Delegates at the 2022 Broadcast and Digital Media Convention, as pictured in the Southern Africa 2026 event banner.

Registration open · 2026 edition

Broadcasters Convention
Southern Africa 2026

Reimagining Next: AI, Cloud, and the Future of Broadcast Media in Africa

Dates
22 October 2026 – 25 October 2026
Venue
Avani+ Barbarons, Mahé
Hosted by
Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation

About the convention

Broadcasters. Ideas. Possibilities.

About the Convention About The Convention The Broadcast Convention – Southern Africa 2026 is the gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the region and the continent to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in broadcasting and digital media. With a rapidly transforming digital landscape, broadcast media practitioners from across the region are seeking new ways to optimise and deliver their services. Industry players across the value chain aim to fully understand the dynamics of the new digital media environment, particularly the integration of AI, and how it can be used to deliver enhanced value to consumers. Offering a unique blend of keynotes, panels, and networking sessions that foster collaboration, inspire new ideas, and promote the sharing of best practices, the 2026 edition of the convention will explore cutting-edge advancements and innovative practices in satellite broadcasting, cloud-based delivery, OTT services, and content management — with a special focus on the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in the broadcast media ecosystem.

Programme

The conversations ahead

08:30 ·

Welcome, Acknowledgements and Introductions

09:00 ·

MC Observes Protocol / Honour of Dignitaries

09:10 ·

National Anthem

08:30 ·

Arrivals & Registration| Networking Tea & Coffee

09:30 ·

Welcome, Acknowledgements and Introductions by MC

09:45 ·

Keynote: What We Owe the Audience: Public Service Broadcast Values in the Age of Algorithms

10:30-12:00 ·

MASTERCLASS SESSION

10:30-12:00 ·

Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association - SABA

19:00 - 22:00 ·

SABA Awards Ceremony

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1. Copolia Trail Hike & Beach Picnic

• Guided hike along the scenic Copolia Trail, followed by • A Picnic at Port Glaud Beach.

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2. Sainte Anne Marine Park & Moyenne Island Excursion

• Full-day guided catamaran cruise to Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island.

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3. Festival Kreol 2026

• Dimans Kreol Borlanmer, taking place at Beau Vallon Beach.

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Programme speakers

Meet the voices shaping the industry

Portrait of Benjamin Pius

Benjamin Pius

Chief Executive Officer · Broadcast Media Africa

Portrait of Bérard Duprès

Bérard Duprès

Chief Executive Officer · Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation

Portrait of Nathalie Rose

Nathalie Rose

Deputy CEO · Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation

Portrait of Mlamuli Dlamini

Mlamuli Dlamini

Chief Executive Officer · Eswatini TV

Portrait of Menesia Muinjo

Menesia Muinjo

Director General · Namibia Broadcasting Corporation

Portrait of Helliate Rushwaya

Helliate Rushwaya

Board Chairperson · Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation

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Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles, the venue for the Southern Africa 2026 convention.

The venue

Avani+ Barbarons, Mahé

Avani+ Barbarons, Mahé – Seychelles. The convention takes place from 22 to 25 October 2026. Accommodation information is available on the Accommodation page.

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