As the African media industry faces an era-defining transition from hardware-heavy production to software-defined workflows, Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) will convene the Cloud Broadcasting Summit – Africa 2026 on 24 – 25 March 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
The summit addresses a fundamental question at the heart of the continent’s digital future: “Is Africa’s Internet Ready for Cloud Broadcasting?”
For decades, African broadcasting has relied on satellite-dependent infrastructure. However, the rise of cloud technology offers the promise of rapid scalability and reduced operational costs. Despite these benefits, the feasibility of a full “cloud-first” strategy depends on the reliability of the continent’s terrestrial fibre networks and the cost-efficiency of high-bandwidth data.
The Cloud Broadcasting Summit – Africa 2026 serves as a strategic inquiry into the current state of regional connectivity. Industry experts will analyse whether the recent surge in subsea cable landings and local data centre developments has created a digital environment robust enough for professional, zero-failure live broadcasting.
“We are at a crossroads where the technology is ready, but the infrastructure is still under a stress test,” said Benjamin Pius, CEO of Broadcast Media Africa. “By co-convening with BON, we are ensuring that this conversation isn’t just theoretical. We are bringing together the people who run the networks and the people who build the infrastructure to find a path forward.”
The event will feature a mix of technical deep-dives, CEO roundtables, and live demonstrations of cloud-based remote production, providing a comprehensive look at the tools that will define the next decade of African storytelling.
To find out more about the event, visit the event website HERE.
