Sports Betting West Africa+ and GEFA 2026 Converge in Dakar for Three-Day African Gaming Summit

Dakar, Senegal is set to become the epicentre of African gaming intelligence as the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026 and the 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) take place concurrently from 14–16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel.

This year's event moves beyond market-potential narratives to address operational execution across rapidly evolving regional jurisdictions. Over three days, key industry professionals will cover harmonised licensing frameworks, data-light content delivery, localised payment integration, and player retention mechanics across both English- and French-speaking African markets.

SBWA+ Eventus Awards 2026

The SBWA+ Eventus Awards Ceremony opens the event on the evening of 14 October 2026, recognising organisations and leaders setting benchmarks for excellence, compliance and technological advancement across African gaming. The 2026 award categories include:

• SBWA+ Supplier of the Year — overall commercial success, technical reliability and innovative thinking
• SBWA+ Innovation of the Year — standout technological advancement with measurable market impact
• SBWA+ Operator of the Year — commercial growth, innovative market strategy and user experience
• SBWA+ Leader in Virtual Sports — originality, engagement mechanics and commercial success
• SBWA+ Leader in Online Casino — innovation, user engagement and sustained growth
• SBWA+ Leader in Responsible Gambling — commitment to harm minimisation and brand trust
• SBWA+ Leader in Sports Betting — originality, execution and commercial performance
• SBWA+ Outstanding Industry Influencer — strategic advice, research input and sector growth
• SBWA+ Outstanding Consultant — market guidance and strategic value
• SBWA+ Outstanding Speaker — announced at the conclusion of day three

Women in Gaming spotlight categories: - SBWA+ Innovation Queen of West Africa 2026 - SBWA+ West Africa's Rising Star in Leadership 2026

Nominations and Registration

The deadline for award nominations is Friday, 2 October 2026.

Attendee passes and exhibition space for SBWA+ 2026 and GEFA 2026 are available now. The event runs 14–16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel, Dakar, Senegal.

For more information, visit eventus-international.com.