As the global iGaming and affiliate marketing industries continue to expand, May 2025 stands out as a key month packed with premium conferences, summits, expos, and networking events. With top destinations like Malta, Miami, São Paulo, Frankfurt, and Macao hosting essential gatherings, professionals and businesses can expect a month rich in insights, deals, and opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to launch a new product, expand into emerging markets, or strengthen affiliate partnerships, these are the can’t-miss iGaming and affiliate events of May 2025.
Why May 2025 Matters for iGaming and Affiliate Marketing
From regulatory updates to cutting-edge tech showcases and exclusive networking events, the calendar for May is full of opportunities to stay ahead in a fast-moving industry. It’s a crucial time for:
- Affiliate managers and networks
- Casino operators
- iGaming software providers
- Regulatory professionals
- Digital marketers and influencers
📅 Full Calendar of iGaming & Affiliate Marketing Events – May 2025
May 5 – NEXT Social Casino Summit
📍 The Phoenicia, Valletta, Malta
🎯 Focus: Social Casino Innovation & Monetization
This summit opens the month with a laser focus on the booming social casino vertical—discussing player acquisition, gamification strategies, and monetization without real-money wagering.
May 6 – NEXT Pre-Registration & Welcome Event
📍 The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta | 🕖 7PM CET
🎯 Focus: Informal Networking
Get a head start on connections at this informal gathering before the main NEXT: Valletta conference begins. Ideal for executives, founders, and investors.
May 7–8 – NEXT: Valletta 2025 + NEXTWorking
📍 Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta
🎯 Focus: Industry Leadership, Investment & Regulation
NEXT: Valletta is one of Europe’s top-tier iGaming events. It includes NEXTWorking, a series of curated networking sessions, offering direct access to decision-makers and investors in iGaming and fintech.
May 7 – G2E Asia 2025
📍 The Venetian Macao, Macao
🎯 Focus: Gaming Tech & Asia-Pacific Market
G2E Asia returns with its signature mix of technology showcases, thought leadership, and market-specific insights, making it the go-to event for anyone targeting Asian gaming markets.
May 7 – G&M Events Ecuador 2025
📍 Guayaquil, Ecuador
🎯 Focus: Latin American Market Dynamics
This event offers an in-depth exploration of the regulatory frameworks and commercial opportunities shaping Latin America’s iGaming sector. It’s particularly valuable for stakeholders aiming to expand into emerging South American markets.
May 8 – Leaders in Compliance
📍 Frankfurt, Germany
🎯 Focus: Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Best Practices
For legal teams, licensing experts, and compliance officers, this event delivers crucial updates on AML, player protection, advertising restrictions, and jurisdictional risks.
May 13 – 305 Vibes: SiGMA iGathering Miami
📍 Miami, Florida | 🕐 1:30PM–5:30PM
🎯 Focus: Networking & Regional Strategy
This boutique gathering by SiGMA delivers high-quality networking in an intimate setting. Designed as an exclusive networking experience, this event brings together key players from North America and Latin America. Attendees will benefit from high-level connections and regional insights in a casual, high-energy environment.
May 13 – Casino Operations Summit
📍 Nova Gorica, Slovenia
🎯 Focus: Land-Based & Online Casino Operations
This summit explores the evolving relationship between land-based and online casinos, with a spotlight on innovations like artificial intelligence, player analytics, and data-driven personalization.
May 13–14 – SBC Summit Americas
📍 Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
🎯 Focus: Sports Betting, Tech, Affiliates
One of the leading events in the U.S., this summit attracts operators, suppliers, and affiliates from across the Americas. Key themes include market regulation, innovation, and cross-border marketing.
May 14 – SBC Awards Americas 2025
📍 Fort Lauderdale, FL
🎯 Focus: Recognizing Excellence
The SBC Awards Americas 2025 is a glamorous evening that celebrates the top-performing brands, innovative products, and leading professionals within the iGaming and sports betting ecosystem.
May 20 – Sports Betting East Africa+
📍 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
🎯 Focus: East African Regulatory & Market Growth
Positioned as a key meeting point for Africa’s iGaming ecosystem, this event provides direct access to regulators, operators, technology providers, and local affiliates across East Africa. Discover growth potential in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and beyond.
May 26 – iGaming Club Conference Malaga
📍 NH Hotel Malaga, Spain
🎯 Focus: European Networking & Affiliate Trends
Organized by AffPapa, this intimate gathering links operators, affiliates, and B2B providers in a structured, business-friendly format.
May 27 – MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2025
📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
🎯 Focus: Baltic, Nordic & Eastern European Markets
Covering a wide range of topics from regulatory landscapes to tech and blockchain, this summit is a leader in Northern and Eastern Europe.
May 29 – Afiliados Brasil 2025
📍 São Paulo, Brazil
🎯 Focus: Affiliate Marketing, Digital Performance & Influencer Marketing
Afiliados Brasil stands out as the premier affiliate marketing event in Latin America, connecting iGaming companies with top-performing digital marketers, media buyers, SEO specialists, and influencer-focused agencies in a dynamic, business-driven environment.
Conclusion: Why You Should Attend These iGaming Events in May 2025
With a packed schedule across multiple continents, May 2025 is a golden opportunity to build your brand, generate leads, and expand your global reach. From market expansion and regulatory updates to cutting-edge innovation, May 2025 offers events that align with every strategic objective in the iGaming and affiliate marketing space.
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