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As the African media industry faces an era-defining transition from hardware-heavy production to software-defined workflows, Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) will convene the Cloud Broadcasting Summit \u2013 Africa 2026<\/a> on 24 \u2013 25 March 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.<\/p>\n The summit addresses a fundamental question at the heart of the continent\u2019s digital future: \u201cIs Africa\u2019s Internet Ready for Cloud Broadcasting?\u201d<\/p>\n For decades, African broadcasting has relied on satellite-dependent infrastructure. However, the rise of cloud technology offers the promise of rapid scalability and reduced operational costs. Despite these benefits, the feasibility of a full \u201ccloud-first\u201d strategy depends on the reliability of the continent\u2019s terrestrial fibre networks and the cost-efficiency of high-bandwidth data.<\/p>\n The Cloud Broadcasting Summit \u2013 Africa 2026 serves as a strategic inquiry into the current state of regional connectivity. Industry experts will analyse whether the recent surge in subsea cable landings and local data centre developments has created a digital environment robust enough for professional, zero-failure live broadcasting.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are at a crossroads where the technology is ready, but the infrastructure is still under a stress test,\u201d said Benjamin Pius, CEO of Broadcast Media Africa. \u201cBy co-convening with BON, we are ensuring that this conversation isn\u2019t just theoretical. We are bringing together the people who run the networks and the people who build the infrastructure to find a path forward.\u201d<\/p>\n The event will feature a mix of technical deep-dives, CEO roundtables, and live demonstrations of cloud-based remote production, providing a comprehensive look at the tools that will define the next decade of African storytelling.<\/p>\n