There are numerous events, conferences, and exhibitions being held throughout the year. They bringing together the global iGaming community – affiliate marketers, casino operators, software providers, and affiliates from all over the world. In 2023, specialists will gather again to find new business opportunities and build their network. Considering the gambling industry’s specifications, such as numerous restrictions on online advertising, these events provide additional platforms to promote your services, games and software.
Each event has its own focus, region orientation, and format. We highly recommend checking the details and planning your goals and expectations to get the most out of each event and find the one that fits your business the best.
Here you will find a brief overview of the main iGaming events and some tips to help you make the most of them.
Gaming companies from all over the world gather at numerous conferences, forums, and platforms where you can find plenty of affiliate-related companies, software providers and casinos looking for affiliate partners. Many companies are already taking advantage of these events.
Visitors: 35,000+
Arena: ExCel London
Date: February 7-9
ICE remains the most comprehensive and attended iGaming conference in the world. It covers land-based and online casinos and seminars with the latest industry news, bringing together both the major market players and newcomers. The entire conference program has been published, so stop by and book your seat at the world’s leading gaming conference.
Over three days, network with gaming industry professionals from all fields and levels of experience, discover unrivalled innovations and meet the right people for your business.
Visitors: 3,400+
Date: February 8-11
London Affiliate Conference is the continuation of ICE London, which focuses solely on the affiliate industry. You will have the opportunity to see many new features, including a dedicated Acquisition zone and Financial Partners Expo, the largest dedicated expo for affiliates.
Arena: Troxy, London
Date: February 9
The iGB Affiliate Awards is a fun and glamorous evening to celebrate the accomplishments and innovations of a market that has grown steadily over the past 12 months. Nominations are now open for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2023 at the Troxy Arena, London. There are 21 nominations, and participation is free. Applications are accepted until October 31.
Arena: Malta
Date: February 23
Leading online gambling businesses in the Nordic gaming market will come together for the EGR Nordics Briefing, which will include high-level discussions and provide attendees with a greater understanding of the strategic and operational ramifications of iGaming. Senior and C-Level executives from leading iGaming operators are welcome to attend the briefing. However, participation is strictly by invitation only.
Visitors: 2,000+
Arena: Athens, Amsterdam
Dates: March 12, July 11
iGaming Club is a series of events happening throughout the year in different locations. Hosted by a popular affiliate-focused media AffPapa, the event gathers hundreds to thousands of c-level company representatives, mostly from casino, affiliates, and B2B niches. The upcoming two events are planned on March 12 (Athens) and July 11 (Amsterdam).
It is noteworthy that almost all gatherings take place immediately after or during big events. This allows participants to take another day for more relaxed networking focusing on actual business opportunities.
Visitors: 5,000+
Arena: Meadowlands Exposition Center
Date: May 9-11
SBC has confirmed next year’s Summit North America from May 9-11. The region’s leading gaming event will return to the US in a much larger form at the Meadowlands Exposition in Secaucus, New Jersey.
In 2023, SBC will add another 3,500 square meters of exhibition space to the 5,500 used this year. In this way, the company strives to satisfy the growing number of visitors and the increased demand for exhibition stands.
Arena: To be announced, São Paulo, Brazil
Date: May 15- 19
SiGMA Americas is bringing together the gaming and cutting-edge digital industries under the same roof in the vibrant Brazilian metropolis of Sao Paulo. In order to highlight the most recent developments, the conference will also bring together more than 150 of the greatest and brightest brains in the sector.
Arena: RAI, Amsterdam
Date: July 11-14
iGB Affiliate Amsterdam is your place to find any type of partner in the affiliate industry. The event allows you to reach any type of iGaming specialist or company, be it service providers or software suppliers.
iGB also features the iGaming Unmissable summer show, bringing operators, affiliate pioneers, managers, and B2B providers to network, learn and celebrate together.
Visitors: 1,000-5,000
Arena: SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippines
Date: July 19-22
SiGMA Asia is the world’s leading hub for everything involving the iGaming industry, such as regional regulation, responsible gambling discussions, and marketing issues related to the sector. With globalization, Asian providers can spread to the entire world and European providers explore new opportunities for cooperation, so SiGMA Asia is a good platform to focus on these topics.
Visitors: 10,000+
Arena: Fira de Barcelona Exhibition Centre
Date: September 19-21
SBC events are rightly praised for their innovative networking parties, and the new host city of Barcelona has opened up a whole new range of networking opportunities. This gives industry delegates the perfect opportunity to participate in vital networking and business discussions for three days, just in time to make plans for the coming year. This is a unique opportunity to network with a global audience of decision-makers, stay up to date and participate in current discussions in and around the global industry.
Visitors: 16,000+
Arena: Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, United States
Date: October 10-12
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is one of the top conferences for gaming professionals to network, learn about cutting-edge technology, and engage with advanced content. G2E gathers a community that is influencing the direction of gaming. Every year, G2E brings together manufacturers, distributors, and operators working in the entertainment industry, to showcase the newest things happening in the gambling industry. Most importantly, you can establish new partnerships, learn more about competing companies, and open new niches and countries for your casino.
Industry events report success, and companies and individuals gather hundreds and thousands of client audiences or new important contacts. But the key question remains: how can the event bring an effect? We recommend a few tips to consider before getting into a big event. Follow the list and get the most out of your upcoming networking.
Have a notebook with you the entire time, and record every meeting, casual chat, and brief discussion you have to make sure you recall essential details. That agenda will come in handy later, when you’re trying to brainstorm ideas regarding subjects discussed at the event.
Make an effort to plan your meetings in advance. It is better for everyone to have booked a 15-minute time slot rather than approaching the person you wish to meet randomly when everyone is constantly in a rush. Use all your free time to present your product to potential leads, find new useful connections, and just have fun.
Organizers try really hard to make the event fun and entertaining. They even invite celebrities and influential people, so there is a good chance that you will run into them. Therefore, while you walk through the exhibit, keep an eye out for potential stars and have your phone ready.
Always try to get to the event on time, not earlier, since only exhibitors are allowed to go inside before the official starting time of the event. But don’t be late. You don’t want to miss the “juicy” parts of the event.
With the right iGaming event planning and a lot of stamina (because events are as tiring as they are exciting), you will return home with lots of new information to think about, leads to process, partners to collaborate with, and brilliant ideas to bring to life. We encourage you to attend iGaming industry events to stay updated with the latest market trends and keep up with the times.
Just like last year, PartnerMatrix won’t miss this year’s events. We will devote as much time and attention to all our clients, old friends and partners attending the conference.
If you’re looking for an affiliate marketing solution to launch your own affiliate program, check out PartnerMatrix. Contact us for more information or book a live demo presentation.
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