BiG Africa Summit

What BiG Africa Summit does

BiG Africa Summit is an annual conference and expo serving the African iGaming, sports betting, and casino industry, now in its 13th annual edition since launch in 2014. The event is organized by Eventus International Limited (a Hong Kong-headquartered private company) and operates as the summit's primary product, complemented by tiered delegate passes (VIP, Premium, Standard, Free Visitor, Free Operator/Affiliate), an event mobile app, and the BiG 7 Awards ceremony. Revenue is generated through ticket sales (EUR 545-1,245 per paid pass), multi-tier sponsorship packages (Stage, Main Entrance, Name Badge, and general sponsorships), exhibition booth sales, and freemium operator passes capped at two per licensed African operator.

The core technical foundation is the Eventus International event management and registration platform, which handles ticketing, sponsorship contracts, payment processing (card and bank wire), and attendee communications. Distribution operates through an online registration portal, multi-region contact centers (UK, Hong Kong, South Africa), direct email outreach, and community channels including Telegram, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn. The event targets C-level executives — Managing Directors, CEOs, CMOs, CIOs, CTOs, regulators, casino operators, sports betting operators, and gaming technology providers — and curates a speaker faculty of 30+ industry figures from regulators (Botswana Gambling Authority, Gaming Board of Tanzania, Zimbabwe Lotteries and Gaming Board) and operators (SuperSportBet, Betway Africa, Tsogo Sun, 1xBet, Sunbet).

Name

BiG Africa Summit

Legal name

Eventus International Limited

Website

https://bigafricasummit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BiG Africa Summit is an annual iGaming conference and expo serving African sports betting operators, casinos, regulators, and technology providers, organized by Eventus International Limited since 2014.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Conferences & Events (iGaming)

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• IGaming conference
• Industry trade shows
• Sports betting events
• Casino industry expos
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Passes and Tickets: Revenue generated through tiered ticket sales for the annual BiG Africa Summit and Expo. Tiers include VIP Delegate Pass (4-day access), Premium Pass (3-day access), Standard Pass (2-day access), and Free Visitor Pass, with pricing ranging from EUR 545 to EUR 1245 per person depending on tier and early-bird eligibility.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Event generates sponsorship revenue through various sponsorship tiers including Stage Sponsor (QTech Games), Main Entrance Sponsor (DSTGAMING), Name Badge Sponsor (Global Lab), and general sponsorship packages (BetConstruct AI, KodeDice, ComplyGuard, Policy Vault).
3. Exhibition and Booth Sales: Revenue from exhibitor booth space at the conference expo floor. Exhibitors include Choice Gaming, SMSala, Gaming Newsbyte, and others. Supporting Partners like Botswana Gambling Authority and African iGaming Alliance also exhibit.
4. Operator/Affiliate Pass Program: Free passes provided to licensed African operators (limited to 2 per company) to drive attendance and maintain industry ecosystem engagement, creating long-term relationship value for sponsors and future ticket sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BiG Africa Summit is an annual multi-day in-person conference and expo serving Africa's iGaming, sports betting, and casino industries. The event brings together C-level executives, regulators, operators, and technology providers for keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, networking, and the BiG 7 Awards ceremony. Ticket sales, sponsorship tiers, and exhibition booth rentals form the core commercial offering, with a freemium layer of free passes for licensed operators and visitors.

Product overview

BiG Africa Summit is a single-product conference and expo event offering, now in its 13th Annual Edition. The core offering is the annual BiG Africa Summit Conference & Expo, Africa's premier iGaming event. This is supported by tiered delegate pass products (VIP, Premium, Standard, Free Visitor, and Operator/Affiliate), an Event App for attendee access, and the BiG 7 Awards ceremony. The event targets C-level executives, regulators, operators, and service providers in the African gaming industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BiG Africa Summit Conference & Expo Africa's premier iGaming conference and expo event, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, operators, and innovators across the African gaming sector for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
• VIP Delegate Pass Premium 4-day access pass offering VIP seating at the Awards Ceremony, branded roll-up banner placement, logo placement on event mailers, BiG Welcoming Evening, daily networking and luncheon, refreshing breaks, networking drinks, BiG Excursion, and VIP seating at all conference sessions. Priced at EUR 1245 standard or EUR 1145 early bird per person.
• Premium Delegate Pass 3-day access pass with premium seating at the Awards Ceremony, daily networking and luncheon, coffee/refreshment breaks, and conference and expo floor access. Priced at EUR 945 standard or EUR 845 early bird per person.
• Standard Delegate Pass 2-day access pass to the conference and expo with event app access, daily networking and luncheon, coffee/refreshment breaks, and logo placement on event mailers. Priced at EUR 645 standard or EUR 545 early bird per person.
• Free Visitor Pass Complimentary access pass providing event app access, BiG Welcoming Evening (Canapes & Drinks), full event floor access (Conference & Expo), daily networking and luncheon, and coffee/refreshment breaks. Free of charge.
• Operator/Affiliate Pass Free pass for licensed operators in Africa, limited to 2 passes per company and subject to availability and approval. Includes BiG Welcoming Evening, access to Awards Ceremony, and Expo Floor Access.
• Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship inventory for the BiG Africa Summit, including Stage Sponsorship (QTech Games), Main Entrance Sponsorship (DSTGAMING), Name Badge Sponsorship (Global Lab SA), and other named and general sponsorship packages. Designed for gaming technology vendors, payment providers, and service companies seeking brand visibility.
• Exhibition Booth Space Exhibition booth space at the BiG Africa Summit expo floor for exhibitors such as Choice Gaming, SMSala, Gaming Newsbyte, Botswana Gambling Authority, and African iGaming Alliance. Provides on-site product demonstrations, lead capture, and direct engagement with operators and regulators.
• BiG 7 Awards Annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the African iGaming industry, held during the BiG Africa Summit evening event. Categories and nominees are submitted prior to the event with the awards presented to winners during a ceremony at the summit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 speakers delivering insights on African betting industry

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, minor and major.

