Your 2026 iGaming Map by Betting Software:
The scale of iGaming events is expanding faster than ever. Among dozens of tempting conferences, it’s hard to pick the best. And let’s be honest, it’s expensive: tickets, booths, travel, and most importantly, time. That’s why we focus on events that really pay off – real partnerships, visibility and ROI.
Participation in events is not just a desire — it’s a growth strategy. Every month, a new region, regulation, and business model opens up for exploration. Here’s your iGaming event calendar 2026 — where to go and why these destinations matter.
Q1 — LATAM Ignites the Year
The year starts bright.
MEGA (Mexico Gaming), February 3–5 — Mexico City opens the LATAM season with one of the most pragmatic expos.
The local gaming industry continues to consolidate: OXXO and SPEI remain dominant payment methods, while new FinTech integrations lead every discussion. It’s a great opportunity to explore how online betting software connects to local networks.
SiGMA Eurasia (February 9-11, Dubai) launches the international season. Dubai is a prime destination for discussing innovation — where AI, Web3, and crypto meet regulated betting.
For anyone who sees iGaming as part of the technological ecosystem, this is a must-visit.
March is pure intensity.
Local brands are competing for licenses, sportsbooks software are expanding, and marketing takes center stage.
SBC Summit Rio (March 3–5) is not just a conference — it’s a live opportunity to experience Brazil’s newly legalized market.
The BiG Africa Summit (March 5–6, Gaborone) unites a rapidly maturing continent. Africa is where innovation meets necessity: cashless systems, mobile-first betting, and instant-play products built for speed.
SAGSE LATAM (March 18–19, Buenos Aires) remains the most charismatic event in South America — smaller in scale, but rich in substance. If you’re serious about Argentina, this is where the right local partners are found.
Then, GAT Cartagena (March 24–26) and AGE Lagos (March 24–27) close Q1 with two regional powerhouses — Colombia and Nigeria — both focused on compliance frameworks and localized sportsbook operations.
Q2 — Expansion Season: LATAM Meets the World
By April, everyone’s on the move.
SiGMA Americas (April 6–9, São Paulo) dominates the continent: four days of deals, panels, and non-stop networking.
G&M Events Paraguay (April 15–16, Asunción) is a favorite among regional decision-makers, focusing on licensing roadmaps and payment interoperability.
Sports Betting East Africa (April 22–24, Nairobi) opens the door to Kenya and Uganda — two of the continent’s fastest-growing markets. And next – IGA Nairobi (May 4–6, Nairobi).
The key topics: mobile integration and localized regulation.
Then, Europe takes over.
SPiCE Middle East (May 6–8, Sharm El-Sheikh) brings together innovators in gaming, sports, and payment systems from across the Gulf region.
iGaming NEXT EU (May 7–8, Valletta) offers a platform to discuss the future of technology-oriented gaming and betting platforms. Meanwhile, GAT Expo CDMX (May 12–14) reflects Cartagena’s success in Mexico’s capital, with a focus on omnichannel betting and player retention tools.
June is packed.
SiGMA Asia (June 1-4, Manila) attracts a global audience to the Philippines — Asia’s fastest-growing jurisdiction.
SAGSE Panama (3-4 June, Panama) — a compact but valuable event linking Central America and the Caribbean.
From LiGA Summit (June 15–16) to Peru Gaming Show (June 17–18), Q2 ends strong with record attendance and partnership deals.
Q3 — The Summer of Global Connectivity
Mid-year is when everything connects.
iGB Live (July 1–4, London) — Europe’s main summer hub for operators, affiliates, and tech vendors.
If you need face-to-face time with traffic or affiliate partners, this is the place to be.
LATAM keeps the momentum with CGS Santiago (July 14–15) and CGS Recife (August 24–25) — both great for diving deep into regional marketing and payment ecosystems.
Africa powers up again with SiGMA Africa (August 4–6) and Sports Betting West Africa (August 27–29, Lagos) — featuring regulators, payment providers, and startups driving innovation in software for online betting.
Before that, SPiCE SouthTheAst Asia (August 13–15, Bangkok) will offer global suppliers the opportunity to showcase their latest innovations in gaming products
Europe enters September with SiGMA East Europe and SiGMA Europe (September 1–4), followed by G&M Argentina (September 9–10) and the SBC Summit (September 16–18, Lisbon) — probably the busiest and most global week of the year. These are not just exhibitions; they’re markets for investment, M&A discussions, and partnership deals that define the next 12 months.
GAT Bogotá (September 23–24), Venus Berlin (September 25–28), and SPiCE Tashkent (September 25–26) focus on niche and emerging markets.
Q4 — Plan for 2027
As the year winds down, focus shifts to long-term strategy.
SBC Summit Tbilisi (October 15–16) has firmly established itself as a strategic meeting point between CIS, MENA, and Europe — a place where cross-regional partnerships turn into real deals.
GAT Puerto Rico (28-29 October) and GAT Santo Domingo (18-19 November) highlight compact yet profitable island markets: stable regulation and loyal player bases. There is also growing demand for online sportsbooks software and localized integration.
Finally, SiGMA Sri Lanka (30-2 December) concludes the global tour by bringing together Asian operators, European suppliers and investors already preparing their expansion strategy for 2027.
Key Points for 2026
Three ideas dominate the coming year:
Localization — every GEO now requires its own UX, payments, and compliance layer.
Speed — from registration to payout, latency kills conversions; platforms that run faster, win faster.
Partnership — every handshake at an event can become an integration, affiliate deal, or new market entry.
For Betting Software (BSW), this is our natural habitat.
So mark your calendars, pack your business cards, and plan your flight routes. Because 2026 won’t wait, and neither should your growth.
What’s Next for Betting APIs
The next chapter of Betting APIs will be defined by intelligence and personalization. AI-driven trading will manage odds in real time, while predictive models will draw on diverse data sources — from player tracking to weather conditions and even social media sentiment. Blockchain has the potential to add transparency to settlements, and regulators are already pushing for tighter standards around AML, geofencing, and responsible gambling. Personalization will be the final layer: APIs will soon deliver odds, games, and recommendations tuned to the individual player profile.
Betting Software is preparing for this future today. By combining speed, security, and content diversity, we give our partners the ability to adapt to market shifts and capture long-term growth.
Betting APIs Power the Future
In 2025, Betting APIs are more than a technical tool — they are the infrastructure layer of iGaming. They define how fast, reliable, and competitive a platform can be. Betting Software offers an API that unifies sportsbook software integration, casino aggregation, operational excellence and security in one seamless solution.
The future of online betting depends on the API, and Betting Software is a partner that makes this future a reality.
