ABOUT
THE EVENT
The Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) will take place from 14 – 16 October 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, held concurrently with the 11th Edition of Sports Betting West Africa+.
GEFA is a three day industry summit that will bring together operators, regulators, investors, technology providers and gaming stakeholders to accelerate responsible and sustainable growth across French speaking African markets; hosted in Dakar, recognised as Africa's gaming capital, the event will spotlight market entry, localisation, regulatory best practices, payment innovations, talent development and product strategies tailored to the region's commercial and cultural landscape.
INSIGHTFUL & ENGAGING
AGENDA
Our agenda has been crafted with the latest industry needs in mind. Position and propel your business with the latest insights from local and international experts as they cover vital topics to keep you in the know.
2026 AGENDA PREVIEW
DAY 1 - 14 OCTOBER 2026
17:30 - 18:00 Registration & Networking Drinks
18:00 - 21:30 GEFA Official Welcoming Evening
DAY 2 - 15 OCTOBER 2026
09:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
10:00 - 17:00 Conference & Expo
17:15 Networking Drinks
DAY 3 - 16 OCTOBER 2026
09:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments
10:00 - 16:30 Conference & Expo
16:45 Farewell Drinks
HOT TOPIC
EVENT AGENDA
Our agenda is packed with hot topics that will put you in "the know". From best practice marketing strategies to the ins and outs of the regulation in the region, the GEFA 2026 promises to be
a must-attend. Download our 2026 event brochure now to view
agenda topics and other event information.
INTERESTED
IN SPEAKING?
There are multiple benefits that one can gain from speaking at our event. GEFA 2026 will be a gathering of some of the most knowledgeable and influential figures in the industry for this region.
Speaker Applications can be emailed to
REGISTRATION
PREMIUM
DELEGATE PASS
3 Day Pass - Access To:
-
EVENT APP ACCESS:
- Access to the Event App (From 2
Weeks Prior to the Event & During
the Event)
-
Day 1 (14 Oct):
- GEFA Official Welcoming Evening (Canapes & Drinks Provided).
-
Day 2 (15 Oct):
- Full Event Floor Access
(Conference & Expo)
- Access to Daily Networking & Daily
Luncheon
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
- Access to Networking Drinks
-
Day 3 (16 Oct):
- Full Event Floor Access
(Conference & Expo)
- Access to Daily Networking & Daily Luncheon
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
- Access to Networking Drinks
ADDED BONUSES:
BRAND EXPOSURE INCLUDED
- Optional Branded Roll Up Banner Placement on the Event Floor.
- Logo Placement on Event Related Mailers under “Meet Us” section
TICKET PRICE:
EUR 1645 pp
STANDARD
DELEGATE PASS
2 Day Pass - Access To:
-
EVENT APP ACCESS:
- Access to the Event App (From 2 Weeks Prior to the Event &
During the Event)
-
Day 2 (15 Oct):
- Full Event Floor Access
(Conference & Expo)
- Access to Daily Networking &
Daily Luncheon
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
- Access to Networking Drinks
Day 3 (16 Oct):
- Full Event Floor Access
(Conference & Expo)
- Access to Daily Networking &
Daily Luncheon
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
- Access to Networking Drinks
ADDED BONUS:
BRAND EXPOSURE INCLUDED
- Logo Placement on Event Related Mailers under “Meet Us” section
TICKET PRICE:
EUR 745 pp
FREE VISITOR
PASS
2 Day Pass - Access To:
-
Day 2 (15 Oct):
- Event Floor Access
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
-
Day 3 (16 Oct):
- Event Floor Access
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment
Breaks
TICKET PRICE:
COMPLETELY FOR FREE (SECURE YOUR PASS NOW)
UPGRADE TO VIP
3 Day Pass - Access To:
Access To Day 1, 2 full days of Conference & Exhibition, Daily Networking Lunch, Coffee Breaks & Refreshments.
UPGRADE INCLUDES:
- Name badge will reflect VIP status
- Entrance to all conference sessions (VIP seating provided)
- Optional product video placement (30sec – 1min video) to be shown on conference screens during break times (Note:
video will rotate with other sponsor videos)
An Additional EUR1500 per person to upgrade to VIP status.
CONTACT US NOW TO UPGRADE TO VIP
OPERATOR/ AFFILIATE PASS
3 Day Pass - Access To:
-
EVENT APP:
- Access to the Event App (From 2 Weeks Prior to
the Event & During the Event)
-
Day 1 (14 Oct):
- GEFA Official Welcoming Evening (Canapes & Drinks Provided).
-
Day 2 (15 Oct):
- Expo Floor Access
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment Breaks
-
Day 3 (16 Oct):
- Expo Floor Access
- Access to Coffee/ Refreshment Breaks
TICKET PRICE:
FREE
(Limited to 2 free passes per Licensed operators in Africa)
*Subject to availability and approval*
2026 STRATEGIC PARTNERS & SPONSORS
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