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18–20 January 2027

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World Gaming Forum

For the ultimate ICE experience, invest in a World Gaming Forum Pass.

The ICE World Gaming Forum is the largest gathering of leaders from across the global gaming ecosystem.

This unique event is attended by CEOs, ministers, regulators, and industry associations, all gathering to share knowledge, stimulate debate, and provide an opportunity to engage with high-level experts on policy, strategy and new technology.

Bringing together 1,200+ delegates from 79+ countries, the World Gaming Forum is the official ICE leaders conference, offering the highest-level thought leadership in gaming.

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2026 Sponsors

The 2026 Agenda

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18 Jan 2026
    • Networking Events
    Kick off World Gaming Week in style as ICE takes over ‘Time Out Market’, Barcelona’s iconic food and drink destination: for an unforgettable ‘Official Opening Party’ on Day Zero, Sunday 18 January. Ce ...
    • Day Zero
    • Networking Events
    This is an invite-only Event Step into an evening of elegance at the ‘invitation-only’, 5★ VIP Cocktail Event, where the most influential names in global gaming come together in a truly historic setti ...
19 Jan 2026
  1. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regulators, policymakers, and industry operators collaborate to forge the future of iGaming and Payments. ...

    Sponsored by
    GeoComply

  2. CC4.1
    Operational Excellence for Land-Based Leaders. The exclusive summit where the land-based casino industry's most influential C-suite executives and visionary thought leaders converge. Dive deep into th ...

    Sponsored by
    AWS
    In Association with
    ECA

  3. CC5.2
    Future-Proofing Lottery Success. The Innovating Lotteries Conference is your essential guide to into untapped audiences and digital transformation, equipping global lottery leaders with a playbook to ...
    • WGF Networking Events
    CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exclusive evening reception on Day 1. Featuring complimentary drinks, canapés, and live music in an exc ...
20 Jan 2026
  1. CC5.1
    Shaping the Future of Global Gaming Policy. The definitive global forum where leading gambling regulators, policymakers, and industry operators collaborate to forge the future of iGaming and Payments. ...

    Sponsored by
    GeoComply

  2. CC4.1
    Betting on the Future of Sport. The essential gathering where sports betting leaders converge to unlock the future of the global sports economy. Uniting rights holders, innovative sportsbooks and tech ...
    • Esports Betting Conference
    CC5.1
    Next-Gen Data Insights. Focused on the convergence of esports and betting, the Esports Betting Conference is for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in these rapidly innovating fields or wishing ...

    Sponsored by
    Oddin

    • WGF Roundtables
    CC4.2, CC4.3 and CC4.4
    WGF roundtables are a 60-minure group-discussion based gathering (no slides are used) in which each person has an equal chance to contribute to the topic discussion and agenda. View Full Agenda Here
  3. CC5.2
    Unlocking Player Lifetime Value. This workshop at delivers actionable frameworks and innovative tactics to master every phase of the iGaming customer lifecycle, from first touch CX design to long-term ...

    Sponsored by
    Fennica Gaming

    • WGF Networking Events
    CC4 Delegate Lounge
    Set to the beat of gaming's hottest emerging markets, conference and workshop delegates enjoy an exclusive evening reception on Day 2. Featuring complimentary drinks, canapés, and live music in an exc ...

    In Partnership with
    WIGA
     

21 Jan 2026
  1. A Technical Toolkit for Success in Growth Markets. The essential toolkit and actionable strategies for businesses looking to successfully expand into new territories, covering crucial aspects like cul ...
  2. Mastering Responsible Gaming for Sustainable Growth. Develop the essential strategies and best practices for operators to effectively implement responsible gaming measures, secure commercial buy in, f ...
  3. CC4.1
    Fortifying Your Digital Defences. This workshop at equips iGaming professionals with the critical knowledge and actionable strategies to proactively combat sophisticated cyber threats and insidious fr ...

    Sponsored by
    Greco