8 - 9 July 2020|Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar Sea Plaza,Senegal
Unleash the power of connectivity to connect people and businesses of West Africa
About West Africa Com
West Africa Com unites the West African Francophone and Anglophone Technology, Media and Telecoms Markets. The event makes sense of how the telco value chain can leverage its assets to deliver low cost broadband connectivity and digital services to the consumers and enterprises of West Africa.
Key themes for 2020
Affordable services to connect the unconnected
Exploring the social benefits of ubiquitous connectivity
Smart cities: Using technology to get economies moving
Closing the digital skills gap
Start-up “Shark Tank”
Strategies in keeping traffic local
Mobile money as an enabler for financial inclusion
Developing infrastructure for a more connected Africa
Building world-class data centres to support the digitization journey
WEST AFRICA COM IN NUMBERS
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INTERACTIVE FEATURES AT WEST AFRICA COM
Exclusive Post-Event Poolside Party
Featuring a live band, this is the perfect opportunity for delegates to network with peers in a relaxed and informal poolside setting. Attendees can connect with existing industry contacts and develop new relationships with West African TMT leaders.
Power Hour (By Invitation Only)
A dedicated networking session for VIP attendees to quickly identify future business partners.
West Africa Com Mobile Networking App
Our state-of-the-art mobile app maximizes networking value for all attendees. Delegates can book meetings in advance allowing you to plan your day!
Facilitated VIP Meeting Service
The opportunity to create a bespoke wish-list of who you want to meet and receive one-to-one introductions with our most senior and influential VIPs.
LeadersIn West African TMT Boardroom (Invitation Only)
These exclusive, closed-door sessions tackle challenging and controversial issues in an informal and intimate setting. The Chatham House Rule applies to encourage frank and productive dialogue between industry leaders, policymakers and regulators.
AHUB West: Seed Start-up Investment Working Group
Unleashing the power of West Africa’s tech start-up ecosystem. Dedicated conference content and a brand new informal networking space for start-ups, investors and MNOs. We are working with the regions’ leading investors and accelerators to effectively fund the most innovative new tech ventures.
Meet a few of 2019's Influential Speaker Lineup!
Call for Press!
If you are an accredited member of the press you are entitled to an all access West Africa Com press pass
Venue
Radisson Blu, Dakar
This contemporary oceanfront hotel is 3 km from Îles des Madeleines national park and 12 km from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.
Phone: +221 33 869 33 33
Address: Route de la Corniche O, Dakar 16868, Senegal
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