Unlocking Demand Through Scalable Terrestrial Connectivity

9 September 2026 | 9:00 - 13:00

Fibre remains the backbone of Africa’s digital economy - but the challenge has shifted. Coverage is no longer the primary question. Commercial viability, demand creation and sustainable returns are.

The Connecting Africa Fibre Summit brings together FibreCos, wholesale providers, carriers, ISPs, data centre operators, infrastructure investors and regulators; the organisations that decide where fibre is built, how it is priced, and whether it ultimately delivers value.

Through focused discussions on fibre economics, licensing frameworks and open access models, the summit helps the industry move from build out to utilisation. Attendees leave with clearer signals on where fibre investment works today, how it connects to cloud and mobile services, and which partnerships unlock scale.

The Connecting Africa Fibre Summit examines how fibre moves from infrastructure asset to revenue generating foundation for Africa’s digital economy.

What the Summit helps you unlock

FibreCos & Wholesale Providers

Clear signals on where fibre investment works today and which models unlock sustainable demand.

Carriers & ISPs

Insight into monetising backbone, metro and access fibre through enterprise, cloud and mobile services.

Data Centre Operators & Cloud Platforms

Visibility into how fibre availability shapes market viability and workload localisation.

Infrastructure Investors

Sharper understanding of fibre economics, regulatory risk and return profiles across markets.

Regulators & Government

Practical guidance on licensing and open-access frameworks that attract capital and competition.

Agenda highlights:

Commercial, regulatory and investment realities shaping Africa’s fibre expansion.

  • Where fibre demand is strongest today - and where it remains marginal.
  • The economics of fibre from backbone to last mile.
  • How open access, licensing and regulation shape competition and investment.
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