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AGENDA
Events 2022 MARCH 1-3
NITT 2022 Transport Technology Conference
Abuja, Nigeria
https://www.nitt-conference.com/
8-9
IDC IDG CIO Summit
Virtual
https://www.idc.com/ap/event/idc-idg-cio-summit-2022/
17
IDC Cloud and Datacenter Roadshow
Sub-Saharan Africa
https://www.idc.com/mea/events/69605-idc-cloud-and-datacenterroadshow
17-18
Blockchain Africa
Virtual
https://blockchainafrica.co/
29-30
IoT Forum Africa
Virtual
https://itnewsafrica.com/events/event/iot-forum-africa-2022/
East AfricaCom
Virtual
https://tmt.knect365.com/eastafricacom/
Digital Manufacturing Africa
Virtual
https://itnewsafrica.com/events/event/digital-manufacturingafrica-2020/
1-2
Cybertech Africa
Kigali, Rwanda
https://africa.cybertechconference.com/
2-3
Techspo
Johannesburg, South Africa
https://techspojoburg.co.za/
MAY 10-11
JULY 27
SEPTEMBER
The telecoms world returns to Barcelona
MWC BARCELONA – THE flagship mobile industry and technology event – is returning from 28 February to 3 March 2022 in Barcelona, Spain – and with it a timely focus on how the entire mobile ecosystem can transform our lives. In fact Connected Impact is the overall key theme for this year’s event, showcased in presentations from an impressive line-up of speakers and exhibitors. Besides a special conference focus on the Ministerial Programme, which will address long-term goals to close connectivity and usage gaps, meet global climate targets and build policies for our new digital world, the technical sessions will highlight global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors and content owners who will exhibit ground-breaking products and technologies, providing remarkable opportunities to connect with the senior decision-makers, creators and innovators in the industry. This event will deliver cutting-edge updates on many areas through themes that include: 5G Deployment and 6G Planning; Open RAN; Enterprise and Private Networks; Building to the Edge; Connectivity for Good; and Telco Cloud.
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Communications Africa Issue 1 2022
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The 2022 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is all set to go ahead. And, as Deblina Roy explains, it’s back to normal – well, almost.
The event, being held in Barcelona, will deliver cutting-edge updates on many areas.
And there’s much more, according to organizer the GSMA: over 1,500 exhibitors, with attendees registered from 150 countries. It adds, “You will meet decision-makers, hear from thought leaders and close deals. Policymakers will meet through our prestigious Ministerial Programme, and all are encouraged to experience the 4YFN (4 Years From Now) start-up conference and, brand-new for 2022, Industry City.” Industry City is a demo, networking and content zone at the event which will showcase how the fintech, manufacturing, and smart mobility industries are leading in
connected technology. There’s also a networking app – My MWC App – and Covid-specific measures to protect exhibitors and attendees. If everything goes according to plan, attendance at the 2022 edition of MWC is expected to be close to the pre-pandemic level. This could be good news for the African communications market where more opportunities than ever are being targeted by a growing number of companies and industry associations – many of which will be at MWC.
www.mwcbarcelona.com
www.communicationsafrica.com
