08.00

Conference Registration

09.00

Opening Remarks
Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, CEO, CTO

09.10

CTO Welcome Address
Mr. Patrick Masambu, Chairman CTO and Exec. Director, Uganda Communications Commission

09.15

Special Guest Remarks
Mr. Gerald J. Greeve, Vice President, Intel Sales and Marketing Group

09.30

Special Guest Remarks
Mr. Reuben September, CEO, Telkom SA Limited

09.45

Host Country Welcome
Hon. Professor G. Lungwangwa, MP. Minister, Communication and Transport

10.00

Keynote Address
His Excellency the President Rupiah Bwezani Banda

10.20

Group Photograph & Morning Coffee Break

10.45

Chair's Opening Remarks

Ministerial Panel

10.50

Ministerial Panel Discussion

• The economic impact of the digital dividend
• Do we need a new policy model? The impact of a NICR 2.0
• Would a policy framework that actively encourages the development of 4Ps create a wealth of benefits for all?
• How do we create an environment that allows the uptake of broadband wireless?

Chair:
Hon. Dr. Ham Mukasa Mulira, Presidential Advisor on ICT, Uganda
Speakers:
Hon. Professor G. Lungwangwa, MP. Minister, Communication and Transport, Zambia
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Communication, Ghana
Hon. Samuel Lesuron Poghisio, Minister of Information and Communication, Kenya
Hon. Maj. Gen. Madut Biar Yel, Minister of Communications, Southern Sudan*
Hon. Siphiwe Nyanda, Minister for Information, Communication and Technologies, South Africa*
Hon. Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili, Minister of Information and Communication, Nigeria*
Hon. Prof. Romain Murenzi, Minister of Science, Technology and Scientific Research, Rwanda
Ministers in attendance:

• Hon. Aggrey Awori, Minister for Information, Communication and Technologies, Uganda*
• Hon. Levi Mwanza, Minister of Information, Malawi*
• H.E. Jean Pierre Biyiti Bi Essam, Minister of Posts & Telecommunications, Cameroon*
• Hon. Dr. Tarek Kamel, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt*
• Hon. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Botswana*
• Hon. Jeremiah C. Sulunteh, Minister of Posts & Telecommunication, Liberia*
• Hon. Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, Minister of Information and Communications, Sierra Leone*

11.55

Question and Answer session

12.10

Press Conference (simultaneous with Regulatory Panel)

REGULATORY PANEL

12.10

Current Regulatory Processes for Delivering Universal Access Policy

• National goals for Universal Access
• Should regulators play the role of a development agency?
• The impact of a harmonised regulatory framework for East and Southern Africa
• Regulators mechanisms for promotion of rural connectivity
• Appropriate connectivity for all
• Are archaic regulations holding back liberalisation?

Chair:
Mr. Patrick Masambu, Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission

Speakers:
Mr. Richard Mwanza, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Zambian Communications Authority
Mr. Alagi B. Gaye, Director General, The Gambian Public Utilities Authority
Mr. Monehela Posholi, Chief Executive Officer, Lesotho Communications Authority
Mr. Bernard Forson Jr, Director General, NCA Ghana*
Mr. Siray A. Timbo, Chairman/Commissioner of the National Telecommunication Commission, Sierra Leone
Col. Diogene Mudenge, Director General, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency

Regulators in attendance:
Mr. Ahmed Bougadour, Director, Autorite de regulation de la poste des Telecom, Algeria*
Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission
Professor John Nkoma, Director General, Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority*
Mr. Barthos Hara-Gaeb, Managing Director, Namibian Communications Commission*

13.10

Question and Answer Session

13.25

Lunch and Networking Opportunity sponsored by Intel and USAID

USF Stakeholder Panel

14.25

Implementing Universal Service Funds to Accelerate
Rural Connectivity

• Current national policy for Universal Service Funds in
  Sub Saharan Africa, what does the future look like?
• The role of AUSAFA, in connecting the world community
• Current barriers that need to be overcome to ensure rural connectivity
• Do we need to question the USF Model?

