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12 – 14 NOVEMBER 2019

CTICC, SOUTH AFRICA

EMPOWERING YOU
TO DELIVER AFRICA’S
DIGITAL FUTURE
#AFRICACOM
tmt.knect365.com/africacom @Connects_Africa Africa Telecoms, ICT & Media Group @connectingafrica Connecting Africa Series
The place to meet everybody who’s anybody
in African telecoms and technology
More than just a B2B event, AfricaCom is a powerful vehicle
for digital transformation, economic development and social
empowerment.

Over the past 21 years, AfricaCom AfricaTech will take over the whole
has become the biggest telecoms of CTICC 2 and include an exhibition
and technology event in Africa, area split into different technology
connecting business leaders zones dedicated to Internet of Things,
from the worlds of connectivity Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech,
and communications, enterprise Cloud Computing and Data Centres.
digital transformation, ICT policy,
broadcasting and digital media. For over 21 years, there has been no
better place to meet everybody who’s
Africa’s connectivity champions anybody in African connectivity and
are critical in enabling digital communications than AfricaCom.
transformation and empowering AfricaTech will ensure that the same
more people and enterprises to now applies to enterprise digital
participate in Africa’s thriving transformation.
digital economy.
If you are looking to do business
Just like the industries we champion, in Africa then talk to us about our
AfricaCom is evolving. Our enterprise sponsorship, exhibition and partnership
audience is growing fast as more opportunities for 2019.
CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and IT leaders
seek expert insights on emerging We hope to see you there.
technologies.
Yours sincerely,
To help our audience successfully
navigate their digital transformation
James Bull
journeys, we are pleased to announce Head of Sales
the launch of a new IT event within Connecting Africa
AfricaCom called AfricaTech. KNect365 TMT

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The most influential audience of telecoms and
technology leaders in Africa

87
ON AVERAGE,

90 %
EXHIBITORS MET OF VISITORS
PLAY A ROLE IN THE
135 BRAND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
NEW CONTACTS
128 COUNTRIES 10,000+ OF COUNTRIES IN
• AFRICA •
NETWORKING REPRESENTED
REPRESENTED WORLDWIDE
MEETINGS

Industry Breakdown Geographical Breakdown

Europe 13.6%

Communication Service Provider......31% Asia 6.7%


ICT solution Provider..................... 30%
Enterprise....................................... 24%
Start-Up............................................ 6%
Broadcaster..................................... 5% Americas 3.2%
Media................................................ 4%

Africa 73% Middle East 3.5%

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Trusted by Africa’s biggest brands
Connectivity and communications Enterprise digital transformation

Government and municipalities

To request a full list sample of event attendees please contact


James Bull on +44 (0) 207 017 5609 or email james.bull@knect365.com

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Visitor insights...
Following AfricaCom 2018, we commissioned Fusion Insight
& Strategy to conduct independent research into the
visitors’ experience.

Visitors’ top 5 objectives for visiting are:

1 2 3 4 5

TO MEET WITH TO KEEP UP TO DATE


TO NETWORK WITH TO MEET WITH TO LEARN MORE
POTENTIAL NEW WITH NEW TRENDS
OTHER DELEGATES EXISTING SUPPLIERS ABOUT THE MARKET
SUPPLIERS AND INNOVATIONS

92% 95% Quality and relevance of


exhibiting companies is a key
of visitors are ‘very likely’ to of visitors consider AfricaCom
driver of visitor satisfaction
return to AfricaCom 2019 to be a ‘must attend event’

‘Quality of attendees’,
80% 90% ‘quantity and diversity of
delegates’ and ‘networking
of visitors told us AfricaCom is of exhibiting companies
opportunities’ were cited as
considered ‘very important’ consider their ROI on
the top reasons AfricaCom is
to attend for their job role AfricaCom to be ‘very good’
liked by exhibiting companies

#AFRICACOM tmt.knect365.com/africacom @Connects_Africa Africa Telecoms, ICT & Media Group @connectingafrica Connecting Africa Series
Introducing We are pleased to announce the launch of a
AfricaTech

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new IT event within AfricaCom called AfricaTech.

