About Wireless Without Limits Event
This premier event for South Africa’s wireless, fibre, and satellite connectivity sectors will run under the theme “Wireless Without Limits”, focusing on the future of connectivity and new opportunities in an increasingly competitive market.
This year’s event will go beyond traditional Wi-Fi, exploring advancements in fibre, fixed wireless, satellite, and private LTE/5G networks. A key highlight will be discussions on for spectrum sharing in the 6GHz & 3.8 -4.2GHz bands and the growing viability of private networks for campuses, industrial zones, and underserved areas.
The event will also examine the role of LE0 satellite services like Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper in addressing rural connectivity challenges and backhaul. Other topics include next-generation Wi-Fi business models, AI-driven network management, and the societal impacts of new technology.
With Platinum sponsorships sold out, limited Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages remain, offering companies valuable exposure and the chance to connect with industry decision-makers. The event will also feature networking sessions, social events, product launches, and sought-after prizes — promising a dynamic and business-focused experience for all delegates.
Delegates
WAPALOZA 2022 welcomed over 350 delegates from across Africa, representing a diverse range of industry professionals, service providers, and technology leaders. We anticipate even greater participation in 2025 as we continue to drive innovation in the wireless sector.
Exhibitors
Over 30 leading companies will showcase cutting-edge wireless technologies, solutions, and services, offering attendees valuable networking and business opportunities.
Speakers
WAPALOZA 2025 will feature three days of insightful content, delivered by experts from around the world. Key contributors include representatives from ICASA and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, alongside renowned industry leaders who will share their insights on the future of wireless connectivity.
Featured Speakers
Come meet in person and hear from some of the leading thinkers in our industry.
Dean Bubley
Director of Disruptive Analysis
As the Founder and Director of Disruptive Analysis, he hasbeen disrupting the telecoms industry for over 20 years with his analysis, strategy, and vision.
He is a prominent, influential, and outspoken technology industry analyst, futurist, and consultant, specialising in telecoms, wireless, and policy domains.
Martha Suarez
President: Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
She is the president of a global organization advocating for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilization. She is extremely passionate about the idea of contributing to connect the unconnected.
Dominic Cull
Owner at Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions
He holds a master’s degree in electronic law, which serves as the foundation for his extensive experience in all aspects of telecommunications, law, and regulation. He serves as the regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) and the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), and acts as both an independent adjudicator for and advisor to the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA).
Specialties: Electronic communications law and regulation, licensing, alternative dispute resolution.
Keynote Speakers
Come meet in person and hear from some of the leading thinkers in our industry.
Eduard du Plessis
CEO and Founder at Fixed Mobile Telecoms
He is a seasoned telecommunications specialist with a passion for product development, operations, and marketing that spans more than two decades. Since entering the industry in 1997, he has held key leadership roles and helped shape innovative solutions in the mobile data and wireless networking sectors. He served as Managing Director of InfoSat from 1997 to 2002, before founding Ensync Business Solutions in 2003. He later took on the role of CEO at EOH Network Solutions, where he led the company’s telecommunications division. In 2017, he founded Fixed Mobile Telecoms, where he currently serves as CEO. Over the years, he has spearheaded three successful start-ups—Ensync, AfricaINX, and Fixed Mobile Telecoms—establishing a strong track record in the evolving connectivity landscape.
Registration Cost
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Free
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R3000
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R3500
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Speakers
Eduard du Plessis
CEO and Founder at Fixed Mobile Telecoms
He is a seasoned telecommunications specialist with a passion for product development, operations, and marketing that spans more than two decades. Since entering the industry in 1997, he has held key leadership roles and helped shape innovative solutions in the mobile data and wireless networking sectors. He served as Managing Director of InfoSat from 1997 to 2002, before founding Ensync Business Solutions in 2003. He later took on the role of CEO at EOH Network Solutions, where he led the company’s telecommunications division. In 2017, he founded Fixed Mobile Telecoms, where he currently serves as CEO. Over the years, he has spearheaded three successful start-ups—Ensync, AfricaINX, and Fixed Mobile Telecoms—establishing a strong track record in the evolving connectivity landscape.
