Industry leaders gather at BiG Africa Summit 2025

The 11th Annual BiG Africa Summit is set to take place from February 17–20, 2025, at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana. This highly anticipated event will gather top gaming professionals, regulators, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond for four days of networking, panel discussions, and strategic business opportunities.

With Botswana’s evolving gaming landscape, industry leaders will explore emerging licensing opportunities and innovative market trends. The summit will feature expert speakers, exclusive workshops, and insightful discussions on topics like iGaming regulations, payment solutions, AI in sports betting, and gender inclusivity in gaming.

The event will feature leading experts, including:

Alvin Joseph, Regional Business Development Manager, BARBAH GAMES & VRAlwin Matthews, Head of Department: Information Technology, Western Cape Gambling and Racing BoardAmina Nduna, Head: Legal and Compliance, World Sports BettingAnnalisa Samuels, Sales Manager Africa, Synot GamesAntónio Vitoriano Manuel, Regulator Technician, Angola Regulator Gambling AuthorityAyanda Mvandaba, Board Member, Western Cape Gambling and Racing BoardDolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXpertsEmolemo Peter Kesitilwe, CEO, Botswana Gambling AuthorityGary Ralebona, Business Development Manager, BettabetsGeoffrey Muindi, Director and Lead Consultant, Betworks Consulting AfricaHeavens Gonga, Advisor, Lotteries & Gaming in ZimbabweJohann Sigurdsson, Chief Commercial Officer, BwlotoJohn Kamau Kungu, Founder, Betconsult.africaLiezel Hartman, Manager: Legal Services, Western Cape Gambling and Racing BoardLorien Gamaroff, CEO, CentbeeMabontle Mokwebo, Head: Governance & Stakeholder Relations, ALGAMarcia-Lynn Harris, Chief Gaming Auditor, Western Cape Gambling and Racing BoardMartin Sack, Director, Brainstorm Online (Pty) LtdMathabo Sekhonyana, Chief Marketing Officer, BettabetsNitesh Matai, Managing Executive, Mark IT AfricaOlaitan Samuel, CEO/Founder, Betting Business in AfricaPortia Gaone Diteko, Responsible Gaming Manager, Botswana Gambling AuthorityRachel Mijiga, Director General, Malawi Gaming & Lotteries AuthorityRiaan van Rooyen, CEO, Aria InternationalTumelo Mokoena, Assistant Manager: Advocacy and Communications, South African Responsible Gambling FoundationWeldon Koros, Director | Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Association of Gaming Regulators in AfricaYahaya Maikori, Senior Partner, Law AllianzZoe Siwa, Chief Financial Officer, Western Cape Gambling and Racing BoardThe event will conclude with the BiG Excursion, an immersive networking experience featuring a game drive in the Mokolodi Nature Reserve followed by a traditional Bush Braai.

Registration closes February 14, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Africa’s gaming evolution!