20 Mar 2013

Announcing the programme for Connecting West Africa, 11-12 June, Senegal

What is needed to deliver reliable and affordable communications to West Africa?

Connecting West Africa is the place to find out about networks and infrastructure developments in Africa’s most promising region. Over two days (11-12 June in Dakar, Senegal), the conference and exhibition will offer in-depth discussions on and networking opportunities with the region’s leading minds.

The brochure with full details on the programme and how to participate is available here.

Connecting West Africa is the new brand for the Com World Series’ event in the region (formerly West & Central Africa Com), looking specifically at the networks and infrastructure developments. Over two days, the conference will address the major concerns in terms of connectivity in West Africa and help key stakeholders plan for the future: fibre and satellite development, cost of bandwidth, new needs from consumers and enterprises, partnerships, cost-efficiency, investment, rural telecoms and more..

Leading speakers include senior representatives of Orange, ExpressoTelecom , Google, Sonatel, Intelsat, Sierratel, Starcomms, O3B Networks, Tigo, Telecom Italia Sparkle, Helios Towers Africa, ECOWAS and more.

Plan your visit now and prepare to network with the decision makers in the region’s communications landscape.

If you have any question or if you’d like to participate contact:
- For programme enquiries and speaking opportunities: Julie Rey, Julie.rey@informa.com
- For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries: lee.dendy-sadler@informa.com
- For marketing and PR opportunities: Subuola.alinkugbe@informa.com
- For VIP and free passes for operators and regulators (limited availability): sofia.marti@informa.com