Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference | Souvenir Programme 2024

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Driving Innovation through Digital Infrastructure and Platform Services

SENTECH is the premier wholesale and businessto-business provider of digital infrastructure and platform services, aligning with its mission of universal connectivity for digital inclusion. Our strategic business units and brands are dedicated to delivering operational efficiency and exceptional customer experiences. Sentech provides the following solutions:

Content Distribution Solutions

Leverage Sentech’s unparalleled Content Distribution Solutions for seamless broadcasting. With over 30 years of expertise, we ensure reliable access to TV and radio across multiple platforms. Our FREEVISION network, including DTH, DTT, FM Radio, and OTT, facilitates secure content delivery with multiplexing, encoding, and encryption services.

Benefit from our extensive network spanning 100+ sites nationwide, reaching over 14 million TV households and offering FM radio services to diverse communities. Experience universal access to digital broadcasting, even in remote areas, through our FREEVISION Direct-to-Home Satellite platform.

Connectivity

Sentech is committed to connecting households, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and communities across South Africa through a variety of means, including Satellite (VSAT), fixed wireless, and fibre optics. With plans to expand into 5G and cloud services, we’re actively involved in initiatives to connect 5.8 million households through open-access base stations and satellite connections.

Satellite Solutions

With over 30 years of experience in ground satellite operations, SENTECH boasts one of the largest teleports for broadcasting in the country.

We provide satellite capacity for broadcasting and broadband connectivity, along with telemetry services for data collection and transmission

from remote sources. Leveraging our expertise, we offer consultancy services on ground satellite operations.

Managed Infrastructure Business Services

Harness Sentech’s extensive infrastructure to bolster your network. With over 220 sites nationwide, our transmission towers offer unmatched coverage. Benefit from flexible leasing options, paying only for the services you need. Enjoy quick market access, bypassing the delays of site acquisition and construction.

Towers

With Sentech’s infrastructure, you can seamlessly connect your network, Repeater System, cellular base stations, or automatic information systems. Our transmission towers, strategically located across the nation, offer over 220 sites for expanding your networks, ensuring convenience and ease of access

Data Centres

With the High-Performance Computing and Data Processing Centre (HPCDPC), Sentech can provide access to surplus capacity in publicly funded data centres, enhancing our country’s data sovereignty.

Africa Business Services

Sentech is arguably the most recognised broadcasting signal distributor, not only in South Africa but also across the SADC and East Africa regions. Building on our reputation, we’re positioning ourselves to provide broadcast services and consultancy to African countries striving to establish themselves in the broadcasting sector. With satellite coverage extending to 100% of Sub-Saharan Africa, we’re facilitating content distribution and access across the region.

Furthermore, our partnerships with telcos beyond our borders underscore our commitment to investing in data centres and connectivity infrastructure for Africa’s digital inclusion.

Address: Sender Technology Park, Octave Street, Honeydew Postal: SENTECH, Private Bag X06, Honeydew, 2040

WhatsApp: 060 062 5458

Email: support@sentech.co.za Find us:

Call Centre: 0860 736 832

THE contentsCACHE

Your guide to all things #SentechAfricaTechWeek. Hear from our CEO, meet the MC’s, see the speakers and more in this official Sentech Africa Tech Week Souvenir Programme.

A message from Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher.

Schedule Scroll through the full 2-day conference schedule

A forward from our Platinum Sponsor, Sentech

Moderators

Get to know your conference day heroes

A handy guide on what to do during the conference

See our superb collection of esteemed speakers this year.

Meet the finalists of the Sentech Africa Tech Week Pitching Den

Refresh with some old school word games.

Showcasing our sponsors and parters making this event possible.

No FOMO here Scan the QR code above and read through the full 2-day conference schedule.

Iforeward:TEBOGO LESHOPE

Acting CEO: Sentech

t is a great pleasure to be the headline sponsor for this incredible technology event that gathers like-minded pundits.

As SENTECH, we are driving the advancement of new technologies to ensure access to Telecommunications services for the broader Pan African markets.

The SENTECH Africa Tech Week mandate is both exciting and challenging, and our intension is to exceed the expectations beyond measure. This year marks 30 years of democracy in South Africa, and we ought to applaud ourselves for the efforts and progress we have made regarding the digital transformation journey, particularly reshaping the digital economy.

Given the continent’s achievements in Financial Technology (FinTech), Information Communications and Technology (ICT), Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Healthcare, and Automobile sectors, we already envision an Africa that is self-reliant from a medium to long term horizon perspective. This era is exciting, with new opportunities to create and build innovative solutions that are customed to our unique environment.

New start-ups should ensure a flexible environment that fosters economic inclusion, speed of service, empowered women and youth, drive entrepreneurship and innovation. The SENTECH Africa Tech attracts youth, Innovators, and new businesses, affirming that we are indeed poised to achieve the goal of enhancing people’s lives through technology. The pace of innovation across industries is accelerating as technology reshapes not only our behaviour as consumers, but also the way

we work and the way we interact with the world around us. Technology is changing the way we think about solving the world’s challenges. I, therefore, would like to encourage every attendee of the SENTECH Africa Tech Week to be participative and exploit the technology to address the societal challenges within our communities.

Let us be creative and solve our challenges in a manner that will have a positive and

player 1 select your co-founder / Loudhailer & Global Innovation Initiative Group level 46/52

Caitlin Nash is an An innovation engagement strategist supporting executive teams and unlocking new projects. Founder and MD of Loudhailer, an African innovation engagement agency focused on raising visibility and building partnerships for next gen technologies.

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“elma” player 2

founder: elevate africa level 29/52

Elma Akob has won numerous international speaking awards, and her TEDx talk titled ‘The Dangers of Western Feminism’ has garnered over 40,000 views, taking her all over the world to share the African Matriarch story.

