The Seychelles has officially announced that it will host Africa’s broadcast leaders and executives at the 10th Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2026, taking place from 22–25 October 2026 in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles.
Convened and organised by Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) in collaboration with the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA), the landmark tenth edition marks a decade of the region’s foremost broadcasting gathering.
“Seychelles is honoured to welcome the region’s broadcasting community to our shores for this landmark tenth edition. Hosting the Broadcasters Convention is a timely opportunity for Seychelles to deepen its commitment towards a modern media landscape, working alongside our Southern African partners to build the skills, technology and institutional capacity that will carry public and independent broadcasting forward for the next generation.” Ms Ginnie Lucas, Principal Secretary, Department of Information, Government of Seychelles.
The Convention is the trusted platform where broadcasters, regulators, technology innovators, policymakers and media professionals meet to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends and develop practical solutions to the challenges facing the sector. Hosting this milestone edition is a significant moment for the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and for the Seychelles.
As host broadcaster, SBC said it looked forward to welcoming delegates from across the region and to providing a platform that encourages meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing and stronger partnerships within the Southern African broadcasting community.
In a statement welcoming the industry to Seychelles, Mr Bérard Duprès, the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation, said: “It is a great honour for Seychelles and for SBC to host the Broadcasters Convention as it reaches this significant tenth edition. Broadcasting connects our communities, safeguards our shared stories and supports national development, and we are proud to welcome colleagues from across Southern Africa to Mahé. We look forward to days of open exchange, fresh thinking and lasting partnerships that will strengthen our industry for the decade ahead”.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr Benjamin Pius, CEO of Broadcast Media Africa and the Convention’s principal convener, said: “Ten editions of the Broadcasters Convention reflect a decade of bringing Southern Africa’s broadcasting community together to share knowledge, address common challenges and identify new growth opportunities. As our industry continues to transform, collaboration and innovation have become more important than ever. This landmark Convention will not only celebrate how far the industry has come but will also focus on preparing broadcasters for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”
For its part, the Secretariat of the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA) congratulated SBC and the Government of Seychelles for hosting the Convention: “The Southern Africa Broadcasting Association congratulates SBC on hosting this landmark tenth edition. Over the past decade, the Broadcasters Convention has become an essential meeting point for our members; a space to confront shared challenges, learn from one another and shape the future of broadcasting across the region. We commend SBC for its leadership and look forward to a successful convention that deepens collaboration throughout the SABA membership.”
The 2026 Convention is expected to attract hundreds of delegates, including broadcast executives, media owners, government representatives, regulators, content producers, technology companies, streaming platforms, telecommunications providers, academic institutions and development organisations from across Southern Africa and further afield.
Alongside the conference programme, attendees will have access to an exhibition showcasing the latest broadcast technologies, products and services, as well as dedicated networking sessions designed to foster new business partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Event Information
Event: 10th Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2026
When: 22–25 October 2026
Where: Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Host: Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)
Conveners: Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) and Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA)
Notes to Editors
About Broadcast Media Africa (BMA)
Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) is a leading industry organisation dedicated to advancing Africa’s broadcasting and media sector. Often described as the “Town Hall of Africa’s media sector”, BMA provides up-to-date news, data, intelligence and insight, keeping industry stakeholders abreast of the technology and service innovations shaping the continent’s media landscape. Its work spans market surveys, reports, training, a pan-African industry membership network, and gatherings such as the Broadcasters Convention series. BMA is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
About the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA)
Founded in 1993, the regional body represents public broadcasters across Southern Africa; it works to enhance professionalism and credibility in public broadcasting, promote knowledge sharing and news exchange among members and champion free expression and access to information across the SADC region.
About the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)
SBC is the national public broadcaster of the Seychelles, established in its current form on 1 May 1992 as a state-funded but editorially independent corporation under Article 168 of the Constitution; it operates three TV channels (SBC1, SBC2, SBC3), radio services Radyo Sesel and Paradise FM, and the SBC+ streaming platform, headquartered in Victoria, Mahé.
Media Contacts:
– Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) | Nonku Mkhize | General Manager | nonku@broadcastingandmedia.com
– Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) | Nathalie Rose | Deputy CEO | Nathalie.Rose@sbc.sc
– Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA) | Nomhle O. Kangootui | Secretary General | mbazuverua@gmail.com
