GAT Cartagena 2026 wraps up today with a focus on innovation and networking

Crowded hallways filled with visitors, stands showcasing launches of online platforms and solutions for traditional casinos, sports betting, eSports, lotteries, along with talks on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital payments, set the pace of a gathering that blends business with the touristic charm of the walled city.

LAND-BASED EXHIBITION – ONLINE GAMING

Agenda for today, March 26:

Time: 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm (GMT -5) Venue: Santa María A & B Hall, Las Américas Convention Center.

Registration and networking 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Opening Session 9:00 – 09:40 a.m. (GMT -5)

Official presenter GAT Academy: Natalia Moreno Roldán, Communications Director GAT Events

Evert Montero Cárdenas – President FECOLJUEGOS

José Aníbal Aguirre – CEO GAT Events

Gregorio Eljach Pacheco – Attorney General of the Nation (Colombia)

Welcome and Keynote 9:40 – 10:10 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias. Marco Emilio Hincapié – President Coljuegos

International Conference 10:10 – 10:40 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias. Lessons from Nevada’s regulatory model for Latin America: Brian Krolicki – Vice Chairman Nevada Gaming Commission

Fireside Chat 10:40 – 11:00 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Corporate Conference 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias. Gamification designed to generate real engagement. Andrés Blanco, Managing Director/Chief Product Officer, Gamanza Engage

Regulators Panel 11:15 – 11:40 a.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias. Jesús Mariano Acevedo, President LOTBA, Buenos Aires Lottery

Associations Panel 11:40 – 12:10 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Legal and Regulatory Panel 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Technology Providers Panel 12:40 – 1:00 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Lunch box – GAT Events 1:00 – 2:10 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Online Business Panel: Investment and Sustainability Responsible operation and competitiveness in the Colombian market 2:10 – 2:40 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Keynote Conference: Economic Perspectives 2026 2:40 – 3:10 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias. Daniel Velandia – Managing Director of Research and Chief Economist at Credicorp Capital.

Sports Integrity and Betting Panel Prevention of match-fixing, institutional cooperation and protection of fair play 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Land-based Business Panel 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Closing and Farewell 4:00 p.m. (GMT -5) Venue: Nueva Granada Hall, Las Américas Convention Center, Cartagena de Indias.

Three Days Driving Growth and Innovation at GAT Expo Cartagena

The trade event leaves behind agreements, contacts and an agenda that confirms the sector’s expansion in the region. Cartagena bids farewell to this edition with the certainty of having been the stage for a key chapter in the evolution of digital entertainment, while the industry already projects its next steps in an increasingly competitive and globalized market.