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AfricaTech AfricaTech
Keynotes Centre Stage Technology zones and
show floor theatres
Hear from pioneering leaders at the Featuring Industry Vertical Deep Dives
intersection of technology innovation that examine technology innovation in AI, IoT, Fintech, Blockchain, Data
and enterprise digital transformation. specific industry contexts. Centres and Cloud Computing

Hot topics and tracks at AfricaCom and AfricaTech

Data Centres Artificial LeadersIn


Africa Intelligence Africa Africa
Accelerating the Uncovering the potential New interactive workshops on AI
development of Africa’s of AI to embrace Africa’s for Business, Cyber Security, Data
data centre industry burgeoning digital economy Privacy and Ethics and more

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12 - 14 November 2019
Located in CTICC 2

AfricaTech is the part of AfricaCom dedicated


to IT and enterprise digital transformation.
It attracts technology experts and business
leaders spanning start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs,
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Government and public services..............22% COUNTRIES

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Attracting Africa’s tech leaders

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The AfricaTech Exhibition
Targeted exposure to the industry
verticals that matter most to you

Dedicated technology zones will enable enterprise


visitors to quickly find the technology solution providers
they most want to do business with.

Exhibition zones include:


Internet of Fintech
Things

Cloud AHUB
Computing

Artificial Data Centres


Intelligence

Super-engaged audiences…
Closer proximity to premium conference content on the show floor
that is closely aligned with your product and service offerings
means super-engaged audiences, who are hungry for more
information, attending your presentations or panel discussions and
For more information surrounding your stands.
please contact
Fiona Smart on +44 (0) 207 017 5707
or email fiona.smart@knect365.com

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Two Buzzing Exhibition Halls: One Industry-Shaping Event Celebrating ICT Convergence
The largest festival of digital transformation in Africa

Located in CTICC 2
The Home of Enterprise
Digital Transformation
• IoT Africa • Data Centres Africa
• AI Africa • AfricaTech Keynotes
• Blockchain Africa • AfricaTech Centre Stage
• Enterprise Digital • AHUB
Transformation • AfricaTech VIP Village
• Fintech Africa • LeadersIn Africa Boardrooms

Located in CTICC 1
The Home of Connectivity
and Communications
• 5G Africa • Video Exchange Africa
• Connecting Africa • Video Exchange Content Hub
• Wholesale Telecoms Africa • AfricaCom Headline Keynotes
• Powering Telecoms • AfricaCom VIP Village
• FTTX Africa • LeadersIn Africa Boardrooms
• Telco Transformation Africa

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Located at Shimmy Beach Club
12 NOVEMBER 2019, SHIMMY BEACH CLUB, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

A sponsorship opportunity
unlike any other
The official networking event of Africacom, the AFest is a
readymade, hassle-free opportunity for you to entertain the
industry elite in one of Cape Town’s most stylish and sophisticated
locations. Packed with over 2000 industry leaders, Shimmy Beach
Club offers an informal setting with party vibes and exceptional
entertainment. It’s an evening you and your clients won’t forget.

Sponsorship opportunities include…


VIP Lounge Area. Capacity 10. VIP Deck. Capacity 120. Restaurant Deck. Capacity 120.
• Dedicated area within the AFEST to host • Situated above the restaurant, spectacular views • Lounge/cocktail-style set-up
clients and employees of the beach, main stage and the Atlantic Ocean • Half inside, half on the beach overlooking the
• VIP sponsor branded couch pockets • Exclusive access for your employees to the VIP Area main stage with sea view
• Branding on all AFEST onsite signage • Sponsor branding across balcony, on onsite • Sponsor branding across area, on onsite
• Branding on all AFEST pre-event marketing signage and pre-event marketing signage and pre-event marketing
• 2 x bottles of champagne • Dedicated staff and opportunity for them to • 20 passes to the AFEST
• 20 passes to the AFEST wear your branded t-shirts
• 20 passes to the AFEST

For sponsorship opportunities contact James Bull on +44 (0) 207 017 5609 or email james.bull@knect365.com

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Founding Awards Sponsor

13 NOVEMBER 2019
THE LOOKOUT WATERFRONT
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Put your brand at the


centre of the AfricaCom
Awards celebrations
The AfricaCom Awards celebrate the achievements of the best
companies, solutions, products and personalities improving
connectivity and driving Africa’s digital transformation. Put
your brand at the centre of the celebrations with headline
sponsorship or simply by sponsoring a category.

