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FIRST call for speakers
The conference programme is currently in production.
 
If you are a senior level director with a relevant African case study and would like to participate in the programme as a speaker in one of the following areas, then call Jaylene Naidoo NOW to discuss your potential participation. Tel +27 (0) 11 516 4000 or e-mail her.
 
  • Ensure sustainability by creating a viable communications business model
  • Attracting and securing finance and investment in Africa 
  • Evaluating  practical wireless and satellite technology 
  • Inter regional co-operation
  • Regulation or de-regulation, the age old debate with a fresh approach
  • Opportunities for satellite technology in media and broadcasting
  • Africa in space – methods and strategies for maintaining growth in Africa
 
Target your market!

For details contact
Jaylene Naidoo
 

 
Conference details
  
Conference:
7 - 8 April 2009
08:30 - 17:00
 
Workshop dates:
 
Pre-conference masterclass
6 April 2009
09:00 - 16:00
 
Post-conference masterclass
9 April 2009
09:00 - 16:00
 
Exhibition dates:
 
7 April 2009
10:00 - 17:00
 
8April 2009
10:00 - 16:30
 
look back at 2008
 
 
 
 
 
  • SatCom Africa 2008 saw the greatest increase in visitors yet
  • This year, the event celebrated it’s 11th year in industry
  • The following countries participated in the event: Angola, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, China, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, South Africa,United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Zimbabwe
  • This year also saw the exciting launch of the SatCom Star Awards, see the winners of 2008

› Have a look at 2008

 

 


Meet our Sponsors
 
 
Platinum Sponsor
 
 
 
 
  
Gold Sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Silver Sponsor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services (FSS) worldwide, delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for advanced transmissions of video, data and voice services. With the globalization of content, broadband, telecom, HD and IPTV fueling next-generation growth, the ever-expanding universe of satellite communications is the cornerstone of today's Intelsat. Real-time, advanced communications with people anywhere in the world is closer, by far.
 
 
 
 
 
 "Eutelsat, one of the world's three leading satellite operators, reinforces in 2009 its portfolio of satellite capacity and services in Africa with two new satellites. Named W2A and W7, these satellites add up to fifty-seven new C-band and Ku-band transponders for DTH broadcasting, broadband corporate networks, Internet access and GSM back-haul to Eutelsat’s current satellite resources allocated to Africa."
 
 
Bronze Sponsor
 
 One of the leading IP trunking providers in Africa, Vizada Networks has long served financial services organizations, construction companies and corporate clients of all sizes from enterprises to small ISPs. We also offer voice services for local telcos.


ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, is a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast, government and defence communication network and ground station solutions.

 
 
Sponsorship opportunities
This is your best sales and marketing opportunity of the year. If you are serious about being positioned as a market leader in the satellite industry, then this is the event you need to be at!
If you supply or are involved in the following areas you should be looking to partner with SatCom Africa 2009:
  • Satellite operators & carriers
  • Mobile satellite communications providers
  • Satellite Manufacturers 
  • Internet service providers
  • Network Operators
  • Satellite equipment & carriers
  • Satellite software & solutions
  • Test equipment
  • VSAT operators
  • Voice / data service providers
  • Satellite communications
  • IT/ computing/ networking
  • Telecommunications
  • Broadcasting & multimedia service providers
  • ISPs
  • Satellite broadcasters
  • Integrators
  • Earth Station Equipment
  • Consultants
For more information on how you and your organisation can benefit from joining forces with SatCom Africa 2009 give Nicolette Morris a call on +27 11 516 4021. You'll be amazed at the tailor made opportunities she can offer you - that suit your objects and your pocket.  

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event sponsors
 
 
 
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sponsorship opportunities
SatCom Africa 2009 offers you the best opportunity to:
  • Penetrate the African satellite and communications market
  • Do business with the worlds most influential and successful satellite operators
  • Connect with peers from similar organisations to share ideas and build relationships
  • Assess competing solutions in a cost and time efficient manner
  • And of course, generate profit!
 
Target your market!
 
For details contact
Nicolette Morris
nominations by 31/01/2009
 
Nominations deadline
 
Submit all nominations by 31/01/2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
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! 
 
It’s so easy to enter. Just click here and follow the easy steps to fill out the form, ensuring your entry.

Book a table for the big night
 

Join in the fun! For more details on how you can reserve your table contact Nicolette Morris on +27 11 516 4021 or email her.