{"id":3299,"date":"2019-03-11T17:59:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T17:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madhousereport.com\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2019-03-11T17:59:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T17:59:32","slug":"gsma-announces-speakers-mobile-360-series-west-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=3299","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Announces Speakers For Mobile 360 Series \u2013 West Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

GSMA Provides Further Details on Global Mobile 360 Series of Events<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/span><\/a>\/AETOSWire<\/span><\/a>)– The GSMA today announced the first speakers for the 2019 Mobile 360 Series \u2013 West Africa conference, which will take place 16-17 April at the Radisson Blu Abidjan Airport Hotel in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire. The event sponsors include Mastercard (Headline Sponsor), Visa (Industry Sponsor) and Intelsat (Supporting Sponsor).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe mobile industry is playing a major role in leading digital, financial and social inclusion in many African countries by providing access to essential information and services,\u201d said, John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. \u201cWe are excited to be returning to West Africa for a third time to continue examining what is needed to overcome critical roadblocks in technology, governance, business models and investment. The event will provide an invaluable opportunity for attendees to share their experiences and expand the positive impact of mobile throughout this vibrant region.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa will take a look at the role of the Digital Citizen \u2013 questioning what citizens of the future want as the number of active users and investment continues to grow. The 2018 event focused on who is leading the digital revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2019, GSMA builds on this and looks at who\u00a0benefits<\/i>\u00a0from the digital revolution. What impact will digital have on the job market, content creation, commercial trends and what are the key stepping-stones for creating a digital society that is inclusive and secure for the future?<\/span><\/p>\n

The first speakers confirmed to present at Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Francis Obirikorang, CEO, AgroCenta<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Precious Lunga, CEO and Co-Founder, Baobab Circle<\/span><\/p>\n

Gr\u00e9goire Landel, CEO and Founder, City Taps<\/span><\/p>\n

Genesis Ehimegbe, Co-Founder and CFO, COLIBA<\/span><\/p>\n

Carole Attoungbre, Country Director, Eneza<\/span><\/p>\n

Onyeka Akumah, CEO and Founder, Farmcrowdy<\/span><\/p>\n

Alain Nteff, CEO, GiftedMom<\/span><\/p>\n

John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA<\/span><\/p>\n

Delmas Ehui, CEO, ICT4DEV<\/span><\/p>\n

V\u00e8na Arielle Ahouansou, CEO, KEA Medicals<\/span><\/p>\n

Claudette Irere, Director General, Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MiTEC) Rwanda<\/span><\/p>\n

Ogunlana Olumide, COO and Founder, Prepclass<\/span><\/p>\n

Samba Sow, CEO and Founder, SudPay<\/span><\/p>\n

The full conference agenda is available at\u00a0www.mobile360series.com\/west-africa\/agenda\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the conference, Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa will highlight the initiatives and activities undertaken by the GSMA Mobile for Development programme. The event will focus on the GSMA\u2019s work to increase access to and use of life-enhancing mobile services; accelerate socio-economic improvements for the underserved, especially women, rural populations and youth; drive digital and financial inclusion; and provide identity services for the unregistered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa Registration Now Open<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Registration for Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa is now open; individuals wishing to attend should visit\u00a0www.mobile360series.com\/west-africa\/attend\/<\/span><\/a>. For further information on Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit\u00a0www.mobile360series.com\/west-africa\/overview\/<\/span><\/a>. Follow developments and updates on Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa (#M360WA) on Twitter @GSMA, on Facebook\u00a0www.facebook.com\/Mobile360Series<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and LinkedIn on\u00a0www.linkedin.com\/company\/gsma-mobile-360-series<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile 360 Series<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2019 GSMA Mobile 360 \u2013 West Africa is the first in a series of industry-focused events held in major cities across the world. The GSMA Mobile 360 Series of events fosters regional engagement and examines the pressing issues that are shaping the mobile industry on both a local and global scale. Confirmed Mobile 360 Series events for 2019 include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Further information on the entire Mobile 360 Series of events is available at\u00a0www.mobile360series.com\/<\/span><\/a>. Follow developments and updates on Mobile 360 Series (#mobile360) on Twitter @GSMA and on Facebook\u00a0www.facebook.com\/Mobile360Series<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

-ENDS-<\/span><\/p>\n

About the GSMA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with over 350 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at\u00a0www.gsma.com<\/span><\/a>. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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*Source: <\/b>AETOSWire<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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