1. ITNewsAfrica.com Conferences
Africa Future TV
Conference 2009
Forecasting the future of Digital Broadcasting, IPTV and Mobile TV
March 23rd and 24th 2009
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Attend this two-day Conference to:
Understand the success stories from Africa
Develop knowledge of the latest digital & mobile TV technologies and
applications
Discover who the new players in the market are
Learn from local and international industry leaders
Understand the regulatory issues and challenges faced by industry players
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2. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
About the Africa Future TV Conference 2009..
As one of the most exciting and significant annual events for media and
broadcasting, Africa Future TV 2009 brings together decision makers and top-
flight speakers to discuss burning issues in the TV and broadcasting industry:
mobile TV, digital migration, new digital media, HDTV, IPTV, interactive TV, multi-
platform…etc. Designed for Africa’s senior executives from TV stations, telecom
companies, mobile operators, content providers, TV solution providers, media
groups and new media advertisers, independent regulators, government ministers
etc. the event is a great opportunity for networking, acquiring information and
strategic planning.
Topics
Africa Future TV 2009 will gather the industry’s key thought-leaders who
will highlight challenges and successes, forecast the future of digital TV,
present the latest developments in mobile TV, proffer solutions to regulatory
bottlenecks and discuss the hottest issues for all players within the
ecosystem.
Comprehensive industry topics, cutting-edge case studies, networking and
panels will focus on your toughest/hardest development challenges/obstacles
and ensure you’ll return to your office with actionable information and a list
of valuable new contacts.
A prestigious gathering of experts in broadcasting, digital media, mobile
telephony, content providers and government departments on the African
continent.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
3. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Profitable new business
Africa Future TV 2009 is the 1st Annual Conference of the continent’s
broadcasters and service providers. ITNewsAfrica.com is working hard to make
this first event an unforgettable one that aims to build a strong foundation for
building vibrant partnerships in the industry.
We make it easy for you
Participation in Africa Future TV 2009 could not be easier:
• All packages include conference access.
• All packages include significant pre-show marketing activities.
• There are packages for all budgets.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
4. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Advantages
Mapping Out the Future:
Africa Future TV 2009 offers the attendees face-to-face communication with high-level
officials, business leaders, and experts from the mobile and broadcasting industries world-wide.
With their valuable insights into the industry, up-to-date understanding of future TV within the
continent can be obtained.
Enhance competitiveness; create strategic partnerships and alliances at the Africa future TV
conference 2009!
Unrivalled Networking Opportunities:
Africa Future TV 2009 will enable you to contact attendees during and after the event to
arrange key business meetings.
Receptions ensure opportunities for exchanging business cards and forming new contacts.
Luncheons and cocktail parties provide unparalleled opportunities to spend time with
colleagues and business leaders. This is the ideal opportunity for you to network and discuss
issues with peers in a relaxed environment.
Expand Your Business Horizons
Key officials from various government departments in Africa, successful domestic and
international broadcasting operators, TV channels and content providers, the top telecom
operators around the continent, mobile phone manufacturers, advertisers, independent
regulators, service providers, TV solutions providers… they will be all congregated at Africa
Future TV 2009; don’t you see your potential business on the continent? Come and take
advantage of this opportunity to expand your horizons.
Recharging your brain
The timely and relevant topics such as policy guidance outlook, operation efficiency, hi-tech
applications, migration from analogue to digital TV, mobile TV, IPTV will expose you to the
latest ideas in digital television development including successful and profitable operational
management strategies.
Discover technical innovations in the broadcasting industry and new operation concepts;
explore the feasibility of these options through discussions and case studies with service
providers, regulators and manufacturers.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
5. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Attendees & Geography
Senior executives from the following industry sectors listed below:
Television Stations
Mobile TV content providers
Mobile Operators
Mobile Device Manufacturers
Governmental departments
Regulators
Cable and Satellite TV Companies
TV Networks & Channels
Content Providers and Distributors
TV Solution Providers
TV Advertisers and agencies
Telecom Operators
Service Providers and Operators
Media Groups
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
6. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Geographic Targeting
Geographic Area: % of Audience:
Gauteng 40
Cape town 20
Asia/Europe 10
Rest of Africa 30
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
7. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Marketing Campaign
Direct mail
We will send out 10 separate brochure mailings between now and the
conference and branded flyers to corporate users in vertical industries.
ITNewsAfrica.com has a fully relational database allowing careful targeting of key
prospects.
Telemarketing
A dedicated team of account managers will contact key target delegates to secure
their attendance.
