BiG Africa Summit’s 11th annual edition now 10 weeks away

The upcoming BiG Africa Summit will return for its 11th annual edition, held in Gaborone, Botswana from February 17-20, 2025. The event, which is organized by Eventus International, focuses on a four-day format that will help showcase the region’s advancements and transformation in the iGaming industry.

Seeking to be a central hub for discussion in Africa, BiG Africa Summit will embark on numerous important topics featuring various experiences, including hands-on workshops exploring affiliate strategies and key legal issues, along with networking promotions. Each day will bring something worthwhile to attendees.

There will be high-impact discussions on responsible gambling, payment innovations, and regulations. Attendees will have the chance to hear from some of the region’s biggest names and industry experts, including but not limited to:

• Alwin Matthews, Head of Department: Information Technology, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
• Amina Nduna, Head: Legal and Compliance, World Sports Betting
• Annalisa Samuels, Sales Manager Africa, Synot Games
• António Vitoriano Manuel, Regulator Technician, Angola Regulator Gambling Authority
• Dolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXperts
• Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe, CEO, Botswana Gambling Authority
• Gary Ralebona, Business Development Manager, Bettabets
• Heavens Gonga, Advisor, Lotteries & Gaming in Zimbabwe
• Johann Sigurdsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Bwloto
• Lorien Gamaroff, CEO, Centbee
• Mabontle Mokwebo, Head: Governance & Stakeholder Relations, ALGA
• Marcia-Lynn Harris, Chief Gaming Auditor, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
• Nitesh Matai, Managing Executive, Mark IT Africa
• Portia Gaone Diteko, Responsible Gaming Manager, Botswana Gambling Authority
• Riaan van Rooyen, CEO, Aria International
• Tumelo Mokoena, Assistant Manager: Advocacy and Communications, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
• Zoe Siwa, Chief Financial Officer, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss various technological innovations in the area such as artificial intelligence and how this tech can be applied to sectors such as mobile betting, fantasy sports, digital casinos and more. On Day 4, the hosts will wrap up the summit with an excursion and a farewell dinner.

The event will offer many opportunities to learn from in-depth panel discussions and impactful keynote addresses, explore the strategies that are defining the African iGaming market, and build lasting connections that will be nurtured through the unique networking sessions.

Stay tuned to Casino Guru News’ coverage of BiG Africa Summit to find out more details as soon as they become available. In the meantime, you can check the event’s official home page.

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