Forum

Dakar

Broadcast

25 Nov.

2025

Dakar

The essence of the forum

Senegal hosts the major Pan-African broadcasting summit

Organized by the State of Senegal, through the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs (MCTN), and supported by Senegal Broadcasting Company (TDS-SA), FAT Dakar 2025 will be an unprecedented gathering bringing together public and private stakeholders, institutions, regulators, investors and industry players.  

Under the theme “Digital Terrestrial Television: a driver of sovereignty and socio-economic integration in Africa”, this strategic forum aims to lay the foundations for strengthened cooperation around the technological, regulatory, and economic challenges of broadcasting across the continent. 

Dakar, Senegal

November 25-26 at King Fahd Palace

Full program coming soon

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Forum ?

Le FAT c’est l’opportunité

  • De suivre et de participer à des panels de haut niveau sur des thématiques pertinentes, structurantes et cruciales pour l’avenir de la Télédiffusion en Afrique
  • De saisir des opportunités stratégiques pour accroitre votre visibilité, valoriser vos services, expertises et solutions grâce aux espaces d’exposition et de rencontres B2B avec les experts et acteurs incontournables de la Télédiffusion
  • De rencontrer les dirigeants et  membres du Réseau Africain des Télédiffuseurs (RAT) qui y tiendront la Cinquième Assemblée Générale. 

+1000

attendees expected

+1000

attendees expected

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day event

02

day event

05

Sessions & Workshops

05

Sessions & Workshops

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Day 01 - November 25

09:00 AM

Opening Keynote

Official Opening Ceremony

  • Welcome Address by the CEO of TDS-SA
  • Addresses by Leading Partners
  • Speech by the CTN Minister
  • Opening Address by the Prime Minister

Day 01 - November 25

10:00 AM

Coffee Break

Exhibition Opening

A convivial moment over a coffee break, which will also feature the official inauguration of the exhibition by the authorities. This session will mark the kickoff of a space for networking, discoveries, and exchanges with the exhibitors.

Day 01 - November 25

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thematic Workshops

La TNT, 10 ans après: bilans,enjeux et perspectives

An interactive session dedicated to assessing Digital Terrestrial Television ten years after its launch. Participants will explore achievements, challenges faced, and future prospects, while engaging with experts and key industry stakeholders.

Day 01 - November 25

14h30 – 17h

Thematic Workshops

La TNT, quelles transformations pour un développement inclusif de l’écosystème ?

  • Modèle économique viable et réglementation de l’accès aux bouquets numériques. Quelles relations win - win entre Editeurs / Télédiffuseurs
  • Diversification et renforcement des activités et compétences des télédiffuseurs

Day 01 - November 25

16h-18h

Thematic Workshops

Applications, Solutions, Services

  • The TV of tomorrow: IP, OTT, Triple Play: what strategies for Africa?
  • How to Respond to New Trends in Audiovisual Content Consumption ?

Day 02 - November 26

9h00 – 12h30

Thematic Workshops

Les applicatifs: solutions & services

  • La TV de demain : IP, OTT, l’IA, Triple-Play, la 5G – Broadcast, la VOD, le Cloud
  • How to Respond to New Trends in Audiovisual Content Consumption ?

Day 02 - November 26

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

General Assembly

African Broadcasters Network (ABN)

Day 02 - November 26

17h00 – 17h30

Cérémonie de clôture

Our partners

Discover the organizations supporting the Forum and helping create unique opportunities for innovation and dialogue in Africa

Pourquoi devriez-vous devenir sponsor ?

Become a sponsor to showcase your services, seize new opportunities, and contribute to the mission of engaging African countries in the modernization of their audiovisual sectors.

Sponsorisez cet événement

By sponsoring the 2025 African Broadcasting Forum in Dakar, you will gain unique visibility with a Pan-African and international audience of decision-makers, experts, broadcasters, and strategic industry leaders.

We offer several sponsorship packages, ranging from exhibition booths to communication materials, including presence on our digital channels. Some packages also include complimentary invitations to the networking gala.

To receive more information about sponsorship opportunities, levels, and pricing, simply submit a request, and our team will get back to you promptly.

Questions ?

We have answers

FAQ

The Dakar Broadcast Forum 2025, also known as the African Broadcasting Forum, will be held on November 25–26, 2025, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, under the theme: 'DTT as a Driver of Sovereignty and Economic and Social Integration in Africa.

The Dakar Broadcast Forum (DBF), is a major event bringing together stakeholders from the audiovisual and telecommunications sectors in Africa. It serves as a platform for exchange, reflection, and collaboration on technological, economic, and social issues related to digital broadcasting, particularly Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)

The African Broadcasting Forum (DBF) is aimed at all stakeholders involved in the audiovisual broadcasting ecosystem in Africa: public and private broadcasters, institutions, regulatory authorities, policymakers, investors, industry players, and technology partners. It provides a space for networking and dialogue open to everyone contributing to the future of DTT and digital transformation across the continent.

To become an exhibitor at the Dakar Broadcast Forum 2025 – African Broadcasting Forum, simply reserve a booth with the organizing committee. Interested companies and institutions can fill out the dedicated form on the official forum website or contact the organizing team directly to learn about the procedures, available spaces, and pricing.

Le Forum Africain de Télédiffusion est un événement ouvert au public.
Il accueille aussi bien les professionnels du secteur audiovisuel que toute personne intéressée par l’avenir des médias et de la télédiffusion