{"id":29727,"date":"2026-07-16T16:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italiangamingexpo.com\/?p=29727"},"modified":"2026-07-16T17:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:30:11","slug":"sports-betting-west-africa-summit-and-gaming-event-francophone-africa-to-run-cconcurrently-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italiangamingexpo.com\/en\/2026\/07\/16\/sports-betting-west-africa-summit-and-gaming-event-francophone-africa-to-run-cconcurrently-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Betting West Africa + Summit and Gaming Event Francophone Africa to run concurrently in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Africa is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa’s most dynamic gaming markets.<\/em><\/p>\n

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With regulatory reform, technological innovation and investment creating new opportunities across both Anglophone and Francophone markets, the region has become a focal point for industry growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the industry continues to evolve, the\u00a0<\/span>11th Annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026<\/b>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>2nd Annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026<\/b>\u00a0will bring together regulators, operators, legal experts, affiliates, suppliers, technology providers and payment specialists in <\/span>Dakar<\/b>,<\/span> Senegal<\/b>, from\u00a0<\/span>14 \u2013 16 October<\/b>. Taking place concurrently for the first time, the two events will create a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and business development across Africa’s gaming industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening<\/b><\/p>\n

The summit opens on\u00a0<\/span>14 October<\/b>\u00a0with the\u00a0<\/span>SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening<\/b>. The evening provides the ideal setting to reconnect with industry peers, establish new business relationships and celebrate the organisations and individuals making a significant contribution across the industry before the conference programme begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

SBWA+ Eventus Awards 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>SBWA+ Eventus Awards<\/b>\u00a0recognise excellence, innovation and leadership across Africa’s gaming industry. Nominations are now open in the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Supplier of the Year Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognising a supplier that has consistently delivered outstanding products, services and value to the gaming industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Innovation of the Year Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Celebrating a groundbreaking innovation that has made a measurable impact on the industry over the past year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Operator of the Year Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Honouring an operator that has demonstrated excellence in performance, innovation and customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leader in Virtual Sports Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Presented to the organisation leading the way in virtual sports through innovation and exceptional delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leader in Online Casino Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognising an online casino platform that has excelled in player engagement, innovation and sustained growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leader in Responsible Gambling Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Acknowledging a company that has demonstrated a strong commitment to responsible gambling initiatives and player protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leader in Sports Betting Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Celebrating a sports betting operator that continues to set the benchmark for excellence within the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Industry Influencer Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognising an individual whose leadership, expertise and contributions have positively influenced the African gaming industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Consultant Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Honouring a consultant who has delivered exceptional expertise, strategic guidance and value to clients across the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Speaker Award<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognising the most engaging and impactful speaker at the <\/span>SBWA+ Summit 2026<\/b>. The award will be presented once all conference discussions have concluded, ensuring every speaker has had the opportunity to participate in the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrating Women in Gaming Awards<\/b><\/p>\n

Innovation Queen of West Africa<\/b><\/p>\n

Honouring a woman whose innovative thinking has helped drive progress and diversity within West Africa’s gaming industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

West Africa’s Rising Star in Leadership<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognising an emerging female leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a meaningful impact within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards Timeline<\/b><\/p>\n