Driving investment for telecoms, media & tech across Africa
Thursday, March 15, Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
By Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist, Standard Bank
Chaired by Nina Triantis, Global Head of TMT, Standard Bank
Speakers
Hardy Pemhiwa, Group Managing Director & CEO, Econet Global
Diego Gutierrez, COO, Vodacom
Ian Russell, CEO, BCX
Mohamed Dabbour, Executive VP Africa, Millicom
Boye Olusanya, CEO, 9mobile
Telecommunication leaders highlight strategies for driving sustainable growth, addressing digital transformation strategies, and meeting the huge demand for new infrastructure and services.
- Assessing regional opportunities for investment, joint ventures and partnerships
- Accelerating innovation and increasing profitability
- Investing in infrastructure, new licences and technology
- Working with key stakeholders, Governments and financiers
Chaired by Keith Webb, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, Rand Merchant Bank
Speakers
Brandon Doyle, CEO, Convergence Partners
Brian Jakins, Managing Director of Africa, Intelsat
Thomas Hintze, CEO, Wananchi Telecom
Suveer Ramdhani, Chief Development Officer, SEACOM
Philisiwe Sibiya, Founder & CEO, Shingai Group
Industry leaders, investors and stakeholders highlight the progress of investment in fiber, wireless networks and other broadband infrastructure in Africa, and policies for new spectrum regulation and sharing.
- Who is leading broadband infrastructure investment in Africa?
- Urban vs Rural - how to optimise investment strategies
- M&A and financing– how are valuations and appetite for investment shifting, and where are the opportunities for private equity and infrastructure funds?
- How is Government Policy and Regulation affecting growth and investment?
By Michael Jordaan, Venture Capitalist, Former CEO, First National Bank
Chaired by Gulfraz Qayyam, Managing Director, Citi
Speakers
Sainesh Vallabh, Head of M&A, Vodacom
Matthew Odgers, Head of M&A, MTN
Jurgen Heppe, Executive Vice President, Standard Bank
Leading merger and acquisition advisers and practitioners discuss the likely impact of telecom, media and tech M&A across African markets.
- Where are the latest opportunities for new investments and partnerships?
- Who is leading consolidation across the region?
- Which verticals will lead the next wave of transactions?
- How best to manage political, economic and regulatory risk?
By Mike Conradi, Partner, DLA Piper
Chaired by Yusuf Hoosen, Independent Consultant
Speakers
Jason Njoku, CEO, iROKO
Joseph Hundah, CEO, Econet Media
Leonard Stiegeler, General Manager, Ringier Africa
Leaders from media, content and broadcast companies discuss the latest growth and investment strategies, and opportunities for partnerships and consolidation.
- Who is best placed to deliver content and services, and which business models are working?
- How is the Media sector changing in Africa and Globally and where are the growth opportunities?
- What are the best routes to raising capital and where are opportunities for M&A?
- Regional vs international content - what is driving consumer demand?
Each breakout session takes place in a private room led by an industry expert. Chatham House Rules Apply. Choose from 5 options.
Chaired by Michael Orimobi, Global Chairman, Tokunbo Orimobi
Speakers
Premeshin Naidoo, Head of Telecoms, Absa Capital
Keith Webb, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, Rand Merchant Bank
Chijioke Egejuru, Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
Mike Peo, Head: Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications, Nedbank Capital
Van Zyl Botha, Finance Director, HeroTel
Debbie Millar, Executive Special Projects, MTN Group
Finance leaders, investment bankers, investors and executives assess the financing options, trends and opportunities for Africa's TMT sector.
- Acquisition, LBO and capex financing – how are pricing and conditions changing?
- Equity Capital Markets – what’s the 2018 outlook? how are public markets evolving?
- Emerging markets, economic and political risk – where are the challenges and opportunities?
- Scaling up – how can high growth and mid-cap companies increase access to capital?
Chaired by Stéphane de Vaucelles, Partner, Cadmos Financial Corporation
Speakers
Laure Duvernay, Director- Project Finance & Business Development, Alcatel Submarine Networks
Dion Jerling, Co-Founder, Connect Earth
Bradley Shaw, Regional Manager Middle East and Africa, NuRAN Wireless
More speakers to be announced
- How are TMT investment opportunities developing in Africa's higher risk Frontier Markets?
- How to protect investments against risk: What are the new best practices and regional challenges?
- Working with key stakeholders and selecting local partners
- Credit Risk – How are new financing options changing?
Chaired by Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Founder and CEO, 4G Capital
Speakers
Andrew Stewart, Regional Head of Middle East and Africa, WorldRemit
Adam Gouveia, CFO, BitPesa
James Wainaina, Group Head of Sales and Access, Letshego
Annabel Dallamore, CEO, Strider
Eran Fienstien, Group CEO, Direct Pay Online
Chijioke Dozie, Founder & CEO, One Finance & Investment Limited
Dare Okoudjou, CEO, MFS Africa Ltd
Leaders from Mobile Payment Service Providers, Fintech companies and Financial Institutions highlight the key developments and opportunities.
- Which companies are offering the most successful platforms and services?
- How can banks, operators and service providers work together?
- What are the key regulatory issues?
- Where are the opportunities for new investments and partnerships?
