Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

19–21 January 2026

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2026 Agenda

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18 Jan 2026
  1. Time Out Market Barcelona
    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 2-5
  2. CC5.1
    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. CC1.1
    Opening remarks – ICE, ANJL, IBJR, Maghno José (Chair) Brazil 2026/27 Outlook – Regulatory update an ...
  5. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regul ...

    Sponsored by
    GeoComply

  6. CC5.1
     
  7. CC4.1
     
  8. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  9. La Plaza
    Safer gambling is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a strategic pillar for employment and wor ...
  10. Fira Barcelona Gran South Entrance
    Join the senior ICE team, ICE Ambassadors, industry VIP’s and the City of Barcelona to celebrate the ...
  11. CC4.1
    The Chair of the European Casino Association Erwin van Lambaart will take the stage to welcome the g ...
  12. CC5.1
    The meteoric rise of unlicensed operators is endangering the regulated gambling sector, government b ...
  13. CC4.1
    Operational Excellence for Land-Based Leaders. The exclusive summit where the land-based casino indu ...

    Sponsored by
    AWS
    In Association with
    ECA

  14. CC4.1
    With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets like the UK, Netherlands, ...
  15. CC5.1
    Who is truly at risk of migrating to the black market? And what should be done about it? The prevail ...
  16. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    For the first time in its sustainability reporting, the EGBA has begun publishing comprehensive econ ...
  17. Enterprise Stage
    Senior leaders from AWS opens the Enterprise Stage with a forward-looking view of how cloud, data qu ...
  18. CC5.1
    To set the stage for ICE 2026, the opening keynote will address the biggest issue facing the industr ...
  19. Enterprise Stage
     
  20. CC1.1
     
  21. CC4.1
    A regulated industry is only as strong as its three pillars: clear rules, institutional respect, and ...
  22. CC5.1
    The black market relies on three core ingredients to thrive: content (games and data), platforms, an ...
  23. CC4.1
    European casino operators don’t have the same opportunity to evolve and expand their properties as c ...
  24. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Affordability checks are entering a new phase. This session examines how operators are collaborating ...
  25. CC5.1
     
  26. CC4.1
     
  27. Enterprise Stage
    Our chair opens the ICE Start-Ups Accelerator for the first time, setting the stage for an afternoon ...
  28. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  29. Enterprise Stage
    Join industry veteran Alex as he shares his personal journey from startup founder to successful inve ...
  30. Enterprise Stage
    Which verticals are heating up? Which ones are cooling off? Top investors reveal the trends shaping ...
  31. CC5.2
    Future-Proofing Lottery Success. The Innovating Lotteries Conference is your essential guide to into ...
  32. CC5.2
     
  33. CC5.1
     
  34. CC4.1
     
  35. Enterprise Stage
     
  36. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    AI-driven detection is evolving from static thresholds to adaptive, explainable models. This session ...
  37. Pitch ICE Stage
    In an industry where innovation is the currency of survival, inclusive leadership isn’t just good et ...
  38. CC5.2
    What are the forces shaping innovations in digital lotteries? What next for retail lotteries in resp ...
  39. Enterprise Stage
    The highs, lows, and everything in between. This candid discussion brings together successful founde ...
  40. CC5.1
    Emerging markets are fueling the next wave of growth, yet they bring unique challenges in regulation ...
  41. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    This session examines how standardised self-exclusion systems, unified player-protection indicators, ...
  42. CC5.2
    What are the new types of lottery games and prizes shifting the global lotteries landscape? Which de ...
  43. CC4.1
    Once defined by the glitter of casino floors – the industry’s P&L playbook is morphing into somethin ...
  44. Enterprise Stage
     
  45. CC5.1
    As Alberta prepares to enter a regulated iGaming era, the tension between competitive marketing and ...
  46. Pitch ICE Stage
    AI is reshaping how we work in the gaming sector. As we see a rise of neurodiversity in today’s work ...
  47. CC5.1
     
