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BiG Africa Summit 2027 Returns to Botswana for Its 13th Edition

The BiG Africa Summit 2027 will return to Gaborone, Botswana, from 1 – 4 February 2027 for its 13th annual edition, welcoming regulators, operators and senior industry figures from across Africa’s betting and iGaming sector to The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort.

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BiG Africa Summit 2027 Returns to Botswana

Since its launch in 2014, the BiG Africa Summit has grown into an established meeting point for the continent’s gaming industry. This four-day event connects key stakeholders for focused discussion, market insight and further action. 

Supported by the Botswana Gambling Authority, the event continues to serve as a key platform for direct dialogue between regulators and the industry. 

Mr Moruntshi Kemorwale, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Gambling Authority, commented: 

“The Gambling Authority is pleased to support the 13th annual BiG Africa Summit 2027 in Gaborone. The summit provides an important platform for regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and shape the future of Africa’s rapidly evolving gambling sector. As the host regulator, we look forward to welcoming delegates to Botswana and contributing to conversations that advance responsible, sustainable and technology-enabled gambling across the continent.”  

Four Days in Gaborone 

The 2027 summit will offer four days of industry discussion, networking and business opportunities in the heart of Botswana’s capital. 

Day 1 will welcome attendees to Gaborone and provide the first opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders. 

Days 2 and 3 will form the core of the summit, bringing together expertise, insight, and networking opportunities, all focused on the challenges and regulatory developments shaping gaming markets across Africa. 

Day 4 will conclude the programme with further opportunities for attendees to strengthen relationships and round off their time in beautiful Botswana. 

Full agenda and speaker announcements will follow.

Access Africa’s Gaming Decision-Makers 

The BiG Africa Summit 2027 will bring together regulators, operators, technology and service providers, legal and compliance experts, investors and senior decision-makers from across the African and international gaming industry. 
For attendees, the value lies in direct access to the leaders influencing regulation, entering and expanding within Africa’s markets, developing new technologies and building the partnerships driving the industry forward. 
 

Whether focused on market entry, regulation, investment, technology or commercial growth, the BiG Africa Summit provides an opportunity to connect with the stakeholders shaping the industry. Early Bird Offers Now Available.

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Make the first move and join Africa’s gaming industry in Gaborone from 1 – 4 February 2027 for the historic 13th edition of one of the continent’s longest-running gaming industry gatherings

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