Gambling Conventions: Dates, Cities and Formats
G2E, the Global Gaming Expo, in Las Vegas
G2E, short for Global Gaming Expo, is the biggest gaming industry event in the US. It takes place at the Venetian in Las Vegas – September 28 to October 1 in 2026, October 6 to 9 in 2025.
RX organizes the show. Its 2026 forecast – more than 25,000 gaming professionals and nearly 400 exhibitors from over 120 countries. The American Gaming Association presents the show.
“…the industry’s premier destination for global collaboration, business growth and innovation”
What's Covered at G2E: Casino Technology, Hospitality and iGaming
The 2026 program had over 100 education sessions, from gaming and hospitality to digital wagering. The floor added an iGaming Hub and a Business Solutions & Tech Zone for AI and cybersecurity. Table games got their own event, the G2E Dealer Championship.
The show has long centered on land-based gaming – slot suppliers, casino technology, hospitality technology, signage, amusement products. Sports betting providers exhibit alongside them. The next show is September 27 to 30, 2027.
Gambling Convention Calendar: Dates, Cities and Formats
2025
| Event | Dates | City | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Barcelona | January 20–22 | Barcelona | Expo and conference with iGB Affiliate |
| SBC Summit Rio | February 25–27 | Rio de Janeiro | Expo, conference, Affiliate Leaders Summit |
| iGB Live London | July 2–3 | London | Conference |
| SBC Summit Lisbon | September 16–18 | Lisbon | Expo and conference |
| G2E | October 6–9 | Las Vegas | Trade show |
| SiGMA Central Europe | November 3–6 | Rome | Expo and conference |
2026
| Event | Dates | City | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Barcelona | January 19–21 | Barcelona | Expo and conference with iGB Affiliate |
| SBC Summit Rio | March 3–5 | Rio de Janeiro | Expo, conference, Payment Expert Summit |
| SiGMA Africa | March 3–5 | Cape Town | Expo and conference |
| BiS SiGMA South America | April 6–9 | São Paulo | Expo and conference |
| iGB Live London | July 1–2 | London | Conference |
| TES Affiliate Conference | September 25–28 | Prague | Expo and Meet-Market sessions |
| G2E | September 28–October 1 | Las Vegas | Trade show |
| SBC Summit Lisbon | September 29–October 1 | Lisbon | Expo, conference, Affiliate Leaders Summit |
| SiGMA World | November 2–5 | Rome | Four co-located events |
| BEGE | November 25–26 | Bulgaria | Expo, conference, awards night |
| SiGMA South Asia | November 30–December 2 | Bangkok | Expo and conference |
| NCLGS Winter Meeting | December 9 | Savannah | Regulator and legislator meeting |
2027
| Event | Dates | City | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Barcelona | January 18–20 | Barcelona | Expo and conference with iGB Affiliate |
| SBC Summit Europe | April 19–21 | Amsterdam | Conference and expo |
| G2E | September 27–30 | Las Vegas | Trade show |
ICE Barcelona 2027 is one part of World Gaming Week (January 17–21). Calendars don’t always agree on dates, so check with the organizer before booking.
Which Gambling Conferences to Attend for Networking and Partners
Attendance is a decent first filter, but these are the organizers’ own numbers.
- ICE Barcelona: the broadest B2B reach. In 2025 it drew 50,019 unique attendees, and iGB Affiliate added 9,082.
- SBC Summit Rio: the main Latin American meeting point. For 2026 the organizer lists 15,000 delegates – 6,000 of them operators, 2,500 affiliates.
- SiGMA World Rome: several verticals, plenty of startups. Organizers expect over 30,000 delegates and around 1,000 exhibitors.
- TES Affiliate Conference and iGB Affiliate: where affiliates and traffic buyers meet.
- G2E: the one for the US market – mostly land-based suppliers, plus an iGaming Hub.
- NCLGS: regulators and legislators, useful before a US launch.
Exhibition halls suit supplier discovery. Customer relationship management (CRM), payment and content suppliers also exhibit across these shows. BSW’s events page lists the shows its team attends.
FAQ
What gaming events are scheduled for 2026?
Remaining in 2026 are SiGMA World in Rome, BEGE, SiGMA South Asia in Bangkok and the NCLGS Winter Meeting.
Is there a Las Vegas gaming expo scheduled for 2026?
G2E took place at the Venetian from September 28 to October 1, 2026. The next edition is September 27 to 30, 2027.
Is there a gaming expo in Philadelphia in 2026?
None of the calendars checked lists one. G2E is held in Las Vegas.
What is the biggest gaming convention in the US?
G2E, with more than 25,000 professionals expected in 2026.
What topics are covered at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E)?
Gaming, hospitality, digital wagering, AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and table games.
Where can I find a list of casino and gambling conferences for 2026 and 2027?
Industry calendars from European Gaming, Gambling Insider and ABETA list most events, and organizers’ sites confirm dates.
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