Dean Bubley
Director of Disruptive Analysis
As the Founder and Director of Disruptive Analysis, he hasbeen disrupting the telecoms industry for over 20 years with his analysis, strategy, and vision.
He is a prominent, influential, and outspoken technology industry analyst, futurist, and consultant, specialising in telecoms, wireless, and policy domains.
Martha Suarez
President: Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
She is the president of a global organization advocating for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilization. She is extremely passionate about the idea of contributing to connect the unconnected.
Dominic Cull
Owner at Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions
He holds a master’s degree in electronic law, which serves as the foundation for his extensive experience in all aspects of telecommunications, law, and regulation. He serves as the regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) and the Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), and acts as both an independent adjudicator for and advisor to the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA).
Specialties: Electronic communications law and regulation, licensing, alternative dispute resolution.
Lesley Colmer
WAPA CEO
Making Wireless Access a priority.
Experienced Group Financial Director with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Strong finance professional skilled in Negotiation, Project Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Planning, and Internal Audit.
Dr Charley Lewis
Councillor elect, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Formerly an independent ICT sector analyst, researcher and trainer, Dr Lewis served as a Councillor for the regulator, ICASA, from 2021 to 2024. He is also an honorary Adjunct Professor at the University of the Western Cape.
Peter Zimri
Zimri Consulting – South Africa
- Former Council Member (Executive) ICASA
- Chairperson – Spectrum Resources Committee
- Chairperson – IMT Spectrum Licencing Committee (Spectrum Auction Team)>
- Executive Committee (EXCO) - Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA)
- Vice-Chairman and Steering Committee of the ITU WRC-19, RA-19 & CPM23
- International Telecommunications
Paul Colmer
WAPA Exco Member
Inventor of 9G technology at Paul Colmer & Associates
With a passion for all things ICT and telecommunications and currently consult and offer training for ISP'’'s WISP'’'s and Telco'’'s for network design, connectivity and creating working business cases. Innovative thinking on new technologies and delivering into the market place in 4IR.
Author and seasoned conference presenter for WAPA (Wireless access providers association) where I sit on the executive committee.
Jens Langenhorst
Specialist RF and WAPA Vice Chair
Experienced Satellite, Microwave and RF specialist.
Consulting and contracting for design, project implementation and measurement specializing in RF across Satellite and Microwave systems.
Managed multiple large and complex Satellite network migrations across Africa and South America. Developed various monitoring solutions for VSAT networks and a remote access solution deployed in the Galapagous islands.
Christopher Geerdts
BMIT
Exec MBA (Distinction). MSc (Eng)
BMIT has helped the ICT industry in SA for over 20 years, making quality, data-supported investment decisions, be they for infrastructure, new products or acquisitions, or running stakeholder satisfaction surveys.
Chris is a seasoned executive, combining years of consulting experience with hands-on management of telco businesses.
Jabulani Vilakazi
SOWUG
Internet Activist, Entrepreneur.
Passionate about developing technologies and Information access to marginalized areas. I’m the founder of Soweto Wireless User Group (SOWUG) a non-profit organization that provides free Wi-Fi in Soweto. I’m one of the founding members for the Internet Society Gauteng Chapter, an NGO focused on Internet policy and Internet governance in South Africa.
Dr Dawie de Wet
Group Chairman & CEO for Q-KON
Dr. Dawie de Wet (PhD Eng) is the Chief Executive Officer of Q-KON Africa and Chairman of the Group. He has more than 24 years of experience in the design, development and implementation of Wireless, Microwave and Satellite communication systems in Africa. In 1988 he joined the Q-KON board and was appointed Managing Director in 1993. In 2013, Dawie completed his Ph.D. in Engineering. His thesis titled: A scalable business model for mass customization of broadband services in the emerging Africa market summarised the result of seven years of research work focused on the value proposition of the domain where technology, business and market domains intersect. The research work provides both Dawie and Q-KON with a sound reference and foundation to meet current and future market demands in challenging landscapes.
