Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

18–20 January 2027

Sustainable Gambling Zone

The Global Hub for Safer Gambling, Sustainability and Industry Progress

Bringing together regulators, operators, suppliers, charities, academics and technology providers to advance safer, more sustainable gambling. The Sustainable Gambling Zone is one of ICE’s most valued and internationally recognised feature.

In 2026, the SGZ occupied a newly redesigned, highly visible space between Halls 4 and 5, creating an open hub for product discovery, networking, debate and knowledge sharing. The Zone brought together over 30 partners and 28 exhibitor pods, showcasing solutions across AI-driven risk detection, affordability, KYC, self-exclusion, player support, ESG, DEI and sustainability.

Across three days, the SGZ stage hosted discussions on safer gambling regulation, transparency, self-exclusion, AI, biometrics, affordability, ESG, DEI and evidence-based practice, including contributions from the ICE Research Institute and its academic partners.

Recognised by both the Vixio Regulatory Awards and Casino Guru Awards the SGZ has evolved from its origins as the Consumer Protection Zone into a global platform for collaboration, innovation and practical action.

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Fundraising and Charitable Impact  

Fundraising remains a cornerstone of the Sustainable Gambling Zone. Since 2019, the initiative has raised more than €462,500 for organisations dedicated to safer gambling, player wellbeing and harm prevention.

At ICE Barcelona 2026, a record €80,000 charity fund was distributed equally between four organisations: Proyecto FES, FEJAR, BetBlocker and Fundación Convivir, with each receiving €20,000 to support work in prevention, treatment, education, digital wellbeing and community-level intervention.

Show your commitment to progress by joining our fundraising efforts. Together, we can make an even greater impact.

Get involved by reaching out to syed.hassan@clarionevents.com today! 

 

 

Get involved

Is your brand ready to support safer gambling and help shape a more sustainable future for the industry? Be part of ICE’s global platform for raising standards, supporting charities and driving practical change.

Contact

Syed Hassan

To showcase your brand as exhibitor, sponsor or donor

Syed.Hassan@worldgamingbusiness.com

Ewa Bakun

To apply for the 2027 donation

Ewa.bakun@worldgamingbusiness.com

Elisa Arias Maldonado

To share your expertise in the 2027 agenda

Elisa.AriasMaldonado@clarionevents.com

2026 Agenda

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