How to Get Speaking Slots at iGaming Conferences

Speaking at an iGaming conference is one of the most effective business development tools available. A 30-minute panel or keynote puts you in front of hundreds (or thousands) of potential clients, partners, and investors — with implicit endorsement from the organizer. Here's how to get there.

What Organizers Look For

Event organizers need speakers who:

• Bring a unique perspective: "AI in iGaming" is a topic. "How we reduced fraud by 73% using LLMs for transaction monitoring" is a talk. Specificity wins.
• Have credibility: C-level title, recognized company, published research, or a track record of successful projects.
• Can draw an audience: Organizers track session attendance. Speakers with a LinkedIn following, published articles, or industry recognition fill rooms.
• Don't sell from stage: The fastest way to never get invited back is to turn a panel into a product pitch. Organizers screen for this aggressively.

The Application Process

Timeline

Event	When to Apply	How
ICE Barcelona (January)	June–September previous year	Via Clarion's speaker portal on icegaming.com
SBC Summit (September)	January–April same year	"Apply to Speak" form on sbcevents.com
SiGMA (various)	3–6 months before each edition	Speaker application on sigma.world
G2E Las Vegas (October)	February–May same year	Via the AGA's speaker submission portal
iGB L!VE London (July)	January–March same year	"Apply to Speak" on igblive.com

How to Pitch

1. Research the agenda: Study the previous year's program. Identify gaps — topics that weren't covered or panels that lacked a specific angle.
2. Write a compelling abstract: 150–200 words. Lead with the takeaway for the audience, not your credentials. Example: "Attendees will learn three tested frameworks for reducing CPA by 40% in newly regulated markets" beats "I have 15 years of experience in affiliate marketing."
3. Offer flexibility: Indicate willingness to moderate a panel, join a fireside chat, or deliver a solo keynote. Flexibility increases your chances.
4. Include social proof: Link to previous talks (YouTube, Vimeo), published articles, or podcast appearances.

Alternative Paths

• Sponsored speaking slots: Many events offer sponsored keynotes or workshop slots. Costs vary from €5,000 to €25,000+ depending on the event. This guarantees a slot but requires clear labeling as sponsored content.
• Side events: Organize a breakfast briefing, roundtable, or workshop adjacent to a major event. Lower barrier, more control over the format.
• Start small: Regional events (SPiCE India, iGaming AFRIKA, SBC Canada) have less competition for speaking slots. Build a track record before pitching ICE or SBC Summit.

Leveraging Your Speaking Slot

• Before: Announce on LinkedIn, tag the event and co-panelists. Pre-book meetings with attendees who engage with your post.
• During: End with a clear CTA — not "visit our booth" but something specific like "DM me for the benchmark data I referenced."
• After: Share the recording/slides on LinkedIn within 48 hours. Reference the talk in follow-up emails for the next 3 months.

Find events with open speaker applications on iGamingEvents.ai.