African Meetup 2024
New models for success in Africa in a changing telecom world.
- Friday, November 8, 2024
- 10am – 5pm (GMT+2)
- African Pride Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa
You are invited!
Join us in South Africa for an exciting chance to meet with your peers and help direct the future of PortaOne platforms.
PortaOne is excited to welcome you to our 2024 PortaOne African Meetup!
Just like at last year’s first-ever African Meetup, the PortaOne team will be there to greet you, including CEO Andriy Zhylenko, CCO Roman Khalenkov, Director of Strategic Alliances and Channel Sales Klaus Haertel, and more. We’ll share the latest developments with PortaOne products and services, discuss innovations and opportunities in the African market, and hear your thoughts on our development roadmap.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with local CSPs, gather a few new insights, and enjoy a fun and interactive day together!
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Who will be there
Current PortaOne customers and other local telecommunications professionals who want to learn more about the technologies, shifts, and trends that are affecting the African market.
What to expect
Fascinating stories from African CSPs, walk-throughs of our latest updates and releases, and plenty of time to chat and share ideas with PortaOne execs and your peers in the telecom industry.
When it’s happening
Friday, November 8th, 2024
10am – 5pm (GMT+2).
Why you should attend
Together, we craft tomorrow: Share your insights and actively influence PortaOne’s next steps.
An opportunity to meet face-to-face
Heading to AfricaCom? Swing by Jo-burg first for a chance to meet in person with your peers and key members of the PortaOne team. Ask questions, swap strategies, and have fun!
Find new paths to profit and efficiency
Get a detailed look at new PortaOne products, services, and updates, and find out how they can be put to work for your specific business model.
Stay on top of innovation
Hear real-world case studies and success stories from CSPs in your area that are breaking new ground and solving the problems that might also be affecting you.
Help guide our development roadmap
Give us your feedback and suggestions on the PortaOne tools you use, and help us plan future product and platform updates so that they’re of the most use to you.
Agenda preview
Here’s a sneak peek of the topics and discussions you can expect.
Panel discussion
Explore new models for telco success in the African market. Our experts will discuss opportunities in mobile, IoT, customer engagement, and the evolving SIP trunking landscape. Bring your questions for an engaging conversation!
Workshop
Learn how to create a profitable call center solution for small and medium-sized businesses. We’ll cover innovative tools like PortaPhone, Call Center Portal, and CRM integrations to help you boost customer loyalty and revenue.
Interactive Q&A session
Get answers to your questions about PortaOne products and learn how to optimize them for your business. Share your thoughts on our future development roadmap!
What to Expect in 2025
Andriy Zhylenko
PortaOne CEO
MVNO Myths and Facts
Roman Khalenkov
PortaOne CCO
What’s New on the Add-on Mart
Klaus Haertel
PortaOne Director of Strategic Alliances and Channel Sales
Rural Connectivity Solutions for new MVNOs
Satya Mekala
WTL Managing Director
New Challenges in the Mobile/MVNO Industry
Karmanie Naidoo
MMD Mobility and IoT CEO
A new integration for seamless omni-channel CX
Nick Adams
P2P Consulting & Advisory Services Director of Product Development
What people are saying
Here’s what attendees at the most recent PortaOne Meetup said they liked most about the event:
The local speakers sharing their use cases and experiences, along with the Porta team presentations and advice.
The presentations that promoted ideas and experiences.
There were lots of useful presentations in and around the PortaOne platform, and exciting announcements.
The MVNO use cases and [the list of] PortaOne and Add-on Mart new features.
Very insightful presentations.
The nice venue, good content and presentations.
Who else will be there:
Our list of confirmed attendees is already jam-packed with your colleagues, providers, and partners.
About PortaOne
Since 2001, PortaOne has been developing billing, business support systems, and cloud telephony software, helping telcos connect people.
Our journey has seen the rise of over 500 forward-thinking telcos in more than 100 countries, aiding them in becoming market leaders while keeping the total cost of ownership for their business support systems under control.
Our customers speak to our commitment, citing our support as the best in the industry. We offer a lifetime license without limits and an open-architecture platform, enabling swift in-house development of new services. Access to source code is granted, ensuring transparency and security validation.