Chair:
Mr. Bob Lyazi, Director of the Rural Communications Development Fund, Uganda
Speakers:
Mr. Phineas Moleele, Acting CEO of the Universal
Service and Access Agency of South Africa*
ENJ. Thomas Anyanje Senaji, ICT Consultant and Senior Expert
Mr. Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa, Deputy CEO, Rwanda Development Board in charge
of Information Technology
Thabani Tonny Khupe, Intel Director, Corporate Affairs Group, Sub Saharan Africa Region
Mrs. Judith Tembo, Legal Director,
Zambia Communications Authority
Mr. Edward Katiti, NEPAD e-Africa Commission, South Africa

15.25

Question and Answer Session

15.35

Afternoon Refreshments (available for Sponsorship)

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PANEL

16.00

Infrastructure Financing Discussion

• Donor funding
• What best practice can be used to pave the way for Sub Saharan Africa
• Sharing of infrastructure
• Open access concepts
• Fixed line and wireless bottlenecks - how do we circumvent these restraints for both voice and data services in rural and underserved areas
• How much synergy is there between the ICT and other cross functional sectors? Do we need to encourage intersectoral working?

Chair:
Dr. Caleb M. Fundanga, Bank of Zambia
Speakers:
Ms. Mavis A. Ampah, World Bank*
Mr. Daouda Toure, United Nations Development Programme*
Professor Okereke-Onyiuke, Nigerian Stock Exchange*
Mr. Amadou Thierno Diallo, African Development Bank
Thabani Tonny Khupe, Intel Director Corporate Affairs * invitedGroup, Sub Saharan Africa Region

16.30

Local Content - Standards, Tools and Infrastructure

• What is the role of governments in promoting local content?
• What are the current issues to be considered?
• What are the best practices for developing local content?
• Tools and infrastructure for adding local content
• Specific content and applications in Malawi

Speaker:
Mr. Boster Sibande, Chairman, National ICT Working Group Malawi

16.50

Mobile Banking
Financial sector services for rural communities in the connected environment

Speaker:Ms. Ann Casanova, Vice President, CARANA Corporation

17.15

Case Study Portugal - ICT's in education
Speaker:
Mr. Paulo Campos, Secretary of State, Transport and Telecommunication, Portugal

17.45

Question and Answer Session

17.55

Chair's Closing Comments

18.00

End of day 1

18.00

Cocktail Reception (available for Sponsorship)

19.00

Gala Dinner organised by the Ministry of Communications

09.00

Chair's Opening Remarks

09.10

OPERATOR'S PANEL

• Infrastructure: Beyond ICT'S how can we bypass the infrastructure difficulties to achieve connectivity?
• Is there an issue of cost point?
• What incentives can be provided to help growth in rural areas?
• Competition: How much is enough?
• Exploring the possibility of operators sharing infrastructure

Chair:
Mr. Mukela Muyunda, Zamtel, Zambia

Speakers:
Mr. Benhamadi Mousea, Algeria Telecomm SPA*
Mr. John Barorot, Chief Technical Officer, Safaricom* Mr. Snakes Nyoka, Vodacom*
Mr. Renato Goodfellow, BT
Mr. Bernd Nordhausen, Senior Solutions Architect, Intel Corporation Technologies for Rural Connectivity
Mr. Rakesh Mahindru, Telecommunications Sysytems Architect, RascomStar-QAF

10.10

3G and its Evolution: Appropriate and Cost Effective for Rural Connectivity
Speaker:
Mr. James Munn, VP Business Development, SSA , Qualcomm
The  role  of  PPP's  in providing  rural broadband       connectivity solutions
Speaker:
Ms. Elizabeth Migwalla, Senior Director Government Affairs, Africa, Qualcomm

10.40

The RascomStar-QAF Solution for Rural African Connectivity

• The challenges to provide telecommunications access services in rural areas
• Key requirements of access services to address the particular needs of rural communities
• The RascomStar-QAF solution

Speaker:
Mr. Rakesh Mahindru, Telecommunications Systems Architect, RascomStar-QAF

10.55

Question and Answer Session

11.05

Morning Coffee Break and Networking Opportunity
(available for Sponsorship)

11.35

WiMAX in Emerging Markets: In this session we will
explain the key differences in the WiMAX business models of developed and emerging markets, how large the WiMAX opportunity in emerging markets segment, those that have adopted WiMAX to date and how could operators expand their reach.
Also addressed is:

• Key differentiated selling points for WiMAX
• Types of services WiMAX operators provide and which are most successful
• The impact of low cost WiMAX embedded netbook computers in emerging markets and where does WiFi fit in the picture?

Speaker:
Mr. Rob Strange, Sales Director, Southern Africa, Alvarion

11.50

Broadband Over Power Lines

• A discussion on rural demand for communications services and potential role of PLC/BPL
• Potential application of PLC/BPL in rural context (backhaul, last mile or mix) and its relationship with other access/backhaul technologies
• Comparison with other technologies to evaluate its relative advantages and weaknesses
• A discussion of the steps required to bring PLC/BPL to rural communities

Speaker:
Mr. Andrew Doyle, Regional Director,lnformation, Communications & Media (Africa), Mott MacDonald

12.05

Connecting Rural Communities Using Fixed Wireless
Speaker:
Mr. Andrew Gill, Director of Business Development, Motorola

12.25

Design and Implementation of UA Program: The Unseen Ditches

• The effect of information asymmetry on UA
• Watching for adverse selection and moral hazard
• Financial markets will never be efficient
  and so will universal access programs

Speaker:
Mr. Katwamba Mwansa, Manager, Consumer Affairs, The Zambian Communications Authority

  12.40

Environmentally Sustainable Business Solutions
for Rural Communities

• Reduce capex through smart sites
• Green business
• End user solutions

Speaker:
Mr. Lucky Masilela, Head of Corporate Affairs, Subregion Southern Africa, Nokia/NSN

13.00

Question and Answer Session

13.10

Lunch and Networking sponsored by Telkom SA Limited
The Big Debate, Undersea Fibre Cable

14.10

WIOCC

14.30

SEACOM

14.50

Panel Discussion Undersea Fibre Cable, A Vision for the Future
Speakers: WIOCC
SEACOM

15.20

Afternoon Refreshment Break (available for Sponsorship)

15.50

The Reality of Rural Service Delivery

• Demand: focusing on the real demand and common mistakes that are often made in rural service delivery
• Challenges: a practical and sometimes entertaining look at some of the real challenges facing service providers in the field
• Solutions: an overview of what is required for successful and sustainable rural delivery - using examples from around the World

Speaker:
Mr. Dion Jerling, Director, ConnectAfrica

16.15

Low-Power PCs: A Sustainable Approach to Connect Rural Communities

• Given the scarce availability of reliable power supply in rural Africa, low-power PCs are an important alternative
• Computer Aid conducted independent research comparing available low-power solutions to inform the public of the options
• Power consumption in IT systems should become a key criteria to inform policy and procurement decisions

Speaker:
Ugo Vallauri, Computer Aid

16.35

The Changing Dynamics of Universal Access

• The shift of focus towards Internet and Broadband
• Decentralisation of market development
• Economic analysis methods, project design and implementation and content

Speaker:
Mr. David Townsend, President, David N. Townsend & Associates

16.55

Question and Answer Session

17.05

Chair's Closing Comments

17.00

End of day 2

18.00

Cocktail Reception (available for Sponsorship)

19.00

Gala Dinner (available for Sponsorship)

08.00

Exhibiton Area Open

08.00

Press Conference

09.00

Chair's Opening Remarks

09.10

Discussion Workshops
Holistic approach to deploying ICT in school environments

1. The Magellan Initiative and best practices for ICT goods and services
2. Deploying networked computer technology for K-12 Schools

Speaker:
JP SaCouto, South Africa

10.40

Morning Coffee Break and Networking Opportunity

11.10

Using Wireless Broadband & IP in Backbone Infrastructure

1. Deploying high performance intracountry backbone and connectivity
2. T1/E1 high performance industry standardised, wireless networking technologies
3. IP orientated technologies

Speaker: Alcatel Lucent

11.40

Satellite Broadband Backhaul: Improving Price Performance

1. What is being done in industry to improve the value of the technology in order to accelerate connectivity?
2. Is satellite the only economically realistic backhaul for many rural areas?

Speaker:
Mr. David Hartshorn, Secretary General, Global VSAT Forum

12.10

India's Experiences and Achievements in Setting up Community Access Points
Speaker:
Mr. Ashis Sanyal, Senior Director, E-Governance Programme Management Unit (EGPMU), Department of Information Technology

12.30

Rural Connected Communitites - Sustainable Models

1. The impact of sustainable internet community centres? Connected community schemes combining mictrotel based franchising, multiple wireless connectivity technologies and training and outsourcing business.

Speaker:
Mr. Darrell Owens, ICT Consultant for USAID

13.00

Lunch and Networking

14.00

USF & COMARCI Project Workshop, AUSAFA Partnership Development
Solution based responses to the changing face of rural connectivity and associated business models.

14.50

AUSAFA USF Project Workshop

16.00

Question and Answer Session

16.10

Chair's Closing Comments

16.20

End of day 3

16.30

Cocktails on the Lawn