More than 6,000 delegates expected for two days of networking, innovation, and investment opportunities at one of the sector’s leading B2B events.
NEXT.io Valletta 2026 officially kicks off today at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, turning Malta into the meeting point for the international iGaming industry. Over the next two days, operators, technology providers, affiliates, startups, and investors will gather for one of the sector’s leading B2B events, further strengthening Malta’s role as one of Europe’s main gaming hubs. The summit is also featured in a dedicated in-depth article published in the May-June issue of IGE magazine, and audiences worldwide will be able to follow the event through its live coverage.
This year’s agenda will focus on the key trends shaping the industry, including expansion into newly regulated markets, the impact of artificial intelligence on personalization systems, acquisition and retention strategies, the evolution of affiliate marketing, and the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain and crypto solutions. Significant attention will also be given to the “NEXT Focus” sessions dedicated to startups, innovation, and investment opportunities, with direct interaction between founders and investors.
The summit will also feature dedicated sessions for the different sectors of the industry. Operators will address compliance and regulatory challenges, while technology providers will discuss product innovation and platform scalability. Affiliates and digital marketing professionals will explore performance marketing models, user acquisition channels, and data management strategies. Audiences worldwide will also be able to follow the event through its live coverage.
Co-founder Pierre Lindh highlighted the event’s philosophy of creating networking opportunities tailored to different professional profiles and relationship-building styles. According to Lindh, the objective is not simply to make the summit larger, but to improve the overall quality of the experience and generate more valuable business connections for participants.
