Cape Town – There’s strong evidence to suggest that African telco leaders are the industry’s most forward-thinking and innovative community.
For them, the year 2044 includes quantum communication and yottabytes, entangled particles and magnetic levitation. It’s a world where interplanetary travel is possible and watching a football game is a mind-bending experience.
This isn’t science fiction. They’re ideas from the minds of Africa’s telco giants who attended the NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS in Franschhoek, Cape Town earlier this month.
The very people who could make brain-computer interfaces a reality one day were challenged to deliver a viewer and fan experience for the ‘Interplanetary Football Cup on Mars in the year 2044’.
It all played out during the NOVACOM Avantages session – a unique product by NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS that accelerates innovation by solving problems through collaboration.
Heads were scratched, ideas were shot down and laughed off. But the result was some of the most imaginative solutions to the most unique problem the execs are ever likely to face.
Against the stunning backdrop of the Cape Winelands at Le Franschhoek & Spa, the invitation-only event delivered on its promise of meaningful business connections and shaping the future of the telecom sector on the continent.
And while the execs used their vast skills and experience in telecommunications to solve a problem of galactic proportions, they also drilled down to the business at hand – finding ways to get more Africans connected.
High-calibre attendees
From mobile network operators to technology solutions providers, the 80 guests were selected based on their strategic roles and decision-making authority.
Each participant had something valuable to bring to the table, making the summit a hotbed of strategic deals and collaborations.
On the seller side, vendors showcased cutting-edge technologies and services, from infrastructure upgrades to digital transformation solutions.
Digital transformation, infrastructure and the next frontier
Throughout the two days, several key themes emerged, shedding light on the future of African telcos. Among the most pressing were digital transformation, network infrastructure upgrades, 5G rollouts, and improving connectivity in underserved areas.
Sustainability and energy efficiency also hogged the spotlight, reflecting the broader global trend toward greener telco networks.
High praise from attendees
Attendees were full of praise for the format of the summit and the quality of the meetings.
“A truly awesome event. Great spending time with like-minded individuals and learning from each other. Hats off to the team, I love the new approach to conferencing and it was executed to the tee. Super grateful to have been part of it!” said Albert Oosthuysen, co-founder and CEO of Net Nine-Nine.
Estelle Wust, Senior Sales & Business Developer at LabLabee said, “NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS gathered intelligent minds who think quickly without the usual formalities, all working together to shape the future of telecommunications and light up tomorrow’s world.”
“A great technology/telecom summit is not just about the latest innovations, but about the connections we make, the ideas we share, and the inspiration we take back to transform our world. Excellent job,” said Saheed Awojide of Backbone Connectivity Network Nigeria
See you in Kenya!
The NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS team is already planning the next edition of the summit in Kenya in 2025
Attendees can expect the same high-quality meetings, impactful discussions, and world-class venues that have become the hallmark of NOVACOM AFRICA events.
Look out for the announcement of the dates, coming soon!
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Contact:
Ryan Anderson
Co-founder NOVACOM AFRICA
ryan@novacomsummits.com
