Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

18–20 January 2027

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2026 Agenda

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18 Jan 2026
  1. Kick off World Gaming Week in style as ICE takes over ‘Time Out Market’, Barcelona’s iconic food and ...
  2. This is an invite-only Event Step into an evening of elegance at the ‘invitation-only’, 5★ VIP Cockt ...
19 Jan 2026
  1. Fira Barcelona Gran Halls 1-5
  2. As competition ramps up, both online and land-based gaming face new challenges worldwide. Bally’s La ...
  3. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  4. ICE Esports Arena
     
  5. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regul ...

    Sponsored by
    GeoComply

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  9. Join the senior ICE team, ICE Ambassadors, industry VIP’s and the City of Barcelona to celebrate the ...
  10. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  11. CC1.1
     
  12. The Chair of the European Casino Association Erwin van Lambaart will take the stage to welcome the g ...
  13. The meteoric rise of unlicensed operators is endangering the regulated gambling sector, government b ...
  14. CC4.1
    Operational Excellence for Land-Based Leaders. The exclusive summit where the land-based casino indu ...

    Sponsored by
    AWS
    In Association with
    ECA

  15. With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets in Europe, North America a ...
  16. Industry, regulators and consumers all face a shared threat from illegal operators. In this battle t ...
  17. For the first time in its sustainability reporting, the EGBA has begun publishing comprehensive econ ...
  18. Discover how Hub88, part of Yolo Group, one of the Estonia’s fastest-growing tech companies and a gl ...
  19. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  20. To set the stage for ICE 2026, the opening keynote will address the biggest issue facing the industr ...
  21. Safer gambling is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a strategic pillar for employment and wor ...
  22. CC1.1
    2026/27 Outlook –market size, market share, exclusive insights
  23. European casino operators don’t have the same opportunity to evolve and expand their properties as c ...
  24. Open invite to network and meet the AWS team
  25. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  26. The black market relies on three core ingredients to thrive: content (games and data), platforms, an ...
  27. Affordability checks are entering a new phase. This session examines how operators are collaborating ...
  28. From generating revenue and creating jobs to influencing local businesses and government policies, c ...
  29. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  30. CC1.1
     
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  33. Our chair opens the ICE Start-Ups Accelerator for the first time, setting the stage for an afternoon ...
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  35. CC1.1
     
  36. Join industry veteran Alex as he shares his personal journey from startup founder to successful inve ...
  37. Which verticals are heating up? Which ones are cooling off? Top investors reveal the trends shaping ...
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  39. CC5.2
    Future-Proofing Lottery Success. The Innovating Lotteries Conference is your essential guide to into ...
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  41. As the UAE enters the next phase of its regulated gaming market, with major milestones approaching, ...
  42. Join AWS and Playson's technical leaders for an insider conversation on the innovations and challeng ...
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  44. AI-driven detection is evolving from static thresholds to adaptive, explainable models. This session ...
  45. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  46. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  47. What are the forces shaping innovations in digital lotteries? What next for retail lotteries in resp ...
  48. In an industry where innovation is the currency of survival, inclusive leadership isn’t just good et ...
  49. The highs, lows, and everything in between. This candid discussion brings together successful founde ...
  50. Once defined by the glitter of casino floors – the industry’s P&L playbook is morphing into somethin ...
  51. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
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  53. This session examines how standardised self-exclusion systems, unified player-protection indicators, ...
  54. What are the new types of lottery games and prizes shifting the global lotteries landscape? Which de ...
  55. Pitch Roulette is an interactive improv-game spotlighting art and craft of the pitch - where the aud ...
  56. As Alberta prepares to enter a regulated iGaming era, the tension between competitive marketing and ...
  57. AI is reshaping how we work in the gaming sector. As we see a rise of neurodiversity in today’s work ...
  58. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  59. Gaming has higher valuations than other sin industries like alcohol and tobacco but suffers from a h ...
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  64. Experts in technology, operations, and social responsibility present the latest developments in digi ...
    Session in cooperation with Digital Entertainment Summit
    LA plaza
  65. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
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  67. What influence are iGaming platforms and experiences having on lottery players' expectations? How ar ...
  68. As the global gaming landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of regulators is more critical ...
  69. With player protection, identifying addiction and treating gambling-related harm externally, the wel ...
  70. How are the convergences between iGaming and lotteries verticals influencing lotteries regulation? A ...
  71. As the casino space becomes increasingly crowded and competitive, differentiation, and localisation ...
  72. Kick of DEIB at ICE 2026 with a reception dedicated to connection, collaboration, and community. Thi ...
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  74. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  75. This session explores how next-generation cloud infrastructure and AI are redefining performance, sc ...
  76. In mature gambling markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, main ...
  77. Over the past year, regulatory bodies across major jurisdictions have laid large fines against opera ...
  78. Strict advertising limits or bans reduce harmful exposure, yet they also reduce the visibility of li ...
  79. Join the Connpay Padel Tournament 2026 in Barcelona!
    Powered by FindaNode – Recruitment & Communications Agency

