One of the attractions about working in the iGaming industry, is undoubtedly the many conferences that are scheduled every year that often attract thousands of people, regardless of where they are held.
There are undoubtedly the flagship events that the vast majority of those in the industry are aware of, such as ICE, while in years gone by names of events have changed as new sponsors have taken over and venues have changed.
Below, you can find all the upcoming ones for 2026 including where they are and when you can attend them!
| Date Range (2026) | Event Name | Location | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19 – 21 | ICE Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | Largest global B2B exhibition; tech, innovation and global regulation. (co-located with iGBA) |
| February 9 – 11 | SiGMA AIBC Euroasia | Dubai, UAE | iGaming, AI, Blockchain & emerging tech in Eurasia/MENA region |
| March 1 – 3 | SiGMA Euro-Med | Valletta, Malta | European operations, regulatory tech, and Malta as a licensing hub |
| March 3 – 5 | SBC Summit Rio | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Brazil’s premier sports betting and gaming event (newly regulated market) |
| March 16 – 17 | Global Game Connect | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Blockchain, AI, and iGaming in the South Asia region |
| April 6 – 9 | BiS SiGMA South America | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Major show dedicated to the fast-growing Latin American gaming and betting industry |
| April 28 – 30 | SBC Summit Malta | St. Julian’s, Malta | High-level networking and strategic discussion for European senior decision-makers |
| May 12 – 14 | G2E Asia | Macao, China | The essential marketplace for the Asian gaming-entertainment industry |
| May 19 – 21 | SBC Summit Canada | Toronto, Canada | Focuses exclusively on the Canadian sports betting and iGaming landscape |
| May 27 | NEXT Summit Valletta | Valletta, Malta | C-level event focused on industry strategy and investment |
| June 1 – 3 | SiGMA Asia | Manila, Philippines | Bringing together leaders and innovators to explore the opportunities across Asia |
| June 9 – 11 | SBC Summit Americas | Fort Lauderdale, USA | Key platform for North, Central, and South American operators, regulators, and affiliates |
| July 1 – 3 | iGB LIVE | London, UK | Key European event for the iGaming and affiliate marketing community |
| August 4 – 6 | SiGMA Africa | Cape Town, South Africa | Focuses on the continent’s rapidly expanding mobile and digital betting sector |
| September 1 – 3 | SiGMA North America | Mexico City, Mexico | Focuses on the North American market, including Mexico and US regional opportunities |
| Sep 28 – Oct 1 | Largest North American show; covers land-based and online casino/betting convergence | ||
| Sep 29 – Oct 1 | SBC Summit | Lisbon, Portugal | Massive global gaming and betting show with a strong focus on market growth and networking |
| November 2 – 5 | SiGMA Central Europe | Rome, Italy | Concentrates on the growing markets across Central and Eastern Europe |
| Nov 30 – Dec 2 | SiGMA South Asia | Bangkok, Thailand | Key summit for operators and affiliates targeting the dynamic South Asian market |
The Major Conferences
There are a number of flagship iGaming conferences around the world every year that attract considerable attendances and a number of these have been running for a long time.
ICE, in particular, has strong roots and Barcelona has emerged as a permanent fixture for the conference in recent years. SBC is another that is highly regarded by industry professionals, with Malta having proved to be an epicentre when it comes to iGaming. It is no coincidence that this hosts several iGaming events every year.
Over the last few years, we have seen a number of new locations on the map as new regions have become regulated; South America – Brazil in particular, is an exciting new frontier in this space. Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo both make for brilliant locations to host iGaming events.
Just recently, Lisbon – the capital city of Portugal has proven to be an enticing place to host the SBC Summit, which is a considerable event and a compliment to the city to trust it with one of this magnitude.
So, if any of the above events capture your interest for next year, why not check them out?!