  48. CC5.2
     
  49. Enterprise Stage
     
  50. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  51. La Plaza
    Experts in technology, operations, and social responsibility present the latest developments in digi ...
    Session in cooperation with Digital Entertainment Summit
    LA plaza
  52. CC4.1
     
  53. CC5.2
    What influence are iGaming platforms and experiences having on lottery players' expectations? How ar ...
  54. CC5.1
    As the global gaming landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of regulators is more critical ...
  55. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    With player protection, identifying addiction and treating gambling-related harm externally, the wel ...
  56. CC5.2
    How are the convergences between iGaming and lotteries verticals influencing lotteries regulation? A ...
  57. CC4.1
     
  58. Pitch ICE Stage
    Kick of DEIB at ICE 2026 with a reception dedicated to connection, collaboration, and community. Thi ...
  59. CC1.1
     
  60. Enterprise Stage
    Huawei shares its perspective on the infrastructure and AI capabilities that will support the next w ...
  61. CC4.2
    In mature gambling markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, main ...
  62. CC4.3
    Over the past year, regulatory bodies across major jurisdictions have laid large fines against opera ...
  63. CC4.4
    Strict advertising limits or bans reduce harmful exposure, yet they also reduce the visibility of li ...
  64. CC4.1
    The cruise casino market represents a significant but currently underserved segment of the global ga ...
  65. Bela Padel Center Barcelona

    Join the Connpay Padel Tournament 2026 in Barcelona!
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    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
  66. CC5.2
    What are the regulatory developments and priorities unique to Latin American and African nations? Ho ...
  67. Enterprise Stage
     
  68. La Plaza
    We invite representatives from all Spanish associations, both national and regional, to a networking ...
  69. Enterprise Stage
  70. Enterprise Stage
    A celebration recognising outstanding achievements across the global gaming industry.
  71. 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 2-5
  2. ICE Esports Arena
    This year, the Esports Arena will host an EAFC (FIFA) World Cup–style tournament, showcasing eight o ...
  3. CC1.1
     
  4. CC5.1
    With the 2026 World Cup expected to surpass $35 Billion in global sports betting activity, and the W ...
  5. Enterprise Stage
  6. Enterprise Stage
    The ICE Innovators Challenge, delivered in partnership with Microsoft, is the flagship technology co ...
  7. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Highlighting the urgent need to move from dialogue to implementation in protecting players within Af ...
  8. La Plaza
    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

  10. CC4.1
     
  11. CC5.1
     
  12. Pitch ICE Stage
    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. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  15. CC5.1
    The introduction of the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 marks a defining step for the Caribbean’s ...
  16. CC4.1
    What are the new innovations driving the growth of the sports betting industry? How are strategic pa ...

    Sponsored by
    Delasport

  17. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  18. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  19. CC4.1
    Betting on the Future of Sport. The essential gathering where sports betting leaders converge to unl ...
  20. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    As data-driven safeguards grow more sophisticated, operators face a new dilemma: how to personalise ...
  21. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  22. CC5.1
    The Philippines is in the midst of fundamental regulatory change: the removal of offshore operators, ...
  23. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  24. La Plaza
    Find out DGOJ focus and key regulatory and enforcement priorities and ask your questions to ensure y ...
  25. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  26. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  27. Enterprise Stage
    This session explores how unlocking the true value of your data is the critical differentiator betwe ...
  28. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  29. CC5.1
    Once seen as the dark side of iGaming, has MICA been the watershed moment for crypto casinos to ente ...

