The Cloud Broadcasting Summit – Africa 2026, organised by Broadcast Media Africa (BMA), will provide a high-level platform for decision-makers to assess the technological, regulatory, and business readiness of the continent for cloud-native broadcasting.

Through keynote presentations, technical deep-dives, and interactive sessions, the Summit will highlight global best practices, case studies from early African adopters, and emerging business models that enable seamless multi-platform content delivery.

Bringing together broadcasters, regulators, telecoms, and technology providers and serving as a crucial forum to facilitate dialogue and forge strategic partnerships, the event will address policy gaps, infrastructure bottlenecks whilst at the same time help to build a roadmap for a resilient and profitable cloud broadcasting ecosystem across Africa.

The Summit will delve into the global shift to cloud-based media operations, assess Africa’s infrastructure readiness, and unpack the new economics of broadcasting in a digital-first era.

The Summit will focus on:

✔ The Global Shift to Cloud

✔ African Infrastructure Readiness

✔ New Economics of Broadcasting

✔ Overcoming Adoption Hurdles

✔ Policy, Regulation & Data Sovereignty

✔ The Transition Roadmap

Gain Strategic Insights: Understand how the global shift to cloud is reshaping broadcasting operations and redefining media workflows.

Explore African Readiness: Assess the state of Africa’s digital and network infrastructure, and what it means for cloud adoption in media.

Learn from Industry Leaders: Hear directly from top broadcasters, technology experts, and policymakers driving innovation across the continent.

Discover New Business Models: Explore the emerging economics of cloud broadcasting and how to achieve operational efficiency and cost savings.

Navigate Policy and Regulation: Get clarity on the evolving frameworks for data sovereignty, content distribution, and compliance in Africa.

Overcome Adoption Barriers: Learn practical strategies to address integration, scalability, and security challenges in transitioning to the cloud.

Network with Key Stakeholders: Connect with broadcasters, telcos, regulators, and solution providers shaping the future of African media.

Discover Cutting-Edge Solutions: Experience live demos and case studies showcasing the latest cloud technologies and services for broadcasting.

Be Part of the Future: Position yourself and your organization at the forefront of Africa’s digital broadcasting transformation.

Gain practical insight into how AI, Web3, and immersive technologies are redefining content delivery, engagement, and monetisation across Africa’s OTT ecosystem.