Sports Betting West Africa+ And GEFA 2026 Set To Open In Dakar
Sports Betting West Africa+ and Gaming Event Francophone Africa will take place in Dakar from 14–16 October, bringing together operators, regulators and technology providers from across the region.
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and second annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) will take place from 14–16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal.
The three-day event will bring together gaming operators, regulatory authorities, state lotteries, fintech companies, legal experts and technology providers from across West and Francophone Africa.
The programme will combine networking, an exhibition and dual-stream conference sessions covering regulation, payments, technology, marketing and commercial growth.
SBWA+ Eventus Awards To Open Summit
The event will begin on Wednesday 14 October with the SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening, taking place from 17:30–21:00.
The opening evening will provide delegates with an opportunity to meet industry peers and establish new commercial connections.
It will also feature the SBWA+ Eventus Awards 2026, recognising organisations and individuals across areas including leadership, regulatory compliance and technological innovation within the African gaming sector.
Dual-Stream Conference To Cover Regulation And Payments
Thursday 15 October will feature a dual-stream conference programme alongside the exhibition floor, with sessions focused on both Anglophone and Francophone gaming markets.
The SBWA+ stream will cover taxation and its impact on government revenue and industry growth, data security and platform integrity, and marketing and affiliate strategies within regulated markets.
The GEFA stream will examine Senegal’s potential role as a regional gaming hub, mobile money and payment security across Francophone Africa, and the role of payments and localisation in supporting iGaming growth.
The second day will conclude with SBWA+ Harmony, an invitation-only dinner sponsored by BetConstruct AI, from 18:00–23:00.
Final Day Focuses On Commercial Growth
The final day, Friday 16 October, will focus on product innovation, marketing and future industry trends.
Sessions will examine the use of AI in player engagement, social media strategies for player acquisition and the development of affiliate partnerships.
Confirmed speakers include Geoffrey Muindi, Managing Director at Gaming NewsByte and Africa Brand Ambassador for Eventus International, who will serve as SBWA+ 2026 Chairperson; Iretiayo Bola Obasunloye, Legal and Compliance Officer at KC Gaming Networks Ltd (Bet9ja); Dr Maroba Matsapola, Board Member at ALGA; Moustapha Camara, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Senegal National Lottery (LONASE); and Olajumoke Odudimu, Legal/Company Secretary at VELEX ADVISORY LIMITED.
Final Registrations Open For Dakar Event
Qualified African operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary passes, subject to approval and availability.
Standard and VIP delegate passes provide access to conference streams, networking lunches, refreshment breaks and the official Welcoming Evening.
A 10% discount on Premium or Standard Delegate Passes is also available using the promotional code SBWA1WEEK10.
Sponsorship and exhibition packages remain available ahead of the event.
