17:3022:00
SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening
Opening evening reception combined with the SBWA+ Eventus Awards ceremony.
About Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit takes place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. Organised by Eventus International, it combines a conference programme with an exhibition floor and positions itself as a meeting point for African operators, regulators and other stakeholders in the West African gaming ecosystem. Day one is an evening welcome reception combined with the SBWA+ Eventus Awards ceremony; days two and three run the conference and expo, with an invitation-only networking dinner on the second evening. Agenda themes include gaming regulation across West African countries, marketing practice, licensing pathways, payments and mobile player acquisition. For the first time the summit runs concurrently with the 2nd Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) at the same venue, bringing together Anglophone and Francophone African markets. Announced 2026 speakers include representatives of Senegal's national lottery LONASE, Côte d'Ivoire's LONACI, the African Lotteries & Gaming Association and Nigerian operators and regulators.
Sports BettingiGamingOnline CasinoLotteryRegulation & CompliancePaymentsResponsible GamblingAffiliates & Marketing
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 speakers
25Adedoyin OriadetuHead of Tax ComplianceWYZEAnnalisa SamuelsVP AfricaCP GamesBonny OmaraGeneral SecretaryUganda Esports and Gaming FederationDr. Kolade AbisoyeFounder/ CEOiGaming WriteNowEdward OluigboFounder, CEOPredict International LimitedEkaterina MayorovaHead of Region - AfricaQTech GamesEmmanuel Kwasi GadasuCybersecurity, Data Protection & IT Law ConsultantGIT Plus Limited / IIPGH (Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana)Geoffrey MuindiManaging Director | Africa Brand AmbassadorGaming NewsByte | Eventus InternationalIretiayo Bola ObasunloyeLegal and Compliance OfficerKC Gaming Networks Ltd (Bet9ja)Joel AnyaegbuSales and Account Manager West AfricaQTech GamesKOROBLA DOSSODigital and Customer Experience ManagerLONACIKaan BulakeriFounder & Strategy ConsultantWekaMawe AdvisoryKelvin WilsonInnovator, Product Engineer & FounderOddsenseKolade OlalekanCountry ManagerPredictpro Gaming Limited (PlayNaija)LOUKAKOU CHARLY DONNACo-Founder & CCONIIRPAYMoustapha CamaraChairman of the Board of DirectorsSenegal National Lottery (LONASE)Musa MngadiChief Executive OfficerALGANonso NdumanyaHead of Gaming and Emerging EconomyAnambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) NigeriaOLAJUMOKE ODUDIMULEGAL/Company SecretaryVELEX ADVISORY LIMITEDOlubiyi WilliamsHead of Sales & Business Development (Africa)MAMBA PLAYOyiza MaleekHead of LegalTradabetsRossy KAY-ManzebuStore managerPREMIERBET SENEGALSalako RodolpheCommunity ManagerOnlyplaySimon PepperChief Product OfficerTola
Show the other 1 speakers
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 agenda
6 sessions09:30
Registration & Morning Refreshments
Day 2 badge collection and refreshments before the conference opens.
10:0017:00
Conference & Expo
First full day of the conference programme and exhibition floor.
17:30
Networking Dinner (By Invitation Only)
Invitation-only networking dinner on the evening of day 2.
09:30
Registration & Morning Refreshments
Day 3 registration and refreshments.
10:0016:30
Conference & Expo
Second and final day of the conference programme and exhibition floor.
Exhibitors at Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026
1 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: African Lotteries & Gaming Association, BAAS, CP Games, DSTGAMING, EI NETWORKING, ELITE EXECUTIVE, Gaming Newsbyte, NASCENTEDGE, NovaMotus Consultancy, PlayLogiQ, SPiCE Insight, Sonnet Group
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 awards
12 entriesInnovation Queen of West Africa
Innovation of the Year Award
Leader in Online Casino Award
Leader in Responsible Gambling Award
Leader in Sports Betting Award
Leader in Virtual Sports Award
Operator of the Year Award
Outstanding Consultant Award
Outstanding Industry Influencer Award
Outstanding Speaker Award
Supplier of the Year Award
West Africa’s Rising Star in Leadership
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 news
33 Weeks Until Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026 and Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026
Three-week countdown release reminding the market that award nominations close on 2 October ahead of the 14 October ceremony. It also spotlights sponsor PlaylogiQ and its plans for West and Francophone African markets.
QTech Games Joins the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 & Gaming Event Francophone Africa 2026
QTech Games is confirmed as a sponsor of SBWA+ and GEFA 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel. The release includes comments from its Head of Region - Africa on content distribution and growth in West African markets.
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit and Gaming Event Francophone Africa to Run Concurrently in 2026
Organiser announcement that the 11th SBWA+ Summit and the 2nd GEFA will run side by side for the first time in Dakar on 14-16 October 2026. It outlines the opening welcome and Eventus Awards evening and lists the award categories open for nominations.
Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 FAQs
6When and where is SBWA+ Summit 2026?
It runs from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. Day one is an evening welcome and awards event; the conference and expo run on 15 and 16 October.
Is there a free pass?
Yes. A Free Visitor Pass gives expo-floor access on 15-16 October. Licensed operators in Africa can also request up to two free Operator/Affiliate passes by email, subject to availability and approval.
How much does a delegate pass cost?
The 3-day Premium Delegate Pass costs EUR 945 (EUR 845 early bird) and the 2-day Standard Delegate Pass costs EUR 645 (EUR 545 early bird). A VIP upgrade costs an additional EUR 1,500 per person.
I need a visa to attend. What should I do?
The organiser refers attendees who need a visa to its official travel consultancy partner, NovaMotus Consultancy.
When do award nominations close?
Nominations for the SBWA+ Eventus Awards close on 2 October 2026, the shortlist is released on 7 October and the ceremony takes place on 14 October 2026.
Is SBWA+ held alongside another event?
Yes. The Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 is held concurrently at the same venue in Dakar, focusing on French-speaking African markets.