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ADVANCING THE RULE OF LAW

THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

For over 85 years LexisNexis® South Africa has been at the forefront of legal content and technology. Today, we provide the most trusted and credible legal and regulatory content and intelligent, digital platforms globally. Our corporate solutions guide you to better decisions, grounded in the latest legislation and regulatory developments.

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At LexisNexis we are committed in advancing the rule of law through innovation and technology. Our prestigious suite of products are designed to empower legal professionals, guide corporations in compliance, and support governments in law enforcement. In our pursuit of remaining the trusted legal tech company, we have tapped into the use of AI and generative AI in our latest invention Lexis+ and Lexis+ AI. Lexis+ is the culmination of decades of innovation and expertise. Leveraging global technologies and local insights, it offers a streamlined and intuitive research experience that harnesses the power of machine learning, natural language processing, and advanced data visualizations.

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the pitching den:FINALISTS

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Goitsione Khumo Temo Percy Maphologela Founder & CEO, EquiXToken Capital

Keletso Lekwakwe Co-Founder and CEO, PASSWORDKID

Chloe Cormack Co-founder & Business DevelopmentLead|BAOM(EcoSolutions)

Melian Dott Co-Founder & Product DevelopmentLead|BAOM(EcoSolutions)

Congratulations to all of our Pitching Den finalists! We wish you the best of luck during your pitch. You got this!

Alex Forsyth-Thompson CEO

Founder, Float

Cale Hollis CEO and Co-Founder, Servisor

Cherith Wareley Founder, Digitisd

Kudakwashe Manzanga CEO, The Daily Sale Shop

the pitching den:JUDGES

Thank you to each of our Judges for your participation. Make sure to catch the #ATW2024 Pitching den on day 2 of the Conference (See pg 07 for the full programme)

Henri Zietsman Senior Startup Business Development Manager, AWS Startups

Jhana Weltman Associate Principal, Nedbank

Ian Lessem Managing Partner, HAVAÍC

Jocelyn Nyaguse Head of Marketing & Storytelling, Startup Bootcamp Afritech

Jared Kahn Angel Investor

Peter van der Zee Investment Executive, Invenfin

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JULY 2024

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ATW games corner: WORD WIZARDS

Not networking right now? Refresh your mind the old school way with a simple word search and riddle (no Googling!)

Find all the words hidden in the across, down, and diagonally, with backwards.

<<System Error>> Riddle me this_

I’m a key that’s not on a keyboard

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2024 Conference SPONORS & PARTNERS

Thank you to all of our sponsors and parters making the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2024 possible.

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Welcome to Pulse, the premier, not for profit, support network dedicated to empowering tech entrepreneurs and business owners like you. Our mission is to help you scale your business effectively and efficiently by leveraging the collective wisdom of seasoned professionals across the tech, professional services, and investment sectors that want to give back and help create successful and sustainable global businesses from South Africa.

Founded under the auspices of Venture Technology Partners (VTP), a specialist family investment office, Pulse stands as a testament to the power of community and expert guidance. VTP, renowned for its founder-focused approach, invests in and assists technology companies with globally marketable IP, ensuring that growth strategies are both efficient and effective.

At Pulse, you gain access to exclusive Pulse partner events, our partner newsletter, exclusive market updates and opinion pieces from the best in the industry and access to an unparalleled network of experienced business leaders, venture capitalists, private equity experts, specialist lawyers, and more—all committed to your success. Our members include local and international tax specialists, structuring experts, IP professionals,

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Pulse is more than just a network; it’s a community of entrepreneurs and supporters who are here to help you ask the right questions, to the right people, at the right time. Our goal is to accelerate your journey to the top by illuminating the paths taken by those who have walked before you.

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MetaPress: Revolutionising the Web with 3D Metaverse Integration

In today’s digital landscape, the metaverse is more accessible than ever. MetaPress, a pioneering platform, simplifies the transition from traditional websites to immersive 3D environments.

The Evolution of Web Interactions:

MetaPress represents the next step in internet evolution, transforming static websites into stunning, interactive 3D spaces. This shift allows users from various sectors, including e-commerce, blogging, and art, to captivate visitors with engaging, dynamic experiences that open up new dimensions of online interaction.

Empowering Innovation with MetaPress: At its core, MetaPress features a robust 3D editor that simplifies the design and customisation of virtual environments. Users can integrate 3D models, videos, and images, creating unique spaces that reflect their brand’s identity and values. This tool is ideal for enhancing online stores, art galleries, or virtual meeting spaces.

Unique Features and Capabilities:

Plugin-Based Architecture: This allows users to enhance their virtual spaces with powerful plugins, tailoring the visitor experience to specific needs, from boosting engagement to increasing sales.

Distributed Network Capabilities:

MetaPress sites are interconnected, enabling users to travel seamlessly between sites through virtual portals.

Affordable and Accessible:

With affordable entry points and pricing structures suited to all business sizes, MetaPress makes the metaverse accessible to a broader audience, fostering innovation and creativity.

Developers and Agencies:

There is a significant opportunity for agencies and developers to create new revenue streams by using MetaPress to craft 3D immersive experiences for clients.

Additionally, customisation and development of new functionalities can enhance creative offerings. Their affiliate program offers further revenue opportunities for every client onboarded.

Join the Immersive Revolution:

Redefine your digital presence with MetaPress. The user-friendly platform lets you align metaverse experiences with your brand, engaging your audience distinctively. Whether enhancing your site’s interactivity or exploring new business models, MetaPress equips you with the necessary tools.

Connect with us on Twitter @getMetaPress and LinkedIn for the latest updates and inspiration

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