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June
June 5: Game Global Forum (Warsaw)
Game Global Forum is an open and transparent event for all who are willing to share their endeavors, successes and best practices in a collaborative manner with the goal of improving the industry through networking, sharing insights and learning.
June 5: Belgrade Future Gaming
Recognizing the needs of a growing market, the Belgrade Future Gaming trade fair will enable you to keep pace with the global trends, get familiar with and acquire state-of-the-art equipment, software support and accompanying services.
June 7: Mobile Growth Summit New York 2018
Mobile Growth New York 2018 is a single-day, non-vendor conference which will help you to connect with and learn from mobile growth and brand marketing professionals specializing in the areas of user acquisition, monetization, retention/engagement, re-engagement as well as data science & analytics as it pertains to mobile, retail and mCommerce brands.
June 12: Indie Heaven (Los Angeles)
Good Shepherd Entertainment and its many gaming partners have announced the latest addition to IndiE3 – Indie Heaven – three full days of meeting, greeting and eating alongside a fantastic gathering of independent games and gamemakers.
June 12-14: E3 2018 (Los Angeles)
With its focus fixed on video games,E3 is where product launches happen,ground-breaking technologies are debuted, and news is made. Representing all aspects of the video games space, E3 is your opportunity to showcase products, debut technologies, and align your brand with the future of the video games.
June 27: Gamelab Barcelona 2018
A must-attend event for those looking to understand the reach of the gaming medium. Conference topics include new platforms and game formats, esports and live events, player creativity and new media content, virtual worlds and economies, social and cultural impact, interactive storytelling, distributed and ubiquitous gaming, AI, mixed realities and out-of-home entertainment, games learning, eToys, etc.
July
July 3-5: World GES (Barcelona)
The World Gaming Executive Summit agenda will bring together over 200 of the best and brightest speakers in the gaming industry, as they share their expertise and knowledge of future developments with you.
July 5: Tehran Game Convention
Tehran Game Convention is the greatest international B2B event in the video game industry in the Middle East. Attendance of tens of key speakers, 100+ companies, international publishers and 2300+ game developers from all over the world creates a great opportunity for the growth of game development and scaling of the market in Iran and in the region.
July 24-26: Sports Betting West Africa
Sports betting in West Africa continues to grow every year – the total estimated value of the Sports Betting sector was valued at a staggering four billionUSD in 2016. West Africa continues to be a champion for growth in the African market and the 4th annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit will showcase the latest technological innovations, discussions with legislative and regulatory leadership,and strategies for sustaining success in the West African market. Sports Betting West Africa Summit presents three days of networking with west Africa’s leading gambling industry innovators
July 17-20: Amsterdam Affiliate Conference
The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference 2018 is taking place on the 17th – 20th July 2018 and is a part of the newly formed iGB Live! event. There is a real buzz around the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference this year following the introduction of iGB Live!
You can expect more delegates, more affiliates and more sponsors and exhibitors than ever before.
July 19: Dublin Games Summit
The Dublin Games Summit is a new business event aimed at the games industry in Ireland and abroad, which caters for developers, publishers, retailers and more. The day is packed with speakers, networking sessions and one-on-one meetings arranged for those who attend.
August
August 21-25: SIGGRAPH 2018 (Vancouver)
SIGGRAPH 2018 is a five-day immersion into the latest innovations in CG, Animation, VR, Games, Digital Art, Mixed Reality and Emerging Technologies. Experience research, hands-on demos, and fearless acts of collaboration.
August 21-25: Gamescom (Cologne)
Gamescom is probably one of the largest trade shows in the world, bringing in approximately 350 000 people in 2017. All the big publishers and developers inevitably have a showing there, and while there are some big announcements, Gamescom is more about new looks at already announced games, often coupled with release dates.
September
September 4-5: Table Games Masterclass (Amsterdam)
The Table Games Masterclass has been crafted to give those managing the gaming floors the chance to immerse themselves in two days of interactive table games learning to truly grasp not only how to manage table games areas, but all the processes, mathematics and skills behind a successful gaming operation.
