Inaugural World Gaming M&A Summit serves as the curtain raiser to iGB L!VE London

London Shard to host iGB Affiliate Awards

We have reimagined the iGB Affiliate Awards, which will take place in the salubrious surroundings of The Shard, the iconic London landmark. The Shard was created as an architecturally stunning Vertical City emerging from the River Thames, and at just under 310 metres high (1,016 feet), is Western Europe’s tallest building. The Awards will take place in the Aqua Shard Restaurant which is located on the 31st floor. The Shard is an unforgettable venue and I’m sure the industry will embrace its outstanding architecture and ambience. 

Continuing the conversations started at ICE Barcelona

Delivered by the World Gaming team, iGB L!VE ’26 will bring together casino, sports betting operators, affiliates, tech vendors and game providers who will be in London to continue the industry conversations and connections they started at January’s editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona. It’s building on these trust-based partnerships that drives business growth. In terms of its overarching credentials, iGB L!VE is a tier-one business event which showcases game-changing technologies, provides access to market insights and delivers high-quality curated networking including exclusive industry gatherings. 

Summer Gala to take place at The Savoy Hotel

We know how important it is to provide attendees with the very best curated networking and hospitality. To deliver this we are hosting the first Summer Gala at The Savoy Hotel’s Beaufort Baron Wednesday 1 July (7pm to 9pm BST). The Savoy was Britain’s first luxury hotel and became a legendary hub for film stars, artists, authors and royalty. This exclusive, invitation-only event will bring together senior leaders, regulators and investors from the global gaming industry. 

The global industry’s mid-year meeting point

iGB L!VE occupies a very important position as a mid-year meeting point where businesses can reconnect, review progress and prepare strategically for the months ahead.

Attendees consistently tell us the event plays a valuable role in continuing the conversations and relationships established earlier in the year at ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona, while offering the energy and accessibility of another major international city. Although more compact than ICE, the strength of iGB L!VE lies in the quality of its audience, exhibitors and networking opportunities. The event is highly focused, commercially relevant and provides the connections that every business seeks.

M&A Summit is an industry first

The first World Gaming M&A Summit (WGM&A), which is taking place 1 July, serves as the curtain raiser to iGB L!VE. The WGM&A represents the only dedicated forum for corporate development officers and M&A advisors working in igaming. Convening leadership from public and private operators alongside sector-focused investment banks, legal advisors and corporate finance specialists, attendees will benefit from a highly focused opportunity to engage with key decision-makers, originate deal flow, assess strategic fit and gain insights from active market participants. M&A is a business imperative in the current igaming landscape and this event features insights from sector-specialist advisers and industry leaders including Morgan Stanley’s Laurence Hopkins, Paolo Della Rovere and Bally’s Robeson Reeves. 

Sharp focus on player protection at biggest Sustainable Gambling Zone

Responsible gambling and player protection have long been central to our events. Since the first Consumer Protection Zone in 2018, the initiative has evolved into the Sustainable Gambling Zone (SGZ), reflecting the broader industry focus on sustainability, compliance and duty of care. SGZ at iGB L!VE will be the largest and most prominent we’ve ever delivered, serving as an ideal platform for showcasing technology-led safer gambling and KYC solutions that are particularly relevant to the online gaming sector.

Register for the 2026 edition of iGB L!VE (1-2 July 2026) here