BiG Africa Summit 2026

About BiG Africa Summit 2026: Africa’s Premier iGaming Industry Gathering

BiG Africa Summit 2026 is a 4-day international summit dedicated to online gambling and betting in Africa. The event takes place from 16 to 19 February 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana, at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort. This is the 12th annual edition. The format is offline and includes a conference, exhibition, seminars, awards ceremony, excursion, and networking dinners. BiG Africa Summit 2026 focuses on African iGaming markets and brings together regulators, iGaming companies, software providers, payment companies, affiliates, investors, and consultants. The event connects global professionals with African industry leaders across the entire value chain. Attendees discuss sports betting, online casino operations, licensing and regulation in different African countries, mobile payments, fintech solutions, and marketing strategies tailored to African regions. The summit serves professionals who work in local betting markets and those who plan to enter the region.

Why attend BiG Africa Summit 2026

This 4-day event connects international businesses with African gambling and betting industry leaders from across the continent. BiG Africa Summit 2026 offers direct commercial opportunities and actionable insights for visitors:

• Access to African markets: Meet regulators and licensed iGaming companies from South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Botswana who directly control market entry and licensing decisions;
• In-person networking with bookmakers and suppliers: Connect face-to-face with over 200 iGaming companies, technology suppliers, payment providers, and affiliates who actively work in African betting and casino sectors;
• Direct contact with decision-makers: Speak directly with gambling authority representatives, including CEOs from Botswana Gambling Authority, Western Cape Gaming Board, and Angola Gambling Authority;
• Product displays on expo floor: See live demonstrations of gaming sites, payment solutions, VR technology, and technical infrastructure from more than 50 exhibitors at The Grand Palm Resort;
• Structured learning in workshops: Attend 4 specialized workshop tracks on regulation, mobile money integration, marketing strategies, and technical adaptation for African conditions;
• Awards and social events: Build business relationships and celebrate industry achievements at Welcome Reception, BiG Africa Summit Eventus Awards 2026 ceremony, guided excursion, and farewell dinner.

Who the Event Is For

BiG Africa Summit 2026 connects 6 key professional groups from the African online betting and iGaming industry sector. Each group finds specific business opportunities at this 4-day conference in Gaborone.

Day 1: Arrival and Opening

The opening day of BiG Africa Summit 2026 takes place on February 16, 2026. Participants arrive at The Grand Palm Hotel in Gaborone and take part in several networking activities throughout the afternoon and evening:

• Arrive at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone before 17:00.
• Register at the conference desk at 17:00 and collect your badge and materials.
• Join networking drinks at 17:00 to meet operators, affiliates, and providers.
• Attend the Welcome Reception at 17:30 to connect with regulators and investors.
• Participate in the Affiliate Workshop to learn strategies for African betting markets.

Day 2: Conference and expo

BiG Africa Summit 2026 dedicates February 17 as a full conference and exhibition day. The second day combines structured sessions with open networking moments. Here’s how to make the most of this packed daily schedule:

• Attend main conference sessions that cover market topics like licensing requirements, payment technologies, and mobile solutions across African markets.
• Choose between parallel seminar tracks A and B that focus on operations, marketing strategies, technical topics, and legal matters.
• Walk the expo floor between sessions to visit provider stands and explore new gaming technologies and service offerings.
• Meet with operators and technology suppliers at their exhibition booths to discuss potential partnerships and business solutions.
• Use structured coffee breaks and lunch periods to network with other attendees and exchange business contacts freely.
• Move between the exhibition hall and conference room as both spaces sit adjacent to each other.

Day 3: Content and awards

On February 18, 2026, the third day of the BiG Africa Summit 2026 mixes targeted learning sessions with respected acknowledgment from the industry. People move from the main conference sessions to smaller, focused talks.