September 5-6: Casino eSport Conference 2018 (Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada)
The Casino eSports Conference is a two-day hands-on event that will connect the casino world directly to the eSport players, marketers, developers, products, services, event providers, lawyers and educators. This event will provide the most direct and informative connection to facilitate the infrastructure for all gaming establishments looking to incorporate the eSport gaming world, as well as iGaming and skill based gaming.
September 5-6: Scandinavian Gaming Show (Stockholm)
Now is the time to forge new partnerships in the Swedish and Scandinavian market. The Swedish parliamentary votes in 2018 and the coming reregulation, to be enforced from January 2019, will create numerous possibilities for the gaming sector. Sweden and Stockholm in particular will be one of the biggest iGaming hotspots of Europe and the world. Taking these momentous developments into account, Eventus International decided late last year to organise The Scandinavian Gaming Show.
September 11: Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Stockholm (Stockholm)
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference is a network of blockchain events held in Switzerland, Germany, Israel, Thailand, India, the Czech Republic, Gibraltar. We focus on Sweden and foreign projects implementing Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Experts share their experience of implementing Blockchain in governmental institutions (Govtech), banking system, trading, media, healthcare and other spheres. We discuss all the aspects of creating innovative IT products – from the emergence of idea to entering the market.
September 11-12: Montenegro Gaming Show (Budva)
Eventus International’s first-ever Montenegro Gaming Show is scheduled for the 11th & 12th of September 2018 at the exotic Mediteran Hotel & Resort, Budva, Montenegro. Sought after as a tourist destination and known for its casinos, Montenegro legalized gambling in 2006 and online gaming in 2011. The agenda has been constructed to discuss the current gaming market in Baltic and Balkan countries, tackle problems faced by the gaming operators and suppliers and will highlight global trends that will dominate the future in the gaming industry.
September 13-14: EGR US Power Summit (Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami)
An exclusive, invitation-only event specifically catered for senior executives from companies looking to expand in the North American market and to assess the challenges and future opportunities for online gambling.
September 17-20: International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Annual Conference 2018 (Copenghagen)
The event will explore issues affecting gaming regulators, policymakers and industry executives in gambling markets around the world. The conference will focus on challenges faced by regulators as they seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of gambling oversight.
Expected to attend the annual gathering are IAGR members who represent gaming jurisdictions from throughout the world including those in Asia, Australia, Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America. Industry representatives are also invited to attend the conference.
September 18-21: Betting on Sports 2018 (Olympia Conference Centre, London)
Betting on Sports 2018 is a must-attend event for members of the sports & betting industries, with focus on everything related to these.
Delegates will be able to experience no less than 50 conference sessions, 5 conference rooms and 10 main conference tracks over three days. Expect high quality content featuring 200 of the very best industry speakers.
The exhibition area will bring 140 exhibitors, world class hospitality, and unlimited networking and business opportunities over 4 days.
September 19-20: Responsible Gaming Academy (Amsterdam)
Whether you work for an established gaming operation or are looking to expand, all business levels need to consider their Responsible Gaming policies. During the intensive two day programme we will explore Responsible Gaming in detail, using real-life case studies and sharing your own experiences and challenges with peers from across the industry.
September 19: Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kiev
September 19 will be the sixth conference dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain and ICOs. Leading experts in crypto technology integration into businesses, blockchain product development, ICO launch, startup investment and market promotion.
largest exhibition of software and hardware for the cryptocurrency industry (50+ exhibitors and 1000+ attendees in 2017-м). The latest solutions as well as communication with project founders and CEOs.
The main networking platform involving entrepreneurs, developers and investors from Ukraine and abroad (30+ speakers in 2017). A perfect atmosphere for establishing useful contacts.
September 25: Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards (Budapest)
CEEG Awards 2016 and CEEG Awards 2017 was a huge success, bringing a large wave of Post Event linking and mentions of the winners published on major portal such as Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, PRNewWire, GlobalLiveNews, local media, TV adverts and many more.
The awards in 2018 will be given to 15 categories (introducing eSports, Daily Fantasy Sports and Law Services) as the CEEGAwards has managed to create an independent, fair and representative awards event that recognizes significant achievements within the Central and Eastern European gaming industry.
