This is the driving factor behind the launch of the inaugural iGF East Africa Show. On Thursday, 12 th June key iGaming hubs across the East African region–including Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda–will come together for a unique learning and networking experience.
Featuring a full day of value-adding conference panels, iGaming Future East Africa (iGFEA) will tackle and explore the most pertinent industry topics in the region: from regulation to marketing, and on to game content.
Being a part of the iGFEA community is not just about keeping up to date with industry affairs and doing business. It’s also about playing an active role in creating a future of iGaming that is sustainable and beneficial for everyone, making it an essential hub for those with ambitions of making a significant impact in this exciting market.
iGaming AFRIKA – Why is the East region so significant for the growth of the African iGaming industry in general?
Curtis Roach: East Africa is renowned for being the tech hub of the continent. Innovative products such as M-PESA, the mobile payments app, have revolutionised the market, giving wider access to consumers and facilitating the market’s exponential growth.
In a recent report, H2 Gambling Capital published results detailing that online betting in Kenya will grow by 76% in the next 5 years and other key East African markets such as Tanzania are expected to demonstrate growth of over 150% over the next half a decade in Online Casino alone. With Online lottery in Uganda increasing by 100% within the same period!
These are just a snapshot of the exciting developments occurring within this region and offers further validation for iGaming stakeholders hoping to expand their customer base in East Africa.
iGaming AFRIKA – Who are some of the top speakers and attendees you will be hosting at the upcoming iGFEA show?
Curtis Roach: The iGFEA conference agenda will feature some of the leading iGaming figures from across the region helping to shape the future of East African gaming. Just a few of the key speakers include:
- Macdonald Maliga, Deputy President, Kenya Football Federation
- Erick L. Gerald, Head of Operations, Parimatch Tanzania
- Victor Wanyama, VIP Guest, Award-Winning Professional Footballer
- Dos Kariuki, Director, MichezoBet
- Saša Krneta, Chairman, Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK)