With the rise of 3G/4G smartphone penetration in Africa, operators and content providers can now build digital media strategies for Africa. Music streaming has developed quickly all over the world. What is the situation and challenges in the region ?

Speakers:

• John Ajah- CEO- Spinlet
• Arnold Mhlamvu-Music Content Manager-Simfy Africa
  
• Judith Massia-Founder and CEO-RBellion Ltd
• Dele Kadiri – General Manager – Transsnet Music Limited (Boomplay)
• Kathryn Sharfman – Head of Marketing – Tencent Africa/Joox Music

Moderated by: 

• Kres Harrington – Broadcast Journalist – Deutsche Welle

Demand for local African content is on the rise, and there is an emerging offer. Still, there is an obvious lack of resources for the content industry to become competitive at the regional level and globally.

This panel will look at :

-Line of funding available (Local and international)

-Source of funding: crowdfunding, self funding or association with big media group?

-Case Study with Ubongo

Speakers:

• Duncan Irvine- Founder & CEO- Rapid Blue
• George Adu-Boampong – Director of Corporate Affairs – Ghana Broadcasting Corporation 
• Tamima Ibrahim – Head of Content – Switch TV
• Nisha Ligon – Co Founder & CEO – Ubongo

Moderated by: 

• Lara Utian-Preston – Communication Expert – Screen Africa

E-sports globally has become mainstream on digital platforms and is the focus of many new entrants.  This panel will discuss the specific situation of eSports in Africa, and in particular the opportunities for TV & OTTs.

Speakers:

• Brad Kirby- Head of Esport- Kwésé TV
• Zeph Masote- Business Development Manager- IMG Media
• Julia Robson – Community Manager – Africa- GINX Esports Africa

Moderated by: 

• Kres Harrington – Broadcast Journalist – Deutsche Welle

Mobile money is extremely important in Africa and for pay TV & OTTs alike. This panel will discuss the state of African mobile money market and the implications for pay TV & digital content providers.

Speakers:

• Rachel Nguli-Head Digital Financial Services-Safaricom MPESA

Moderated by: 

• Kinsley Okeke- Group Managing Editor – African Leadership Magazine