São Paulo will host GAT Events’ official debut in Brazil on July 29–30, bringing together regulators, operators, suppliers, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the future of the country’s regulated gaming market.
GAT Events has confirmed the agenda for the GAT Official Launch Brasil 2026, taking place on July 29–30 in São Paulo. The executive event marks the company’s official entry into the Brazilian market and will gather government authorities, regulators, industry associations, operators, manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and leading executives from Brazil and across Latin America.
The inaugural edition will be supported by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Gamanza, and Pariente Advisory as official sponsors. These globally recognized companies bring extensive expertise in certification, technology, regulatory compliance, gamification, and innovation. Pariente Advisory, the independent strategic consultancy founded by Alex W. Pariente, will also serve as Chair of the event.
In addition, World Gaming Business, published by Clarion Gaming, organizers of ICE Barcelona and iGB, will join the event as its official Media Partner, expanding its international visibility and media reach.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, commented:
“This will be an immersive experience with the industry’s leading professionals and an outstanding opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing. The future of gaming in Brazil is happening now, and GAT is ready to be part of it.”
Alex W. Pariente, Chair of GAT Official Launch Brasil 2026, added:
“Brazil is no longer debating whether it will have a regulated gaming market. The discussion now is how investable that market will become. Legalization is the event. Investability is the real objective.”
A High-Level Agenda for Brazil’s Regulated Market
The event has already attracted many of the industry’s leading companies. Confirmed participants include Altenar, Timeless Tech, Novomatic, FIRST, Oddin.gg, Sportingtech, XtremePush, bet365, Cactus Gaming, Nuvei, 3OAKS, and ClearSky Network, highlighting the growing importance of Brazil as one of the world’s most promising regulated gaming jurisdictions.
The conference programme will feature respected industry leaders including Neil Montgomery, Liliana Costa, Bárbara Teles, Ricardo Magri, Plínio Augusto Lemos Jorge, Bruno Omori, Amilton Noble, Sávio Prado, Georges Didier, and Hugo Leite, alongside expert speakers such as Hazenclever Lopes Cançado, Eduardo Ludmer, Thiago Garrides, Ana Bárbara Costa, Roberto Carvalho Brasil Fernandes, Max Bauer, Fabricio Tota, Fernando Garita, Fabiola Esteves, Alessandro Montenegro Dantas, Roberto Quattrini, and Iuri R. Castro.
Key Topics on the Agenda
The conference, scheduled for July 30 at the Jockey Club of São Paulo, will address some of the most relevant issues shaping Brazil’s regulated gaming industry, including:
- Strengthening channelization through effective regulatory enforcement.
- World Cup lessons on integrity, responsible advertising, and responsible gaming.
- The evolution of Brazil’s B2B licensing framework.
- Integrated resorts and tourism opportunities under Bill PL 2234.
- The future of land-based casinos and omnichannel integration.
- Prediction markets and sports betting.
- Federal and state lottery developments and the outlook for Brazil’s regulatory framework.
The event will conclude with a networking cocktail, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to build strategic relationships and explore new business opportunities.
With this inaugural edition, GAT Events officially begins its operations in Brazil through a high-level executive platform designed to promote knowledge sharing, business development, and collaboration at a decisive moment for the country’s regulated gaming industry.
