Two major gaming industry events are set to take place in October 2026, gathering regulators, operators, legal experts, fintech innovators and technology providers in Dakar and Copenhagen. The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will run from 14–16 October at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. The event opens with the SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards Evening, followed by dual-stream conference sessions covering topics such as taxing the game, data security, cashless payments, mobile money, payment security and the future of iGaming in Francophone Africa. Speakers include representatives from Senegal National Lottery (LONASE), Bet9ja, ALGA and other regulatory and operator groups. A dinner sponsored by BetConstruct AI will offer premium networking for C-level delegates.
One week later, the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026 will take place on 22–23 October at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. Jeanette Harder von Eyben, Deputy Head of the Danish Gambling Authority, will deliver the opening keynote on Denmark’s current gambling policy and upcoming legislation. The programme will address Finland’s preparations for a new licensing system, Sweden’s tougher regulatory approach, Norway’s increased enforcement activity, the 2026 credit ban and the Nordic vision for channelisation. The SNGS Eventus Awards 2026 will also be held on 22 October, recognising outstanding achievements across the Nordic gaming industry.
