Broadcasters Convention
Programme
MC Observes Protocol / Honour of Dignitaries
National Anthem
Convener's Remarks (BMA)
Conveners' Remarks (SABA)
Hosts' Opening Remarks (SBC)
Special Guest Address
Keynote: Leading Broadcast Transformation: Preparing African Media for the Next Digital Decade
Refreshments And Group Photograph
Presentation: Beyond The Licence Fee and the Advert: New Income Streams for African Broadcasters
PANEL SESSION: Leaders’ Discussion: Who Pays for Public Interest Broadcasting in the Next Decade?
Presentation: Transforming Legacy Workflows into Future-Proof IP Infrastructure
PANEL SESSION: The Evolving Newsroom: Navigating Technology, Speed and Trust in a 24/7 News Cycle World
Networking Lunch
Presentation: Modern Content Workflows: How Automation and Metadata are Transforming Media Operations
PANEL SESSION: Winning the Battle for Attention: What will Keep African Audiences Watching, Listening and Streaming?
Presentation: Turning Audience Data into Action: How Broadcast Analytics Drive Better Decisions
PANEL SESSION: Beyond Traditional Ratings: Are Broadcasters Measuring What Really Matters in Today's Broadcast Landscape?
Closing Remarks & Wrap Up
Arrivals & Registration| Networking Tea & Coffee
Welcome, Acknowledgements and Introductions by MC
Keynote: What We Owe the Audience: Public Service Broadcast Values in the Age of Algorithms
PANEL SESSION- Leaders’ Discussion: Strength In Numbers: Should African Broadcasters Bargain Collectively with Global Platforms and AI Companies?
Presentation Cybersecurity IP Networks and the Security Implications of Digitalisation
PANEL SESSION- Digital Transformation in Broadcasting: What's Working and What's Next?
Presentation The Intelligent Content Workflow: Unlocking the Power of AI in Media Management
PANEL SESSION: Reinventing Audio-Visual Content Distribution: Meeting Audience Expectations in the Age of AI
Networking Lunch
Presentation: The Economics of Digital Broadcasting: Managing Costs while Scaling Growth
Country Report: SABA Member Country Reports: 12 Months Since Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Closing Ceremony (Host & Convener’s Closing Remarks)
End of Event
MASTERCLASS SESSION
Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association - SABA
SABA Awards Ceremony
1. Copolia Trail Hike & Beach Picnic
• Guided hike along the scenic Copolia Trail, followed by • A Picnic at Port Glaud Beach.
2. Sainte Anne Marine Park & Moyenne Island Excursion
• Full-day guided catamaran cruise to Sainte Anne Marine Park and Moyenne Island.
3. Festival Kreol 2026
• Dimans Kreol Borlanmer, taking place at Beau Vallon Beach.