iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 returns to Lisbon ahead of major industry week

AffPapa has confirmed that iGaming Club Lisbon will return on 28 September 2026. The networking event will once again bring together affiliates, operators and B2B suppliers from across the global iGaming industry.

The iGaming Club Lisbon is to be held in the Portuguese capital immediately before one of the busiest weeks in the industry's calendar. The evening has become a popular fixture for professionals who want to strengthen relationships, discuss new opportunities and arrange meetings ahead of the main conference programme.

Organisers expect around 600 delegates to attend this year's edition. It’s expected that the audience will be split between 40% affiliates, 40% operators and 20% B2B providers. It starts at 7 pm and runs until midnight and is designed to encourage informal conversations that often lead to new commercial partnerships.

Networking is at the heart of the event

Unlike traditional conferences, iGaming Club Lisbon focuses entirely on networking. It’s not about keynote sessions or exhibition stands. The format means delegates can reconnect with existing contacts and also meet potential new business partners before the week's larger events begin.

Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO of AffPapa and iGaming Club, said: "The best business usually starts with a simple conversation."

"We've hosted iGaming Club events in different cities over the years, and one thing has stayed the same: the best business usually starts with a simple conversation. We're excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones in Lisbon, a fantastic place to bring the right people together in the right environment." - Levon Nikoghosyan

Many international companies are already travelling to Lisbon for the wider programme of conferences and exhibitions. This event has established itself as an opportunity to maximise time in the city before formal business meetings begin.

Another busy year for industry events

The announcement continues what has already been a packed events calendar for the iGaming sector in 2026.

Earlier this month, iGB Live 2026 completed its first London  edition after relocating to ExCeL London, attracting thousands of delegates for two days of exhibitions, networking and conference sessions centred around the theme All In. The event also introduced new features, including an Affiliate Manager Academy, a Sustainable Gambling Zone and a Startup Accelerator.

Meanwhile, the industry is already looking ahead to the SBC Summit in Lisbon. This will once again bring together operators, suppliers, affiliates and regulators from around the world. Events such as iGaming Club Lisbon have increasingly become an important part of the wider conference week, giving attendees additional opportunities to build relationships away from the exhibition floor.

As competition across regulated markets continues to grow, networking events are always a key part of the industry's calendar, helping businesses develop partnerships that extend well beyond the conference season.