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19–21 January 2026

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World Gaming Week

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18:00
  1. Time Out Market Barcelona
19:00
10:00
  1. CC5.1
    Please note this session is open to all with a conference or workshop pass. Expo only or VIP passes ...
  2. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  3. Fira Barcelona Gran Halls 2-5
11:00
  1. CC5.1
     
  2. CC4.1
     
11:05
  1. CC4.1
    The Chair of the European Casino Association Erwin van Lambaart will take the stage to welcome the g ...
  2. CC5.1
    The meteoric rise of unlicenced brands is endangering the regulated gaming industry, government budg ...
11:15
  1. CC4.1
    Operational Excellence for Land-Based Leaders. The exclusive summit where the land-based casino indu ...
  2. CC4.1
    With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets like the UK, Netherlands, ...
  3. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regul ...
11:25
  1. CC5.1
    Who is truly at risk of migrating to the black market? And what should be done about it? The prevail ...
11:45
  1. CC5.1
    The black market relies on three core ingredients to thrive: content (games and data), platforms, an ...
12:00
  1. CC4.1
    A regulated industry is only as strong as its three pillars: clear rules, institutional respect, and ...
12:20
  1. CC4.1
    As competition ramps up, both online and land-based gaming face new challenges worldwide. Bally’s La ...
12:30
  1. CC5.1
     
13:00
  1. Enterprise Stage
    Our chair opens the ICE Start-Ups Accelerator for the first time, setting the stage for an afternoon ...
  2. CC4.1
     
  3. CC5.1
     
13:05
  1. Enterprise Stage
    Hear directly from an investor in how to gain their trust. This session examines how the most succes ...
13:25
  1. Enterprise Stage
    Which verticals are heating up? Which ones are cooling off? Top investors reveal the trends shaping ...
14:00
  1. CC5.2
    Future-Proofing Lottery Success. The Innovating Lotteries Conference is your essential guide to into ...
  2. CC4.1
    Once defined by the glitter of casino floors – the industry’s P&L playbook is morphing into somethin ...
  3. Enterprise Stage
     
  4. CC5.1
    A raft of DC policy decisions in the last 12 months have significantly impacted U.S. gaming, disrupt ...
  5. CC5.2
     
14:20
  1. Enterprise Stage
    The highs, lows, and everything in between. This candid discussion brings together successful founde ...
14:30
  1. CC5.1
    As Alberta prepares to enter a regulated iGaming era, the tension between competitive marketing and ...
14:40
  1. CC4.1
     
14:50
  1. CC5.2
    What are the new types of lottery games and prizes shifting the global lotteries landscape? Which de ...
  2. CC5.1
     
14:55
  1. Enterprise Stage
     
15:20
  1. CC5.2
     
15:25
  1. CC5.1
     
15:30
  1. Enterprise Stage
     
15:40
  1. CC4.1
     
  2. CC5.2
    What influence are iGaming platforms and experiences having on lottery players' expectations? How ar ...
15:45
  1. CC5.1
    As the global gaming landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of regulators is more critical ...
16:00
  1. CC4.1
    The cruise casino market represents a significant but currently underserved segment of the global ga ...
  2. CC5.2
    How are the convergences between iGaming and lotteries verticals, especially their gamification feat ...
16:30
  1. CC4.2
    In mature gambling markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, main ...
  2. CC4.4
    Strict advertising limits or bans reduce harmful exposure, yet they also reduce the visibility of li ...
  3. CC4.3
    Over the past year, regulatory bodies across major jurisdictions have laid large fines against opera ...
17:30
  1. CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exc ...
10:00
  1. CC5.1
    Please note this session is open to all with a conference or workshop pass. Expo only or VIP passes ...
  2. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  3. Fira Barcelona Gran Halls 2-5
11:00
  1. Pitch ICE Stage
    Get ready for the next wave of iGaming innovation at Pitch ICE Barcelona 2026. In partnership with l ...
  2. CC4.1
     
  3. CC5.1
     
11:05
  1. CC5.1
    The introduction of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 marks a defining step for the Caribbean’s ...
  2. CC4.1
    What are the new innovations driving the growth of the sports betting industry, and which technologi ...
11:15
  1. CC5.2
    Betting on the Future of Sport. The essential gathering where sports betting leaders converge to unl ...
  2. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regul ...
11:25
  1. CC5.1
    Once seen as the dark side of iGaming, has MICA been the watershed moment for crypto casinos to ente ...
11:55
  1. CC4.1
    Immediacy, community, and the thrill of participation are just some of the key drivers of fan engage ...
12:10
  1. CC5.1
     