September 26-27: Affiliate Management Academy (London)
The Affiliate Management Academy is an intensive two day training course that provides practical learning to help you navigate the world of affiliate management. With competition for quality affiliates ever increasing and more online gaming operators competing for consumers’ attention, streamlining practices will improve the performance of your affiliate programme. Over the two days, you will learn the tools and tactics required to significantly improve your performance and enjoyment in the role, and leave a lasting impact on your bottom line.
September 27: Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Baku
On September 27, 2018, Smile-Expo will organize the first international conference dedicated to decentralized technologies in Baku – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Baku!
The conference will gather the brightest industry players, renowned specialists and crypto gurus, developers, entrepreneurs, representatives of payment systems, foreign experts who will share their vision of blockchain development in Azerbaijan, Europe and all over the globe!
October
October 1-3: Affiliate Summit APAC 2018 (Singapore)
An agenda crafted by our new APAC advisory board made up of the biggest stakeholders in the APAC affiliate marketing industry – packed with engaging presentations and panels covering the latest industry trends, analysis, and challenges
The Affiliate Summit Meet Market and Exhibit Hall packed with affiliates, merchants, vendors, networks, technology providers, digital agencies, and traffic sources.
October 4: EGR Online Gambling Briefing Italy 2018 (Rome)
Join Italy’s most prestigious event for the online gaming industry and benefit from insightful panel discussions and roundtable sessions.
October 9-11: G2E Las Vegas
Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is “the show” in the casino-entertainment industry. The event showcases the technologies, services and products of exhibitors and provides an atmosphere to buy/sell, network and learn.
October 16: European Gaming Congress (Ljubljana, Slovenia)
European Gaming Congress brings together operators, service providers and industry shareholders for a day of learning and networking in place where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain meets the Karst.
The agenda includes a special panel discussions about where the industry is and what are the future plans for Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Malta, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Romania. The event will feature panel discussions with the regulators and will also focus on the role of Blockchain in Gaming.
October 17-20: LiAC – Lisbon Affiliate Conference
The Berlin Affiliate Conference and Financial Partners Expo Berlin were a huge success in 2017 but this year we are moving somewhere a bit sunnier!. The Lisbon Affiliate Conference will be held on the 17th – 20th October 2018 at the FIL, which is the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre.
With two conference rooms, the Lisbon Affiliate Conference will offer delegates a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends and opportunities in igaming. The conference content will cover SEO, social media, regulation and compliance, emerging markets and technical SEO.
October 23: Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Malta
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference is a series of international events that take place in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv, Stockholm, Tallinn, Prague, and now also in Malta. Organizer of the conferences is the international company Smile-Expo, which became a pioneer of the exhibition business in the field of advanced technologies.
The conference will cover such topical issues as ICO holding, trends of the blockchain industry, development of cryptocurrencies and challenges of legislative regulation of the fintech sector.
October 24-25: ICE Africa (Johannesburg)
A new home for African gaming. A new opportunity for operators, regulators and suppliers.
Following the hugely positive coming together of all sectors of the industry at Gaming Africa in 2017, ICE Africa has launched – the first occasion the ICE brand has been extended beyond its London home.
ICE Africa will be an event where the industry can meet, network, see the very latest gaming innovations, share best practice and progress in a strategic and sustainable manner.
October 25: EGR Operator Awards 2018 (Grosvenor House, London)
The Oscars of the egaming sector, the EGR Operator Awards are attended by more than 800 industry professionals and rewards B2C operators for setting the standard in categories ranging from customer service to social responsibility, and awards across all verticals.
October 25-26: Lottery Academy – Totally Gaming Academy (Amsterdam)
The Lottery Academy provides a practical insight into the commercial, operational and regulatory aspects of the Lottery industry, focusing on the unique nature of lottery games, lottery marketing and future innovation and opportunities. Over an intensive two days, the Lottery Academy will explore the different types of lotteries, draw games, instant tickets and scratchcards, responsible gaming, marketing strategies and IWGs. All attendees will receive the Lottery Operating Model, Marketing Framework and Interactive Scratchcard Proposition.
November
November 1-3: Malta Blockchain Summit
Welcome to the Malta Blockchain Summit, a melting pot for global influencers in technology, civil society, democracy promotion and innovation. Expect riveting discussion about the world-changing potential applications of the Blockchain across multiple verticals, including, but not limited to Health, Entertainment, Government, Banking, Payments and Fintech, and more.
