Bridging the Gap Between Policymakers and Innovators
Within the context of Africa’s digital entertainment market, rapid shifts from initial adoption to long-term sophistication, Broadcast Media Africa’s (BMA) forthcoming OTT Content Streaming – Africa Summit 2026 will, according to the event organisers, focus on the evolving regulatory landscapes required to secure investment in local content.
Scheduled for 24–25 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, the international summit arrives at a pivotal juncture for the continent’s creative economy. With global streamers, telcos, and fintechs collaborating more frequently, the sector is seeking definitive frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection.
According to Mr Benjamin Pius, CEO of Broadcast Media Africa – the event convenor, a key objective of the 2026 streaming summit is to move beyond general discussions on growth and address the structural ‘mechanics’ of the industry. As part of this, the summit will explore how emerging digital frameworks can successfully:
- Combat Piracy: Addressing the intellectual property theft that drains revenue from local creators.
- Harmonise Data Protection: Ensuring compliance while allowing for personalised user experiences.
- Incentivise Local Content: Crafting regulations that encourage global platforms to invest in ‘hyper-local content strategies’.
“By focusing on hyper-local content development issues, the industry meeting aims to demonstrate that a well-regulated market attracts capital, therefore allowing investors to back the market toward ‘hyper-local’ relevance rather than relying solely on imported international libraries.” Benjamin Pius concludes.
The OTT Content Streaming – Africa Summit 2026 will also feature case studies and interactive discussions on issues such as:
- Hybrid Models: The convergence of traditional Broadcast and OTT.
- Monetisation: Utilising FAST channels, ad-tech, and micropayments to bypass infrastructure challenges.
- Technology as an enabler: How AI and Web3 are redefining content delivery and lowering barriers to entry for local producers.
Industry stakeholders, including broadcasters, investors, and content creators, are invited to Cape Town, South Africa, on 24–25 February 2026 to help evaluate and determine the policies and regulations that will positively shape the next decade of African streaming.
To find out more about this event, visit the event website HERE.
