Panel: Designing Africa’s Multi-Layer Connectivity Ecosystem

08 Sept 2026
ITW Keynote Stage
Carriers & MNOs , Data Centre Operators , 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 Chief Executive Officer - SEACOM Limited
Jacques Roos
Jacques Roos, CFO - Ikeja Wireless Pty Ltd
Allan Fairbairn
Allan Fairbairn, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, United Arab Emirates - Helios Towers PLC
Aamer Ejaz
Aamer Ejaz, Group VP Carrier & Wholesale - PTCL ( Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited)
Chris van Rooyen
Chris van Rooyen, Director: Strategic Partnerships – Southern Africa - AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS