Panel: Designing Africa’s Multi-Layer Connectivity Ecosystem

08 Sept 2026
ITW Keynote Stage
Data Centre Operators , Carriers & MNOs , ITW
  • How different technologies complement each other
  • Where satellite adds value for coverage and resilience
  • Commercial partnerships between operators and satellite providers
  • Policy and spectrum considerations
Chairperson
Mea Thompson
Mea Thompson, Co-Founder & CEo - unconnected.org
Speakers
Alpheus Mangale
Alpheus Mangale, Group CEO - SEACOM
Allan Fairbairn
Allan Fairbairn, Chief Technology & Digital Officer (CTDO) & Executive Director, DRC - Helios Towers
Jacques Roos
Jacques Roos, Chief Financial Officer - ikeja
Chris van Rooyen
Chris van Rooyen, Director:  Strategic Partners – Southern Africa - AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS