24th July, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya
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The 5th Edition of Connected Africa, Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit delivering holistic insight into digital infrastructure developments and trends, organised by The International Center for Strategic Alliances is scheduled for the 24th of July 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Connected Africa will bring top executives from telecom carriers, technology vendors, infrastructure providers, and regulatory and government officials together to deliberate on the way forward, conducive environment, strategies to innovate next generation networks, as well as potential and pain points. Wireless infrastructure, VoLTE & 4G LTE, Network management, Big data, BI, Cloud, Security, Analytics, Next Gen opportunities VAS, OTT, OSS/BSS, IoT & M2M is becoming ever more important, across the Telecom Sector.
This is a not to be missed opportunity for experts, business people, and practitioners to discuss practical and cost-effective solutions to developing the ICT business. With this as a driver, ICSA presents the 5th Edition of the Connected Africa Summit. This edition will deliberate on, and focus on developing solutions to, critical ICT issues. The Summit is a not to be missed opportunity for experts, business people, and practitioners to discuss practical and cost-effective solutions to developing the ICT business.
Connected Africa is an ideal platform for networking with industry players; senior managers, decision-makers, and practitioners operating in the industries and making the most of telecom technologies.
24th July, 2025
The Maslow Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Connected Africa is an ideal platform for networking with industry players: senior managers, decision makers and practitioners operating in the transformation space and making the most of technology. The summit will host C-suite executives, leaders and experts from the telecommunications industry.
Meet subject experts who are leading the transformation agenda, discuss and deliberate on various issues. Leverage this opportunity to meet your idols and click a selfie with leading luminaries.
Expand your knowledge and find relevant solutions to pressing concerns, learn from thought-leaders, share your ideas and gain insights on the best and next practices prevalent in your industry.
Global Industry Experts, who will delve into the latest cutting-edge tools and frameworks - shaping the business – will also share case studies and success stories that help acquire a competent viewpoint in achieving your set goals.
Unlocking the potential of the digital economy: Exploring the pivotal role of Telcos in driving innovation and connectivity in the region.
Address the critical need for digital inclusion and explore ways to bridge the digital divide. Examine initiatives, policies, and innovative solutions that promote equitable access to digital technologies, empower underserved communities, and foster inclusive growth across the continent.
Charting the future: Accelerating network infrastructure transformation to fuel growth and connectivity in the African telecom landscape
Delve into the world of 5G and explore strategies that will unlock its transformative potential. Gain insights into harnessing faster speeds, lower latency, and massive connectivity to drive innovation across industries and revolutionize user experiences.
Embracing the future: Navigating mobility and wireless migration to drive connectivity and innovation in the evolving African telecom sector.
Explore the profound impact of data, digitalization, and connectivity on industries and societies. Uncover strategies for effectively harnessing data, leveraging digital technologies, and ensuring robust connectivity to drive innovation, optimize operations, and enhance user experiences.
Unleashing the power of innovation: Exploring AI's pivotal role in shaping the evolution of 5G technology at our telecom conference.
Navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and fraud mitigation strategies. Learn from experts about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in building robust cyber resilience frameworks, protecting sensitive data, and safeguarding digital infrastructure from malicious activities.
Building the backbone: Delving into RAN architectures and X-Haul to optimize network performance and efficiency in the telecom industry.
Esteemed Speakers of the Past Editions
CEO Group Digital Services, MTN
Managing Director for Communications, Media & Technology Lead Africa (CMT), Accenture (SA)
CEO, Vodacom Lesotho
Managing Director, Bayobab SA
Chief Consumer Officer, MTN Group
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Telkom Consumer
4IR Commissioner, Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Deputy Director-General (DDG), ICT Information Society & Capacity Development, Department of Communications & Digital Technologies.
Advisor, African Union, and Technology & Data Expert, UNU-CPR
Managing Executive: Telkom Consumer Broadband, Telkom
Head of Information Security, Bayobob Africa
Terminals Managing Executive, Vodacom
Head of Department: B2B IoT & Cybersecurity Platforms, MTN
Tech Lead: Machine Learning & AI, Vodacom Group
Principal Data Scientist: International Markets Big Data and AI, Vodacom
Group Senior Manager – Video Portfolio & MTN TV, MTN
Senior Manager Analytics and Insights, MultiChoice Group
Manager: Data Engineering, MTN South Africa
CCO, Datafree
Industry Experts & Speakers At Past Editions Of The Connected Africa Summit
Co-Founder, Coronet Blockchain & Efama
CEO, MTN
CEO, Cell C
CEO, Consumer & Small Business - Telkom SA
CEO, Association of Comms & Technology
Founder & CEO, iiDENTIFii
Group Chief Information Officer, MTN
Chief Risk Officer (Group Risk Management), Vodacom
CISO, MTN South Africa
Group Head (Data and AI), Telkom
Group Head of Digital, Multichoice Group
Group Executive, Vodacom
Group Executive (Enterprise Risk Management), Telkom
4IR Commissioner: Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial
Terminals Managing Executive, Vodacom
Senior Director MEA, Protiviti
Head ICT, SkX Protiviti
Director ICT, SkX Protiviti
Tech Lead: Machine Learning & AI, Vodacom
Director Asia, MEA, Nexus Group
Regional Head & Product Manager – Middle East & Africa, Nexus Group
Advisor, African Union
Principal Data Scientist: International Markets Big Data and AI, Vodacom
Principal Data Scientist: International Markets Big Data and AI, Vodacom
Head of Centre of Excellence (IoT & Security), MTN
Transformation Partner (Digital Co-X), Vodacom
Senior Analytics and AI leader, MultiChoice
Senior Specialist (Group Governance, Risk & Control), Vodacom
Portfolio Manager (Product & Distribution), Vodacom
Head of Technology and Digital Enablement, Standard Bank CIB
Chairperson, Black Investors Group & Founder, Greystar Galaxy, South Africa
CEO, Vodafone
CIO, MTN Nigeria-IT
Director (Digital Economy and Telecommunications), Ministry of Digital Economy, Telecommunication & Innovation, Ivory Coast
Managing Editor, Inside Telecom
Deputy Editor in Chief, Inside Telecom
Group Executive (Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations), Telkom
Head of BSS Consulting, Comarch Telecommunications
CEO, Fliptin Startup Studio
Deputy Editor-in Chief, Inside Telecom
Chief Information Officer, Safaricom, Kenya
Managing Director (Africa), AGI
CEO, Ecommerce Forum Africa
Chief Executive Officer, Fliptin
Director, PPM Attorneys
Executive Head (Carrier Connectivity), Vodacom
Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder, Kometsi Telco & Hyperconverged Solutions
Consumer Cluster Tribe Technical Lead, Safaricom PLC
Chief Technology Officer, Steward Bank
Chief Technology Officer, Airtel Africa
Chief Technology Officer, Steward Bank
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