12:15
  1. CC4.1
    How can regulators, rights holders and operators collaborate to ensure the highest standards of fixt ...
12:45
  1. CC5.1
     
13:00
  1. CC4.1
     
14:00
  1. CC4.1
    What are new AI capabilities in fully automating the betting process, and how are partnerships betwe ...
  2. CC4.1
    Next-Gen Data Insights. Focused on the convergence of esports and betting, the Esports Betting Confe ...
  3. CC4.2, CC4.3 and CC4.4
    WGF roundtables are a 60-minure group-discussion based gathering (no slides are used) in which each ...
  4. ICE Esports Arena
    The Bookmakers Cup is Oddin’s own tournament, bringing together players from ICE exhibitors and Oddi ...
  5. CC4.2
    Looking west to Alberta and BC, all eyes are on Canada with new casino licenses and online expansion ...
  6. CC4.4
    Following the sudden passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, all real-money g ...
  7. CC4.3
    Italy's gambling market is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. A sweeping licensing re ...
  8. CC5.1
     
  9. CC5.2
     
14:05
  1. CC5.2
    Smarter advertising and cost reduction through more effective creative execution. Platforms reward g ...
  2. CC5.1
    This session explores the strategic direction of esports and its growing influence on the gaming ind ...
14:35
  1. CC5.2
     
  2. CC5.1
    This expert panel dives deep into how analytics, AI and real-time data are transforming engagement a ...
14:50
  1. CC4.1
    What are bettors' expectations ahead of 2026's biggest sporting events, especially the 2026 Football ...
14:55
  1. CC5.2
    Digital gaming operators hold vast amounts of data - but often do not tap into their data's full ins ...
15:10
  1. CC4.1
    How are integrations between sports media, social media and betting platforms enhancing the bettor e ...
15:15
  1. CC4.2
    Brazil reported 17.7M bets in the first 6 months of its regulated market, yet one year in, is it sti ...
  2. CC4.3
    Operators have expressed frustration over Finland’s uncertain regulatory path leading up to the 2027 ...
15:25
  1. CC5.1
     
  2. CC5.2
     
15:45
  1. CC5.2
    In an increasingly competitive and innovative market, segmentation is essential if marketing campaig ...
  2. CC5.1
     
16:00
  1. CC4.1
     
16:15
  1. CC5.2
    What are the advantages to operators and to customers of controlled spending? Which strategies and i ...
  2. CC5.1
    From live stats to interactive overlays, widgets are redefining how fans and bettors engage with esp ...
16:20
  1. CC4.1
    In the US market, in-venue, real time sports betting on live games is enhancing fans' live viewing e ...
16:30
  1. CC4.3
    With Austria to end its online casino monopoly in coming months, what lessons can be learned from it ...
  2. CC4.2
    While the Andes nations (Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador) may share a mountain range, they certai ...
16:45
  1. CC5.1
    Sponsorship remains the lifeblood of esports, but ensuring ROI in a fragmented, fast-moving space is ...
17:00
  1. CC4.1
    How can media platforms protect and enhance gaming data regulation? How can operators navigate first ...
17:30
  1. CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exc ...
10:00
  1. ICE Esports Arena
    Two professional EAFC players will be in the Esports Arena, offering ICE attendees the rare chance t ...
  2. CC4.1
     
  3. CC5.2
     
  4. CC5.1
     
10:05
  1. CC5.2
     
  2. CC5.1
    In the past few years, we have witnessed Japan develop its regulatory framework for integrated resor ...
  3. CC4.1
    Bonuses remain one of the most powerful tools for player acquisition — and one of the most exploited ...
10:30
  1. CC5.2
     
  2. CC4.1
    Operators in regulated markets are already reporting deepfake onboarding attempts indistinguishable ...
10:40
  1. CC5.1
    As regulation expands rapidly across global markets, from the Philippines to India, operators and su ...
11:00
  1. CC4.1
    Most gaming operators continue to spend more each year on cybersecurity — yet outages, fraud, and br ...
  2. CC5.1
     
11:20
  1. CC5.1
    As key markets like Brazil, Nigeria and Cameroon have transitioned from grey operations, with a domi ...
11:30
  1. CC4.1
    As digital ecosystems become more connected, attacks increasingly travel through the supply chain ra ...
11:55
  1. CC5.1
    Brazil is experiencing a unique moment – the consolidation of a new betting market. Looking through ...
12:00
  1. CC4.1
    The modern threat surface extends beyond onboarding — fraudsters now target the transaction layer it ...