Kallie Carlsen
Managing Director - Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd South Africa
He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and, as Managing Director, has been instrumental in driving the strategic growth and success of the company. Paratus South Africa is a leading specialist connectivity provider, delivering enterprise grade solutions from Cape Town to Johannesburg, and extending across Africa and beyond.
Albie Bester
Marketing Development Manager, Intelsat
He is passionate about the transformative power of technology to elevate business performance, unlock creativity, and drive sustainable economic growth. For him, technology isn’t just about tools and platforms—it’s a catalyst for real, meaningful change. With deep experience across the African tech landscape, he has led and shaped Cloud, IoT, and community connectivity strategies that deliver scalable impact. He has built and led Cloud business units at Microsoft South Africa, PwC Exordia, and Pamoja/SEACOM, and also founded a Cloud start-up operating across South and East Africa. He is always keen to connect with others who share a vision of using technology to solve real-world problems, scale businesses, and shape the future.
Luzango Mfupe
Adjunct Professor: NM-AIST, Vice chair: IEEE DySPAN 1900.6, Principal Researcher II: CSIR, SMIEEE
He is an experienced Principal Research Scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur with demonstrated technical leadership in large-scale and cutting-edge technology projects. He is skilled in dynamic spectrum management (DSM), television white spaces (TVWS), defence and civilian spectrum sharing models, formulation of spectrum regulations and policies, development of geo-location spectrum databases, advanced wireless network design and modelling, satellite communications, airborne wireless networks (AWNs), artificial intelligence/machine learning for future wireless communications such as 5G, computer simulations, lecturing, supervision, and SMME support.
Albert Lysko
PhD, Principal Researcher: CSIR, Adjunct Professor: UCT, Chair: IEEE R8 (Europe, Middle East & Africa) Ad Hoc Committee on Educational Infrastructure, FSAIEE, SMIEEE
He is an award-winning engineer, researcher and innovator who works in the wireless communications and networking space. He holds a PhD from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He has worked in both industry and academia in Europe and Africa. The project work ranged from the mining industry, multinationals and a regulator, to advanced applied research. While at the CSIR, his leading experimental research in TVWS enabled the provision of the Internet to over 20 000 users in two African countries and the setting up of the South African national TVWS Regulation. His work also contributed to TVWS regulations in Ghana and the United States of America. He has authored three patents, a book, two book chapters, over 150 research papers and popular science and news articles, and led the development of numerous technology demonstrators. His professional achievements have been recognised through multiple awards, including four Best Paper awards, and national and CSIR awards; invitations to deliver keynote addresses, plenary, and invited talks; and in serving in the General Chair and Technical Chair roles in several international Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) conferences. He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and a Senior member of the IEEE. He holds several international awards for his leadership in volunteering efforts in the IEEE.
Songezo Mhambi
Founder & CEO at Mdaswifi, Founder at Vice-Tech, Tech Entrepreneur, Digital Evangelist
He is an experienced Business and Operations Executive, Leader, and Entrepreneur with a strong track record in the ICT and Engineering industries. He brings extensive expertise in Facility Management (FM), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Project Management, and Strategic Management. Known for his robust operational and financial planning skills, he is focused on driving continuous process improvements, operational efficiency, and the development of new markets and business opportunities. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the technical facilities sector, he has progressed from fieldwork to top management, gaining deep insight into all levels of the industry. Until recently, he served as the second-in-command to the Managing Director of a rapidly growing mechanical engineering firm in South Africa, with an annual turnover of R30 million. Leading a team of more than 70 personnel, he was responsible for meeting sales targets and spearheaded several key initiatives to streamline accounting, project management, and business development processes. His role encompassed comprehensive oversight of the company’s operations—including technical services, business development, and human resources.