• African iGaming AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Africa's premier trade association for licensed and regulated operators, providing strategic support as a Supporting Partner. The alliance views forums like BiG Africa Summit as essential in aligning policy, fostering investment, and strengthening integrity frameworks that safeguard players and promote fair competition across the continent.
• Botswana Gambling AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Autonomous regulatory body established under the Gambling Act, 2012 to regulate the gambling industry in Botswana. Serves as both Supporting Partner and Exhibitor at BiG Africa Summit 2026. The Authority commenced full regulatory function on 1st April 2016, having previously regulated under the Casino Act and The Lotteries and Betting Act.
• NascentEdgestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner providing dynamic face-to-face meeting platforms allowing clients to expand into predefined target audiences and amplify business exposure globally.
• Elite-ExecutivestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner offering executive networking and professional connection services.
• NovaMotus ConsultancystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner offering direct access to decision-makers through a global networking of top-tier senior-level executives, focusing on business connections and growth opportunities.
• Sonnet WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic Partner empowering brands and businesses through strategic marketing and consulting solutions.
• Eventus International (Ei News)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and Strategic Partner providing event organization platform, networking events, and industry news through the Ei News division.
• BetConstruct AImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Exhibitor delivering a unified ecosystem of iGaming solutions including Sportsbook, Casino Suite, and Land-Based Solutions supported by advanced AI tools and comprehensive service portfolio.
• QTech GamesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStage Sponsor and leading game distributor for emerging markets. With 50 years of combined experience, the company has established QTech Games as an indispensable industry leader in game discovery, proprietary gaming tools, 24/7 support, and advanced AI technology.
• DSTGAMINGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Entrance Sponsor and leading provider of iGaming solutions with over a decade of industry expertise, specializing in white-label and turnkey casino solutions, game aggregation, custom game development, and secure payment gateways.
• Global Lab SAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerName Badge Sponsor providing gaming testing and certification services for the industry.
• Gaming NewsbyteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor and media partner, a leading gaming and sports betting media platform delivering timely news, insights, and industry analysis with a strong focus on emerging African markets.
• Policy VaultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing an online repository of government policies, electoral guidelines, business regulations, laws, investment guides, and macroeconomic data across Africa.
• KodeDicemajorTechnology or IntegrationSponsor and operator-focused iGaming technology partner supporting sustainable growth across regulated African markets. Provides end-to-end platform solutions covering sportsbook, casino, lottery, game aggregation, payments, and player management with strong analytics, CRM, compliance, and risk management capabilities.
• EI NetworkingstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and division of Eventus International offering ultimate C-Level networking opportunities around the globe through both online and in-person event platforms, established in 2021 to address quality networking needs post-pandemic.
• African Lotteries and Gaming Association (ALGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association represented by CEO Musa Mngadi at BiG Africa Summit 2026, supporting the advancement of lotteries and gaming industry across Africa.
• iGaming Africa HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Media Partner providing coverage and promotion of African iGaming industry news and events.
• My Afrika MagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Media Partner delivering African gaming and betting industry coverage.
• Focus Gaming News AfricaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Media Partner providing gaming industry news coverage for African markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SBC Summit: Runs major B2B sports betting and iGaming conferences (SBC Summit, Betting on Sports) targeting operators, affiliates, and suppliers. Closely comparable in audience, sponsorship model, and C-level networking focus, with a broader geographic footprint.
• SiGMA World: Organizes a global portfolio of iGaming and emerging-tech conferences with awards ceremonies and C-level networking formats. Directly comparable to BiG Africa Summit in scope, B2B audience, and event-meetings-expo model, but operates across multiple continents and greater scale.
• iGB Live! / iGB Affiliate: iGaming B2B conference and expo with strong affiliate and operator focus. Comparable in event format, tiered passes, and C-level audience, with a primarily European base but global sponsor draw.
• Gaming Africa Expo: A regional event also targeting the African gaming and betting industry with exhibitions and conferences. Most directly comparable as a geographic peer, competing for the same African operator, regulator, and supplier sponsorship and attendance wallet.

Emerging players

• Sportel: Annual convention focused on sports media, technology, and betting industry. Comparable in B2B sports industry audience and global conference format, with overlap in betting/operator attendees relevant to BiG Africa Summit.
• International Gaming Awards (IGA): Annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the iGaming industry. Comparable in awards-format DNA to the BiG 7 Awards component of the BiG Africa Summit, though IGA is global and awards-focused rather than a full conference.

Broad incumbents

• Clarion Gaming: Parent organizer of ICE, iGB Affiliate, and other major gaming events. Comparable in event portfolio strategy and B2B gaming audience, but operates at significantly larger scale and global scope.
• ICE London (Clarion Gaming): The flagship global iGaming expo, owned by Clarion Gaming. Comparable in audience (operators, regulators, suppliers) but operates at much larger scale and broader international scope, serving as the dominant incumbent in the gaming events category.
• G2E (Global Gaming Expo): Owned by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, G2E is one of the largest land-based and online gaming B2B expos. Comparable B2B audience and expo+sponsorship model, but primarily US-focused and broader in scope beyond iGaming.

Others

• Eventus International (parent portfolio): Parent organizer of BiG Africa Summit and several other regional gaming events. Included as the parent brand ecosystem that hosts BiG Africa Summit; comparable in event-portfolio strategy but represents the broader corporate parent rather than a peer event.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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