{"id":5075,"date":"2025-07-16T05:55:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:34:23","slug":"africas-gaming-surge-set-to-take-global-summit-by-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/africas-gaming-surge-set-to-take-global-summit-by-storm","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s gaming surge set to take global summit by storm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
SBC Summit 2025 hosts a dedicated track spotlighting Africa\u2019s booming gaming market, from mobile innovation to evolving regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nigeria.- Africa\u2019s gaming industry is stepping into the global spotlight<\/strong> as the SBC Summit 2025<\/strong> dedicates an entire day to unlocking the continent\u2019s enormous potential. The \u201cEmerging Markets Africa\u201d<\/strong> track, taking place in Portugal, promises a deep dive into the trends, challenges and innovations transforming gaming across Africa\u2019s diverse markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Emerging Markets Africa track is set for September 16, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). SBC, the powerhouse behind gaming\u2019s most impressive conferences and exhibitions, is shining a bold spotlight on Africa. This track dives deep into key markets, from gaming leaders like Nigeria and South Africa<\/strong> to rising stars like Tanzania and Ghana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder and CEO of SBC, Rasmus Sojmark,<\/strong> emphasised Africa\u2019s rising influence and growing potential in the global gaming space<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAfrica isn\u2019t just one of the most exciting markets in gaming<\/strong>, it\u2019s one of the most misunderstood. That\u2019s why this track matters. We\u2019re bringing together the people who know the region inside out, and creating a space for honest, practical conversations\u201d, he said, according to the SBC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The session will examine how, with over 70 per cent of Africans<\/strong> owning smartphones and mobile money woven into daily life, this unique ecosystem is not just making payments seamless but also turning user engagement up a notch and unlocking a world of new opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The event will also feature five expert-led sessions<\/strong> designed to guide delegates through the continent\u2019s most promising opportunities, operational challenges and regional nuances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It will also explore how Nigeria and South Africa have long been seen as leaders in Africa\u2019s gaming scene, thanks to a mix of well-regulated traditional and online gambling markets<\/strong>. But now, other countries like Ghana are catching up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regulation<\/strong> will be a hot topic at the summit as many African governments are pushing to create clearer fairer rules for gaming. Marketing<\/strong> is another key area where Africa stands out. The event will highlight how marketing in Africa requires operators to tailor campaigns to the continent\u2019s rich cultural diversity<\/strong> and local languages, rather than simply copying global strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Africa-focused day <\/strong>kicks off SBC Summit 2025\u2019s Emerging Markets track, followed by sessions on Eurasia, the Middle East and Asia, all running alongside the Global Markets track covering major regions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\nNavigating Africa\u2019s gaming landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n