GEFA focuses on enriching discussions, invaluable insights, innovations, and regulations shaping the future of the gaming industry in Francophone Africa.
Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2024
The Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) is a gathering of French language speakers, bringing together industry leaders ( international and African), gaming operators, regulators, and providers to discuss, share knowledge, network, and showcase the latest trends and innovations in the gaming industry.
GEFA 2024 was held from Tuesday, April 23 to Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. On the first day, speakers held productive discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory requirements for entering African French gaming markets, and assessments of the gaming landscape in various countries that use the French language.
On the last day, discussions focused on technology trends, the latest online and mobile sports betting innovations, as well future trends in the gaming industry in the region.
GEFA 2024 Agenda
The agenda of GEFA 2024 was tailored to meet the latest industry needs, with key insights from local and international experts. The preliminary topics discussed at GEFA 2024 include:
- Market Updates: Explore global trends, new products, developments, and regulatory matters in the gaming industry worldwide.
- Gaming Industry in Francophone Africa: Gain insights into the latest developments, strategies, and opportunities in the gambling industry specific to Francophone Africa.
- Excelling in the Francophone Gaming Market: Understand the essential factors necessary for the Francophone gaming market to excel.
- Web 3.0 for Gaming: Discover opportunities on the horizon of the digital age in the gaming sector.
- Localized Market Strategies: Learn how to harness localized market strategies that extend beyond limited markets.
- SEO Tips and Tricks: Delve into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and discover the techniques for business growth.
- Affiliate Marketing Guides: Receive comprehensive guides on breaking into the Francophone gaming sector through affiliate marketing strategies.
Key Objectives of GEFA
The gaming and esports industry in African French countries has witnessed rapid growth and expansion in recent years. An increasing number of tech-savvy youths has fueled this, pushing GEFA to bring together key stakeholders in the online casino and sports betting landscape to discuss the challenges and opportunities for growth and development of the online gambling industry.
The key objectives of GEFA include:
Promoting the Development of the Gaming Industry in Francophone Africa
The main objective of GEFA is to promote the development of the online casino, esports, and sports betting sector in African French countries. This was evident during the GEFA 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, through sharing knowledge and experiences, showcasing the latest technology and innovation, and exploring new business opportunities in the online gambling sector.
Fostering a Sense of Community and Collaboration
There’s nothing that beats collaboration and a sense of community in the dynamic and competitive online gambling sector. That’s why GEFA brings together stakeholders in countries that use the French language for a common goal. At GEFA 2024, attendees from West Africa, the rest of Africa, and the world had the opportunity to network and exchange contacts for future collaborations.
Showcasing the Latest Technology, Innovation, and Games
GEFA serves as a pivotal point for developers to showcase their latest products and services to a wider audience. This exhibition aims to create awareness of the African French gaming industry to attract investors.
The growing interest in gaming and esports worldwide and the position of GEFA in marketing its gaming sector are the key drivers of the industry’s long-term success.
GEFA 2024: Charting New Frontiers
GEFA 2024 took a close look at the specific strategies for growth and market development for Francophone Africa’s gaming sector. The distinguished panel of speakers kicked off GEFA with productive discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory requirements for entering Francophone Africa’s gaming markets, and assessments of the gaming landscape in various African French countries.
The second day of the summit covered technology trends, the latest online and mobile sports betting innovations, as well future trends in the gaming industry in the region. Experts also held discussions on the future of the web, including innovations like web 3.0 and mobile-powered sportsbook solutions.
GEFA 2024 also uncovered the role of SEO strategies for business growth, as well as the opportunities affiliate marketing can bring about. Participants also had the opportunity to network and interact with other stakeholders in the industry, sharing their knowledge and experiences.
Conclusion
GEFA 2024 served as a pivotal meeting point for African and European sportsbooks, gaming companies, and industry experts, converging in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to deliberate on the strategies essential for thriving in the French-speaking African market.
The event delved deeply into the specific strategies essential for the growth and market development of Francophone Africa’s gaming sector. This included insightful discussions on the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory requirements for entering Francophone Africa’s gaming markets. Speakers also provided assessments of the gaming landscape in various Francophone African countries.
GEFA 2024:
- Date: 23-24, April, 2024
- Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Book your ticket: Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA)