Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE)
The premier Italian gaming trade show and conference at the Salone delle Fontane in the EUR district
About IGE
A benchmark for the Italian gaming industry
The Italian Gaming Expo & Conference, known as IGE, has established itself in just a few editions as the most representative event for the public gaming sector in Italy. The event takes place in the heart of Rome, the capital of the Lazio region, at the Salone delle Fontane, one of the most prestigious venues in the EUR district: a space spanning over 2,000 square meters that hosts both the exhibition area and conference halls.
Conferences, panel discussions, and exhibition space
IGE is more than just a trade fair; it is a vital forum for debate. The program alternates between keynotes, panels, workshops, and roundtables where retail and online gaming operators, sports betting experts, horse racing professionals, casino and poker representatives, lottery officials, and eSports specialists meet. Alongside the sessions, the exhibition area allows companies to showcase products, services, and technological solutions, fostering networking among professionals from across Europe.
Key industry themes
Each edition focuses on the most pressing challenges facing the sector:
- Evolution of payment systems and transaction traceability;
- Cybersecurity and fraud prevention;
- Consumer protection and responsible gaming;
- Integration between physical retail and digital channels;
- Sustainability, inclusion, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
The event maintains both an institutional and entrepreneurial focus, with regular participation from representatives of the Customs and Monopolies Agency, relevant ministries, regulatory authorities, academia, and trade associations.
The Italian Gaming Awards
The event hosts the Italian Gaming Awards, which recognize excellence and best practices within the Italian public gaming sector. The ceremony, divided into numerous categories, is one of the most anticipated moments of the event, celebrating innovation, responsibility, and quality in the industry.
A Roman event with an international reach
Organized by GN Media, IGE confirms Rome's role as a crossroads for the national and European public gaming industry. The EUR setting, with its rationalist architecture and easy accessibility, makes the Eternal City the natural home for an event that connects businesses, institutions, and the academic world, attracting delegations from numerous countries.
IGE — edition 2026
IGE 2026: The challenge of regulations, innovation, and security
The 2026 edition marked a significant step up for the Roman event, with approximately 190 companies involved, over 60 sessions, and more than 160 speakers, in addition to delegations from 15 countries. The debate focused on the evolution of payment systems and traceability, security and fraud prevention, consumer protection, and the integration of retail and digital channels.
The program
The opening day, Tuesday, April 14, began at 10:15 AM with institutional greetings from Mario Lollobrigida (Customs and Monopolies Agency), Alessio Crisantemi (founder of GN Media), and Giorgio Maria Tosi Beleffi (Mimit). This was followed at 10:35 AM by the roundtable «The role of public gaming in the national system: reorganizing the land-based sector between regulations, market, and sustainability», moderated by Nicola Porro, with the participation of parliamentarians and industry representatives. Throughout the two days, research from Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano, Luiss, and Ipsos was presented, while the alliance with Clarion Events and the launch of «Affiliate Connect @IGE» strengthened the international dimension.
Italian Gaming Awards
On April 14, the second edition of the Italian Gaming Awards was held, featuring 24 categories and 225 nominations (+65% over 2025) to reward excellence in the sector.
Programme IGE 2026
IGE 2026 Program (April 14-15)
- Tuesday, April 14, 10:15 AM — Opening and institutional greetings: Mario Lollobrigida (Customs and Monopolies Agency), Alessio Crisantemi (GN Media), Giorgio Maria Tosi Beleffi (Mimit).
- 10:35 AM — Roundtable «The role of public gaming in the national system: reorganizing the land-based sector between regulations, market, and sustainability», moderated by Nicola Porro.
- April 14-15 — Over 60 sessions including keynotes, panels, and workshops on payments, security, consumer protection, eSports, technology, and innovation; presentation of research from Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano, Luiss, and Ipsos.
- April 14 — Italian Gaming Awards, second edition: 24 categories, 225 nominations.
Highlights IGE 2026
- Approximately 190 companies involved (+35% compared to 2025)
- Over 60 sessions and more than 160 speakers
- Delegations from 15 countries and alliance with Clarion Events
- Italian Gaming Awards: 24 categories, 225 nominations
Prices IGE 2026
Practical information — IGE
Getting there
The Salone delle Fontane is located at Via Ciro il Grande 10/12, in Rome's EUR district. By metro, it is accessible via Line B, at the EUR Fermi or EUR Palasport stations. By car, take the EUR exit from the Grande Raccordo Anulare; parking is available nearby.
Admission
Access to the conferences and exhibition area is generally reserved for industry professionals, subject to registration on the official website. Many session contents are made available online on-demand after the event.
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Where does it take place — IGE
Salone delle Fontane (EUR)
Via Ciro il Grande 10/12, 00144 Roma