09:00
Registration And Networking
09:30
Welcome Remarks & Convener Remarks
Benjamin Pius
CEO, Broadcast Media Africa
10:15
Keynote: Is Africa Ready for its own "Netflix"? Financing, Talent, And The Path To A Pan-African Streaming Giant
10:45
Presentation: The Economics Of Local Content: Tackling The Prohibitive Cost Of Content Production Vs The Value Of IP
11:15
Discussion: A Pan-African Content Fund For Financing High-Quality Original Productions - How To Make It Happen
Bradley Joshua
CEO, Gambit Films
Graeme Swanepoel
Co-Founder/Executive Producer, G.O.A.T Films
Mpumezo Vuzane
Group COO, Known Associates Group
Elynah Shiveka
Head (Sports), Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Jean-Michel Koenig
Finance Director, Triggerfish (South Africa)
12:15
Presentation: Driving Growth - Powering The Next Wave Of OTT And FAST Platforms On The Continent
12:45
Discussion: Creating Access And Driving Affordability With Good Content And Data Strategies
Danilo Acquisto
CEO, Special Effects Media (South Africa)
Christina Bwana
Chief Operating Officer, Ubongo (Tanzania)
Kevin Kaija
Chief Content Officer, Afromobile
Engr. Tapiwa Mudzamba
COO, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
Minnie Harris
General Manager for Vertical and Markets, MTN Group Digital (South Africa)
Shantell Samuel
Head of Strategy, Havas Media Network (South Africa)
14:45
Presentation: The AVOD And FAST Revolution: Keys to Finding Success and Building A Profitable African Advertising Ecosystem
15:15
Discussion: How To Unlock New Revenue Streams With Ad-Tech And Effective Payments Strategies
Yannick Kabangu
Country Manager, Adform (South Africa)
Calvin Collett
CEO, Melon Mobile (South Africa)
16:15
Presentation: Solving Discoverability, Distribution, Metadata Optimisation, And Helping African Content Travel Globally
16:45
Discussion: Monetisation Choices: Subscription, Ads, Hybrid — What Works Where
Comfort Mbofana
General Manager, Zimpapers Broadcasting (Zimbabwe)
Ursula Shikhati
Head of Market & Sales Intelligence, SABC
Joshua Ott
Head of Revenue & Strategic Growth, The Shade Room (UK)
17:45
Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
09:00
Registration
Benjamin Pius
CEO, Broadcast Media Africa
10:00
Presentation: The Connectivity Barrier - Report On How The Prohibitive Cost Of Data May Still Be Gating 90% Of Africa’s Potential Market
10:30
Discussion: Competing vs. Collaborating: Broadcasters, Telcos, and OTT Platforms Examine Partnership Frameworks For Growth
Craig Kelly
CEO, Premium TV (South Africa)
Christina Bwana
Chief Operating Officer, Ubongo (Tanzania)
Nico Mwiya
CCO, NBC+ (Namibia)
Mike Aldridge
Broadcast Manager, Cape Town TV (South Africa)
Paulo Dias
Radio Content & Convergence Specialist , Ultimate Media (South Africa)
11:30
Presentation: AI And Personalisation: Using Technology To Enhance Cultural Relevance, Localisation, And Audience Retention
12:00
Discussion: Reimagining Regulation - Are Taxation And Licensing Regimes Helping Or Hindering Growth?
13:00
Lunch And Networking
14:00
Presentation: Distribution Innovations And Emerging Opportunities Beyond the Traditional Stream
14:30
Discussion: The Shorts Content Creator Economy - Examination Of The Billion Dollar Opportunity
Pierre Cloete
Vice President (Africa), BBC Studios
Vernon Matzopoulos
MD/Head of Broadcast Channels , Arena Holdings / Empire
Sivan Pillay
CEO, 360 Degrees South
Caroline Dia
Content Strategist, Orange (Senegal)
15:30
Presentation: How Local OTT Platforms Can Transform Micro-Audiences Into Sustainable Markets
16:00
Discussion: Use Of AI Tools To Improve Revenue Generating Capabilities For Content Creation And Distribution In Africa
Minenhle Dlamini
MD, Gagasi FM (South Africa)
Kagiso Musi
Group MD, Meta Media (South Africa)
Nicole Capper
General Manager, Humanz Africa (South Africa)
Teshager Berhanu
Country Director, African Media Hub (Ethiopia)
17:00
Closing Remarks And Wrap Up
Benjamin Pius
CEO, Broadcast Media Africa