    Sponsored by
    Complyguard

  30. CC4.1
    Immediacy, community, and the thrill of participation are just some of the key drivers of fan engage ...
  31. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  32. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Moving beyond ethics and culture statements, this session maps the operational steps toward sustaina ...
  33. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  34. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  35. CC4.1
    How can regulators, rights holders and operators collaborate to ensure the highest standards of fixt ...
  36. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  37. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  38. Pitch ICE Stage
     
  39. La Plaza
    A panel looking at the continuous need for collaboration among regulators in the iberoamerican juris ...
    Cumbre
  40. CC5.1
     
  41. Enterprise Stage
     
  42. CC4.1
     
  43. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  44. Enterprise Stage
     
  45. CC4.1
    Next-Gen Data Insights. Focused on the convergence of esports and betting, the Esports Betting Confe ...

    Sponsored by
    Oddin

  46. CC4.2, CC4.3 and CC4.4
    WGF roundtables are a 60-minure group-discussion based gathering (no slides are used) in which each ...
  47. CC4.2
    Looking west to Alberta and BC, all eyes are on Canada with new casino licenses and online expansion ...
  48. CC5.1
     
  49. CC4.1
    What are new AI capabilities in fully automating the betting process, and how are partnerships betwe ...
  50. CC4.3
    Italy's gambling market is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. A sweeping licensing re ...

    In Partnership with
    IGE

  51. CC5.2
     
  52. ICE Esports Arena
    The Bookmakers Cup is Oddin’s own tournament, bringing together players from ICE exhibitors and Oddi ...
  53. CC5.2
    Unlocking Player Lifetime Value. This workshop at delivers actionable frameworks and innovative tact ...

    Sponsored by
    Fennica Gaming

  54. Pitch ICE Stage
    From Trump to Musk, big voices are calling time on DEIB initiatives. While the noise is loudest in t ...
  55. La Plaza
    A networking event exclusively for members of the Catalan association Acordjoc. Attendance is by inv ...
    La plaza
  56. Enterprise Stage
    California has become ground zero in America’s fight against unregulated gambling. With the passage ...
  57. CC4.4
    Recent bi-lateral gaming regulatory agreements across Africa are heralding a shift in approach to re ...
  58. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  59. CC5.1
    This session explores the strategic direction of esports and its growing influence on the gaming ind ...
  60. CC5.2
    AI's impact on iGaming marketing accelerated dramatically in recent months. Here's what's happening: ...
  61. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  62. CC5.1
    This expert panel dives deep into how analytics, AI and real-time data are transforming engagement a ...
  63. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Dual Disorder Foundation: GAMBRAIN Predicting Gambling Disorder Risk UNLV and Rey Juan Carlos Univer ...
  64. CC4.1
    How are integrations between sports media, social media and betting platforms enhancing the fan expe ...
  65. CC5.2
    Amidst regulatory changes and market liberalisation, the European iGaming scene promises exciting gr ...
  66. Enterprise Stage
    As prediction-market platforms expand into sports, politics, and more, states and tribal nations are ...
  67. Pitch ICE Stage
    The gaming sector loves to talk about diversity, but has meaningful progress been made at balancing ...
  68. CC1.1
    Hosted by ICE & sponsor Networking cocktail with delegates, partners & media to close ICE & Casa Bra ...
  69. CC5.2
    Witness the welcome journey that lifted first-time deposits by 2.2 percentage points and delivered a ...
  70. CC4.2
    Brazil reported 17.7M bets in the first 6 months of its regulated market, yet one year in, is it sti ...
  71. CC4.3
    Operators have expressed frustration over Finland’s uncertain regulatory path leading up to the 2027 ...
  72. CC4.4
    With a fresh process round for new IR licenses by December 2027, what’s the latest on Osaka and beyo ...
  73. CC5.1
     
  74. CC5.2
    In an increasingly competitive and innovative market, segmentation is essential if marketing campaig ...
  75. CC4.1
    With excitement already building around the 2026 Football World Cup, larger and more varied audience ...
  76. Enterprise Stage
    As the U.S. economy evolves, partnerships with Native American tribes are becoming a dynamic force f ...
  77. CC5.1
    Fast esports content, including eLeagues, has become an essential part of the modern sportsbook as o ...
  78. Pitch ICE Stage
    Hosted by African Americans in Gaming, this vibrant networking event brings together industry profes ...
  79. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Social addictions are not merely a response to the digital environment, but a reflection of emotiona ...
  80. CC5.2
    How are gen-z's digital habits influencing their expectations of their iGaming experiences? How can ...
  81. CC4.1
     
