Broadcasters Convention · West Africa 2027 · 31 August – 1 September · Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
About the convention
West Africa’s broadcasters, platforms and regulators, in Abidjan.
2027 theme
Sustainable broadcasting in a diverse content economy: reaching and serving new audiences
West Africa brings together English, French and Portuguese-speaking markets with fast-growing youth populations, vibrant music and film industries, and broadcasters working hard to stay relevant as audiences move online. Digital terrestrial networks have expanded, satellite remains vital for reach, and broadcasters are rethinking distribution, advertising and content to compete with streaming and social video.
Hosted in Abidjan, the Broadcasters & Digital Media Convention - West Africa 2027 brings together francophone and anglophone broadcasters, platforms, regulators and technology partners from Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and across the region to tackle shared challenges and build stronger cross-border collaboration.
What the 2027 edition covers
11 areas on the agenda
Each one runs as a track in the programme. Select one to see its sessions.
- Francophone and anglophone marketsWhat each can learn from the other.
- DTT and satelliteDigital terrestrial TV and satellite: coverage, costs and carriage.
- Sustainable broadcastingDiversifying income for public and private broadcasters.
- Advertising and sponsorshipNew revenue lines for regional broadcasters.
- YouTube, TikTok and streamingBroadcasters on digital platforms: from views to revenue.
- Co-production across ECOWASContent co-production and cross-border distribution in ECOWAS markets.
- West Africa’s content economySharing in music, film, series and sport rights.
- AI in the newsroomPractical uses and safeguards in news and production.
- Audience measurementMeasuring multi-language, multi-platform markets.
- Regulation and standardsLicensing and content standards across the region.
- Cloud and IP workflowsCost-effective operations for broadcasters.
See you in Abidjan
31 August – 1 September 2027 · Côte d’Ivoire