Africa to Debut New Summit at iGB L!VE 2026
Africa.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com WorldGaming has announced the signing of an agreement with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) aimed at supporting the development of sustainable and well-regulated gaming markets across Africa. The first major initiative resulting from this collaboration will be the launch of the Africa Summit during iGB L!VE 2026 in London on 1 July.
Overview
The new Africa Summit will bring together African regulators, international operators, suppliers and other key industry stakeholders to discuss market development, regulatory cooperation, investment opportunities and sustainable growth across the continent.
The event is sponsored by SmartSoft Gaming and will take place as part of the iGB L!VE 2026 programme, one of the most important gatherings in the international gaming industry.
Details / Context
According to the organisers, the summit will provide participants with direct insight into regulatory priorities, commercial opportunities and the market dynamics currently shaping Africa’s gaming industry.
The initiative stems from the partnership between WorldGaming and the African iGaming Alliance, led by Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, former gaming regulator in Botswana and current CEO of the organisation.
Kesitilwe stated that the partnership aims to strengthen the role of African markets within the global gaming landscape and ensure that regulators, policymakers and industry leaders from across the continent actively contribute to shaping the future of the sector.
He also noted that the Africa Summit will serve as a platform designed to promote practical collaboration, knowledge sharing and sustainable market growth.
Specific Topics
Africa’s Role in the Global Debate
Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe highlighted that Africa is one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions within the global gaming industry. He stated that the partnership with WorldGaming seeks to ensure that African representatives play an active role in international discussions concerning the future of the sector.
Growth Opportunities
WorldGaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter said the collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to supporting operators and suppliers seeking to understand and enter high-growth markets.
Hunter stated that Africa represents one of the most significant expansion opportunities for the global gaming industry and stressed that success depends on market knowledge, regulatory understanding and strong relationships with local authorities.
Summit Agenda
The Africa Summit will cover topics including regulatory cooperation, growth through best practices, taxation, adaptation of global products to local markets, sports betting, responsible gaming, player protection and integrity, anti-money laundering measures, mobile payments, KYC processes and player acquisition.
The programme will also feature regional roundtable discussions focused on West Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
Future Outlook
Organisers confirmed that the full agenda will be published at the end of June. The creation of the Africa Summit represents a new platform for regulators, operators and suppliers seeking to better understand the evolution of African gaming markets and explore the opportunities offered by one of the fastest-growing regions in the international gaming industry.
The initiative aims to encourage dialogue, knowledge exchange and cooperation among industry stakeholders while contributing to the development of sustainable and well-regulated gaming markets across the African continent.
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