08:30
Arrivals, Registration and Networking
09:00
Start of Official Proceedings|National Anthem
09:10
Welcome Remarks (SBC)
Bérard Duprès
Chief Executive Officer, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
09:15
Conveners' Remarks (SABA)
Mlamuli Dlamini
Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini TV
09:20
Conveners' Opening Remarks (BMA)
Benjamin Pius
Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
09:25
Ministerial Address
09:35
Keynote: Media Transformation for an AI Age
Anice Hassim
Lead Strategist, immedia
10:05
Refreshments and Group Photograph
10:15
Presentation: Building Africa's Media Bridges: What Sputnik's Growing Presence Means for the Continent
Olga Lisogor
Head , SPUTNIK
10:45
PANEL SESSION: Leaders’ Discussion: Who Pays for Public Interest Broadcasting in the Next Decade?
Sugar Chagonda
Director General, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
George Twumasi
CEO | Co-Founder , ABN Holdings | Africa Public interest Media Initiative
Menen Agegnehu
Country Manager, SES
Nico Mwiya
Chief Commercial Officer, NBC+
Benjamin Pius
Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
11:30
Presentation: Transforming Legacy Workflows into Future-Proof IP Infrastructure
Brahim Jelassi
Sales Manager, Africa, LAWO
12:00
PANEL SESSION: The Evolving Newsroom: Navigating Technology, Speed and Trust in a 24/7 News Cycle World
Mabatho Lithebe
Acting Head of News and Current Affairs, Radio Lesotho
Patsy Canaya
Newsroom Manager, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
Christine Nguku
Assistant Director, Media Council of Kenya
Bacar Azhar
CEO, Azzhy, Comoros
Joan Comfort Balese
Vice Chairperson, Uganda Media Women’s Association
Elizabeth Riziki
National Director, Media Institute of Southern Africa - Tanzania
Davies Kabuswe
President, Sun Broadcasting Holdings
12:45
Presentation: Leading Broadcast Transformation: Preparing Africa Media for the Next Digital Decade - A Case Study by immedia
Allison Blyth
General Manager, immedia
13:15
PANEL SESSION: Winning the Battle for Attention: What will Keep African Audiences Watching, Listening and Streaming?
Fegus Lipenga
Chief Executive Officer, Malawi Digital Broadcast Network Limited
Christina Bwana
COO, Ubongo
Tabitha Mutemi OGW
Board Member/Chairperson, Media Council of Kenya/APB-KE
Janet Mtali
Director, TWR Malawi
Nathalie Rose
Deputy CEO , Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
14:45
Presentation: 5G Broadcasting: Prospects for Africa
Joe Frans
Special Advisor, Broadcast Networks Europe | EBU
15:15
PANEL SESSION: Beyond Traditional Ratings: Are Broadcasters Measuring What Really Matters in Today's Broadcast Landscape?
Kenny T. Tonga
Executive President, Power House Media Group, Zambia
Pat Matyot
Senior Learning & Standards Officer, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
Clive Camille
Journalist /Media Entrepreneur, Independent Production
Fiona Winterburn
Director, Inside Seychelles
Benjamin Pius
Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
16:00
Closing Remarks & Wrap Up
18:30
Evening Cocktail Reception
Savoy Resort and Spa
08:30
Arrivals & Registration | Networking
09:00
Welcome, Acknowledgements and Introductions by MC
09:15
PANEL SESSION- Leaders’ Discussion: Strength In Numbers: Should African Broadcasters Bargain Collectively with Global Platforms and AI Companies?
Dr Yemisi Bamgbose
Executive Secretary, BON
Nada Wotshela
Group Executive - Radio , South African Broadcasting Corporation
Mlamuli Dlamini
Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini TV
Viktoria Budanova
Head for Africa, SPUTNIK
Prof Sibongile Mpofu
Board Member, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
Jacqueline Mwakyambiki Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer, Highlands FM Radio
10:00
Presentation Cybersecurity IP Networks and the Security Implications of Digitalisation
Sean Lucas
Founder, Upside Business Technologies
10:50
PANEL SESSION- Digital Transformation in Broadcasting: What's Working and What's Next?
Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace
Director General , Voice of Nigeria
Hervé Cherry
Head of Engineering &Technology, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
Abdalla Elhag
Business Development Director - Africa, TVU Networks
Byaruhanga Godwin Jaime
General Manager, UBC- SIGNET
Benjamin Pius
Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
11:35
Presentation The Intelligent Content Workflow: Unlocking the Power of AI in Media Management
Enrico Vaccari
Senior Executive , Axel Technology
12:05
PANEL SESSION: Reinventing Audio-Visual Content Distribution: Meeting Audience Expectations in the Age of AI
Victor Nhatitima
Chief Executive Officer, Televisao De Mocambique (TVM)
David Tiltmann
Chief Executive Officer, African Media Entertainment, South Africa
Mothepane Kotele
Manager-Public Affairs, Lesotho Communications Authority
Bérard Duprès
Chief Executive Officer, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
12:50
Presentation: The Economics of Digital Broadcasting: Managing Costs while Scaling Growth
Dheshnie Naidoo
Regional Director - Africa, TVU Networks
14:20
Country Report: SABA Member Country Reports: 12 Months Since Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
15:50
Closing Remarks by Host
Nathalie Rose
Deputy CEO , Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
15:55
Closing Remarks by Guest of Honour
16:00
Closing Remarks and Appreciations by Convener
Benjamin Pius
Chief Executive Officer, Broadcast Media Africa
17:30 - 23:00
Seaside Soirée
Jungle Tides Beach Bar &Grill – Glacis
