Excitement is building ahead of the 11th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ (SBEA+) Summit 2026. Taking place from 22 – 24 April 2026 at the exquisite Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit convenes investors, operators, regulators, affiliates, and technology providers for three days of focused engagement, strategic discussion, and high-value networking across East Africa’s gaming ecosystem.
This week, the spotlight turns to KodeDice, a technology sponsor contributing to the conversations and connections shaping the event. KodeDice enters the summit with a strong global footprint, delivering powerful, scalable, and multi-jurisdiction-ready solutions trusted by over 50 operators. With 99.9% uptime, access to more than 1000 games, and complete branding flexibility, the company enables operators to build platforms that are both performance-driven and tailored to market demands.
At the centre of its offering is the KodeDice Integration Suite, designed to connect every layer of the iGaming operation, from games and payments to player management and analytics. Through robust APIs and seamless third-party integrations, operators are able to scale efficiently while maintaining speed, control, and adaptability in competitive environments.
With a clear focus on innovation, KodeDice continues to advance its capabilities through AI-enabled analytics, intelligent automation, and blockchain-backed security, supporting operators in navigating increasingly complex and regulated markets. Its approach remains grounded in building solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also user-centric and commercially effective.
Industry Insight: Exclusive Interview with KodeDice
As part of our Sponsor Spotlight series, we spoke with Snehal Bhatt, CEO and iGaming Consultant at KodeDice, to explore the opportunities shaping the market, the role of technology in supporting operator growth, and the priorities driving KodeDice’s continued expansion.
Sharing how KodeDice is approaching expansion across Africa’s diverse markets, Snehal emphasised the importance of local understanding and modernisation:
“Africa is not a single market, and we refuse to treat it like one. We are on the ground having real conversations with operators across East and West Africa, understanding what they actually need – not what a generic white-label vendor assumes they need.
One clear gap we see today is that many existing platforms are outdated, especially in terms of user experience and a lack of AI-driven capabilities. This directly impacts player engagement and operator profitability.
At KodeDice, our focus is on helping operators modernise – bringing in advanced UX and AI-powered systems that make platforms more competitive, efficient, and scalable. And importantly, we are focused on signing the right partners, not just the most partners.”
Highlighting the need for ownership, flexibility, and intelligent systems, he outlined the solutions KodeDice is delivering to operators:
“Operators here are done being oversold and underdelivered. What KodeDice brings is full custom development – sportsbook, casino, P2P betting, wallet, KYC – built to spec, owned by the operator, not rented from a vendor.
Beyond ownership and flexibility, our platform is highly flexible and deeply backed by AI. This allows operators to intelligently manage risk, safeguard against losses, and detect anomalies – all while maintaining the highest standards of platform security and user safety.
We are not just building platforms; we are building systems that operators can fully control, optimise, and scale without dependency.”
On the opportunities within East Africa’s gaming market, Snehal pointed to the importance of market understanding and locally relevant solutions:
“The players are there. The appetite is there. What is missing is technology that is truly built for this market rather than adapted from somewhere else.
The biggest opportunity lies in understanding before offering. Technology providers who invest time in learning local user behaviour, payment ecosystems, regulatory nuances, and operational challenges will naturally outperform others.
The more you understand the market, the more value you can create – and ultimately, the more you earn. Those who deliver mobile-first, locally relevant, high-performance platforms at the right price point will win.”
Reflecting on the role of industry gatherings, he highlighted the value of in-person engagement in building trust and partnerships:
“Deals get done in rooms, not in inboxes. A summit like this compresses months of relationship-building into three days, and in a market where trust is everything, that matters enormously. For KodeDice, showing up consistently is part of how we signal that we are serious about this region for the long run.”
Looking ahead to the summit, Snehal shared what he values most about participating:
“Honest conversations, deep learning, and high-intent business opportunities – that’s the real value.
We are particularly looking forward to understanding what operators truly need, where current solutions are falling short, and how the market is evolving on the ground. That insight directly shapes what we build next.
Everything else is a bonus.”
These perspectives reflect the thinking behind solutions designed for scale, efficiency, and long-term growth, setting the tone for the discussions taking place in Nairobi.
Where Technology Meets Opportunity
The SBEA+ Summit brings together a highly targeted audience of decision-makers, creating a setting where conversations are direct, relevant, and commercially focused. With a carefully curated operator-focused agenda grounded in real market dynamics, the emphasis remains on practical insight, operational strategy, and collaboration across the value chain.
For KodeDice, the summit presents an opportunity to engage directly with operators and partners, demonstrate capability, and build relationships that support continued expansion across the region.
Join Us in Nairobi
With the SBEA+ Summit 2026 approaching in just 3 weeks, now is the time to secure your place at one of the region’s most renowned gatherings. Take your place, join the conversations shaping the region, and step into an environment where the right connections lead to real opportunity.
Register now:
https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/sbea
