The global iGaming industry is developing so rapidly that a single operator or developer can't track all innovations alone. Major industry conferences, summits, and exhibitions make it possible to meet colleagues, explore new markets and technologies, and understand in advance where the market is heading.
There are several types of iGaming events:
Below is a calendar of the main iGaming events for 2025 with forecasts extending into early 2026. The selection is based on authoritative sources, focusing only on confirmed events to avoid information noise.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Barcelona 2025 | 20–22 Jan 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | One of the world’s largest iGaming exhibitions, relocated from London to Fira Barcelona Gran Via; about 55,000 attendees across all verticals (betting, casinos, lotteries, payments, etc.) |
| iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2025 | 20–23 Jan 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | Runs in parallel with ICE; focused on affiliate marketing with 8,000+ visitors from 55 countries, 250+ exhibitors, seminars & workshops. |
| SiGMA Eurasia 2025 | 23–25 Feb 2025 | Dubai, UAE | Summit with 400+ speakers & 14,000 delegates, bridging East & West; includes SiGMA Pitch startup competition and SiGMA Awards. |
| SBC Summit Rio 2025 | 25–27 Feb 2025 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Brazil’s leading iGaming & sports-betting forum on regulation & market entry; coincides with Carnival. |
| SiGMA Africa 2025 | 10–12 Mar 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa | Regional summit focused on mobile betting, blockchain & sports; ~2,500 attendees & 550 operators. |
| SiGMA Americas 2025 | 7–10 Apr 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil | Popular SiGMA conference on regulation, gamification & player experience; high C-level attendance. |
| NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 | 7–8 May 2025 | Valletta, Malta | European Next.io summit amid historic Maltese settings; 6,000+ delegates, 300 speakers, focus on innovation. |
| G2E Asia 2025 | 7–9 May 2025 | Macau, China | Organized by AGA & RX; the key Asian iGaming hub uniting operators, suppliers & regulators. |
| SBC Summit Americas 2025 | 13–15 May 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, USA | Merges North & Latin American markets; ≈ 40% C-level attendees and 300 exhibitors. |
| Belgrade Future Gaming 2025 | 27–28 May 2025 | Belgrade, Serbia | Balkan expo showcasing casino equipment and technology solutions. |
| SiGMA Asia 2025 | 1–4 Jun 2025 | Manila, Philippines | Premium Asian summit with 350 speakers, 20,000 delegates, 2-tier expo & 15 networking events. |
| Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 | 17–19 Jun 2025 | Toronto, Canada | Focused on sports betting and land-based casinos; brings together operators and regulators. |
| SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 | 16–18 Sep 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal | Global summit returning to Lisbon; 7 stages, 120,000 m² expo area, 700 exhibitors. |
| GAT Bogotá 2025 | 18 Sep 2025 | Bogotá, Colombia | Sheraton Bogotá expo uniting casino equipment suppliers and Latin operators. |
| Elite Retreat Europe 2025 | 20–22 Oct 2025 | Pegeia, Cyprus | Invite-only Next.io retreat for top executives on strategic partnerships. |
| SiGMA Europe Summit 2025 | 3–6 Nov 2025 | Rome, Italy | Europe’s largest forum at Fiera Roma gathering leaders, affiliates, startups & providers. |
| SPiCE International 2025 | 5–7 Nov 2025 | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Highlights the Pacific as “the next frontier” for iGaming; regulators, affiliates & investors. |
| iGaming Crossroads Summit 2025 | 13–14 Nov 2025 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Two-day summit bridging Europe & Asia on law, responsible gaming, marketing & tech. |
| Global Regulatory Awards 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 | London, UK | VIXIO ceremony honoring compliance & responsible gaming excellence. |
| EGR Italy Awards 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | Rome, Italy | Recognizes innovation among operators and affiliates; audited by Deloitte. |
| iGaming DACH Summit 2025 | 3–4 Dec 2025 | Vienna, Austria | Exclusive forum for German-speaking markets; networking & business development. |
| Player Protection Summit 2025 | 3–4 Dec 2025 | Vienna, Austria | Two-day Eventus conference on compliance and player safety. |
| G2E Asia @ The Philippines 2025 | 10–11 Dec 2025 | Manila, Philippines | Trade expo for Philippine and ASEAN markets organized by AGA, RX & PAGCOR. |
| International Gaming Awards 2026 | 18 Jan 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Awards gala at InterContinental Barcelona honoring industry leaders. |
| ICE Barcelona 2026 | 19–21 Jan 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Next edition of the famous expo at Fira Gran Via with thousands of attendees. |
| European iGaming Awards 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Parallel to ICE Barcelona; celebrates outstanding European iGaming projects. |
| iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026 | 20–21 Jan 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Updated iGB Affiliate series uniting operators & affiliates at Fira Gran Via. |
| iGaming Club Conference Madrid 2026 | 18–20 May 2026 | Madrid, Spain | First Madrid edition of iGaming Club with 1,500+ affiliates, operators & B2B providers. |
The iGaming calendar shows that 2025 will be a dynamic and geographically diverse year: Europe, Asia, Africa, and both Americas will host major expos, conferences, and award ceremonies.
Flagship events such as ICE Barcelona, SBC Summit Rio, and the SiGMA series will attract tens of thousands of participants and shape the industry agenda for years ahead.
Regional summits (GAT Bogotá, iGaming DACH Summit, SiGMA South Asia) help companies enter local markets and adapt to cultural specifics, while specialized conferences on player protection and lotteries highlight the growing importance of responsible gaming and customer experience.When planning participation, it’s important to define clear goals — from lead generation and partnership building to regulatory monitoring.
Early registration, strong presentations, and active networking make each trip as productive as possible.
This list will be updated as new announcements appear — follow updates and choose the events that will keep your business riding the iGaming wave.