    We’re bringing the padel community together during iGB Affiliate & ICE 2026 (Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 19–21 Jan) for an evening of sport, networking, and fun!

    📅 January 19th, 2026:
    Welcome at 16.30
    Tournament 17.00 - 19.00
    Networking 19.00 and up

    connpay
  80. Gamification is often treated as a pure retention tool, but its real power goes much further. This s ...
  81. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  82. What are the regulatory developments and priorities unique to Latin American and African nations? Ho ...
  83. Open invite to network and meet the Huweai team.
  84. We invite representatives from all Spanish associations, both national and regional, to a networking ...
  85. Enterprise Stage
  86. A celebration recognising outstanding achievements across the global gaming industry.
  87. CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exc ...
20 Jan 2026
  1. Fira Barcelona Gran Halls 1-5
  2. For delegations and stakeholders Association-led open space meeting and media engagement
  3. DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, is transforming how fans experience sport. ...
  4. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  5. Enterprise Stage
  6. The ICE Innovators Challenge, delivered in partnership with Microsoft, is the flagship technology co ...
  7. Highlighting the urgent need to move from dialogue to implementation in protecting players within Af ...
  8. Presentation of the report on the size and impact of illegal gambling in Spain. A debate will be ope ...
    jdigital
  9. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regul ...

    Sponsored by
    GeoComply

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  12. Get ready for the next wave of iGaming innovation at Pitch ICE Barcelona 2026. In partnership with l ...
  13. This session is happening in CC&.01 B The focus on the bingo sector in Spain. Session offered jointl ...
    CEJ
  14. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  15. The introduction of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 marks a defining step for the Caribbean’s ...
  16. What are the new innovations driving the growth of the sports betting industry? How are strategic pa ...

    Sponsored by
    Delasport

  17. Warren Russell is the founder and CEO of eyeDP, an AI-powered platform that is redefining the docume ...
  18. Alfonso González García is the Co-founder of Whizdom AI, where he leads the development of advanced ...
  19. CC4.1
    Betting on the Future of Sport. The essential gathering where sports betting leaders converge to unl ...
  20. As data-driven safeguards grow more sophisticated, operators face a new dilemma: how to personalise ...
  21. Harpo Lilja is Founder & CEO of Tugi Tark and a leading voice in iGaming player support innovation. ...
  22. The Philippines is in the midst of fundamental regulatory change: the removal of offshore operators, ...
  23. Anthony Keller has been a C-Level executive in casino operations with global experience in opening, ...
  24. Find out DGOJ focus and key regulatory and enforcement priorities and ask your questions to ensure y ...
  25. CEO, Co-Founder & Entrepreneur with 12+ Year Experienced C-Level Marketing and Management Executive ...
  26. Pitch ICE Stage
    Philisiwe Bhengu, Founder and Director of Research iGaming (RI Experts), created to bridge the gap b ...
  27. This session explores how unlocking the true value of your data is the critical differentiator betwe ...
  28. CompliancePlay AI was founded by Isabelle Zanzer and Ralitsa Eide, two experts in gambling complianc ...
  29. Once seen as the dark side of iGaming, has MICA been the watershed moment for crypto casinos to ente ...

