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.
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.