Are you going to Mobile East Africa 2014?

This year, the agenda for Mobile East Africa 2014 has finally been launched. Since its first running in 2010, this agenda has shown itself to be the most progressive and comprehensive.

To make Mobile East Africa’s position to be the leading business technology event in the region, this agenda has to deliver to you. Here is how it will be achieved.

·  Tomi Ahonen (measured by Forbes as the world's most influential expert in mobile in 2012) will deliver a Special Address.
To have confirmed someone with the global reputation that Tomi has is evidence of the commitment to making this the technology conference of 2014 in the region.
Ahonen is going to deliver 60 minutes of the best sort of information that will propel you and your organisation in 2014 at maximum velocity.

·   This year's conference will kick off with a "Leaders of Mobile" session.
Already confirmed for this are Andrew Waititu (MD Eastern Africa, SAP), Jose Henriques (Group VP Data, Airtel Africa), a senior representative from IBM, and John Waibochi (CEO, Virtual City), to name a few.  The contributors have agreed to give their perspectives on growth and what needs to be done to achieve it. 

·  There is a massive focus on monetisation, business models, innovation and creativity.
It is believed that these are the four key factors that will stimulate future growth.  Presenters have been secured who have gained worldwide exposure due to their expertise in these core areas. 

·  Presentations have been confirmed from a multitude of countries.
Contributors from Kenya, Hong Kong, Tanzania, India, Uganda, South Africa and the United Kingdom will be given recognition for its international contribution. 

·  To end the conference, plans are put into place to run a unique "celebrating and learning from failure" session.
For too long, failure has been the elephant in the room.  Leading thinkers and entrepreneurs are going to celebrate their hard earned lessons - so everyone can benefit.

And that's just covering the main two-day conference.  Over the next 10 days we're going to lay out plans for the second annual Mobile Marketing East Africa Focus Day which will be held on Tuesday 11 February and to provide you with a breakdown of Tomi Ahonen's full day workshop on Friday 14 February.

Even though prices for the event’s tickets have been increased by 25%, it is still always best to secure your place at the conference this week.

Article by +Lauren Immelman  

Are you going to Mobile Web East Africa 2013?

A Mobile Web Conference for Nairobi.  Are you ready?

Satellite image of Africa, showing the ecological break that defines the sub-Saharan area (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It's official: Mobile Web East Africa 2013 will take place at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Nairobi on February 20th and 21st.  The agenda is now live on the event website and registration is open, so why not take a minute to have a look at what we've got planned?

92% of the people who came along last year rated MWEA as the best event that they had ever attended and all the key players are back on board for 2013.  Plus, they're going to be joined by the likes of MEF, iROKO Partners, Junk Mail Publishingand ThoughtWorks, illustrating the growing international feel of the conference.

We will of course be implementing our popular interactive roundtable format once again, although this does mean that total capacity at the venue is limited to just 140 attendees.  Due to early registrations we are already more than half full so if you're serious about attending this year I recommend that you register ASAP.  There's a $123 discount available to anyone who reserves their place on or before this Friday, 25th January.

I believe that this will be the best Mobile Web East Africa event yet.  Visit the event website to see why I'm so confident or drop me an email so I can share the latest up to date information or details on the Mobile Marketing East Africa Focus Day we'll be running.

Comments from attendees at All Amber's previous events:

“Africa's premier mobile conference. Top class.” Mark Kaigwa, Founder, Afrinnovator (Mobile Web Africa 2011 attendee)

“I made excellent business connections; a great opportunity for networking. Thanks for identifying/opening up the next wave of opportunities.” Petru van der Walt, Business Development: Africa, MXit (Mobile Entertainment Africa 2011 attendee) 

“You can count on the Mobile Web conferences to bring Africa's networks and minds closer. Great networking opportunity.”
Nanjira Sambuli, Digital Strategist, Sprint Interactive (Mobile Web East Africa 2012 attendee)

“I learnt so much about what is happening in the mobile industry in Nigeria. I made great contacts with key industry players. I would love to attend again. My first MWWA and it's the best.” Florence Toffa, Regional Coordinator, Web Foundation (Mobile Web West Africa 2012 attendee)

(Source - All Amber)