Sponsorship opportunities include…


Category Sponsor VIP Booth Sponsor Table Sponsor
• Exclusive sponsorship of a category of your choice • Exclusive branded VIP Booth within the after- • 1 x branded table of 10 within the
to position you as a leader within that market party area with access during the Welcome AfricaCom Awards
• Opportunity for a senior employer to be on the Drinks too • Your 10 passes give you access to the
stage and present the Award, photo taken with • 2 x bottle of champagne in a bucket when the Welcome Drinks, 3-course meal, After
winner and provided to you After Party begins Party and entertainment
• Logo and profile to feature on all prevent and • Logo and profile to feature on all prevent and • Your corporate logo and profile on the
onsite marketing related to the AfricaCom onsite marketing related to the AfricaCom website
awards including collateral and signage awards including collateral and signage • 10 x passes to the AfricaCom Awards
• 1 x branded table of 10 • 1 x branded table of 10
• 10 x passes to the AfricaCom Awards, Welcome • 10 x passes to the AfricaCom Awards, Welcome
Drinks and After party Drinks and After party

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Connecting Africa
An extensive marketing campaign Online Community
to amplify your message Plus gain valuable reach to an
engaged audience of global
decision makers via AfricaTech’s
community site, Connecting Africa:

515,300
Page views

366,500
Sessions

5,800,000 420,000 100,000+ 76,000,000 269,500


Unique Users
MEDIA REACH WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS EMAIL DATABASE SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE
REACH OVER THE COURSE
OF THE EVENT 31,000
followers across Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn

Book your stand early and benefit from even more exposure to your target market

100 LEADING MEDIA PARTNERS

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Welcome to our 2019 sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities please contact


James Bull on +44 (0) 207 017 5609 or email james.bull@knect365.com

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Position yourself at the centre of the action

90% of 15,000
10,000 floor space attendees
Available Sold networking already expected
meetings sold in 2019
Join the industry elite

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Sponsorship and Additional
Exhibition Opportunities Opportunities
Premium Sponsorship Options Diamond Platinum Lead Stream Gold Silver Lanyards Sponsor £43,500

Keynote Speaking Slot – Solo Coffee Point Sponsor £45,000

Keynote Speaking Slot - Panel Delegate Bag Sponsor £33,280

Conference stream speaking slot Opening slot Registration Area Sponsor £26,750

Conference stream panel slot


Speaker Registration Area Sponsor £22,500
Logo on front cover of brochure
Digital Event Guide Sponsor £22,500
Logo within brochure
App Sponsor £22,500
Logo and corporate profile on website
Networking Drinks Sponsor £20,000
Logo on event signage
Delegate Lunch Sponsor £25,000
Logo within digital event guide
Exhibition Show Floor Presentation £7,500
Advert within digital event guide

VIP Networking Service Africa 20/20 Pod £5,000

Passes 8 6 6 4 4

Stand Size Package

Dimensions m2 Space only Shell Scheme

3m x 3m 9 £11,065 £11,380

6m x 3m 18 £21,190 £21,820
To discuss opportunities and
9m x 3m 27 £31,315 £32,260
to secure the best location
6m x 6m 36 £41,440 £42,700 Contact
9m x 6m 54 £61,690 £63,580 James Bull
+44 (0) 207 017 5609
12m x 6m 72 £81,940 £84,460 james.bull@knect365.com

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Featuring

Premium Conference Content at a Glance

Tuesday 12 November Wednesday 13 November Thursday 14 November

AfricaCom Headliners

AfricaCom CTICC 1 AfricaCom CTICC 1 AfricaCom CTICC 1

AFRICACOM 5G Africa 5G Africa Connecting Africa


PREMIUM
CONTENT Connecting Africa Wholesale Telecoms Africa Video Exchange Africa

Video Exchange Africa Connecting Africa

Video Exchange Africa

AfricaTech Keynotes

AfricaTech CTICC 2 AfricaTech CTICC 2 AfricaTech CTICC 2

IoT Africa IoT Africa IoT Africa

AFRICATECH AI Africa AI Africa Blockchain Africa


PREMIUM
CONTENT Fintech Africa Fintech Africa Data Centres Africa

Data Centres Africa Data Centres Africa

Enterprise Digital Transformation

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