World Telemedia and the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to deliver Telemedia Johannesburg: a three-day celebration of innovation, connection and commercial opportunity across Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile value chain.
Scheduled for the first week of June 2026, Telemedia Johannesburg will combine the WASPA Annual General Meeting and Sports Day, with a dynamic programme of conference sessions, curated workshops and networking experiences. Boasting an exhibition and meet market, the event will provide an efficient, high-value environment for businesses to showcase solutions, exchange ideas, and build new partnerships.
The collaboration combines WASPA’s local authority, as Sub-Saharan Africa’s longest-standing self-regulatory body and trusted industry advocate, with World Telemedia’s global event expertise and track record of convening decision-makers across mobile payments, content, and commerce.
“WASPA has been instrumental in shaping a compliant, consumer-focused environment for mobile services in South Africa and beyond,” says Jarvis Todd, Managing Director of World Telemedia. “Partnering with them allows us to build on that credibility and deliver an event that truly reflects the growth, professionalism and global relevance of the African mobile ecosystem.”
“This collaboration with World Telemedia aligns perfectly with WASPA’s mission to support sustainable business practices and innovation across our industry,” adds James McNab, WASPA Board Chairman. “Telemedia Johannesburg will offer our members and partners a unique platform to network, learn, and celebrate how far the sector has come.”
Located in the heart of South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg provides the ideal setting: a well-connected business hub home to major mobile network operators, aggregators, fintechs and digital service providers, as well as convenient international travel links across the region. Together, World Telemedia and WASPA will deliver a regional flagship that highlights the strength, diversity, and potential of the Sub-Saharan African mobile economy.
Details regarding venue, registration and sponsorship opportunities will be announced shortly.
