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SUMMARY:BiG Africa Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual Betting & iGaming Africa Summit (BiG Africa Summit), occurring from March 25-27, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa, will center on the long-awaited remote gambling bill which has failed numerous times in previous years. \nAttendees will be included in a detailed discussion focusing on what they can expect from the eventual legalization of remote gaming in South Africa, as well as what future opportunities and potential strategic and operational implications will emerge in this growing market.\nWith over 30 key speakers attending from both regional and international authorities, operators, investors, and advisers within the gaming ecosystem, the summit is designed for anyone with a vested interest in the African market.\nThe BiG Africa Summit 2024 event promises attendees engaging discussions, an insightful agenda, and unparalleled networking opportunities.\nTrack more events scheduled on the African iGaming industry on our events Calendar here\nTHEME\nA Decade of BiG Milestones in Africa’s Gaming Industry\nSCHEDULE\nDAY 1 – 25TH MARCH 2024 (Monday)\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Event Networking Reception & ‘The BiG Fight’ Weigh-in\n\n\n\n17:00\n\n\n\nDAY 2 – 26TH MARCH 2024 (Tuesday)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Coffee\n\n\n\n09:00\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks from the Chairperson\n\n\nLois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus Group\n09:30\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Address:\n\n \nRevealing the Unique Dynamics of Operating in Africa: Why one size doesn’t fit all\n09:45\n\n\n \n\nPanel Discussion:\nCurrent Status Update: Tracking the progress of South Africa’s Remote Gambling Bill\n\n\nModerator:\nGarron Whitesman, Principal Attorney, WhitesmansPanelists:\n– Chio Sakutukwa, Group Legal & Compliance, Peermont Global\n– Wayne Lurie, Director, Lurie Inc. Attorneys\n10:15\n\n\nNetworking Tea Break\n\n11:00\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nAssessing Responsible Gaming: Are industry efforts adequate and what strategies should\nguide the way forward?\n\n\nModerator:\nSteve Hall, Founder, Jarvie WorldwidePanellists:\n– Garron Whitesman, Principal Attorney, Whitesmans\n– Felix Mukaxe, Consultant and Gaming Inspector, Mozambique Gambling Board\n– Robin Bennett, Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance, Western Cape Gambling and\nRacing Board\n– Solomon Godwin, Head, Africa, Booming Games\n11:30\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nCapitalising on Major Sports Events: Enhancing brand awareness and boosting revenue in\nsports betting\n\n\nModerator:\nPanellists:\n– Andrea Giuliani, Head of Business Development, WA.Technology\n– Dolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXperts\n– Thiran Marimuthu, Director, RST Gaming Consultants\n12:15\n\n\nNetworking Lunch Break\n\n13:00\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nHow to fully leverage Big Data’s potential while ensuring data protection compliance\n\n\nModerator:\n– Cameron Green, Founder, F9 Media GroupPanellists:\n– DK Michael Aghaji, Head of Sales, E2 Communications\n14:00\n\n\n\n\nPresentation:\nMobile Money Integration: Leveraging a frictionless payment ecosystem across all of Africa\n\n\nPresenter:\nSimon Pepper, Chief Product Officer, Tola Mobile\n14:45\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nUnlocking player engagement with creative betting offers\n\n\nModerator:\nPanellists:\n– Christian Rajter, CEO, Split The Pot\n– Dolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXperts\n15:15\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks from the Chairperson\n\n\nLois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus Group\n16:00\n\n\n\n\nNETWORKING DRINKS – Sponsorship Available\nNetworking drinks, cocktails and canapes\n\n\n\n16:15\n\n\n\n\n‘The BiG Fight’\n\n\n\n18:00\n\n\n\nDAY 3 – 27TH MARCH 2024 (Wednesday)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Coffee\n\n\n\n09:30\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks from the Chairperson\n\n\nLois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus Group\n10:00\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Address\n\n\nInvestor-Friendly Policies: Crafting incentives to attract foreign capital\nPresenter:\n10:15\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nStrategic Channelisation: Safeguarding the market through stakeholder support to exclude\nunlicensed operators\n\n\nModerator:\n– Carla Bastos, Executive Manager: Audit, Mpumalanga Economic RegulatorPanelists:\n– Sean Coleman, CEO, SA Bookmakers’ Association\n10:45\n\n\nNetworking Tea Break\n\n11:30\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nBuilding Bridges: Mentorship and networking for women in African iGaming\n\n\nModerator:\n– Lois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus GroupPanelists:\n– Purity Wahiu, Operations Manager, Palms Bet\n12:00\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nPrioritising long-term, meaningful partnerships over money-grabbing collaborations in affiliate\nmarketing\n\n\nModerator:\nSasha Boerma, Head of Affiliates, Coastline GamingPanelists:\nLiliana Almeida, Head of Brand & Corporate Communications, Clever Advertising\nMpumelelo Lembede, Head of Sports Betting Africa, Bambet\n12:45\n\n\nNetworking Lunch Break\n\n13:30\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nFuture-Proofing Payments: Anticipating trends and innovations\n\n\nModerator:\nDolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXpertsPanelists:\nChukwuma Ukegbu, Head of Treasury Sales, Korapay\n14:30\n\n\n\n\nPresentation:\nThe Psychology of Gaming: Unique motivations and social challenges faced by African\nplayers\n\n\nPresenter:\n15:15\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion:\nDemystifying AI and mastering online success\n\n\nModerator:\nPanellists:\nCameron Green, Founder, F9 Media Group\n15:45\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks from the Chairperson\n\n\nLois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus Group\n16:30\n\n\nNETWORKING DRINKS\nNetworking drinks, cocktails and canapes\n16:45\n\n\n\n*** End of #BiG2024 ***\nFull List of BiG Africa 2024 Speakers:\n● Andrea Giuliani, Head of Business Development, WA.Technology\n● Cameron Green, Founder, F9 Media Group\n● Carla Bastos, Executive Manager: Audit, Mpumalanga Economic Regulator\n● Chio Sakutukwa, Group Legal & Compliance, Peermont Global\n● Christian Rajter, CEO, Split The Pot\n● Chukwuma Ukegbu, Head of Treasury Sales, Korapay\n● DK Michael Aghaji, Head of Sales, E2 Communications\n● Dolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXperts\n● Felix Mukaxe, Consultant and Gaming Inspector, Mozambique Gambling Board\n● Garron Whitesman, Principal Attorney, Whitesmans\n● Liliana Almeida, Head of Brand & Corporate Communications, Clever Advertising\n● Lois Bright, Managing Director, Initiate International/Head of Africa & ME, The Conexus\nGroup, Initiate International & The Conexus Group\n● Mpumelelo Lembede, Head of Sports Betting Africa, Bambet\n● Purity Wahiu, Operations Manager, Palms Bet\n● Robin Bennett, Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance, Western Cape Gambling and\nRacing Board\n● Sasha Boerma, Head of Affiliates, Coastline Gaming\n● Sean Coleman, CEO, SA Bookmakers’ Association\n● Simon Pepper, Chief Product Officer, Tola Mobile\n● Solomon Godwin, Head, Africa, Booming Games\n● Steve Hall, Founder, Jarvie Worldwide\n● Thiran Marimuthu, Director, RST Gaming Consultants\n● Wayne Lurie, Director, Lurie Inc. Attorneys\n● William Scott, Director, Fincore\n
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