The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) and UniForum SA (the co.za administrators) are pleased to announce their 10th iWeek to be held from 21 – 23 September 2011 at Royal Elephant, Eldoraigne, Centurion, South Africa.

The Royal Elephant Hotel and conference centre situated on the banks of the Hennops Rivers provides an ideal North African retreat for this special occasion.

2011 Commemorates a number of key milestones including iWeek’s 10th birthday, ISPA’s 15th anniversary and the 10th birthday of the Teachers’ Training initiative.

The last year has seen enormous political and social changes in many parts of the world. Speakers and industry experts from six continents will provide answers and insights into: “How the Internet has changed societies”.

Topics as diverse as the underground economy, open spectrum, challenges of scaling, social networking and eLearning will be addressed.

This premier event attracts speakers and attendees from a broad spectrum of the most important players in South Africa’s telecommunications industry including representatives from Internet service providers, product resellers, network operators, telecom end-users, government and the ICT-focused legal fraternity.

Emerging Internet service providers and start-up Internet Cafés will find the wealth of valuable knowledge, contacts, and exposure at this event especially valuable for fast-tracking their growth.

Why sponsor iWeek 2011?

Place you stamp on iWeek 2011 – celebrating a decade of connecting the people who connect South Africa.

  • Market your organisation to a variety of companies both large and small.
  • Create awareness by exposing your products and services to a focused audience.
  • Increase your competitive advantage through reinforcing your brand.
  • Be seen as an active supplier to your industry.
  • Maximise your marketing investment with the best combination of networking opportunities as this is an industry specific conference.
  • Sponsorship provides the opportunity for face-to-face communication, thereby increasing loyalty from existing customers and also allowing new leads to be established with potential customers.
  • Network with key industry players.
  • Hear from expert speakers about the regulatory, business and technology trends shaping the future of South Africa’s Internet industry.
  • Access is provided to speakers’ presentations, providing insight into local and international trends.
  • Potential for media coverage.

Who will attend?

  • Corporate IT management
  • Financial institutions
  • Technology companies
  • Local and international telecommunications providers
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Access Service Providers
  • Wireless Internet Service Providers
  • Start-up BEE ISPs
  • Internet Cafés
  • Infrastructure and facility providers
  • The Department of Communications
  • The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
  • The business and technology media providing an opportunity for exposure