We are thrilled to announce that the 7th edition of Africa Games Week will take place from Monday, 2nd December to Thursday, 5th December 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. This year’s event promises an exciting and dynamic lineup of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities that will bring together the best talent in the African gaming ecosystem.

Celebrating Creative Leadership in Gaming

The theme for Africa Games Week 2024 is Creative Leadership, focusing on how visionary leadership fosters innovation, nurtures company culture, and drives success in the gaming industry. Attendees will explore strategies to promote creativity, innovation, and collaboration within game development studios, with insights from industry leaders through panels, workshops, and discussions.

Highlights of the Week:

Monday, 2nd December – VIP Day

A special day that is reserved for VIPs and selected guests to network and participate in exclusive activities.

  • 9:00 am – Networking coffee session  
  • 10:00 am Room 1– Workshop for younger studios on setting up studios. 
  • 10:00 am Room 2– Roundtable discussions led by Kish Hirani on the African Gaming Ecosystem  
  • 12:45 pm – Lunch break  
  • 1:30 pm – Guests will embark on a networking trip to Groot Constantia for wine tasting and elevator game pitches by African studios  
  • 5:45 pm– Documentary screening and networking

Tuesday, 3rd December – VIPs and Delegates

  • 8:30 am – Registration and networking  
  • 10:00 am – Welcome address  
  • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm– Talks and panels  
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch and networking  
  • 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Workshops and B2B meetings  
  • Evening – VIP networking event  

Wednesday, 4th December – VIPs and Delegates

  • 8:30 am– Registration and networking  
  • 10:00 am – Welcome address  
  • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Talks and panels  
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm– Lunch and networking  
  • 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Workshops and B2B meetings  
  • 5:30 pm – Closing session for Make Games Africa

Thursday, 5th December – Policy and Law Day – VIPs and Delegates 

For delegates interested in policy and legal frameworks on the African continent.  

  • 9:00 am– Registration  
  • 10:00 am – Welcome address  
  • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – Policy discussions  
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch  
  • 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm– Law discussions  
  • Evening – Networking event

Why Attend Africa Games Week 2024?

Africa Games Week is the premier event for connecting developers, content creators, industry leaders, and investors across the African and global gaming sectors. It provides a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and showcasing the incredible innovation emerging from the African gaming industry.

Join us from **2nd to 5th December 2024** in Cape Town, South Africa, for an unforgettable week dedicated to the future of African gaming.  

For sponsorship opportunities, speaker applications, or to secure your delegate passes, please contact Alexandra Pattison: alexandra@gamesweek.africa