NEXT Summit: New York 2026
📅 Dates: 10–11 March 2026
📍 Venue: Convene, 225 Liberty Street, Downtown New York, USA
🌐 Website: next.io/summits/newyork/
NEXT Summit: New York 2026 is North America’s premier iGaming and sports betting business summit, bringing together over 1,200 industry executives — including operators, suppliers, startups, investors, media, regulators, and affiliates — for two days of strategy, networking, and collaboration at the heart of Manhattan. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Convene venue, the summit delivers industry insights, partnership opportunities, and curated networking experiences designed to shape the future of online gambling and sports wagering across the North American market.
Agenda & Key Events:
Pre-Summit & Side Events (9 March 2026):
• VIP NHL Event @ Madison Square Garden: Exclusive VIP networking at a live NHL game for senior executives.
• NEXT Focus: Emerging Verticals (12:00–18:00): Half-day forum on emerging gaming formats (social casino, sweepstakes, skill-based play), trends, regulation & growth — separate pass required.
• Pre-Conference Networking @ Hard Rock Hotel (18:00–21:00): Kick-off mingle to set the stage for business conversations.
Main Summit (10–11 March 2026):
• Morning “Nico Jansen” Run Club (6:30am): Informal networking run through Downtown NYC with breakfast.
• NEXTworking Day 1 (17:00–20:00, 10 Mar): Evening networking with drinks and canapés to recap Day 1 insights.
• NEXTworking Day 2 (17:00–20:00, 11 Mar): Final day social session for connections and takeaways.
(Full conference sessions typically include panels, keynotes, and exhibitor displays across iGaming, sports betting, tech, investment, and market strategy — agenda published on site.)
Why Attend:
• Connect with operators, investors, media & tech leaders shaping the North American gaming landscape.
• Explore emerging verticals and future growth trends at dedicated sessions.
• High-value networking embedded throughout the summit experience.
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FAQ
The summit is scheduled for March 10-11, 2026, at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, Downtown New York.
The event is designed for a diverse audience, including operators, tribes, sports teams, suppliers, startups, venture capitalists, media representatives, investors, regulators, and affiliates involved in the iGaming and sports betting industries.
The summit offers a variety of side events to facilitate networking.
Event passes can be purchased through the official summit website. There are also free operator passes available for qualifying attendees.
Yes, the summit offers various sponsorship packages. Interested parties can find more information and become partners by visiting the “Become a sponsor” section on the summit website.