The 2026 ICE Barcelona exhibition officially opened today, January 19, at Fira Gran Via Barcelona, marking one of the biggest gatherings in the global gaming industry.

Co-located with iGB Affiliate Barcelona, which opens on January 20, the combined events cover a record 143,000 square meters, up from 120,000 sqm in 2025 and 100,000 sqm in 2024, when ICE and iGB Affiliate were last hosted at ExCeL London.

Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, said:
"Fira Gran Via is hosting the best-ever line-up of international gaming exhibitors, including the most respected innovator brands across all verticals. Barcelona will welcome executives from around the world, creating the largest global gaming industry gathering in history."

ICE 2026 runs for three days, while World Gaming Week officially spans January 18–23, offering special events throughout Barcelona. Hunter added:
"World Gaming Week is packed with opportunities to foster the connections and collaborations that drive the regulated gaming industry. Based on meetings already organized through the ICE app, we anticipate around 1.5 million business engagements, both pre-arranged and spontaneous."

The event also highlights 25,000 projected product launches and features The World Gaming Forum, the largest global gathering of gaming leaders. The forum brings together 1,200+ delegates from 79+ countries, including CEOs, ministers, politicians, regulators, and industry associations, to discuss policy, strategy, innovation, and emerging technology shaping the gaming industry.

Highlights of ICE Barcelona Day One include:

Keynote address by Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation

Opening of the Sustainable Gambling Zone, featuring 27 safer gambling organizations from 10 countries

Casino Leaders Conference and Innovating Lotteries Conference

Launch of Casa Brasil, a dedicated space for the Brazilian gaming market

The Landmark Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and key industry personalities

With record-breaking exhibition space, top-tier speakers, and a global gathering of gaming executives, ICE 2026 Barcelona cements its position as a must-attend event for the regulated gaming industry worldwide.