2026 Edition of the IAGR’s Annual Gaming Conference to Gather Guests in Lima

About the Annual Summit

The conference brings together gambling regulators, industry analysts, policymakers, businesses, and compliance experts in a progress-fostering setting. Participants discuss recent legislative updates and share valuable insights, innovative ideas, and practical experiences to support the ongoing development of the lawful gambling sector.

The event’s 2026 edition will be the first in 11 years to be hosted in Peru’s capital, since the last one in Lima was held back in 2015. The 2025 iteration took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was the IAGR’s largest standalone session, attracting over 300 guests from more than 40 countries.

Key Info About the Upcoming Edition

The summit’s attendees will have a great opportunity to enjoy the following:

• International Regulatory Awards;
• a variety of dining and drinks options;
• expert presentations and discussion panels.

Ticket sales are scheduled to start early next year, with members of the Association receiving guaranteed discounts.

The 4-day conference will cover a range of crucial topics related to oversight, including:

• cybersecurity;
• ESG frameworks;
• AI and data analytics;
• advertising challenges;
• cross-border cooperations;
• gambling taxes and economic impacts;
• the future of crypto tokens and payments;
• responsible gaming and harm minimisation, etc.

The IAGR’s initiative is non-profit, thus all funds collected from the event will be reinvested into programmes that support its members.

Commentaries on the 2026 Conference

Ben Haden, the Association’s President, is eager to reintroduce the annual grand gathering to South America. He noted that the 2015 event in Lima, Peru, was lively and showcased the country's exceptional hospitality.

Yuri Guerra Padilla, DGJCMT’s Director General, conveyed pride in welcoming a global audience focused on regulation. He believes the event presents a strategic chance to demonstrate the progress of the local legal framework.

The spokesman also mentioned that Peru’s current regulatory model balances:

• market integrity;
• consumer protection;
• sustainable economic growth.

Furthermore, the specialist highlighted that greeting representatives of leading global authorities can foster more productive partnerships and the exchange of ideas. Since regulatory standards differ across the world, it is essential to have a central hub where diverse best practices can be shared, discussed, and aligned.

Mr Padilla considers Lima an excellent location for hosting the conference, as it is well-suited for:

• networking;
• fostering innovation;
• tech-focused discussions.

The expert emphasised Lima’s rich culture and convenient infrastructure, ensuring attendees will have memorable experiences.