DAY 01
12 NOVEMBER 2026
UNDERSTAND
INDUSTRY & MARKET DAY
A full day dedicated to understanding the market, its transformation, its opportunities and the major challenges reshaping the African gaming ecosystem.
See the day 01 programmeFIRST EDITION — DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
GARPDRC 2026— Gaming Africa Regulation & Payments, 12–14 November 2026, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
12–14 NOVEMBER 2026
KINSHASA — DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE, TRANSPARENT AND DIGITALLY CONNECTED GAMBLING INDUSTRY
REGULATE. PROTECT. INNOVATE.
BY THE NUMBERS
A FOUNDING EDITION.
A PAN-AFRICAN AMBITION.
500–800
QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS
150+
EXECUTIVES & C-LEVEL
30+
REGULATORS & PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
10–15
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
30+
GAMING OPERATORS
20+
BANKS, FINTECHS & PSPs
40–60
SPEAKERS
150+
TARGETED B2B MEETINGS
WHY GARP
THE FUTURE OF GAMING IN AFRICAWILL BE MORE RESPONSIBLE.MORE TRANSPARENT.MORE CONNECTED.
The gambling industry is undergoing a structural transformation.
The rapid development of smartphones, Internet access, Mobile Money, digital wallets, instant payments, online gaming platforms, artificial intelligence and data analytics is making the industry more accessible, more digital and more cross-border.
This transformation creates major economic opportunities.
GARP creates the bridge between regulation,industry, finance and technology.
ABOUT GARP
MORE THAN
A SUMMIT.
GARP — Gaming Africa Regulation & Payments is an African platform dedicated exclusively to the gambling and gaming industry. GARP is not designed as a simple conference.
It is a permanent platform for dialogue, knowledge, cooperation, training, recognition and the development of industry best practices.
- 01
GARP SUMMIT
- 02
GARP STARS
- 03
GARP EXECUTIVE TEA CONVERSATION
- 04
GARP INTELLIGENCE
- 05
GARP REGULATORY HUB
- 06
GARP ACADEMY
- 07
GARP BUSINESS & INNOVATION LOUNGE
- 08
GARP BUSINESS CONNECT
THE FOUR PILLARS
FOUR PILLARS.
ONE INDUSTRY.
01
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
BUILDING AN INDUSTRY THAT PROTECTS ITS PLAYERS.
- prevention
- excessive gambling
- self-exclusion
- deposit limits
- protection of minors
- responsible advertising
- vulnerable players
- artificial intelligence and prevention
- complaint mechanisms
02
PAYMENTS & FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
BUILDING A SECURE AND TRACEABLE PAYMENT ENVIRONMENT.
- Mobile Money
- digital wallets
- banks
- PSPs
- fintech
- KYC and e-KYC
- AML/CFT
- transaction monitoring
- fraud prevention
- cross-border payments
03
REGULATION & COMPLIANCE
BUILDING REGULATION FOR THE DIGITAL AGE.
- licensing
- supervision
- taxation
- reporting
- compliance
- illegal operators
- advertising regulation
- data protection
- regional cooperation
04
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
EXPLORING THE TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY.
- artificial intelligence
- RegTech
- SupTech
- Big Data
- cybersecurity
- monitoring
- e-KYC
- fraud prevention
- predictive analytics
THREE DAYS. ONE AGENDA.
UNDERSTAND.
REGULATE.
CONNECT.
DAY 02
13 NOVEMBER 2026
REGULATE
REGULATION & COMPLIANCE DAY
A day dedicated to licensing, taxation, illegal gaming, compliance, consumer protection, RegTech, cybersecurity and financial integrity.
See the day 02 programmeEvening — GARP Stars 2026 Awards Ceremony
DAY 03
14 NOVEMBER 2026
CONNECT
EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS DAY
A more exclusive day focused on executive dialogue, market intelligence, strategic recommendations, the Kinshasa Declaration and qualified B2B meetings.
See the day 03 programmeEXPLORE THE FULL PROGRAMME
10 panels · 6 masterclasses · 2 keynotes
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
ONE SUMMIT.
THREE MOMENTS.
13 NOVEMBER
GARP STARS 2026
Excellence & Responsible Gambling Awards recognising responsible practices, compliance, consumer protection, payments and technology excellence.
14 NOVEMBER · INVITATION ONLY
EXECUTIVE TEA CONVERSATION
A closed-door strategic dialogue between regulators, public authorities and industry leaders.
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING & DIGITAL PAYMENTS
KINSHASA DECLARATION
The founding edition concludes with recommendations, good practices and voluntary commitments emerging from executive dialogue.
GARP BUSINESS CONNECT
MEET.
CONNECT.
BUILD.
A structured B2B matchmaking programme that turns conversations into qualified opportunities. Meetings are pre-programmed from participant profiles and business interests.
- Format
- 20 MINUTESper meeting
- Objective
- 5 TO 8qualified meetings
- Target
- 150+B2B meetings
THE PLATFORM
THE SUMMIT IS
ONE PART OF IT.
GARP runs year-round through research, a regulatory library and executive training — the work that carries the industry between editions.
THE PEOPLE SHAPING
THE INDUSTRY.
- 01
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Ministries · Regulators · Tax authorities · Central banks · AML/CFT authorities · Digital authorities
- 02
GAMING INDUSTRY
Sports betting · Casinos · Lotteries · Online gaming · Gaming operators
- 03
FINANCE
Banks · Fintechs · PSPs · Mobile Money · Wallets
- 04
TECHNOLOGY
RegTech · SupTech · Cybersecurity · Artificial Intelligence · KYC · Data
- 05
EXPERTISE
Lawyers · Auditors · Consultants · Researchers · Academics
- 06
MEDIA
Business media · Financial media · Technology media · Specialised gaming media
HOST CITY
KINSHASA
THE STARTING POINT OF GARP AFRICA.
Kinshasa is the founding city of GARP. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the platform's starting territory.
GARP DRC 2026 is designed as the chapter zero of a broader African ambition connecting regulation, industry, payments, compliance and technology.
KINSHASA IS THE STARTING POINT.AFRICA IS THE AMBITION.
FOUNDING & STRATEGIC PARTNERS
PARTNERS TO
BE ANNOUNCED.
12–14 NOVEMBER 2026 · KINSHASA
BE PART OF
THE FIRST
GARP.
Gaming Africa Regulation & Payments
Join regulators, public authorities, gaming operators, banks, fintechs, technology providers and industry leaders for the founding edition of GARP.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOONBECOME A PARTNER
REGULATE. PROTECT. INNOVATE.