies
Here are the 6 reasons why you can’t
miss out on SatCom Africa 2009, the
place for industry CEOs and senior
directors
  • A proven track record – building on 12
    highly successful years.
  • The leading satellite exhibition in Africa
    – 55+ stands, unparallelled networking
    opportunities.
  • Groundbreaking and innovative content
    – bringing you the issues that matter.
  • Highest level of speakers delivering
    insight and knowledge into this
    lucrative industry.
  • Formulate strategies for success.
  • Debate the good, the bad, and the
    honest – 9 topical panel sessions to
    stimulate your mind and help you get
    the most out of your experience at
    SatCom Africa 2009.

    » Reserve your seat now

For sponsors
We will implement a strategic marketing campaign that provides exposure to your target market and culminates in face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects. The campaign guarantees quality conference attendance.  We will use the following mediums to promote SatCom Africa 2009:

  • Direct mail
  • Telemarketing
  • Advertisements and editorial coverage in trade publications
  • E-mail and fax marketing campaigns
  • Public relations
We invite you to link your web site with ours for a wider and more complete reach.  
 
Get involved and maximise your exposure. Contact Nicolette Morris on +27 (0) 11 516 4021 or email: nicolette.morris@terrapinn.co.za

» Become a sponsor 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

event sponsors
 
 
 
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sponsorship opportunities
SatCom Africa 2009 offers you the best opportunity to:
  • Penetrate the African satellite and communications market
  • Do business with the worlds most influential and successful satellite operators
  • Connect with peers from similar organisations to share ideas and build relationships
  • Assess competing solutions in a cost and time efficient manner
  • And of course, generate profit!
 
Target your market!
 
For details contact
Nicolette Morris
nominations by 31/01/2009
 
Nominations deadline
 
Submit all nominations by 31/01/2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
Entries for the SatCom Star Awards are now open and all industry players are invited to participate.
 Has your company led the industry this year? If so then why not tell us about it. Enter your company now! 
 
It’s so easy to enter. Just click here and follow the easy steps to fill out the form, ensuring your entry.

Book a table for the big night
 

Join in the fun! For more details on how you can reserve your table contact Nicolette Morris on +27 11 516 4021 or email her.