Chaired by Tracy Cohen, Director, CDH Legal
Speakers
Ryan Sher, COO, WIOCC
Prof H Sama Nwana, Managing Partner, Cenerva
Thomas Hintze, CEO, Wananchi Group
Dr Adedoyin Adeola, Telecommunication Executive Consultant
Brian Jakins, Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa, Intelsat
Key stakeholders, telecom executives, regulators and investors discuss the latest strategies around spectrum sharing and rolling out new broadband networks in Africa – and how regulators are impacting investment decisions.
- Spectrum sharing – which strategies are proving most successful? Which trends will follow?
- How is the regulatory environment impacting investment in South Africa and other key markets?
- 4G, 5G and Fibre Rollout – What does the investment roadmap look like and where is investment having the most impact?
- Financing Models - Including Public Private Partnerships
Chaired by Eamon Holley, Legal Director, DLA Piper
Speakers
Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director, Rack Centre
Ayo Adegboye, Managing Director - Nigeria/West Africa, BCX
Bora Varliyagci, CEO, digitalthings
Jiri Choteborsky, Executive: TMT, Standard Bank
Datacentre and Cloud Hosting leaders and investors discuss how investment strategies are developing in Africa and how this will affect the market
Which infrastructure and services are in most demand in Africa in 2018?
Which geographies offer the best investment opportunities?
How are business models and revenue streams changing?
Who is best placed to lead investment?
What price is financing and what are the best options to raise it?
Each breakout session takes place in a private room led by an industry expert. Chatham House Rules Apply. Choose from 5 options.
Chaired by Mamokete Ramathe, Founder & CEO, Mamor Capital
Speakers
Kobina Sam, Investment Principal, (Partner), Africa Private Equity, Investec Asset Management
Tim Souter, Principal, Ethos Private Equity
Nichole Yembra, CFO, Venture Garden Group
Jurgen Heppe, Executive VP, Standard Bank
Herc Van Wyk, CEO, Pembani Remgro
- How are telecom and tech business models transforming Africa?
- Where are the opportunities for PE and Infrastructure funds?
- Which sectors are attracting the most interest and investment?
- How are telecom companies investing in digital innovation?
- How is the start up and venture investment community progressing in Africa?
Chaired by Oyeyinka Banjo, CEO, Westfield Consulting Limited
Speakers
Mike Quinn, CEO, Zoona
Dion Jerling, Co-Founder, Connect Earth
Bradley Shaw, Regional Manager Middle East and Africa, NuRAN Wireless
- Which parts of rural Africa have been most successfully connected?
- Which trends and companies are disrupting traditional utility service providers?
- Broadband strategies – 4G, 5G and fibre networks
- Data, Utilities, Tech and Mobile - where are the investment opportunities?
- What finance is available? Public, Private and Project Financing
Chaired by Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Partner, DOA Law
Speakers
Chris Folayan, CEO, MallforAfrica
Etop Ikpe, CEO, CARS45
Jaco Gerrits, CEO, CrashDetech
Anthony Nicalo, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Finhaven
Leaders in the digital economy discuss growth strategies and assess investment opportunities
- How are business models and revenue streams developing?
- Where are the opportunities for new growth and expansion?
- Who is providing the most disruptive technologies or business models?
- How is the financing environment changing and how can tech companies access capital?
Chaired by David Nsengiyumva, Digital Expert, Mobile Financial Services, FinTech
Speakers
Jason Njoku, CEO, iROKO
Craig Kelly, CEO, AfricaXP
Media companies, investors and advisers discuss how TV and Video offerings in Africa are changing.
- Which companies are most successful in delivering video content in Africa?
- Who is leading investment into African TV and video?
- Which business models are most effective?
- How can telecom, media and OTT companies work together?
Chaired by Chetan Jeeva, Head of Specialised Finance Africa, Investec
Speakers
Marek Busfy, CEO, ATC South Africa
Morenikeji Aniye, CEO, Hotspot Network Limited
Nathan Foster, Founder & CEO, Atlas Tower
More speakers to be announced
Towercos, ESCOs, mobile operators and investors discuss the latest investment strategies and business models
- Powering Africa and operational efficiency - where are the challenges and opportunities?
- How is the ESCO business model developing and where are the opportunities?
- Assessing the next wave of transactions and growth: IPOs, bond issues and consolidation
- How will access to finance affect investment and strategy?
By Anthony Nicalo, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Finhaven & Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Founder and CEO, 4G Capital
Chaired by Eamon Holley, Legal Director, DLA Piper
Speakers
Funke Opeke, CEO, MainOne
Michele McCann, Head of Interconnection and Peering, Teraco Data Environments
Wouter van Hulten, CEO & founder, PAIX
Maphum Nxumalo, COO, Gijima
Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director, Rack Centre
Datacentre operators, investors and service providers discuss opportunities for investment across Africa
- How is the data centre market developing in Africa and where are the new opportunities for investment?
- What finance is available for build and expansion? Debt, equity and alternative funding options assessed
- Which data centre models are most appropriate for the region?
- How will growth of cloud-based services impact demand
- Investment strategies for greenfield projects and developing markets
Chaired by Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Partner, DOA Law
Speakers
Chris Low, CEO, Letshego
Jonathan Ayache, Head of Operations Sub-Saharan Africa, Uber
Envir Fraser, CSO, Convergence Partners
Chris Folayan, CEO, MallforAfrica
Leaders from Africa's digital economy and internet investment sector discuss new services, investment and growth opportunities.
- Who is leading investment in African internet and eCommerce?
- Who are the main disrupters and which type of business models will be reshaping the sector?
- How are Mobile Banking, Payments and FinTech services developing?
- Who will be leading the next wave of investment in digital platforms and content across the region?