Top 5 iGaming & Crypto Conferences to Look Forward to in 2024

2024 is shaping up to be a crazy year. As governments globally relax restrictions on iGaming, the industry is experiencing a remarkable boom. With expanding access comes a surge of events as people flock to new venues for networking, professional development, and the latest industry insights. What better way to do just that than by attending one of the five biggest iGaming and Crypto travel conferences in 2024? 

1. ICE London – London, 6 – 8 February, 2024

Quick Facts

– Organizers: Clarion Events Ltd.
– Founded: 1990
– Frequency: Every Year
– Location: ExCeL London, & Online
– Website: Ice London 2024 Official
– Ticket Cost: Totally Free for Visitors

The world’s biggest B2B gaming and gambling exhibition is poised to triumphantly return to London over three days in February 2024. Over 40,000 pioneers, operators, innovators, strategic bodies, and enthusiasts from all over the world will gather at ExCeL London and deliberate on the latest industry trends, showcase their cutting-edge innovations, and participate in different activities. 

The exhibition spans ten major sectors of the industry, such as sports, betting, casinos, online, mobile, and lottery, among others. More than 650 brands from 150 countries have already booked pavilions, themed stages, and other networking spots. So, expect live product demos, premiers, workshops, competitions, and other programs to keep visitors engaged throughout the three-day period. 

If all of this is not sufficient enough to ignite your enthusiasm for ICE London 2024, there is yet another compelling reason to mark your calendar in advance. Back in August, Clarion officially confirmed that the industry’s leading tradeshow will be making a move to Barcelona starting in 2025. It signifies that 2024 marks the final occasion for ICE to grace its historic London venue.  So, if you miss participating this year, you may never be able to experience “ICE London.” The good news is that entry is totally free for visitors. 

2. Casino Esports Conference – Las Vegas, March 19 – 21, 2024

Quick Facts

– Organizers: FOX Brothers
– Founded: 2015
– Frequency: Every Year
– Location: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
– Website: CEC 2024 Official
– Ticket Cost: $859 to $1,199

The ninth Casino Esports Conference is coming to Las Vegas from March 19 to 21. It is a hands-on event connecting the niche iGaming and esports industries to the broader casino, cinema, and collegiate worlds. This unique conference offers an opportunity to peek into the future legal, policy, and regulatory aspects of wagering and gaming. What makes this year’s event unique is that Fox Brothers are taking CEC to the luxurious award-winning Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage for the first time.

Besides all the usual educational programming, visitors will be treated to several immersive experiences, combining VR, AR, eSports, future tech, and some new forms of entertainment. So, consider it a chance to try your hands on some of the world’s latest casino gaming technologies. 

This year, the conference will also feature several keynote speakers from the worlds of esports, gaming, and technology, including Andrew Paradise (CEO of Skillz), Fernando Polti (CEO of Global Wizards), Jan Jones Blackhurst (Former Las Vegas Mayor) and Martin Lycka (SVP for American Regulatory Affairs) among others. That makes CEC an excellent opportunity to know what goes on behind the scenes, see all the prominent personalities one-on-one, and hear directly from them about how they develop and implement designs for big industry games.

3. Blockchain Life – Dubai, April 15 – 16, 2024

Quick Facts

– Organizers: Blockchain Life
– Founded: 2012
– Frequency: Every Year
– Location: Festival Arena – Dubai Festival City
– Website: Blockchain Life 2024 
– Presale Ticket Cost: $129 for Standard, $299 for Business, $799 for VIP

Blockchain Life Dubai brings together over 8000 attendees from 120 countries under one roof. It is a global expo of the latest web 3.0 technologies, attended by key industry players, government reps, heads of companies, funds, and investors, offering a unique opportunity to network, gain insights, and stay in the know of the crypto industry. The event is often dubbed Crypto Whales Meeting Point because of the presence of all the key players from around the world.