November 6-7: BiG Africa Summit
The African economy is taking massive leaps forward to improve infrastructure and connect Africa to the world. The Betting & iGaming Africa Summit 2018 (BiG Africa 2017) will be providing you with in-depth answers to help you tap into all the opportunities that Africa has to offer, whilst connecting you to the leading industry experts from Telecommunication Companies, Software Providers, Casino managers, Bookmakers and Government officials we bet you’ll want to meet.
November 6-8: Asia Gaming Summit
Asia Gaming Summit is a brand new gaming conference covering the latest regulatory updates, latest developments, trends and innovations in gaming/igaming, online casino, sports betting, eSports and lottery in Asia. Join us for the first annual event in Taiwan where you will meet online and land-based operators, government, solution providers, payment companies, and many more. We look forward to seeing you in November.
November 15: iGaming Academy- Compliance Officer Masterclass (St. Julians, Malta)
In collaboration with EY, this high-level Masterclass introduces and explores the key responsibilities of a gaming compliance officer.
November 20-21: Eastern European Gaming Summit (Sofia, Bulgaria)
EEGS is the annual gaming conference, which keeps you on track with the latest regulatory and technological developments in Eastern Europe. The event gathers 200+ industry representatives from 22 countries, helping them gain in-depth knowledge about hot updates and legal cases from top-level industry experts.
EEGS is the right place for everyone looking to enhance their competence and get updates on the emerging Eastern European opportunities and challenges. EEGS helps you strengthen the regional business connections and establish new ones during interactive trainings, discussions and bunch of networking events.
We are looking forward to meeting you at EEGS: 20-21 November 2018, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria.
November 21-22: Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Exhibition BEGE Expo (Sofia, Bulgaria)
If you wish to be part of the success driving the gaming technologies ahead in one of the substantial markets for the industry – then your place is at BEGE Expo: 21-22 November 2018 at Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria.
BEGE Expo is the meeting point for the gaming and entertainment industry in the Eastern European region. The representatives include manufacturers and suppliers, landbased and online operating, affiliates, payment service providers, media and associations. The 10th Anniversary edition of BEGE Expo in 2017 gathered over 5000 international visitors from 35 countries. With 80 exhibitors situated in 3 halls the event was the biggest so far and the tendencies are for growing interest.
November 26-27: EGR Technology and Innovation Summit 2018 (Syon Park, London)
An exclusive event for those at the cutting edge of technology, product and digital marketing in the egaming sector.
November 27-28: ICE Sportsbetting USA (Convene, 117 W 46th Street, New York NY, USA)
In November 2017, almost 400 attendees representing all key parts of the ecosystem in the emerging regulated sports betting market in the USA, from the worlds of both sports and gaming, came together at at the Sports Betting USA conference to discuss the future shape of the market and the roadmap to regulation. The two day discussions concluded with five point Clarion Accord you can view here.
The next edition, will be hosted on November 27-28, 2018 as ICE Sports Betting USA. Expanding on the successful Sports Betting USA 2017 conference, this event will bring and highlight more opportunities in the Americas, after the Supreme Court ruling, when the sports betting future in the USA will be clearer.
November 28-30: SiGMA 2018 (Malta)
The fourth edition of SiGMA took place in November 2017, and delivered a record total attendance of 7,800. With 200 exhibitors, 170 sponsors and 100 start-ups this year, SiGMA has, once again, proved its reputation as the largest iGaming show in Malta.
Some might still ask, “But why Malta?” Malta is host to some 300 gaming companies, 450 licenses and a strong workforce of 10,000. The idea of creating a platform to showcase the industry had been brewing in many minds.
November 28-30: CoinGeek Week Conference London
In November 2018, the true pioneers of cryptocurrency and blockchain will be converging at our CoinGeek Week Conference, allowing them to share their knowledge, experiences and discuss the unique advantages of how cryptocurrency and the blockchain will help your businesses add an extra revenue generating machine.
You will become part of this historical event, joining the realms of the pioneers within the Cyrptocurrency and Blockchain arena.