Returning to Cape Town for its 27th edition, AfricaCom is set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from the 12th to the 14th of November 2024. As Africa’s premier event for the connectivity and telecommunications sectors, it brings together the brightest minds in the industry to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation. This year’s event will be a vital platform for accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, shining a spotlight on the continent’s ambition, creativity, and potential to lead in the global digital revolution.

Our Founder and Chief Editor, Akim Benamara, will also be moderating two panel sessions at this event – Emerging Technologies Paving the Way for the Future of Connectivity & The Network and Accelerating Economic Prosperity in Africa: Leveraging AI for Sustainable Growth reinforcing our commitment to being a driving force in Africa’s digital transformation.

AfricaCom features four key agendas, each designed to drive the continent’s digital transformation. From showcasing groundbreaking innovations in connectivity, broadcasting, and media to exploring the journey towards universal connectivity, AfricaCom is committed to highlighting the latest trends in telecommunications and equipping the continent with world-class data center infrastructure.

AfricaCom Centre Stage
This agenda focuses on the transformative advancements in technology and communications driving Africa’s digital future. Here, thought leaders and innovators showcase ground-breaking innovations in media, entertainment, and connectivity, setting the tone for the continent’s tech evolution.

Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, this agenda addresses the critical challenges and vast opportunities within connectivity. Sessions will explore network innovations, broadband access, and partnerships that are essential to building a seamless, robust digital infrastructure.

Telcos of Tomorrow
This track explores the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, highlighting new growth drivers, the integration of AI, and collaborative partnerships essential for innovation. Attendees gain insights into the changing role of telcos in meeting Africa’s unique connectivity needs and advancing digital solutions.

Data Centers Africa
With digital infrastructure at the heart of Africa’s connectivity, this track delves into innovations in colocation, edge computing, and high-performance computing. It showcases how data centers are evolving to meet the needs of a data-driven future, emphasizing resilience, scalability, and efficiency in modern digital infrastructure.