Some of the big names you can expect to meet at next year’s Blockchain Life expo include Justin Sun (founder of TRON), Eowyn Chen (CEO of Trust Wallet), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands Cofounder), and Dr. Marwan Alzarouni (CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center). 

The venue boasts a dedicated exhibition area featuring booths of leading tech companies as well as startups eager to impress the world with their innovative ideas. Moreover, the 2024 edition of Blockchain Life is expected to cover a range of blockchain topics, such as DeFi, Crypto, smart contracts, mining, NFTs, regulatory developments, and the future of Blockchain. Here’s what you can expect at Blockchain Life 2024

– Keynote presentations by the world’s leading minds, 
– Panel discussions and QnA sessions
– Startup showcase for emerging technologies 
– Workshops and training sessions
– Networking opportunities 
– Exhibitions of blockchain-related products and services
– Blockchain Hackathon to showcase innovative security solutions
– Social events, dinners, and parties
– Career Fair for industry professionals and newcomers
– Exclusive VIP sessions offering meet and greet opportunities with guests

4. Consensus by CoinDesk – Austin, TX, May 29 to June 1, 2024

Quick Facts

– Organizers: CoinDesk
– Founded: 2015
– Frequency: Every Year
– Location: Austin Convention Center (Primary Location)
– Website: Consensus by CoinDesk 2024 
– Ticket Cost: $825 for Explorer Pass, $1,149 for Pro Pass, $9000 for Piranha Pass

CoinDesk’s biggest gathering of blockchain, crypto, and web3 communities is called Consensus for a reason. It is the world’s most influential forum for experts to sit together and discuss pivotal issues of the day, highlight successes, and deliberate on failures. This expansive event is sponsored by tech companies like Polkadot, Stellar, XRP Ledger, TRON, and Near. It also attracts major global brands like Pepsico, Google, AWS, Starbucks, Warner Music, Paypal, Mastercard, Binance, etc. 

Perhaps the biggest highlight of Consensus is the “Pitchfest Competition” held at Startup Village. Every year, many participants are selected to participate in a live pitching battle. It is a unique platform for startups to showcase their pioneering vision, compete against each other, and try to secure investment for their startups. The eligibility criteria for startups to qualify for Pitchfest is simple: they should be under three years old and have less than $5 million in funding. 

Last year, Consensus attracted 15,000 tech enthusiasts worldwide, while a staggering  79,000 sessions were recorded in the Consensus App. These massive numbers attest to the event’s popularity. From hard-hitting discussions with industry leaders to hands-on workshops for solving problems and immersive gaming, Consensus caters to a diverse audience. 

As Consensus 2024 unfolds from May 29 to June 1, the expectation is to maintain the same level of excitement and engagement. 

5. Blockchain Expo North America – California, June 5 – 6, 2024

Quick Facts

– Organizers: TechEX
– Founded: 2017
– Frequency: Every Year
– Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
– Website: Blockchain Expo North America 
– Ticket Cost: Content Library and Expo Passes are free, $499 for Gold Pass, and $699 for Ultimate Pass, Group Passes also available at discount rates

After another successful run in 2023, the North American iteration of Blockchain Expo returns for its 2024 edition in June. The Santa Clara Convention Center will once again serve as the gathering place for over 7000 leading digital experts from across the globe, converging to explore the next phase of society. Key topics on the agenda include Web3 for enterprises, DeFi and Decentralization, Web3 gaming, Tokenized Real Estate, and Blockchain for Businesses. 

Besides these discussions, the Blockchain Expo North America 2024 will feature an impressive lineup of exhibitors, showing their latest technological experiments across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, and more. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore a myriad of products, network with industry professionals, and get to know all the latest trending applications. 

Over 250 speakers are expected to grace various stages and share their invaluable real-world insights. This knowledge exchange will unfold in different forms, such as solo presentations, panel discussions, extensive Q&A sessions, and fireside casual chats. Registration is currently open, offering a 40% discount on various pass categories until January 21.

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