Italian Gaming Expo returns with new visual identity for 2026 edition focused on technology, market changes

The Italian Gaming Expo & Conference is set to return on April 14 and 15, 2026, positioning itself once again as Italy’s main forum for dialogue and strategic planning in the public gaming sector. The exhibition has renovated its graphic design ahead of the new edition, including a new logo.

The upcoming edition arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry, with the year expected to bring changes through the rollout of new retail and online concessions, enhanced rules on traceability and digital payments, and updated regulations on artificial intelligence and algorithmic accountability.

Organizers describe the expo as a platform where institutions, operators, technology providers, consultants, local authorities, associations, and universities will meet to explore how the sector can advance responsibly and sustainably. The program will span two days of talks, panels, networking, and exhibitions.

The Agenzia delle dogane e dei monopoli, along with central and local government representatives, is among those expected to take part. Key topics include the impact of AI on gaming regulations, future tax policies and concession models, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering measures, and the growing importance of ESG standards and social compliance across the industry.

Ahead of the main expo, a new initiative is set to debut, which is the IGE Executive Gaming Club. Designed as an ongoing private forum for high-level dialogue between industry leaders, the club will hold its first meeting on July 9 at MoMeC inRome. Participation is by invitation only and targeted at C-level executives, with the aim of creating continuous, strategic discussions on global shifts affecting the gaming sector.

The opening session will feature American political analyst Andrew Spannaus, known for his early analysis of populist movements in the U.S. and Europe. Discussions will center on what organizers termed the “geopolitics of chaos” and the need for industries like gaming to stay aligned with principles of sustainability, compliance, and competitiveness in a changing international landscape.

Simona Clarizio, content manager for IGE and curator of the Executive Gaming Club, described the initiative as a private space to focus on early indicators of major shifts. “Not a conference, but a community designed to focus on what happens before it happens,” Clarizio said.

IGE 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for shaping how Italy’s gaming sector responds to new economic, regulatory, and technological pressures. Organizers are inviting potential speakers, partners, and media to reach out to [email protected] for participation opportunities.