Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) have announced that the West African let of the Broadcasters Convention of Africa 2025 will bring together broadcasters, regulators, telecom network providers, and technology innovators to explore how IP-based media transmission technologies can transform the African broadcasting ecosystem and overcome existing infrastructure challenges.
As traditional satellite and terrestrial broadcasting models face increasing limitations, broadcasters across Africa are turning toward Internet Protocol (IP)-based delivery systems to meet the demands of today’s digital audiences. However, this shift requires overcoming barriers such as inconsistent internet access, underdeveloped infrastructure, regulatory gaps, and skills shortages.
The Convention will provide a vital platform for stakeholders to examine the current state of media transmission infrastructure in West Africa, explore scalable and cost-effective IP transmission technologies, and discuss the implementation of hybrid broadcast-IP distribution models. The Convention will also facilitate dialogue on regulatory and policy frameworks that support IP innovation, promote best practices for capacity-building and workforce development, and offer real-world case studies highlighting successful IP transmission deployments across the continent.
“Broadcasters in Africa must urgently adapt to the evolving landscape of content consumption and delivery,” said Benjamin Pius, Publisher of Broadcast Media Africa. “The Convention will offer practical insights, proven solutions, and a collaborative platform to ensure the region’s media systems remain competitive, efficient, and future-ready.”
The Broadcasters Convention—West Africa 2025 will be held from August 6th to 7th, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria.
