The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference has announced its full agenda and speaker lineup ahead of the event on November 10 in Berlin, with discussions set to focus on regulatory developments, new product opportunities, and efforts to address offshore competition.
The conference will focus on the outcome of the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty, potential market opportunities in sweepstakes, eSports betting and online casino in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), and how the industry can coordinate its response to offshore operators.
Another key topic will be the enforcement powers of the Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL), following a court ruling that has raised questions about its legal authority to enforce the prohibition on unlicensed iGaming in Germany.
The agenda includes a keynote address by Nadja Wierzejewski, Head of Enforcement at the GGL. Other sessions will cover player protection, market conditions, and enforcement, featuring Alexander Müller, a member of the executive board of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Melanie Hainzer, DACH market owner at Play’n GO, will also discuss the role of suppliers in developing a sustainable German online gambling market.
The conference will also examine the potential entry of prediction markets and sweepstakes into Germany, with Dr Matthias Spitz, senior partner at Melchers Law Firm, and Dr Christian Rapani, partner at Rapani Rechtsanwälte, leading the discussion.
Another session will focus on licensing and business-to-business opportunities in NRW, Germany’s most populous state. Speakers include Hans-Peter Kalenberg, Department Head at the Ministry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Dr Carsten Bringmann, Associate Partner at Noerr. Dr Joerg Hofmann, senior partner at Melchers Law Firm, will moderate the session.
The event’s full agenda is available here.
Gaming in Germany founder Willem van Oort commented: “The German market is certainly not a boring one. On the one hand, there appears to be room for a significant expansion in the range of permitted products. On the other hand, a recent ruling by the Halle Administrative Court calls into question the GGL’s entire legal authority to enforce the prohibition against unlicensed iGaming in Germany.
“With all the key players in the German market present in Berlin, this year’s Gaming in Germany event will be THE place to discuss the way forward for Germany-licensed operators, suppliers, and other stakeholders. As always, our event will also focus on what the industry can do to keep the illegal market in check. In our current situation, this may be more important than ever.”
The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will take place on November 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin, approximately 100 metres from Kurfürstendamm.
Registration for the event is open.