The upcoming 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference, founded by Willem van Oort, has officially released its comprehensive agenda for the one-day summit taking place on Thursday, October 15, at the Auditorio ECIJA in Madrid. Gathering regulators, operators, legal experts, and industry specialists, the event will place significant emphasis on regulatory changes, player protection, cross-operator deposit limits, and combating the black market.
Examining regulatory reforms and market integrity
Kicking off at 09:00 with opening remarks from Willem van Oort, the conference will immediately dive into high-level regulatory analysis. DGOJ Director General Mikel Arana will deliver the keynote address, providing critical insights against the backdrop of proposed government reforms. Subsequent morning sessions will examine cross-operator deposit limits featuring insights from Justo Sancho and Sander Hoogendoorn, alongside regional market overviews of Melilla presented by Patricia Lalanda and industry leaders.
Further discussions will tackle the growing threat of illegal gambling advertising on major digital platforms, with VNLOK Chair Björn Fuchs addressing enforcement strategies against Meta. Market analytics from H2 Gambling Capital and Blask Business Intelligence will provide a comprehensive look at the Spanish iGaming market in numbers, contrasting onshore and offshore offerings.
Afternoon panels and specialized breakout sessions
The afternoon programme shifts focus toward operational compliance, fraud prevention, and technological innovation. National Police Chief Inspector David Calvete Sarasa will lead a session on fraud prevention in regulated gambling, followed by expert panels dissecting the practical impacts of the European Union new AML/CFT regulations. Technological advancements will also take center stage, featuring discussions on artificial intelligence applications in live casino offerings by Avanti Studios and compliant payment solutions presented by Adyen.
Running concurrently, specialized afternoon breakout sessions will offer deep dives into Spanish promotional performance led by Mario Chamorro of MDF Partners, onboarding funnel optimization by Gmonitor, and fraud tracking device fingerprinting presented by Daniel López Macias. The conference will wrap up with a high-level closing panel featuring Jorge Hinojosa, Xavi Muñoz Bellvehí, and Patricia Lalanda, followed by networking drinks.
