Unlocking Demand Through Scalable Terrestrial Connectivity 

9 September 2026 | 09:00 - 13:00

Fibre remains the backbone of Africa’s digital economy - but coverage alone is no longer enough. Commercial viability, demand creation and sustainable returns now define success.

The Connecting Africa Fibre Summit, taking place on the 9th of September, brings together operators, investors and regulators to align on the economics, policies and models that turn fibre from an infrastructure asset into a revenuegenerating foundation for digital services.

What the Summit helps you unlock 

FibreCos and Wholesale Providers 

Clear signals on where fibre investment works today and which models unlock sustainable demand.

Carriers and ISPs 

Insight into monetising backbone, metro and access fibre through enterprise, cloud and mobile services.

Data Centre Operators and Cloud Platforms 

Visibility into how fibre availability shapes market viability and workload localisation.

Infrastructure Investors 

Sharper understanding of fibre economics, regulatory risk and return profiles across markets.

Regulators and Government 

Practical guidance on licensing and open access frameworks that attract capital and competition.

Agenda highlights

Commercial, regulatory and investment realities shaping Africa’s fibre expansion.

Where Fibre Makes Sense Today
Where fibre demand is strongest, where it remains marginal, and how local market conditions shape viability.

The Economics of Fibre from Backbone to Last Mile
Understanding cost structures, return profiles and financing across longhaul, metro and access networks.

Open Access, Licensing and Real Competition
How market structure and regulation influence pricing, resilience and investor appetite.