    Sponsored by
    Complyguard

  30. The sports industry faces growing pressure to deliver engaging, personalized digital experiences tha ...
  31. Desiree Dickerson is CEO and Co-Founder of THNDR, the world's first PvP skill-based gaming platform ...
  32. Moving beyond ethics and culture statements, this session maps the operational steps toward sustaina ...
  33. Karina Ferraioli is the Co-Founder and CMO of Master Affiliates Network, the first collaborative iGa ...
  34. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  35. Joseph Somma is a driven entrepreneur and engineer, US-born, who studied in Italy and has worked in ...
  36. How can regulators, rights holders and operators collaborate to ensure the highest standards of fixt ...
  37. Tom Tatun is the founder of Fantasy Gambling League (FGL), a next-generation prediction-based fantas ...
  38. Enterprise Stage
    As AI capabilities accelerate, regulated industries must balance innovation with responsibility. In ...
  39. Jonathan has 25+ years of directing, producing, and writing award-winning documentaries, TV shows, c ...
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  41. A panel looking at the continuous need for collaboration among regulators in the iberoamerican juris ...
    Cumbre
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  43. A relaxed opportunity to meet the Microsoft team after the keynote, ask questions, and explore how o ...
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  46. Enterprise Stage
    This presentation traces the evolution of real-time avatar technology, moving beyond simple template ...
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  48. CC5.1
    Next-Gen Data Insights. Focused on the convergence of esports and betting, the Esports Betting Confe ...

    Sponsored by
    Oddin

  49. CC4.2, CC4.3 and CC4.4
    WGF roundtables are a 60-minure group-discussion based gathering (no slides are used) in which each ...
  50. Looking west to Alberta and BC, all eyes are on Canada with new casino licenses and online expansion ...
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  52. What are new AI capabilities in fully automating the betting process, and how are partnerships betwe ...
  53. Italy's gambling market is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. A sweeping licensing re ...

    In Partnership with
    IGE

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  55. CC5.2
    Unlocking Player Lifetime Value. This workshop at delivers actionable frameworks and innovative tact ...

    Sponsored by
    Fennica Gaming

  56. A networking event exclusively for members of the Catalan association Acordjoc. Attendance is by inv ...
    La plaza
  57. California has become ground zero in America’s fight against unregulated gambling. With the passage ...
  58. Recent bi-lateral gaming regulatory agreements across Africa are heralding a shift in approach to re ...
  59. Exploring the growing challenge of fake games and fraudulent casinos in the iGaming and gambling spa ...
  60. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  61. This session explores the strategic direction of esports and its growing influence on the gaming ind ...
  62. AI's impact on iGaming marketing accelerated dramatically in recent months. Here's what's happening: ...
  63. From Trump to Musk, big voices are calling time on DEIB initiatives. While the noise is loudest in t ...
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  65. This expert panel dives deep into how analytics, AI and real-time data are transforming engagement a ...
  66. Dual Disorder Foundation: GAMBRAIN Predicting Gambling Disorder Risk UNLV and Rey Juan Carlos Univer ...
  67. How are integrations between sports media, social media and betting platforms enhancing the fan expe ...
  68. Deep player understanding: how “data from everything” becomes actionable player archetypes and sessi ...
  69. As prediction-market platforms expand into sports, politics, and more, states and tribal nations are ...
  70. The gaming sector loves to talk about diversity, but has meaningful progress been made at balancing ...
  71. Witness the welcome journey that lifted first-time deposits by 2.2 percentage points and delivered a ...
  72. Brazil reported 17.7M bets in the first 6 months of its regulated market, yet one year in, is it sti ...
  73. Fast esports content, including eLeagues, has become an essential part of the modern sportsbook as o ...
  74. Operators have expressed frustration over Finland’s uncertain regulatory path leading up to the 2027 ...
  75. With a fresh process round for new IR licenses by December 2027, what’s the latest on Osaka and beyo ...
  76. In an increasingly competitive and innovative market, segmentation is essential if marketing campaig ...
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  78. As the U.S. economy evolves, partnerships with Native American tribes are becoming a dynamic force f ...
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  80. 2026 World Cup Betting Outlook: Overcoming Barriers to Betting With excitement building around the 2 ...
  81. The Bookmakers Cup is Oddin’s own tournament, bringing together players from ICE exhibitors and Oddi ...
  82. Hosted by African Americans in Gaming, this vibrant networking event brings together industry profes ...
  83. Social addictions are not merely a response to the digital environment, but a reflection of emotiona ...
  84. How are gen-z's digital habits influencing their expectations of their iGaming experiences? How can ...
  85. CC5.1
    Esports doesn’t need to feel complex. In this 15-minute session Esports Charts showcases how easy-to ...
  86. In this fast-paced update, ESIC Commissioner Ian Smith cuts through the noise to present the real pi ...
  87. While the Andes nations (Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador) may share a mountain range, they certai ...
  88. Predictions markets and sports betting are becoming increasingly integrated and accelerating innovat ...
  89. Briefing delivered by the National Police – an opportunity to hear the results of the police campaig ...
    La Plaza
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  91. The German gambling market struggles with strict controls and a booming black market. Can stakeholde ...
  92. How immersive engagement tools are redefining bettor behaviour, retention and revenue in the new era ...
  93. CC5.1
    Chess is in the middle of a major hype phase across sport and the creator ecosystem. Over 700 millio ...
  94. Un encuentro para poner en valor el Plan de Formación Continua de ANESAR como eje del desarrollo pro ...
    La Plaza
  95. Enterprise Stage
  96. Recognition of excellence across the casino and gaming sector.
  97. CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exc ...

