Additional Activities and Events:

If you have any side activity related to this event that you would like to promote, send the event name and the event link to info@gamingevents.info

Schedule

January 18

18:00 – 23:00 CET
ICE Welcome Cocktail
Time Out Market Barcelona

19:00 – 21:00 CET
World Gaming Gala

January 19

11:00 – 17:30 CET
Global Regulatory Briefing – Day 1
CC5.1

11:15 – 17:30 CET
Casino Leaders Conference
CC4.1

14:00 – 17:30 CET
Innovating Lotteries Conference
CC5.2

17:30 – 19:00 CET
WGF Latin America Cocktail
CC4 Delegate Lounge

January 20

11:00 – 13:00 CET
Global Regulatory Briefing – Day 2
CC5.1

11:15 – 17:30 CET
Sports Betting Leaders Conference
CC4.1

14:00 – 17:30 CET
Esports Betting Conference
CC4.1

14:00 – 17:30 CET
Global Roundtables
CC4.2, CC4.3 and CC4.4

14:00 – 16:45 CET
iGaming Customer Journey Workshop
CC5.2

17:30 – 19:00 CET
WGF Africa Cocktail
CC4 Delegate Lounge

January 21

10:00 – 12:30 CET
Workshop: Entering New Markets
CC5.1

10:00 – 12:30 CET
Responsible Gaming Workshop
CC5.2

10:00 – 12:30 CET
Cybercrime and Fraud Workshop
CC4.1

Restaurants:

1. Restaurant Casa Varela 1986 – High-end Mediterranean and European cuisine
A well-regarded classic in L’Hospitalet offering traditional and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Elegant atmosphere and attentive service, ideal for formal business meetings with well-presented dishes and quality flavors.

2. El Farolito L’H – Modern Mediterranean gastronomy
Highly rated by travelers and locals. Offers Mediterranean dishes with a modern twist and a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere — perfect for a business dinner without being overly formal.

3. Restaurant La Pepa – Mediterranean cuisine & rice dishes
Just minutes from Fira Gran Via, this restaurant combines Mediterranean cuisine with rice specialties and tapas. Its spacious and welcoming setting makes it ideal for group business dinners or informal meetings after the event.

Areas to stay:

🌍 Best area to stay: L’Hospitalet de Llobregat or well-connected areas such as Eixample / Plaza España / Sants

If your priority is to stay as close as possible to the Fira Barcelona Gran Via convention center, the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat area is an excellent option. Many of the hotels closest to the venue are located here, which can mean less travel time between your accommodation and the event days — ideal for professionals with tight schedules.
Booking.com

🔎 What the area offers:

Very short distances to ICE: many hotels are less than a 10-minute walk from the convention center.

Connectivity: the Europa–Fira station connects directly to the airport and to central Barcelona via metro and train.

Services and convenience: a good selection of restaurants, cafés, and business-friendly spaces nearby.

📍 Other recommended areas:

Eixample / Plaza España / Sants: well-connected neighborhoods that are not within walking distance of Fira, but from which you can easily reach the venue by metro or taxi. They also offer a more central Barcelona experience, with restaurants, modernist architecture, shopping, and urban life.
Viajeros Callejeros

💡 Useful tip: staying right in L’Hospitalet can reduce travel times to ICE and provide greater peace of mind during conference days, while Eixample or Plaza España may be more attractive if you want to combine business with tourism and city life.

Recommended Hotels:

Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel

Hotel Porta Fira

Hampton by Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via