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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

 

 

SatCom Africa 2009 - Enabling profitable satellite communications in Africa by bringing together operators, developers and investors in one dedicated forum 
For delegates
 
Learn how developments in satellite industry will directly affect your business. Your most immediate business questions are being tackled by an unrivalled line-up of speakers and panel members, including techniques to:
  • Ensure sustainability by creating a viable communications business model 
  • Attracting and securing finance and investment in Africa
  • Getting the economics right of affordable communications in emerging markets
  • Opportunities for satellite technology in media and broadcasting
  • Methods and strategies for maintaining growth in Africa
 
 
 Network with like minded people
 
 
Thank you for making SatCom 2008 a quality networking platform!  It worked out really well for Eutelsat and the organistion was as good as always
Eveline de Brauw, Marketing & Communciations Manager, Eutelsat
  
 
 
Make valuable contacts
 


Sponsorship of the Satcom Star Awards is the perfect way to associate your organisation and brand with excellence in the satellite industry.
Entries for the SatCom Star Awards are now open and all industry players are welcome to participate.
 
» Make your nomination
 
For sponsors

Major sponsors have outstanding marketing opportunitiesWe will implement a strategic nine-month marketing campaign that provides
exposure to your target market and culminates in face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects. The campaign guarantees quality conference attendance.
We will use the following mediums to promote SatCom Africa 2009:
  • Direct mail - Thousands of conference brochures are distributed to a targeted
    audience of decision makers.
  • Telemarketing - A dedicated team of account managers will contact your target
    market to ensure their participation in the event.
  • Advertisements and editorial coverage in trade publications - A strategic
    advertising campaign will be undertaken in key industry publications
  • E-mail and fax marketing campaigns - Every week will see a campaign dedicated to a specific portion of our target audience.
  • Public relations – Our media partnerships and a series of media releases will
    ensure exposure in relevant media
  • Internet – www.satcomafrica.com Our event website will be continually updated and open for on-line registration and inquiry.
We invite you to link your web site with ours for a wider, more complete reach.  
 
 In summary
  • We will help you GENERATE quality business leads.
  • We will help you INCREASE your regional profile.
  • We will help you CREATE new business opportunities.
Get involved early to maximise your exposure. Contact Nicolette Morris on +27 (0) 11 516 4021 or email: nicolette.morris@terrapinn.co.za
 
Our conference features
  • Visionary keynote presentations – helping to lead the way for Africa
  • International presenters with relevant applications and case studies for our market 
  • A case study based programme that ensures quality, relevant information that you can use pratically in your organisation
  • Dynamic panel sessions, that allow you to get the answers you want to all your burning questions
  • Presenters that are active participants in the African market 
  • Premium, cutting edge workshops led by a satellite experts from across the globe
  • Features an exhibition that is recognised across the continent, and acts as a meeting place for all the major players in the industry

  

It's a very good conference which we will continue to support and participate in.
Isabel Gregorio, Marketing Manager, SES New Skies

» Become a sponsor 

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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.