    In Partnership with
    WIGA
     

21 Jan 2026
  1. Two professional EAFC players will be in the Esports Arena, offering ICE attendees the rare chance t ...
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  5. A Technical Toolkit for Success in Growth Markets. The essential toolkit and actionable strategies f ...
  6. Mastering Responsible Gaming for Sustainable Growth. Develop the essential strategies and best pract ...
  7. CC4.1
    Fortifying Your Digital Defences. This workshop at equips iGaming professionals with the critical kn ...

    Sponsored by
    Greco

  8. For delegations and stakeholders Association-led open space meeting and media engagement
  9. In the past few years, we have witnessed Japan develop its regulatory framework for integrated resor ...
  10. Enter the intersection of behavioural science, UX design, and data-driven messaging. This session fo ...
  11. Operators invest heavily in stronger bonus engines, more sophisticated risk tooling, and increasingl ...
  12. Operators in regulated markets are already reporting deepfake onboarding attempts indistinguishable ...
  13. Leading Change: Steering Transformation in the Global Gaming Industry - Then and Now In this exclusi ...
  14. As regulation expands rapidly across global markets, from the Philippines to India, operators and su ...
  15. In physical venues, player support relies on human judgement, observation, and in-person communicati ...
  16. As the industry becomes increasingly data-driven, harnessing the power of your data will define your ...
  17. Frontline CS and RG teams are often the first to spot signs of acute distress — yet most operate wit ...
  18. Most gaming operators continue to spend more each year on cybersecurity — yet outages, fraud, and br ...
  19. As gambling products, customer behaviour, and regulatory expectations evolve, traditional safer gamb ...
  20. As key markets like Brazil, Nigeria and Cameroon have transitioned from grey operations, with a domi ...
  21. KYC systems and biometric technologies are reshaping how operators verify, protect, and understand t ...
  22. Explore how gaming products can teach and reinforce self-regulation, awareness, and resilience — emb ...
  23. The modern threat surface extends beyond onboarding — fraudsters now target the transaction layer it ...
  24. Brazil is experiencing a unique moment – the consolidation of a new betting market. Looking through ...
  25. As the global sports betting industry continues to expand, so too do the challenges and risks associ ...
  26. The ESG landscape is shifting — dramatically. With the European Parliament voting to slash major sus ...
  27. Mobile-first design and user experience adapted to the region Local payment systems: PIX, SPEI, and ...
  28. Despite regulatory advances, over half of Brazil’s gambling market remains illegal, costing the coun ...
  29. As the Latin American gaming market evolves, understanding the transformation of the consumer and th ...
  30. Hosted by ICE Networking cocktail with delegates, partners & media to close ICE & Casa Brasil 2026
22 Jan 2026
  1. Celebrate the finale of World Gaming Week with LMG’s High Stakes Football & Poker Event. Kick off wi ...
  2. Mana 75
    Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first serve basis A networking event after ...