At a pivotal moment for Brazil’s regulated market, CGS Rio 2026 is introducing a new strategic segment: Leadership Development, led by renowned industry executive Iuri Castro, former gaming regulator in Brazil.
The conference will take place on March 2 at the Windsor Barra Hotel, bringing together industry leaders and decision-makers to discuss the direction and challenges shaping this new phase of the sector.
Brazil’s market is currently undergoing a period of regulatory structuring, institutional pressure and continuous adjustments. In this environment, leadership is no longer purely technical. It has become emotional, strategic and ethical.
With more than 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Iuri Castro is widely recognized as one of Brazil’s leading experts in lotteries and betting. He previously served as Deputy Secretary for the Regulation of Lotteries and Betting at the Ministry of Finance and held senior leadership positions at Caixa Econômica Federal and CAIXA Loterias, contributing to regulatory modernization and promoting strategic leadership focused on sustainable growth in Brazil’s gaming market.
During his session, he will address fundamental questions for the industry:
• What should prevail in times of chaos and uncertainty
• How to confront unexpected situations when the environment appears to be collapsing
• Whether strategic intuition, moral responsibility or a balance of both should guide leadership decisions
According to Castro, the invitation to industry leaders is both simple and demanding: to build organizations that grow with strategic intelligence and ethical strength. Leadership, he emphasizes, is not merely about maximizing results, but about balancing ambition with responsibility, innovation with humanity. In extreme scenarios, it is the combination of vision, preparation and moral integrity that determines not only who thrives, but who builds a sustainable legacy.
In a nascent market like Brazil’s, under regulatory, fiscal and reputational pressure, these reflections are not theoretical. They translate into real decisions that impact companies, teams and the future of the industry.
With this new initiative, CGS Rio expands its agenda beyond regulation and operations, incorporating a vital dimension: conscious leadership in times of transformation. Because at CGS Rio, regulation is not only analyzed, it is also challenged through those who lead it.
With new partnerships and innovations already taking shape, CGS Rio 2026 continues to strengthen its position as a must-attend event for industry decision-makers.
📍 Rio de Janeiro | March 2, 2026
🏨 Windsor Barra Hotel
Registrations now open
CGS Rio 2026 invites all industry professionals to take part in an event that is setting the pace of transformation in Brazil.