Sponsors
Come and meet the sponsors at the 3 day exhibition. See the latest developments and discuss your requirements/interests/needs one on one
Platinum Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
We provide ISPs with a carrier-grade backbone that stretches from Polokwane to Melkbosstrand — built for scale, reliability, and serious reach.
Platinum Sponsor
At Intrinsix, we specialise in providing cutting-edge solutions for wireless network design, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
Gold Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
We are Afren Technologies. Providers of high-performance IP backhaul solutions.
Gold Sponsor
Calix delivers a broadband platform and managed services that are enabling our customers to improve life one community at a time.
Gold Sponsor
Splynx is an ISP billing and network management system. The software is tailored for small and medium-sized providers Splynx is an ISP billing and network management system.
Gold Sponsor
Tarana Wireless, Inc. is the industry’s performance leader and new category creator in ngFWA (next-generation fixed wireless access), powered by a number of well-proven breakthroughs in perfect, multidimensional optimization of radio signals.
Silver Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Aterlo Networks is the creator of Preseem, The Proactive Growth, Customer Support, and Network Operations Platform for ISPs.
Silver Sponsor
For over 40 years, Duxbury Networking has been a specialist networking distributor.
Silver Sponsor
Founded in 2005, Even Flow Distribution is a leading value added distributor (VAD) of next-generation IP convergence solutions.
Silver Sponsor
Combining high performance cloud-based services with an award-winning fibre network. Liquid Telecom is migrating businesses of all sizes to Africa’s Cloud.
Silver Sponsor
MiRO has the experience and proven track record of supplying powerful flexible and scalable solutions for your communication requirements.
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
AFR-IX telecom is a licensed telecommunication operator that delivers Data, MPLS, SDN and advanced Managed solutions in Africa to Corporates, International Carriers and Telecommunication Operators in Africa.
Bronze Sponsor
We’re an Agile Internet Service Provider, that cares about developing the internet ecosystem. As a Tier 1 IP Transit aggregator, we enable local and regional Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), Content and Cloud Providers through our vastly interconnected Global footprint of Tier 1 Providers.
Bronze Sponsor
By choosing Azotel you will be following in the footsteps of numerous other Azotel Enabled Operators (AEO). Proof of the model is further demonstrated by the willingness of banks, financial institutions and governments to invest in Azotel Enabled Operators.
Bronze Sponsor
We offer several wholesale services, from remote peering to national long-distance, IP Transit and enterprise virtual servers. Our primary focus is to offer superior bandwidth accompanied by our well-respected service.
Bronze Sponsor
Nology represents, distributes and supports some of the top international Broadband, Wireless, Networking and VoIP brands and is continually expanding our product offering.
Bronze Sponsor
SGT Solutions is your dedicated partner for end-to-end telecommunication solutions. Specializing in design, supply, deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of multi-technology systems.
Bronze Sponsor
As seasoned system engineers, we specialise in innovative solutions with satellite technologies. Backed by robust system engineering, our comprehensive offerings encompass turn-key projects, satellite network services, specialist product distribution, and business consultancy.
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General Information
Stand Construction
Fixing display material
- Display material may be fixed to the exhibition stand by means of double-sided tape or sticky-backed Velcro only.
- No nails, screws or permanent adhesives allowed.
Custom stands
- Prior approval has to be obtained from the event organizer for approval by venue for health and safety reasons one month before the event if you wish to have a ‘designer’ or custom-built stand constructed.
Venue Information
- Parking available in the grounds of Misty Hills Convention Centre.
- Neither the Organisers nor the venue will accept deliveries on behalf of exhibitors.
- All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid any damage to the physical structure of the venue during construction.
Health and Safety
- Exhibitors are strongly urged to ensure that they have adequate insurance cover for all exhibits, equipment, and display material.
- No highly combustible material may be used in construction of a stand or within the exhibition display.
- No solid ceilings may be used without prior permission.
- No dangerous chemicals or gas cylinders are permitted.
- Enter at own risk.
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