West Africa’s Premier Gaming Summit Lands in Dakar for the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit & Gaming Event Francophone Africa 2026
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA)2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal.
This landmark three-day gathering will serve as the primary meeting point for gaming operators, regulatory authorities, state lotteries, fintech innovators, legal experts, and technology providers across West and Francophone Africa.
SBWA+ Event Highlights by Day
Day 1 | Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | Official Welcoming & SBWA+ Eventus Awards Evening
The summit commences on Wednesday evening with the official SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening from 17:30 – 21:00. The opening evening offers delegates an opportunity to reconnect with industry peers and establish new commercial partnerships. A central highlight of the night will be the SBWA+ Eventus Awards 2026 ceremony, celebrating organisations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation across the African gaming landscape.
Day 2 | Thursday, 15 October 2026 | Dual-Stream Conference, Expo & SBWA+ Harmony
Day two delivers an intensive dual-stream conference programme running alongside the exhibition floor, bringing together key stakeholders from both Anglophone and Francophone jurisdictions.
SBWA+ Stream
- Taxing the Game: Balancing Government Revenue and Industry Growth
- Protecting the Digital Player: Data Security and Platform Integrity
- Ethical Promotion: Marketing and Affiliate Strategies in Regulated Markets
GEFA Stream
- Senegal: Africa’s Gaming Capital: Building a Strategic Hub for Innovation, Regulation & Investment
- The Cashless Playbook: Optimising Mobile Money, Instant Payouts, and Payment Security in Francophone Africa
- Unlocking Francophone Africa: Payments, Localisation, and the Future of iGaming Growth
The second day concludes from 18:00 – 23:00 with the exclusive SBWA+ Harmony (Dinner by Invitation Only), sponsored by BetConstruct AI, offering C-level delegates an exquisite gourmet dinner, regional entertainment, and premium networking alongside Africa's top decision-makers.
Day 3 | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Product Innovation, Marketing & Strategic Outlook
The final day focuses on commercial growth, product design, and future industry trends.
- Marketing Intelligence: How AI Is Transforming Player Engagement
- The Social Bet: Harnessing Social Media for Player Growth
- Affiliate Economies: Building High-Performance Partnerships
Meet the Distinguished Speaker Lineup
The 2026 edition boasts a world-class speaker faculty representing regulatory authorities, state lotteries, operator groups, and legal practices across Africa:
- Geoffrey Muindi, Managing Director, Gaming NewsByte & Africa Brand Ambassador, Eventus International (SBWA+ 2026 Chairperson)
- Iretiayo Bola Obasunloye, Legal and Compliance Officer, KC Gaming Networks Ltd (Bet9ja)
- Maroba Matsapola (Dr), Board Member, ALGA
- Moustapha Camara, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Senegal National Lottery (LONASE)
- Olajumoke Odudimu, Legal/ Company Secretary, VELEX ADVISORY LIMITED
AND MANY MORE!
Final Call for Registrations
With final preparations complete and the summit opening on Wednesday, Eventus International encourages all remaining C-suite executives, operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders to secure their passes immediately.
Licensed Operators and Affiliates: Qualified African operators and affiliates may apply for complimentary passes, subject to approval and availability.
Delegates and C-Level Executives: Standard and VIP delegate passes grant access to all conference streams, daily networking luncheons, refreshment breaks, and the official Welcoming Evening. Use the final countdown promo code to enjoy 10% off a Premium or Standard Delegate Pass:SBWA1WEEK10
Sponsors and Exhibitors: Custom branding and exhibition packages remain available to position products and services directly before senior decision-makers and regional regulators.
For sponsorship or exhibition enquiries, contact:
Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International
loumari@eventus-international.com
+27 82 907 5850