  82. CC5.1
    From live stats to interactive overlays, widgets are redefining how fans and bettors engage with esp ...
  83. CC4.2
    While the Andes nations (Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador) may share a mountain range, they certai ...
  84. CC4.1
    Predictions markets and sports betting are becoming increasingly integrated and accelerating innovat ...
  85. La Plaza
    Briefing delivered by the National Police – an opportunity to hear the results of the police campaig ...
    La Plaza
  86. Sustainable Gambling Zone
     
  87. CC4.3
    The German gambling market struggles with strict controls and a booming black market. Can stakeholde ...
  88. CC5.1
    Sponsorship remains the lifeblood of esports, but ensuring ROI in a fragmented, fast-moving space is ...
  89. La Plaza
    A celebration of talent and the sector’s growth during this unique event, where diplomas will be awa ...
    La Plaza
  90. Enterprise Stage
  91. Enterprise Stage
    Recognition of excellence across the casino and gaming sector.
  92. 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. 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
     
  5. CC5.1
    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. CC1.1
     
  9. CC5.1
    In the past few years, we have witnessed Japan develop its regulatory framework for integrated resor ...
  10. CC5.2
    Enter the intersection of behavioural science, UX design, and data-driven messaging. This session fo ...
  11. CC4.1
    Bonuses remain one of the most powerful tools for player acquisition — and one of the most exploited ...
  12. CC4.1
    Operators in regulated markets are already reporting deepfake onboarding attempts indistinguishable ...
  13. Pitch ICE Stage
    Leading Change: Steering Transformation in the Global Gaming Industry - Then and Now In this exclusi ...
  14. CC5.1
    As regulation expands rapidly across global markets, from the Philippines to India, operators and su ...
  15. CC5.2
     
  16. Enterprise Stage
    As the industry becomes increasingly data-driven, harnessing the power of your data will define your ...
  17. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    Frontline CS and RG teams are often the first to spot signs of acute distress — yet most operate wit ...
  18. CC4.1
    Most gaming operators continue to spend more each year on cybersecurity — yet outages, fraud, and br ...
  19. CC5.2
    A clear, operator-focused look at how to measure whether safer-gambling tools and interactions are a ...
  20. CC5.1
    As key markets like Brazil, Nigeria and Cameroon have transitioned from grey operations, with a domi ...
  21. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    KYC systems and biometric technologies are reshaping how operators verify, protect, and understand t ...
  22. CC5.2
    Explore how gaming products can teach and reinforce self-regulation, awareness, and resilience — emb ...
  23. CC4.1
    The modern threat surface extends beyond onboarding — fraudsters now target the transaction layer it ...
  24. CC5.1
    Brazil is experiencing a unique moment – the consolidation of a new betting market. Looking through ...
  25. Enterprise Stage
    As the global sports betting industry continues to expand, so too do the challenges and risks associ ...
  26. Sustainable Gambling Zone
    The ESG landscape is shifting — dramatically. With the European Parliament voting to slash major sus ...
  27. Enterprise Stage
    Mobile-first design and user experience adapted to the region Local payment systems: PIX, SPEI, and ...
  28. Enterprise Stage
    Despite regulatory advances, over half of Brazil’s gambling market remains illegal, costing the coun ...
  29. Enterprise Stage
    As the Latin American gaming market evolves, understanding the transformation of the consumer and th ...
22 Jan 2026
  1. Celebrate the finale of World Gaming Week with LMG’s High Stakes Football & Poker Event. Kick off wi ...
  2. Salt
    This is a first come first serve event. A networking event after the show has finished, a brunch to ...