After another successful edition and overwhelmingly positive feedback from this year’s attendees, we are thrilled to announce that the 13th Annual BiG Africa Summit will once again take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 15 – 18 February 2027.
The dates have been carefully selected to avoid overlapping with other key events in the region. This approach allows us to support the industry by minimising scheduling conflicts and ensuring events can thrive without competing during the same period.
Over the past decade, the BiG Africa Summit has established itself as one of Africa’s most recognised gatherings for gaming industry stakeholders. Each year, top regulators, operators, affiliates, suppliers, and thought leaders come together to exchange insights, discuss regulatory developments, and explore opportunities across the continent’s rapidly evolving markets.
This summit is not defined by how many people are in the room. It is about who is in the room and the impact of the conversations that follow. We focus intentionally on quality over quantity, with every session carefully curated and every speaker selected for insight, relevance, and real-world value. A thoughtfully chosen audience creates the environment for genuine connections, where conversations are unhurried, introductions are purposeful, and relationships are built on substance rather than speed. For us, success is measured not by headcount, but by the depth of conversations, the strength of relationships formed, and the meaningful opportunities that endure long after the event ends.
Next year’s edition will also mark the third consecutive year that the summit takes place in Botswana, further reinforcing the strong partnership that has developed with the country’s regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders. Gaborone has proven to be an exceptional host city, offering a welcoming environment for collaboration and forward-thinking discussions that shape the trajectory of Africa’s gaming landscape.
During this year’s summit, Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority, shared the following exciting announcement:
“Botswana has been granted Cabinet approval to host the BiG Africa Summit for three consecutive years. However, we believe that we will nurture this partnership and will continue beyond the three years.”
With strong support from local authorities and growing international interest, the 13th Annual BiG Africa Summit 2027 promises to be an even more prestigious and ambitious edition, continuing to drive dialogue, collaboration, and opportunity across the continent’s rapidly evolving gaming sector.