The 2023 BiG Africa Conference commenced with a flourish, the atmosphere pulsating with the lively beats of marimba music greeting attendees from throughout the continent and beyond. This year’s gathering, a genuine commemoration of all things iGaming on the African continent, assembled the most skilled and innovative individuals within the sector. The initial day presented a remarkable chance for participants to connect, rekindle relationships with former associates, and cultivate fresh alliances, all joined by a common enthusiasm for advancing iGaming in Africa – concentrating on commercial expansion, ethical gaming practices, and revolutionary progress.
Lois Bright, Event Chairperson and Managing Director of Initiate International, delivered a compelling introductory speech. She emphasized the vast, yet frequently disregarded, possibilities within the African iGaming market. Her message to the participants was unambiguous: capitalize on the prospects offered by BiG Africa 2023 to cooperate and elevate the African iGaming sector to unprecedented levels.
Dean Macpherson, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, provided a principal address centered on the 2022 Remote Wagering Legislation. He imparted his perspectives on how the legislation intends to introduce a fresh period of constancy and predictability for iGaming within South Africa. This, he asserted, would draw in much-needed capital, reinforce player safeguarding measures, and produce heightened income for both enterprises and the country.
The enthusiasm persisted with a roundtable discussion on governance and the trajectory of iGaming in Africa. Speakers and attendees participated in animated discourse, analyzing the most recent advancements in South Africa’s gaming environment and the potential ripple consequences of remote wagering legalization throughout the area.
Participants in the conference departed with valuable knowledge from industry leaders on successful user safety and ethical gaming approaches, highlighting the significance of cooperation among regulators, providers, and users.
The conference concluded with a highly interactive thought leadership discussion, offering attendees the chance to engage with industry pioneers on crucial matters confronting iGaming in Africa today. The networking occasions throughout the gathering fostered promising new business possibilities stemming from the dialogues and partnerships that transpired.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to discover cutting-edge innovations and services presented at the African Showcase, and enjoy a networking business luncheon and a lively cocktail and appetizer reception. With the swift progress of mobile technology across the continent, the potential for the African iGaming sector is vast. This conference offered a stage for industry leaders to propel innovation and collectively mold a more promising future. Participants also enjoyed networking beverages provided by Eventus International Networking.
Here’s what some of the respected speakers at the BiG Africa Summit 2023, Day 1, had to say:
“Gatherings like these are vital to unite stakeholders, to discover common ground, and to persist with robust advocacy efforts with government agencies and officials until the task is complete, until we achieve the passage of the Remote Gambling Bill of 2022.”
Labours trade and industry representative, Dean McPherson, stated that summits with a defined objective, such as BiG Africa, are beneficial. As a longtime advocate for Eventus, the organization orchestrating the summit, he emphasizes the importance of an agenda that addresses contemporary issues and yields concrete results.
Sean Coleman, leading the South African Booksellers Association, shared a similar perspective.
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