{"id":6546,"date":"2014-08-26T08:11:54","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T08:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/?p=6546"},"modified":"2015-05-12T13:46:20","modified_gmt":"2015-05-12T13:46:20","slug":"gsma-announces-first-speakers-for-mobile-360-series-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/gsma-announces-first-speakers-for-mobile-360-series-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS FOR MOBILE 360 SERIES-AFRICA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobile 360-Africa Registration Now Open<\/em><\/p>\n

London<\/strong>: The GSMA today announced the first keynote speakers for the Mobile 360 Series-Africa conference, including executives from organisations such as the Alliance for Affordable Internet, Econet Zimbabwe, Facebook, inVenture, Lumos, MTN Group, Opera Software, Safaricom, Samsung and Standard Bank. Mobile 360-Africa will take place 5-7 November at the Clock Tower Conference Centre in Cape Town and will comprise keynote addresses and panel sessions to prompt audience interaction and discussion. In addition to the main conference, Mobile 360-Africa will incorporate additional programmes that highlight the initiatives and activities undertaken by the GSMA Mobile for Development organisation, as well workshops focusing on key policy and regulatory issues for the region. <\/p>\n

\u201cMobile connectivity is already playing a key role in inclusion of the underserved in many African countries and Mobile 360-Africa will convene key stakeholders to examine the practical steps which can be taken to help overcome critical roadblocks in technology, governance, business models and investment,\u201d said Michael O\u2019Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. \u201cSub-Saharan Africa\u2019s unique mobile subscriber base has grown by 18 per cent annually over the last five years, making it the fastest growing region globally and we are looking forward to celebrating this dynamic and diverse market through a great agenda supported by C-level speakers from across this exciting region.\u201d<\/p>\n

At Mobile 360-Africa, CEOs and senior executives from leading mobile companies and from throughout the digital ecosystem, will address the most pressing trends and issues in mobile through a series of visionary keynote presentations, thought-provoking interviews and interactive panel sessions. They will examine how the continued adoption of mobile technologies and services will propel the further growth of the African economy and deliver the full benefits of digital and financial inclusion to citizens. The keynotes and sessions will delve into subjects such as \u201cBroadening Digital and Financial Inclusion\u201d, \u201cDelivering Affordable Access to the People of Africa\u201d, \u201cEnabling a Digital Economy\u201d and \u201cEmpowering the Digital Citizen\u201d.<\/p>\n

Speakers confirmed to present at Mobile 360-Africa include:<\/p>\n