IEEE WIRELESS AFRICA CONFERENCE 2025
The Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria
(click to view on Google Maps)
24-25 February 2024
The third IEEE Wireless Africa Conference (WAC) 2025, sponsored by the Vehicular Technology Society (VTS), hosted by the VTS South African Chapter, and in alliance with the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and Sentech Research & Innovation Collaborative Network, will be held in Pretoria, South Africa and will focus on wireless technologies.
The conference aims to provide a platform for wireless researchers to share their results, call for comments and collaborations, and exchange innovative ideas of leading-edge research in wireless technologies.
Conference Registration is now open!
Register now for the IEEE Wireless Africa 2025 conference, held on 24-25 February 2025, at the University of Pretoria, Hillcrest Campus. Included with your registration fee, you will receive:
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Coffee, tea and refreshments on both days
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Lunch on both days
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Free access to the exhibition space
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Conference Proceedings
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If you are a SAIEE member, you will earn Charge Reward Points.
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Earn CPD credits!
For information or assistance with any conference concerns, please email
Cerry Leffler (cerry@ou.edu).
Please note: after completing the registration form, an invoice will be sent for payment.
Existing VTS members, be sure to register at the VTS member rate to receive the discount. Please have your IEEE member number available when registering.
Early Bird Prices
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VTS Member - ZAR 3,200
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Non-Member - ZAR 3,500
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Student Member - ZAR 3,000
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Student Non-member - ZAR 3,200
After Early Bird Deadline - ZAR 3,600
Important Dates
29 November 2024: Submission of regular papers deadline
20 January 2025: Notification of acceptance for regular papers
03 February 2025: Final regular paper submission
03 February 2025: Regular paper author registration due
10 February 2025: Early bird registration ends
17 February 2025: Regular registration due
Call for Papers
The IEEE Wireless Africa 2025 conference aims to provide a platform for wireless researchers to share their results, call for comments and collaborations, and exchange innovative ideas of leading-edge research in wireless technologies.
Prospective authors are invited to submit 5-page, original, and unpublished full papers in English using a manuscripts template for IEEE conference proceedings. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the proceedings of IEEE Wireless Africa 2025 and submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
The conference covers all aspects of technologies, applications, and services of wireless communications such as terrestrial wireless communications, satellite wireless communications, and vehicular communications. They include, but are not limited to:
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Antenna Systems and mmWave Communications
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Communication and Information Systems Security
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Dynamic Spectrum Management, Cognitive Radio, and Spectrum Sensing
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Future Trends and Emerging Technologies
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IoT, Wireless Ad-hoc, and Sensor Networks
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ML/AI application in communications technologies
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Next-Generation Networking and Internet
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Optical Networks & Systems
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Practical applications of communication technologies
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Satellite Networks, Positioning, Mobility, and Localization
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Signal Transmission, Reception, and Communication Theory
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Sustainable and green communication
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Vehicular to everything communications
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Wireless/Radio Access Technologies
Paper and Submission Guidelines & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: 29 November 2024
Acceptance notification: 20 January 2025
Final paper submission deadline: 3 February 2025
Submission requirements:
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5-page paper ONLY
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Up to 2 additional pages are allowed with the purchase of additional page charges in the amount of $100 USD per additional page at the time of registration and final paper submission.
Paper submission is open: https://wirelessafrica24.trackchair.com/
Panel Proposals
Panel discussions are the opportunity to share and learn about the latest ideas, trends, and product innovations in the broader communications and wireless industries while connecting with their peers and other prominent leaders in the industry. The IEEE Wireless Africa 2025 Technical Program Committee invites submission of panel discussion proposals for presentation on topics as mentioned above.
For topics outside these focus areas, please consult with the Tutorial Chair prior to a proposal submission.
Please click here to submit a panel proposal(s)
Deadlines
Full proposals due: 30 November 2024
Acceptance notification: 6 December 2024
View the Sponsors section below for additional opportunities to support this conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities
VTC Sponsorship Packages
Global and local companies, manufacturers, consultants, research and development organisations and service providers are invited to participate in the IEEE Wireless Africa 2024 Conference in Alliance with SAIEE and Sentech Research and Innovation Collaboration Network through various sponsorship opportunities. By providing support, your organisation can raise your company’s profile among an international audience of current and potential customers. We are expecting about 200 – 300 delegates.
Platinum Supporter – ZAR 150 000
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Dedicated sponsor table
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Four complimentary full conference registrations
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Company information, brochures/materials provided with the conference bag
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High visibility keynote speaking opportunity
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Your company’s full-page, 4-color ad on the outside or inside rear cover of the final conference guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage are prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
Gold Supporter – ZAR 100 000
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Dedicated sponsor table
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Three complimentary full conference registrations
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Company information, brochures/materials provided with the conference bag
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Your Company’s Full-Page 4-Color Ad on an Inside Four-Color Page of the Final Conference Guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
Silver Supporter – ZAR 80 000
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Dedicated sponsor table
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Two complimentary full conference registrations
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Your company’s full-page B&W ad inside the final conference guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
Bronze Supporter – ZAR 50 000
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Dedicated sponsor table
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Two complimentary full conference registrations
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Your company’s 1/2 Page B&W ad inside the final conference guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
Special Bronze Supporter – ZAR 50 000
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For institutes of higher learning and research councils available on request
Tutorial / Workshop Supporter – ZAR 25 000
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The ability to provide a 90-minute tutorial or workshop for product or service training and promotion
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The event will be offered for free to the delegates
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Dedicated sponsor table/booth space of 2m x 3m
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Two complimentary full conference registrations
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Your company’s 1/2 Page B&W ad inside the final conference guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
Exhibitor – ZAR 15 000
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Dedicated sponsor table
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One complimentary full conference registration
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Your company’s 1/2 Page B&W ad inside the final conference guide
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Your company’s name and acknowledgement of your patronage prominently displayed in our conference proceedings and on a sign near the exhibit hall
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Your company’s name, logo and patronage acknowledgement on the WAC website and the virtual platform with a link to your company’s website
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Special rates available for publishers and universities
Exclusive Sponsorship Packages
Become the exclusive sponsor of the following conference items:
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Branded Conference Bag x 1 – ZAR80 000
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Conference Lunch sponsor x 2 – R65 000
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Conference Lanyards x 1– ZAR50 000
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Conference Tea/Coffee Break x 4 – R20 000 per refreshment break
The above exclusive sponsorship will receive the ROI in the various sponsorship tiers.
If you would like to discuss the sponsor opportunities or potential package modifications, please contact
Cerry Leffler: cerry@ou.edu
Rodney Keele: rckeele@ou.edu
Minx Avrabos: minx@saiee.org.za