Fax and email marketing campaigns
Printed newsletters and fax / e-mail marketing campaigns will be
systematically rolled out to create awareness and drive businesses to
the website. Frequency will increase to become weekly and then daily
as the event approaches.
Advertisement in international media publications
Working closely with industry publications and media partners, advertising and
editorial campaigns will be strategically positioned throughout the campaigns for
maximum impact.
Continuous Newsletters and media reports
Pre-, post as well as on-site news reports in the media.
Industry associations
We are working closely with relevant organizations to publicize this event.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
8. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship
Our premium sponsorship packages offer leadership positions at the event and
include a significant presence at the conference. They also offer valuable marketing
opportunities.
Premium sponsorship opportunities are limited to ensure exclusivity, so as to
avoid disappointment we advise you to book early.
Who should sponsor and showcase
Television stations and broadcasters
Mobile TV content providers
Mobile Operators
Mobile Device Manufacturers
Governmental departments
Regulators
Cable and Satellite TV Companies
TV Networks & Channels
Content Providers and Distributors
TV Solution Providers
TV Advertisers and agencies
Telecom Operators
Service Providers and Operators
Media Groups
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
9. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Packages
Diamond Sponsor | Investment: ZAR 125,000.00
A press conference to announce the sponsor upon signing the sponsorship contract.
News release and comments on the event website.
Your corporate logo as diamond sponsor included on the multi-sponsor signage, on all
marketing material and on all pre-conference advertising.
High profile exposure including prominent recognition at the beginning and end of the
conference.
Logo on reverse of conference badges.
Keynote presentation at the conference.
Your corporate logo with company profile, to appear as diamond sponsor on the
conference website with a hyperlink to your website.
3x1m banner positioned within the conference room (banner supplied by sponsor).
One full-page, colour advertisement in the conference delegate documentation.
Welcome note in the conference programme from a senior company executive.
A two page profile of your company, products and services in the conference delegate
documentation.
VIP invitation, through personalised mailing of conference brochures to the sponsors’
clients.
3 complimentary delegate passes to attend the full conference.
Prime positioning of display stand at the conference exhibition.
Access to full delegate contact information.
2 delegate places to attend the workshops.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
10. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Packages
Platinum Sponsor | Investment: ZAR 95,000.00
Your corporate logo as platinum sponsor included on the multi-sponsor signage, on all
marketing material and on all pre-conference advertising.
Your corporate logo with company profile, to appear as platinum sponsor on the
conference website with a hyperlink to your website.
2x1m banner positioned within the conference room (banner supplied by sponsor).
One full-page, colour advertisement in the conference delegate documentation.
One page profile of your company, products and services in the conference delegate
documentation.
4 complimentary delegate passes to attend the full conference.
6 complimentary dinner invitations to the conference gala dinner.
Prime positioning of display stand at the conference exhibition with electrical access.
Access to full delegate contact information.
Two delegate places to attend the workshops.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
11. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Packages
Gold Sponsor | Investment: ZAR 70,000.00
Your corporate logo with company profile, to appear as gold sponsor on the conference
website with a hyperlink to your website.
2x1m banner positioned within the conference room (banner supplied by sponsor).
One full-page, colour advertisement in the conference delegate documentation.
One page profile of your company, products and services in the conference delegate
documentation.
Four complimentary delegate passes to attend the full conference.
Six complimentary dinner invitations to the conference gala dinner.
A display stand at the conference exhibition with electrical access.
One delegate place to attend the workshops.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
12. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Packages
Silver Sponsor | Investment: ZAR 30,000.00
Your corporate logo as silver sponsor included on the multi-sponsor signage, on all
marketing material and on all pre-conference advertising.
Your corporate logo with company profile, to appear as silver sponsor on the conference
website with a hyperlink to your website.
1.5x1m banner positioned within the conference room (banner supplied by sponsor).
Half page, colour advertisement in the conference delegate documentation.
A half page company profile in the conference delegate documentation.
Two complimentary delegate passes to attend the full conference.
A display stand at the conference exhibition with electrical access.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
13. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Packages
Media Partners
Your corporate logo as media partner included on the multi-sponsor signage, on all
marketing material and on all pre-conference advertising.
Your corporate logo with company profile, to appear as media partner on the conference
website with a hyperlink to your website.
1.5x1m banner positioned within the conference room (banner supplied by sponsor).
A half page colour advertisement in the conference delegate documentation.
1 complimentary delegate pass to attend the full conference.
A display table at the conference exhibition.
Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
14. Africa Future TV Conference 2009
Sponsorship Application
Yes, I am interested in participating in the first Africa Future TV
conference and would be interested in the following:
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Media Partners
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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Africa Future TV 2009
March 23rd and 24th 2009, Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg