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Please note that as all details are subject to alteration, no guarantees can be offered as to the nature, appropriateness and dates of displayed events. Readers are advised to confirm details before making arrangements.

SOUTH AFRICA:
13-16 July 2009

Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009
Cape Town International Covention Centre
Cape Town
South Africa
Website:http://www.terrapinn.com/2009/wireza/

SOUTH AFRICA:
20-22 July 2009

Building on the highly successful inaugural event last year, the conference will again deliver timely insights into the key business, technical and security considerations that all players in the mobile banking and payments industry in Africa must address.

Mobile Banking & Financial Services Africa
Southern Sun Grayston Hotel
Johannesburg
South Africa
Website:www.iir-events.com/IIR-Conf/page.aspx?id=19692

KENYA
24-25 August 2009

African Mobile VAS Summit
Central Nairobi
Kenya
Website: www.bspeventsandforums.com/amvs

KENYA
27-28 August 2009

African m-Payments, m-Banking and m-Remittances Summit
Central Nairobi
Kenya
Website: www.bspeventsandforums.com/ampbs

SOUTH AFRICA
31 August- 3 September

African Telecoms Billing and Revenue Assurance Forum
Westin Grand
Cape Town
South Africa

SINGAPORE:
17-18 September 2009

With the advent of high speed telecommunication access and the ensuing appetite for more power consuming services, the environment is seeing increasing effects from the carbon emissions and power that telecom networks will need to feed off. The times are deeming it critical for players in the telecom space to take a serious look at corporate social responsibility measures, addressing it’s impact on the state of the environment, establishing a strategy to enhance energy efficeincy and improving the carbon footprint across the economy.

Green Telecom Asia 2009
Singapore
Email: info@alleventsgroup.com
Website:http://alleventsgroup.com/greentelecom/

SPAIN:
21-23 September 2009

As the only event of its kind in the market place, IIR’s Number Portability conference always attracts leading experts from operators and regulators around the world who come together to network with each other and share their experiences and ideas. The event brochure is now available to download here.

Number Portability 2009
Hotel Barcelona Princess
Barcelona
Spain
Email: registrations@iir-telecoms.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7483

PORTUGAL:
21-23 September 2009

MVNO Congress 2009
Sana Lisboa
Lisbon
Portugaln
Click here to register.

PORTUGAL:
21-24 September 2009

Now in its 12th year, the event promises a senior speaker panel of Mobile Operators from Africa, Europe, the Middle East. With over 85% Mobile Operator attendance in 2008, this is a key industry event for learning about the most innovative development in prepaid marketing, pricing and services, in addition to offering excellent networking opportunities. Download a brochure here.

Prepaid Mobile 2009
Sana Lisboa
Lisbon
Portugal
Email: registrations@iir-telecoms.com
Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7017 7483
Register online here. African delegates receive an exclusive 25% discount, simply quote CG2529AFME

UK:
28th September - 1st October 2009

As you will see, the exclusive operator led programme will show you how fixed and mobile operators from around the world are adapting their forecasting models to cope with the changing economic times and optimise the accuracy of their market forecasts.

Telecoms Market Forecasting
Hesperia London Victoria
London
UK
Website: www.iir-conferences.com/forecasting
Book before 10th July to qualify for a discount of over EUR 1000

SWITZERLAND:
5-9 October 2009

ITU Telecom World 2009
Geneva
Switzerland

UAE:
25-29 October 2009

Telecoms Cost Accounting
Movenpick Hotel
Dubai
UAE

UAE:
3-4 November 2009

Now in its third year, this event will address the high growth markets of Africa, where North and Southern Africa are particularly witnessing a growth in IPTV deployment. It will also feature a special focus day on India, developed in association with the IPTV India Forum. This will bring key influencers from the Indian market to the Dubai event, enabling you to reach this additional audience without additional investment in a further show. Book your place today

IPTV Forum - Middle East and Africa
Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa
Jumeira Beach
Dubai
Website:http://www.iptv-mea.com/

SOUTH AFRICA:

Tel Tech Africa 2009
13-14 August 2009
Johannesburg
South Africa
Nigeria

SOUTH AFRICA:

Telecoms World Africa 2009
31 August - 4 September 2009
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town
South Africa

UAE:

IPTV World Forum - Middle East
3-4 September 2009
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
P.O. Box 11416
Dubai, 11416

SOUTH AFRICA:

Telecoms Africa - Customer Loyalty and Retention
9-10 September 2009
Johannesburg
South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA:

Africa Media and Broadcasting Congress 2009
2-6 November 2009
Sandton Convention Centre
Johannesburg
South Africa

UAE:

Telecoms World Middle East 2009
16-19 November 2009
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
Dubai


Previous Events:

PORTUGAL:

UAE:
28 June & 1 July 2009

Mobile Network Optimisation 2009

Mobile Network Optimisation
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers
Dubai
UAE
Click here for more information

NIGERIA:

SPAIN:
22-25 June 2009

Mobile Money Summit 2009

Mobile Money Summit 2009
Barcelona
Spain
Website:www.mobilemoneysummit.com
17-18 June 2009

Join 1,500+ telecoms decision makers at West & Central Africa’s ONLY communications Congress & Exhibition. A panel of 50+ visionary speakers including 20+ CxO level operators will lead a 2 day strategic conference featuring 5 streams and 4 keynote sessions while 80+ leading international vendors showcase their solutions in the co-located exhibition. Register for your FREE pass here.

West and Central Africa Com 2009
Abuja
Nigeria

Insights 2009
8-10 June 2009
Lisbon
Portugal
Open to all telecom players. Receive a complimentary pass to the industry event of the year.
Register now for MACH’s annual event Insights 09
Insights 09 is shaping up to be another exciting event with an outstanding line-up of speakers, sessions and attendees. Enlighten yourself with the latest mobile innovation and thinking whilst networking with your peers. www.mach.com/Insights09

SOUTH AFRICA:
8-9 June 2009

The course is designed to give participants a clear undersanding of Pricing evolution and objectives, Influences on pricing strategy options, Pricing options, & Bundling options. Participants will work themselves on a case study on price management that incorporates all steps in the pricing process. By the end of the two day course packed with real life case studies, participants will be able to learn techniques to deliver distinctive and profitable price models and develop strategies for their customers and businesses.

Telecoms Pricing Masterclass
Johannesburg
South Africa
Website:www.salvoglobal.com/telecomspricing.asp
For priority booking, please quote priority code VHA225

NIGERIA:

W.AFRICA.Tel 2009
2-4 June 2009
The New Expo Centre
Ocean View, Plot 1415, Adetokunbo
Ademola St, PMB 12724
Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria

LEBANON:
28-29 May 2009

Arabcom's theme for 2009 is Broadband and Beyond - Strategic Partnership for Growth in the Region. In Addition to the many international business opportunities that Arabcom offers every year, you will be aware of what new markets are coming on-line and how you can get involved in new Licenses in Lebanon and elsewhere. Arabcom Telecom summit is the most important yearly Telecom summit since 1998, a must attend for Ministers of Telecom, Regulators, Investors, Operators, Industry leaders, Experts, professionals and Telco’s from around the Globe.

Arabcom 2009
Habtoor Grand Hotel Beirut
Lebanon
Website:http://www.arabcom.com/attendees_registration.php

UAE:

MECOM 2009
25-27 May 2009
Abu Dhabi Int'l Exhibition Centre New Hall
P.O. Box 6844
Abu-Dhabi Dubai, 6844

UAE:

Middle East Communications
25-27 May 2009
ADNEC - Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
P.O. Box 5546
Abu Dhabi, 5546

UGANDA:
19-21 May 2009

UK:

Total Telecom World Telecoms Council
12-13 May 2009
Berystede Hotel
Ascot
London

UAE:
28-29 April 2009

TelecomFinance Middle East & Africa 2009 will offer true Middle Eastern & African coverage and will feature one full day on each region with overlapping themes throughout. The conference will provide a forum for connecting operators and entrepreneurs to the financiers and dealmakers ready to fund them. With a focus on local themes and speakers, TelecomFinance Middle East & Africa is the ideal platform to learn from regional leaders keen to debate the best ways to meet today’s uniquely challenging market conditions. Visit TelecomFinance Middle East & Africa 2009 here

NETHERLANDS:
21-24 April 2009

Telecom World Congress 2009
Okura Hotel
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Website: Telecom World Congress 2009

TURKEY:

CASPIAN TELECOMS 2009 EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE
21-22 April 2009
Hilton Hotel Istanbul
Cumhuriyet Caddesi
Harbiye Istanbul, Select State 34367

UAE:
20-21 April 2009

Join us at Mobile VAS Growth Markets and hear from the industry's best and brightest over the course of this 2 day conference. Co-located with MNVOs now in its 8th year, you'll learn how to secure MNVO success in New Markets through strategy planning and innovative business models as well as tackle your business critical value added service strategy for the year ahead!

Mobile VAS Growth Markets Co-located with MVNOs Growth Markets
20-21 April 2009 and 22-23 April 2009
Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Dubai
Contact: Mubenah Khan, Marketing Executive
Email: Mubenah.khan@informa.com. Quote CU1258/C2M to receive an exclusive 15% off the registration price.
Website: Mobile VAS Growth Marketsor http://event.mvnoconference.com

SOUTH AFRICA:

SatCom Africa 2009
6-9 April 2009
Sandton Convention Centre
Johannesburg
South Africa

KENYA:

East AfricaCom
1-2 April 2009
Safari Park Hotel
P.O. Box 45038
Nairobi, 00100

KENYA:

GSM East Africa
Delivering the East and Central African Market
1-2 April 2009
Safari Park Hotel
P.O. Box 45038
Nairobi, 00100
Kenya

UAE: 
Capacity Middle East & North Africa 2009
Capacity magazine's 4th annual Middle East & North African wholesale telecommunications congress
23-24 February 2009
Dubai, UAE
Web: http://www.capacitymedia.com/

NIGER: 


2nd UEMOA Min-Tel Niger 2009
24-26 February 2009
Web: http://www.uemoamin-tel.com/en/
Contact: Ms. Ana Jonic-White, ITE Group plc (London) Tel: +44 (0)20 7596 5158 Fax: +44 (0)20 7596 5123
E-mail: ana.jonic-white@ite-exhibitions.com
Web: http://www.uemoamin-tel.com/en/

SOUTH AFRICA:

AfriCom
Cape Town, South Africa
18-19 November 2008
Contact: Clare Shilling
Tel: +44 (0)20 337 73352; Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 5657
E-mail: claire.shilling@informa.com
Web: www.comworldseries-africa.com

UAE:

2nd Annual Mobile Network Optimisation: Dubai 2008
Dubai, UAE
9-12 November 2008
Contact: Eileen Grace Espelita
Phone: +971 4 360 2804 Fax: +971 4 363 1938
E-mail: Eileen Grace Espelita
Web: http://www.iqpc.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=77452

UAE:

Mobile Money Transfer 2008 - Conference & Expo
Crowne Plaza, Dubai
10-11 November 2008
E-mail: harpreet.sohanpal@clarionevents.com
Web: www.mobile-money-transfer.com

Egypt:
14-15 October 2008

North AfricaCom is the largest telecommunication event specifically designed for operators and telecoms professionals. With 35 expert speakers, 700 communications professionals and a 50-stand exhibition in 2007, this event is the best opportunity for you to learn from your colleagues' experiences in other countries and find out the latest solutions that can improve your business. Visit North Africa Com here

Contact: Veronika Pete, Marketing Assistant, Com World Series. Tel +44 (0) 20 7017 5818 Fax +44 (0) 20 7017 4966

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