ICE – the biggest iGaming event of the year – is set for the 20th to the 22nd of January 2025 but now has a new home after leaving its long-term home of London. After an extensive six-month bidding process and a four-city shortlist, Barcelona was selected as the host city for Clarion Gaming’s ICE and iGB Affiliate conferences from 2025. The event will be taking place at the 240,000 square meter Fira de Barcelona and will give visitors access to cutting-edge innovations, future tech solutions, and the latest industry developments, as well as the opportunity to engage with a global community of over 45,000 trailblazers in the iGaming market.
What To Expect
ICE is always a highly anticipated event that draws emerging and established professionals in the field from around the world. This is because it provides the perfect opportunity to learn about emerging trends and developments in the iGaming market, expand your professional network, and make meaningful connections with business partners.
There will be 630 global exhibitors across all sectors of gaming, and attendees can source high-quality business leads and partnerships, examine business strategies with industry-specific companies, get to grips with the latest regulatory requirements, explore the latest industry innovations and trends, and much more.
Why Barcelona?
ICE has called London home for 12 years, but it was time for a change. Barcelona emerged as the best choice for ICE for many reasons, including improved logistics and operational efficiency and the chance to deliver more value and opportunities for attendees. Of course, Barcelona is also one of Europe’s most desirable and contemporary cities, and the proximity of the Fira de Barcelona to the airport and the excellent public transport system made the stadium the smart choice.
The Benefits For Sportsbooks
ICE Barcelona is the ideal event for sports books as it can present a number of unique opportunities. This includes the ability to discover the latest industry trends, including data analytics, the use of AI, and user engagement technologies. Sportsbook providers can also meet and engage with various service providers to learn and form key relationships. For example, the world leading sports data provider, LSports, has uploaded a page on its website calling sportsbooks to book a meeting at the ICE event and explore how they can leverage their platform. There are many more service providers that sportsbooks can meet with, such as tech vendors, cybersecurity specialists, and more.
Excitement for ICE Barcelona 2025 is being built, and it will be the start of an exciting new chapter in the event’s history. Bringing together industry experts from around the world, ICE Barcelona 2025 is a must-attend for any iGaming professional and will provide many beneficial opportunities in one of the world’s most exciting and cultural cities.