• Join workshop track C or D to dive into fresh discussions about online gambling in Africa;
• Check out in-depth case studies from operators who had successful launches in Angola, Zimbabwe, and South Africa;
• Jot down what you learn about how people are using mobile money and ways to deal with slow internet speeds;
• Prepare your business cards before the awards ceremony starts at 18: Get your business cards ready before the awards ceremony kicks off at 6 PM;
• Come to the Eventus Awards ceremony to watch African iGaming companies get the recognition they deserve;
• Join award nominees and winners at the awards dinner held at The Grand Palm Hotel;
• Talk about how industry awards can boost a brand’s credibility and open doors for partnerships;
• Swap contact info with regulators, operators, and providers at the networking tables in the evening.

Day 4: Excursion and farewell

On the last day of BiG Africa Summit 2026, those with 4-day tickets can join an outing outside the conference halls. This last chapter mixes some downtime with a chance to wrap up deals and strengthen business ties:

• Come along on a guided trip outside Gaborone to check out Botswana’s wildlife parks or local villages;
• Take advantage of the casual travel time to chat more with new people you met during the conference sessions;
• Share your business contact info with potential partners while you enjoy a relaxing coach ride through the countryside;
• Connect with operators and providers in a relaxed space, away from the stiff atmosphere of conference rooms;
• Join the farewell dinner to finish up our discussions and negotiations in a casual setting;
• Wrap up any partnership agreements or deals before the delegates leave.

Key speakers and industry experts

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 gathers top speakers from the African iGaming industry. The speakers include regulators, casino and betting companies, tech providers, payment experts, investors, and media folks who influence the industry.

Tickets and pricing options

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 has three types of tickets to fit various attendance needs and budgets. Each choice gives delegates from different parts of the world unique access and advantages.

Venue and host city overview

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 is happening at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. International delegates discover a place that has up-to-date facilities:

• The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort brings together meeting events, places to stay, and fun all in one spot;
• Gaborone is home to about 250,000 people and acts as the administrative hub of Botswana, backed by solid infrastructure;
• Botswana’s friendly business atmosphere shows its clear legal system and the willingness of regulators to talk about gaming;
• February weather brings warm summer days with pleasant temperatures for work;
• The casino at the resort offers various ways to have fun;
• Conference spaces link exhibition areas with meeting rooms to help delegates move around easily;
• People feel safe in Botswana because it has a stable environment and less crime compared to other places.

Networking and side activities

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 has a bunch of networking events and social get-togethers lined up, in addition to the conference sessions. These planned times let attendees meet with regulators, iGaming companies, service providers, and investors over four days in Gaborone:

• Welcome Reception on February 16 starts at 5:30 PM, but feel free to join earlier at 5:00 PM for some drinks and a chance to mingle;
• Taking coffee breaks each day offers a great chance to connect between sessions at the venue;
• Meetings on the exhibition floor give attendees a chance to chat with providers about business in between main stage sessions;
• Awards dinner on February 18 combines the ceremony with seated networking at 6:00 PM and mixes the ceremony with some seated networking;
• For €1,500, the VIP upgrade includes priority seating, a VIP badge, and a reserved table for awards;
• On February 19, the trip will take groups out of Gaborone for casual meet-ups;
• The Farewell Dinner wraps up the four-day event with last-minute chats and exchanges.

FAQ

Who should attend BiG Africa Summit 2026?

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 gathers licensed iGaming companies, game suppliers, payment firms, investors, affiliates, and media experts involved in African online betting and iGaming, or those looking to grow their business in the region.

What is included in the tickets?

Every ticket for the BiG Africa Summit 2026 includes access to sessions, the expo, daily lunches, coffee breaks, networking events, and conference materials. Four-day tickets include the trip and the farewell dinner. VIP upgrades (€1,500) get you front-row seats, a spot for the video, and seating at the awards ceremony.

How many days should I plan to stay?

Get the 4-day pass for the BiG Africa Summit 2026 if you’re looking to join the excursion and farewell dinner, which offer more chances to connect with others. The 3-day pass includes everything: all the conference sessions, workshops, access to the exhibition, and the awards ceremony.

Is BiG Africa Summit 2026 suitable for newcomers to African iGaming?

The BiG Africa Summit 2026 invites newcomers to join the African iGaming scene. The event includes organized talks about rules and how things run, chances to meet seasoned operators and service providers, plus a chance to connect with regulators. It includes licenses and how to enter the market.