This top-class 2 day event brings together online retail thought-leaders from all over South Africa under one roof to share their knowledge, experiences and insights with delegates. Retail and online retail experts will analyse the current South African online retailing landscape and further explore pertinent issues regarding the infrastructure requirements, innovations and technological advancements driving the online retail industry.

The Inclusive Banking conference programme will tackle other important issues and challenges that are faced by both the industry and the unbanked. Issues such as the availability of savings products, the accessibility of unsecured loans, risks involved with serving the lower-income market, the impact of branchless banking on profit margins and the provision of affordable housing.

The summit provides a unique business-to-business platform for IT executives and industry thought leaders to share experiences, network among industry peers and engage in interactive discussions with fellow senior IT executives, government officials, senior decision makers and international industry guest speakers. The summit will address today’s top IT infrastructure, operational issues and technological advancements impacting your enterprise, with strategic guidance and actionable tactics.

The Companies Act 2008 has strict requirements regarding Compilation Engagements. Let Professor Steven Firer take you through this interactive Seminar, ensuring you leave armed with the requisite knowledge. Attendance of this Seminar will secure 3 hours verifiable CPD points. A certificate of attendance will be available at the seminar.

Pitching your startup ideas effectively is a crucial skill that will help you acquire financing, customers, partners, and top talent. In just three hours, the Startup Pitch Bootcamp will help you improve your pitching skills and recruit potential co-founders. This intensive, collaborative workshop begins with talks by leading startup Founders designed to help you understand the key ingredients of a successful pitch. Then, you can apply that learning and pitch to both experts and peers to receive constructive feedback in a relaxed setting. Join us for a fun evening!

The 2-day dual-track conference focuses on the most pressing issues facing LTE uptake in Africa, analysing the impact of future spectrum announcements & devices for these bands, as well as what is needed in order to stay ahead of the game.

The Women in ICT Awards recognises Eastern Cape women for their immense and strategic contribution to the ICT industry and now extends its focus to national level.

The mission of the WIICT Awards is: to recognise potential, award talent whilst encouraging a new generation of female ICT professionals; to create a network for women in the ICT field to engage freely and strategically about new developments in the industry; to provide mentorship opportunities for young female ICT professionals and to open an opportunity for women to gain full exposure provincially and ultimately nationally.

The Content and Community Management Masterclass is for candidates who have experience working in digital, media and marketing environments. Class Running times: Wednesday Evenings 6pm – 9pm x4 weeks

Mediatech Africa is Africa’s largest media and entertainment exhibition showcasing the latest trends in advanced technology. Key players and professionals flock to the biennial trade show to experience an unrivalled scope of products and services in the broadcast, film, production, AV and entertainment industries as well as take part in interactive workshops, presentations and live demos.

In order to bridge the digital divide in Africa and participate in the development of the African Information Society, Entico Corporation is organising the Great Rift Valley Information and Communication Technology Summit in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania between 17 and 18 July 2013, in cooperation with the Tanzanian Ministry of Communication, Science & Technology.