Summary
- Next year, Africa will host an exciting new industry event, with the organizers already planning three engaging gatherings.
- The Gambling Standards Harmonization Conferences aim to build a unified regulatory framework.
- The International Gambling Standards Summit and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa have joined forces in a dynamic collaboration.
- Experience the magic of Kenya from February 10 to 13, 2026.
- Join us from March 16th to 19th, 2027, in the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa.
- Join us in the heart of West Africa from March 7th to 10th, 2028.
Exciting news for the gambling industry in Africa: a groundbreaking series of conferences has been announced, aiming to enhance regulatory standards across the continent. This initiative, born from the collaboration between the International Gambling Standards Summit and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa, is set to launch the Gambling Standards Harmonization Conferences. The focus is clear: to establish unified standards that will elevate and streamline industry practices.
New African industry gathering seeks to bring regulators together in charting the region’s future
The spotlight is on strengthening consumer protection, encouraging responsible gambling, and creating a thriving, sustainable ecosystem for gambling businesses, as emphasized in an official press statement. A comprehensive list of events is already mapped out by the organizers. While dates are still tentative, the current plan sets the stage for: Nairobi has been chosen as the venue for the inaugural event, scheduled for February 10-13 next year in Kenya. This gathering aims to unite gambling regulators, national standards bodies, operators, and various industry participants to collaboratively assess and draft new standards. Determined to reach beyond any single region, further events are already on the calendar, with significant anticipation surrounding the Gambling Standards Harmonization Conferences across Africa.
