This broadcast will be streaming live at 11am BST on the 13th July

Over the last few years, significant announcements around subsea cable projects connecting to the African continent have brought the spotlight onto Africa and the potential opportunities that could arise from significant investment in digital infrastructure. However, as investment has traditionally come from outside the region particularly from Europe, what has brought investment to the continent and could we see a shift towards more local financing in the future?

Our panel of experts will highlight the key regulations, as well as the investment requirements to opening and operating sites on the continent. From policies to challenges around energy supply and water availability, what are the barriers and drivers that will drive further investment into the continent and how can you overcome them?