Why Mobile Web in Africa?

"The Web has incredible potential to be a powerful tool for individual empowerment, and for resulting social and economic development in Africa.
In the foreseeable future, mobile is the platform capable of connecting
and empowering the largest number of people on the continent. 
It is therefore essential to work towards removing barriers and
accelerating adoption of the mobile Web.
At Mobile Web Africa, the World Wide Web Foundation looks forward
to sharing ideas and plans on how to accelerate growth of a more
inclusive and more valuable Web with experts from governmental
and non-governmental organizations, established and
aspiring enterprises, and the mobile and Web industry."
Mr Steve Bratt, Chief Executive Officer, the Web Foundation

Because it is an event that is tackling one of the single most important areas of technological development this world has witnessed.

An area so fundamental that it is not unreasonable to imagine a future in which the vast majority of individuals, regardless of who and where they are, will have access to the greatest information resource ever available and a unlimited number of applications.

(alternatively they’ll at least be able to update their status on facebook or twitter… )

Like voice and SMS previously, having access to content or individuals and the ability to interact via a mobile phone will have a fundamental effect on each and every society. 

With a limited attendee capacity of just under 200, Mobile Web in Africa boasts:

• Substantial backing from the key industry players.
• A high quality speaker line of the industry’s leading thinkers.
• A packed two day agenda, with considerable time dedicated to discussion.
• A roundtable seating format to enhance attendees’ interaction to a level that you will not have previously experienced.
  

Become part of Mobile Web in Africa, an event sure to be remembered as being a marker in the development of the mobile web on the continent.