iGaming Events in October 2026: Dates, Locations and What to Expect

Early October: Lisbon, Singapore and Zambia

Global Prediction Markets Forum 2026

Date: 1 October 2026

Location: Myriad by SANA Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal

Prediction markets are attracting growing attention from the betting industry. This one-day forum brings platforms, sportsbooks, regulators and technology providers together to examine how these markets work, where regulation may be heading and what they could mean for established gaming businesses.

SBC Awards

Date: 1 October 2026

Location: MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal

The SBC Awards recognise achievements across betting and gaming, including operators, suppliers, payments, platforms and marketing. Held during SBC Summit week, the ceremony gives industry teams an opportunity to celebrate their work and connect with peers in Lisbon.

TOKEN2049 Singapore

Date: 7–8 October 2026

Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

TOKEN2049 brings together the global crypto and Web3 community. For gaming professionals interested in digital assets and emerging technology, it offers a view of the ideas, companies and partnerships developing beyond the traditional iGaming sector.

Zambia Sports Betting & iGaming Summit

Date: 8 October 2026

Location: InterContinental Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia

This summit focuses on Zambia’s developing sports betting and iGaming market. Operators, regulators and suppliers will discuss market opportunities, technology and the regulatory questions shaping the industry’s growth.

Mid-October: Market Insights and New Connections

NEXT Retreat Europe

Date: 12–14 October 2026

Location: Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, Peyia, Cyprus

NEXT Retreat Europe is designed for a smaller group of senior iGaming operators and suppliers. Its retreat format puts time for direct conversations and business relationships at the centre of the programme.

iGF East Africa 2026

Date: 14–15 October 2026

Location: Carnivore, Nairobi, Kenya

Focused on the East African gaming market, iGF East Africa brings industry leaders together to discuss sportsbook innovation, player acquisition, new products and regulation. It is an opportunity to hear regional perspectives and meet the people working in these markets.

Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit

Date: 14–16 October 2026

Location: King Fahd Palace Hôtel, Dakar, Senegal

This summit and exhibition explores the West African betting industry through discussions of regulation, market development and commercial partnerships. It brings operators, regulators and suppliers into the same room to examine opportunities across the region.

Gaming in Spain Conference

Date: 15 October 2026

Location: ECIJA Auditorium, Madrid, Spain

Spain’s online gaming market faces continuing regulatory and commercial change. The Gaming in Spain Conference gives operators, legal specialists and other stakeholders a focused setting to discuss those developments and their practical impact.

GAT Expo Bogotá

Date: 15 October 2026

Location: Sheraton Bogotá Hotel, Bogotá, Colombia

GAT Expo Bogotá is a one-day showroom for the Latin American gaming industry. Buyers can explore products and technology, while suppliers can meet potential customers and partners ahead of the final quarter of the year.

AFFHUB Affiliate Imaginarium Conf 2026

Date: 16 October 2026

Location: EXPO Greater Amsterdam, Netherlands

Affiliate teams, media buyers, agencies and networks will meet to exchange approaches to traffic acquisition and business growth. The conference combines marketing discussions with opportunities to develop new partnerships.

Late October: Technology, Lotteries and Industry Awards

SPARK

Date: 19–20 October 2026

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

SPARK connects several parts of the gaming business: software, payments, affiliates, marketing and regulation. Its conference and exhibition format gives attendees a chance to explore both the ideas and the products shaping the sector.

EGR Italy Briefing 2026

Date: 20 October 2026

Location: Rome Cavalieri, Rome, Italy

This invitation-only briefing brings senior iGaming leaders together to discuss Italy’s online gaming market. The agenda centres on regulatory developments, industry trends and the decisions operators and affiliates face in a changing market.

EGR Italy Awards

Date: 20 October 2026

Location: Rome Cavalieri, Rome, Italy

The EGR Italy Awards celebrate operators, affiliates and service providers working in the Italian iGaming sector. The event recognises achievements across areas such as innovation, customer engagement and product development.

PGRI Lottery Expo

Date: 20–22 October 2026

Location: Graduate by Hilton Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Lottery executives, regulators and suppliers will examine the future of lottery products and operations. Topics include digital transformation, player protection and changing consumer expectations.

Gamesforum Vancouver

Date: 22 October 2026

Location: Vancouver, Canada; Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel

Gamesforum Vancouver offers games industry professionals a chance to meet and exchange ideas. Check the event listing for venue details as they become available.

Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show

Date: 22–23 October 2026

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

The Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show focuses on the legal, regulatory and player-behaviour questions affecting Nordic gaming markets. It is particularly relevant to businesses operating in, or considering entry into, the region.

Gamesforum San Francisco

Date: 26–27 October 2026

Location: Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

Gamesforum San Francisco concentrates on mobile game growth. Sessions explore how publishers and developers acquire players, improve engagement and build effective monetisation strategies.

HIPTHER Warsaw Summit

Date: 27–28 October 2026

Location: InterContinental Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

HIPTHER Warsaw Summit closes the month with discussions spanning iGaming, fintech, AI, blockchain and digital regulation. It brings together business leaders, regulators and technology providers to examine where these fields meet.

Plan Your October Event Calendar

With several events taking place on the same dates, choosing where to go will depend on your market and goals. Explore the individual listings, venue information and registration links in the iGaming Centre events calendar before making travel plans.