The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference has officially released its complete agenda and speaker lineup ahead of the upcoming summit on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, hosted at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin.
Bringing together key stakeholders from across the regulated German iGaming market, this year’s conference will center on critical developments, including the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty, emerging product categories, offshore competition, and pressing legal uncertainties surrounding regulatory enforcement.
Among the most anticipated discussions is the potential impact of a recent ruling by the Halle Administrative Court, which has called into question whether the Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL) has forfeited its rights to enforce prohibitions against unlicensed iGaming operators. With regulatory authority under scrutiny, the event provides a timely platform for operators, suppliers, and legal experts to evaluate the future trajectory of compliance and enforcement in Germany.
High-profile speaker sessions and panels
The conference program features targeted sessions designed to address practical market realities and regulatory updates:
- Keynote Address: Nadja Wierzejewski, Head of Enforcement at the GGL, will deliver opening regulatory insights.
- Player Protection and Enforcement: Alexander Müller, Member of the Executive Board of the FDP, will explore the balance between effective enforcement and practical market realities.
- Sustainable Growth: Melanie Hainzer, Market Owner for DACH at Play ‘n GO, will lead a discussion on supplier responsibilities in building a sustainable German online gambling market under the banner of #ReclaimTheMarket.
- Prediction Markets and Sweepstakes: Dr. Matthias Spitz (Melchers Law Firm) and Dr. Christian Rapani (Rapani Rechtsanwälte) will examine whether prediction markets and sweepstakes are poised for expansion in Germany.
- Online Casino in Nordrhein-Westfalen: Hans-Peter Kalenberg (Ministry of the Interior, NRW), Dr. Carsten Bringmann (Noerr), and moderator Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Melchers Law Firm) will analyze licensing and B2B opportunities in Germany’s most populous state.
Reflecting on the dynamic landscape, Gaming in Germany founder Willem van Oort noted:
“The German market is certainly not a boring one. On the one hand, there appears to be room for a significant expansion in the range of permitted products. On the other hand, a recent ruling by the Halle Administrative Court calls into question the GGL’s entire legal authority to enforce the prohibition against unlicensed iGaming in Germany. With all the key players in the German market present in Berlin, this year’s Gaming in Germany event will be THE place to discuss the way forward for Germany-licensed operators, suppliers, and other stakeholders. As always, our event will also focus on what the industry can do to keep the illegal market in check. In our current situation, this may be more important than ever.”
Registration for the conference is currently open for professionals seeking to engage with the foremost figures shaping Germany’s regulated gaming sector.
