Africa Games Week 2023: Gaming gurus, developers, and investors head to Cape Town

The leading international event shining a spotlight on African game development will take place from Monday, 27 November to Saturday, 2 December, at Workshop 17 in the Watershed at the V&A Waterfront, the event is sponsored by the City of Cape Town.

‘The African gaming market is the fastest-growing in the world and the sub-Saharan African gaming industry is expected to generate over US$1 billion (approximately R18,7 billion at current exchange rates) for the first time in 2024. As such, the City via the Economic Growth Directorate is proudly sponsoring Africa Games Week 2023 because of the opportunities it will create for investments and jobs,’ said Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.

This year’s gathering will again see attendees treated to a week of technical skills workshops, business-to-business meetings, interactive panels, and networking opportunities.

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‘Research by Statista shows that there will be around 400 million gamers in Africa by 2027 and the continental gaming market is forecast to increase by 45,13% in the next five years. This is an ideal event for investors and youth to learn more about this industry and how they can find a place in it. I look forward to seeing many of Cape Town’s gaming and tech experts, companies, investors and youth at this year’s Africa Games Week,’ said Alderman Vos.