Like so many sectors of the economy around the planet, gambling was severely impacted by the spread of the Coronavirus. One of the key aspects of the business has always been the possibility of meeting with peers at vibrant and dynamic world fairs to learn about new products and trends, share networking spaces and close commercial agreements. In 2020, only two relevant in-person events took place: ICE London, UK, in February (before COVID-19) and Enada Spring in late September, in Italy. The rest of the shows were altering their dates until the cancellation, while the virus was advancing in each of the countries.
In parallel, dozens of virtual conferences were held that set the tone for a new type of meeting for the industry. But the year 2021 promises the return of several face-to-face events, if vaccination continues to progress globally to control the spread of COVID-19 and immunize the population. In that sense, show organizers were announcing the possible dates of their fairs for this season. Although it is still necessary to know if they will definitely be held, G&M News lists the main future in-person meetings that, in compliance with the necessary care and health protocols, could gather again gaming executives.
FEBRUARY
Event: SAGSE Latin America (http://www.sagselatam.com/)
Date: February 24-25th
Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Venue: The Palermo Horse Racing Track (Buenos Aires, Argentina),
Organizer: Monografie
MARCH
Event: Chile iGaming (https://www.eventus-international.com/chile-igaming)
Date: March 4-5th
Venue: Sun Monticello Casino & Hotel (O’Higgins, Chile)
Organizers: Eventus International
Event: ENADA Spring (https://en.enada.it/)
Date: March 24-26th
Venue: Rimini Expo Centre (Rimini, Italy)
Organizers: Italian Exhibition Group + SAPAR
APRIL
Event: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
(https://www.indiangamingtradeshow.com/511/indian-gaming-tradeshow-information.htm)
Date: April 12-15th
Venue: San Diego Convention Center (San Diego, U.S.)
Organizer: NIGA
Event: SiGMA Europe (https://sigma.com.mt/events/europe/)
Date: April 13-15th
Venue: MFCC – Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (Malta)
Organizer: SiGMA Group
MAY
Event: ICE North America (https://www.icenorthamerica.com/)
Date: May 13-14th
Venue: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (New Orleans, U.S.)
Organizer: Clarion Gaming
Event: G2E Asia Macau (https://www.g2easia.com)
Date: May 25-27th
Venue: The Venetian Macao (Macau)
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions
Event: GAT Expo Gaming & Technology (https://www.gatexpo.net/)
Date: May 26-27th
Venue: Cartagena de Indias Convention Center (Cartagena de Indias, Colombia)
Organizer: 3A Productions
Event: SiGMA Asia + ICE Asia
(https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/asia) (https://www.ice-asia.com)
Date: May 27-28th
Venue: SMX Convention Center Manila (Manila, Philippines)
Organizers: SiGMA Group + Clarion Gaming
JUNE
Event: ICE London (https://www.icelondon.uk.com/)
Date: June 29th – July 1st
Venue: ExCeL London (London, UK)
Organizer: Clarion Gaming
AUGUST
Event: Australasian Gaming Expo (https://austgamingexpo.com/)
Date: August 10-12th
Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
Organizer: Gaming Technologies Association
Event: Peru Gaming Show (https://www.perugamingshow.com/)
Date: August 11-12th (To be confirmed)
Venue: Jockey Exhibition Center (Lima, Peru)
Organizer: AMG
SEPTEMBER
Event: SiGMA Americas (https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/americas)
Date: September 13-14th
Venue: Tivoli Hotel (São Paulo, Brazil)
Organizer: SiGMA Group
Event: iGB Live (https://www.igblive.com/)
Date: September 28th – October 1st
Venue: RAI Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Organizer: Clarion Gaming
OCTOBER
Event: G2E Las Vegas (https://www.globalgamingexpo.com/)
Date: October 5-7th
Venue: Sands Expo (Las Vegas, U.S.)
Organizers: Reed Exhibitions + AGA
Event: ENADA Roma (https://en.enada.it/enada/enada-roma/presentation)
Date: October 6-7th
Venue: Fiera di Roma (Roma, Italy)
Organizers: Italian Exhibition Group + SAPAR
NOVEMBER
Event: G2E Asia @ the Philippines (https://www.g2easiaphilippines.com)
Date: November 10-11th
Venue: Manila Marriott Hotel (Manila, Philippines),
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions
Event: MGS Entertainment Show (http://www.mgsentertainmentshow.com/)
Date: November 16-18th
Venue: The Venetian Macao (Macau)
Organizer: Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association