Welcome to 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. Sponsored by LANCK Telecom, ENEA, and Infobip, this premier event will address the transformative trends, challenges, and opportunities reshaping voice, messaging, anti-fraud efforts, and enterprise omnichannel communications across the continent. Join us in shaping the future of telecommunications and creating new opportunities across the continent.
RCS in the Spotlight: Lessons Learned from the Security Frontline
- Simeon Coney, VP – Business Development, ENEA AB
With Apple now supporting RCS, the predicted growth in its usage is set to skyrocket ( 2.1 bn active RCS users globally by 2025).
But RCS is not a fully secure and safe environment, so please join us as we share our insights and experiences from protecting RCS services over the past 8 years.
We’ll be covering the following topics: Attacks and abuses observed on RCS, How Rich Media is used in spam, scams and frauds, The challenges facing protection strategies and Our predictions for future RCS security challenges
Understanding the DCB Landscape in South Africa
- Anzelle Robertson, Program Director: DCB, Content & Advertising at Mobile Ecosystem Forum
- David Hudson, Managing Director – CFM Africa
- Cilliers Niemann, Account Manager, South Africa – Digital Virgo
- James McNab, Board Chairperson – WASPA
- Jon Hoehler, Head of Digital Content – MTN SA
- Jacqui Jones, CEO – Worldplay
This panel will delve into the evolving Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) market in South Africa, with a focus on its significance for premium-rated subscription services and digital content subscriptions. As mobile payments gain traction, DCB serves as a key enabler for frictionless digital content consumption.
Navigating the Landscape of Telecom Security in Africa
- Sizo Nkosi, Telco Carrier Relations Manager – Infobip
- Monwabisi Mabude, Senior Product Manager – Telkom
- Adv Thokozani Mvelase, Chief Executive Officer – COMRIC
- Matt Ekram, Program Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
Join Infobip and other industry experts for an engaging session on the evolving landscape of telecom network, voice and messaging security across Africa. We’ll explore the effectiveness of firewalls, limitations of current solutions, and the role of regulatory frameworks in combating fraud. This discussion will also address the impact of fraud on revenue leakage and potential opportunities for new revenue streams, as well as what the future holds for telecom security in the region.
Women in Payments: Connecting Africa
- Anzelle Robertson, Program Director: DCB, Content & Advertising, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
- Misha Matee, Partnering Digital & Lifestyle Services, Vodacom
- Oreratile Itumeleng, Digital Strategy & GTM Manager, MTN
- Samantha McMurtrie, Chief Executive Officer, ViaMedia
- Mounia Terhzaz, General Director Africa, Digital Virgo
This panel will spotlight the critical role of women in shaping Africa’s mobile payments industry and digital ecosystem, from Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) to mobile money solutions. As digital financial services continue to bridge economic gaps across the continent, female leaders and innovators are driving transformative change.
The Future of Communication in Africa with RCS
- Waheed Adam, Executive Chairperson, iTouch
- Deshbandhu Bansal, Chief Operating Officer, Comviva
- Matt Ekram, Program Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
- Monwabisi Mabude, Senior Product Manager – Telkom
- Craig Selby , Director of Tech Deals and Strategic Sourcing, Infobip
- Inderpal Mumick , CEO, Dotgo
Explore how RCS is transforming digital interaction across Africa
Africa’s Voice and Messaging Evolution
- Alexander Vavilov, Market Manager, Africa, Lanck Telecom
Africa’s telecom industry is at a pivotal juncture. Discussions will focus on the current state of voice wholesale terminations and global messaging solutions, addressing the unique challenges faced by carriers and enterprises across the continent. Participants will explore strategies to optimize voice services, enhance messaging reliability, and ensure seamless communication experiences for end-users.
Advancing Africa’s Telecommunications, Technology and Innovation
- Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Supervisor, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD
- Alexander Vavilov, Market Manager, Africa, Lanck Telecom
- Samuel Foster Chiwanda, CEO and Founder, Click Mobile
- Matt Ekram, Program Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
This session will explore Africa’s telecommunications and technology landscape, focusing on how enterprise solutions, service providers, small and medium businesses, and technology innovation are reshaping the industry.
Closing & Key take aways:The Future of Africa Telecommuncations
- Andrew Egan, Sales Director, Infobip
- Anzelle Robertson , Program Director: DCB, Content & Advertising, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
- Waheed Adam, Executive Chairperson, iTouch
- Matt Ekram, Program Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
- Alexander Vavilov, Market Manager, Africa, Lanck Telecom
We will converge and bring back our key panels to reflect their key takeaways from today’s forum and provide insight and looking ahead to the future Telecommunications and the various ecosystems in Africa
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