Saloni Shankar
Mastercard launched its inaugural Africa Esports Summit in Casablanca, Morocco. This event is part of Mastercard’s efforts to boost African esports.
The summit aims to foster collaboration within Africa’s gaming ecosystem.
Mastercard’s Inaugural Africa Esports Summit in Casablanca
Top leaders from finance, technology, and gaming sectors gathered at the summit. They discussed aligning esports with payment solutions, mobile money, and regulations.
Mastercard aims to offer vital resources for African esports players.
The event also highlights Mastercard’s ongoing commitment to esports worldwide. The company has long supported major esports events, including League of Legends. Its focus on Africa reflects the growing importance of the region.
Key Speakers and Discussions at the Summit
Key speakers included Hicham El Khlifi and Andrew Lilien. They shared insights into the future of esports in Africa. Additionally, representatives from Riot Games and Nigerian startup Game participated.
These experts emphasised the role of financial solutions in supporting esports. Discussions covered the integration of financial services with African esports. They also explored how policy could support Africa’s esports infrastructure.
The Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communications joined the summit. Their participation highlighted the need for policy to drive esports growth. The summit aimed to create partnerships for sustainable development.
Mastercard’s Role in Shaping Africa’s Esports Future
Mastercard showcased new payment technologies tailored for Gen Z gamers. These innovations aim to make payments more secure and accessible. They are designed for Africa’s mobile-driven, gaming-savvy population.
Mohamed Benomar, Mastercard’s North West Africa General Manager, spoke at the summit. He expressed Mastercard’s dedication to Africa’s young gaming population. He stated that initiatives like the summit drive economic growth in Africa.
Looking ahead, Mastercard plans to host more events in Africa. They will focus on community-led championships, creators, and developers. Mastercard aims to lead the intersection of gaming and financial services.
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