The Italian Gaming Awards will be presented at a two-day gaming conference, allowing the industry to explore in detail the realities of this sector. ” the sustainable future of gaming“, is the title for the first edition Italian Gaming Expo & Conference. The new B2B gaming event will be held in Rome, Palazzo dei Congressi on April 18-19, 2024 .

The Italian Gaming Awards (Iga),, have started to coincide with the April event. (The awards will be presented at a gala event on the 18th of April in Rome, Spazio Novecento) Companies leading the Italian gaming market can submit their applications now. There are 20 different award categories aimed at operators and suppliers. (Info and nominations can be found on www. italiangamingawards .com)

This is the first time that lge has participated in a national event and an initiative focusing on content. It offers a unique chance to examine in depth the key themes that will guide the gaming industry in the months and years to come, and to determine the guidelines of how companies can look towards the future, innovation and sustainability.

This event will offer two days of detailed analysis of all the aspects that are of interest to the key players in one of the largest gaming markets in Europe. Around the same time that the government and parliament began the reform process which will lead to a new gaming sector through rewriting the rules governing the sector and issuing tenders for renewal of all concessions.

“2024 is a year of strategic importance for the Italian gaming sector and this event will have a significant impact on the industry as well as the ecosystem”, Simona clarizio, head of Ige with more than 20 years’ experience in the Fiera Milano Group and in organizing b2b conferences, explained “Ige looks at the future of gaming, which must be sustainable and that all parties involved in the reform of the sector are concerned about”.

Ige’s two days will be dedicated to C-levels in the gaming industry who will, along with institutions, experts and scholars, opinion leaders and influencers, meet to stimulate dialogue about the key themes that will guide the industry. The event’s main goal is to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and meet with opinion leaders, scholars, and the top C-levels from national and international levels, in order to come up new ideas and solutions for the development and growth of their own business.

Technology, innovation, sustainability

In a context of rapid technological change, it’s important to make comparisons based on an accurate analysis of each sector. This includes a more general assessment of the work environment and economy. In fact, even beyond that: the new rules which will be written by legislators in the next few months will determine the future of the gaming industry on a medium-term basis. For this reason, has decided that in this first edition, the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference will focus on other areas of gaming which are less explored, relating the world of Supply Chain and Procurement Managers, CFOs and Hr Executive Directors to better understand how the dynamics of value chains, Esg models (Environmental and social governance), Diversity & inclusion and new organizational processes impose a critical change in pace towards sustainability and digitization.

The report also explores the key trends that are of interest to the sector, including the metaverse, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital payments. These topics will be added to the regulatory and endemic trend topics such as matchfixing, relaunching the horse racing industry, and esports regulations.

The event will be dedicated to the Italian gaming industry but it will have an international focus. A part of the program is designed for international audiences, and includes a number of nature topics that are cross-cutting, as well as a variety of global influences. In this context, the partnership with the network of professionals of The International Masters of Gaming Law, which will organize two master classes within Ige, as well as the media partnerships with major international gaming organizations such Sbc Media InterGame Casino Magazine and others, play a key role.

A Scientific Committee of Excellence

The event will be able to rely on a scientific committee that is exceptional in terms of its content and organisation. It brings together professionals, experts and scholars of international renown. Lucio Lamberti is a professor at the Politecnico di Milano and the director of the Metaverse Marketing Lab. Francesco Rodano was the former chief policy officer of Playtech, and a former online gaming regulator. Quirino Manncini is the president of Imgl and global head of gaming and hambling Practice Group. A perfect balance between industry, academia and the media.

The Italian Gaming Awards

Ige will not be the first debut on the Italian gambling market. The event will be enhanced by the first edition of Italian Gaming Awards. Spazio Novecento is the perfect location to celebrate the excellence in Italian gaming, and the best practices of the sector. Music, entertainment and good food. There’s also a lot of networking.

The event will have a Scientific Committee that will coordinate the event and vote on it. This jury will consist of international professionals from the sector, as well as scholars and experts from other sectors, and also the world of Information, using a software platform certified and a professional, reliable, and transparent selection procedure.

Companies can apply for free! Applications can be submitted from 1 December until 29 February 2024. The evaluation by the judges takes place between 1 and 30 March 2024. The gala event will be held on April 18, 2024 at the Spazio Novecento. This is a short distance from the Palazzo dei Congressi which hosts the Ige conference.

Profile and experience of international travel

The Gn Media publishing company, which has been active in the gaming industry on an international scale for over 15 years, promotes the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference. Its world-class network provides direct access to the gaming industry and allows thousands of users to participate and voice their opinions. Over 1 million people per month are reached through the GiocoNews.it and EsportsMag.it networks. These publications are used by these professionals in their everyday work. It is a unique point of reference in the gaming industry. This ensures a deep penetration in the sector as well as an exclusive audience.

The Italian Gaming Expo & Conference, in addition to being supported by the networks of the group, will also be supported with an integrated communication plan that will give it maximum visibility both inside and outside the industry. Ige is able to rely on Media Partnerships at both a national and an international level with the leading newspapers and press agencies, as well the support and collaboration of event organizers. It will also be supported by a bespoke communication campaign that will give it prominence in national newspapers thanks to the strategic partnership between ItalCommunications.