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Join us in Cape Town for the MEF Leadership Forum Africa, an essential gathering of industry pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders dedicated to navigating Africa’s dynamic telecommunications landscape. This premier event will address the transformative trends, challenges, and opportunities reshaping direct carrier billing, content & advertising, voice, messaging, anti-fraud efforts, and enterprise omnichannel communications across the continent. Together, we will explore how to shape the future of telecommunications and create new opportunities across Africa.

Why Attend?
Held in the iconic city of Cape Town, this event provides:

  • Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders shaping the future of telecommunications and digital services in Africa.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, partners, and key industry stakeholders throughout the event.
  • Innovation Showcase: Discover the latest technologies and solutions driving change across Africa’s telecom sector.

This is your chance to be part of the conversation that’s driving the future of telecommunications across Africa.

In Partnership With

Gold sponsor

Our Speakers

Valentina Ferrari

Valentina Ferrari

COO

MEF

Anzelle Robertson

Anzelle Robertson

Board Member

Waspa

Alexander Vavilov

Alexander Vavilov

Market Manager - Africa

LANCK Telecom

Matt Ekram

Matt Ekram

Advisor

MEF

Waheed Adam

Waheed Adam

CEO

iTouch

Open Event

Event Info

Date

12/11/2025

Time

14:00 – 18:00
SAST

Type

13:30 - OPENING & REGISTRATIONS

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Discuss the trends, opportunities, and innovative models that are shaping content creation, distribution, and monetisation in a mobile-first Africa.

Dive into how mobile-first audiences are reshaping the advertising landscape, and how innovative content strategies are driving engagement and monetisation across Africa.

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