Conferences in the iGaming industry are not just events where game studios and gambling operators come together. They provide networking opportunities, introduce new technologies and keep you up to date with the latest market trends. Just by following these events, you can make a good prediction of what you will see on casino Canada sites that year. We have compiled a list of the most important iGaming conferences in 2025 for you. By attending or following these events, you can get an idea of what will be offered on gambling platforms in the coming year.
Date | January, May, July, October |
Location | Spain, London, Cancun |
In 2025, the iGaming Club organization will be held four times: Barcelona in January, Malaga in May, London in July and Cancun in October. The Malaga and Cancun events will also be a conference, so even if you can't attend all of them, we highly recommend you visit these two. Affiliate access is completely free and single ticket prices start from 300 EUR. iGaming Club is attended by around 1,200 people, 44% of which are operators and 17% B2B. The remaining 39% are affiliates.
During the event, the AffPapa iGaming Awards ceremony is also held and “speed dating” activities are organized for exclusive networking. The conferences last about four days and are considered one of the most important events for affiliate marketing worldwide.
Date | May 7-8, 2025 |
Location | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta |
Around 5,000 people attend this event, and 40% of them are operators. So, just as iGaming Club is affiliate-focused, NEXT is operator-focused. More than 6,000 people have already registered for the summit in 2025, and some of the biggest names in the industry are among them. This year's speakers include Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg (MoneyGram F1 Team). The event will be hosted by Natalie Pinkham, who you may remember from Sky Sports F1.
If you only want to attend the conference, you can buy a ticket for 95 EUR. If you seek to attend all the events, you need to buy a ticket for at least 299 EUR. The summit will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1645.
Date | October 6-9, 2025 |
Location | Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, USA |
This is a trade show organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and we can say that it is one of the oldest & most respected events in the industry. It has been held in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2001 and has a twin organization in Asia (G2E Asia). Around 25,000 people attend G2E Vegas every year and they come from 115 different countries. This makes it the largest iGaming event in North America.
50% of attendees are commercial & online casino and sportsbook operators, 25% are game developers and the remaining 25% are investors. What will be offered in the North American and European gambling market that year is decided here. If you only attend one iGaming event this year, make it this one. Venetian Expo is at 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169.
Date | February 23-25, 2025 |
Location | Dubai, UAE |
In terms of attendees, SIGMA Eurasia is as big as G2E. In 2025, 14,000 people are expected to attend this event, and nearly 5,000 of them are affiliates. During the summit, 400 speakers will take the stage, 2 startup pitches will take place, and 15 networking dinners will be organized. SIGMA Eurasia is one of the largest events in the MENA region, with around 1,600 operators participating.
There is no entry fee for affiliates, everyone else needs to buy tickets starting from 191 USD. The type and price of the ticket determine which events you will be able to attend. (As we were preparing this article, it was reported that ticket prices may increase shortly). SIGMA Eurasia will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City and will also host the prestigious SIGMA Awards.
Date | July 1-4, 2025 |
Location | ExCeL London, England |
This is an affiliate-focused event like iGaming Club but with more participants. 10,000 people are expected to attend iGB Live in 2025, and as an affiliate, you'll have whole new opportunities to enter new markets. Focusing on the CIS, Africa and LATAM markets, this event will also be held in Barcelona in 2025, and we recommend attending both if you get the chance.
Date | September 16-18, 2025 |
Location | Feira Internacional De Lisboa, Portugal |
The SBC Summit is one of the most prestigious events in the gambling industry and attracts 25,000 delegates every year. 8,000 of them are operators and 2,500 are affiliates. Unlike similar events, you can also meet payment providers and eSports teams here. Tony Hawk is one of this year's speakers and the SBC Summit is supported by the European Lotteries.
If you want to expand your network, enter new markets, follow industry trends and discover new technologies that will revolutionize the gambling industry, we recommend you add these events to your calendar.
