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Alex Okosi VP & General Manager
MTV
 Valery TimofeevDirector: Radiocommunications
Bureau
International
Telecomm Union
Gansen Lewela
Manager: International Carrier
Relations
Safaricom
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Conference:
7 - 8 April 2009
08:30 - 17:00
Workshop dates:
Pre-conference workshop
6 April 2009
09:00 - 16:00
Post-conference workshop
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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Africa Confidential is a specialist publication, with a reputation for being first with in-depth news on significant political, economic and security developments across the continent.
Our on-the-ground coverage enables us to identify and monitor upcoming issues before they are picked up by the general media - and analyse their significance for our readers.
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Endorsers
 The Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), created in May 1992 with its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is an intergovernmental commercial satellite organisation. It mission is “to provide, on commercial basis, efficient and economical means of telecommunications to all areas in African countries to meet their various ICT connectivity requirements using a Regional African Satellite System, complemented as necessary by any other appropriate technology and properly integrated into existing and/or planned national networks with the view to fostering the development and integration of Africa.” It has a current membership of 45 African countries.
On 21st December 2007 the RASCOM satellite was launched successfully from Kourou/French Guyana. Its commercial operations started in August 2008 with the connection of the Pan African e-network sponsored by the Indian Government for all the 53 African countries under the auspices of the African Union Commission.
RASCOM is by definition a satellite organisation and the RASCOM project is a long term commitment which means that more and more satellites will have to be launched in due course. |
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 The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) is a non-profit member-benefit society that serves satellite professionals throughout their working lives. With chapters in the US, Canada, UK and Japan, SSPI creates opportunities for member education and interaction, honours achievement and recognises potential in the next generation of satellite professionals.
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World Teleport Association (WTA) is a non-profit trade association of teleports, satellite and terrestrial carriers, technology providers, investment houses and consultants in 20 nations around the world. There are about 1000 teleports operating worldwide, with about 100 new facilities coming on line each year, driven by the explosive growth of the Internet. If your business is broadband, WTA represents your marketplace.
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 Headquartered in London, GVF is the international non-profit association of the satellite communications sector. An independent, non-partisan organisation with 200 members from more than 100 countries, the GVF brings together organisations engaged in the delivery of advanced broadband and narrowband satellite services worldwide. The broad-based membership represents every major world region and every sector of the satellite industry, including fixed and mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleports, satellite earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added and enhanced service providers, telecom carriers, consultants, law firms, and users. The GVF promotes discussion between members and their user communities through, workshops, symposiums, publications and e-media.
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Press & media
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Official Publication
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Via Satellite is the leading global satellite magazine, providing expert business analysis and technical insights into the satellite, telecom, wireless and space industries. The readers of Via Satellite are provided with timely and valuable editorial, essential in remaining competitive and profitable in the global satellite marketplace. Coverage includes current and evolving applications, infrastructure issues, technology, business and regulatory developments worldwide. To receive your FREE subscription to Via Satellite visit www.omeda.com/vs.
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Communications Africa is Africa's leading ICT magazine published bimonthly in English and French with an audited circulation. We are perfectly positioned to provide an objective take on the best technologies to use for communications in Africa. Satellite communications are covered on a regular basis and with our readers in both telecoms and broadcast markets, we can take your communications to both end users and resellers alike right across the continent. |
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Northern African Wireless Communications (NAWC) and its sister publication Southern African Wireless Communications (SAWC) are essential reading for mobile and wireless communications specialists and business managers who need to keep up in date with this fast moving industry across Africa.
By splitting the continent in half we focus in on the specific issues affecting each region.
NAWC and SAWC deliver high-quality editorial that is independent, comprehensive and insightful. Each bi-monthly issue carries the latest news and reports, product information, authoritative features and technical articles. For more information please visit our website at www.kadiumpublishing.com
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Quantum is a comprehensive industry journal covering all electronic and telecommunication technologies. Quantum's main purpose is to report on all available research, development and production achievements. The journal is published monthly and targets the designer, engineer, technologist, technician, consultant, decision makers. www.crown.co.za/quantum |
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African Communications is a quarterly ICT magazine distributed throughout Africa. The publication is strategically positioned to cover information and communications technology issues that are central to the continued growth and competitiveness of the industry in Africa - a market worth in excess of $520 million per year.
The publication is one of the core sources of information for Africa's decision makers, in all areas of the ICT sector and plays an important role in the development of Africa. African Communications not only reports on the latest developments in the information and communications technology industry but analyses real-life applications as well as the legislative and standards issues that surround the industry and the personalities affecting these matters.
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Based in London, Balancing Act combines online publishing with consultancy work. It already publishes and English and French newsletters covering the telecoms, Internet and computing fields in Africa.With 10,000 readers across the continent and outside, this newsletter has already become a “must read” among decision-makers in the fast growing telecommunications and ICT sectors
Through its pay-for reports, Balancing Act has built a catalogue of publications that provides in-depth knowledge on the state of the telecommunications and Internet markets, both sectorally and on a country-by-country basis in Africa.Balancing Act also offers industry-focused consultancy services for public and private sector clients.
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VRS Media is the industry leader in linking emerging markets with developed economies through the exchange of technologies, innovation, and sustainability. We do this through publishing business to business titles that showcase different technologies and solutions from around the world. With Offices in Europe and in Africa, VRS is best positioned to bridge and serve both markets. For more information please contact us on info@vrs-media.com.
Africa Confidential is a specialist publication, with a reputation for being first with in-depth news on significant political, economic and security developments across the continent.
Our on-the-ground coverage enables us to identify and monitor upcoming issues before they are picked up by the general media - and analyse their significance for our readers.
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Join us at SatCom Africa 2009 for months of highly targeted exposure:
- Brand your publication with an event that the industry believes in
- Fully capitalise on our integrated marketing campaign
- Increased customer contact and business opportunities
- Widen your exposure to new regions
- A unique opportunity to give clients “hands on” experience with your products / services
- Exclusive interviews with the region’s movers and shakers
- Avail yourself of invaluable editorial & feature content at the conference
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nominations by 31/01/2009
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Nominations deadline
Submit all nominations by 15/02/2009
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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! |
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