Regulating the Game (RTG) 2026 returns to Sydney, Australia, from 9–11 March 2026, as one of the most important international gatherings for gambling regulation, compliance excellence, industry innovation and ethical leadership. The conference brings together regulators, policymakers, compliance professionals, industry leaders, tech innovators and researchers from around the world to explore the evolving policy, operational and technological landscape shaping the gambling and gaming sector.
Over three days of high-impact talks, panels and masterclasses, attendees will engage on critical topics including artificial intelligence and RegTech innovation, product compliance, risk management, financial crime prevention, privacy law, player protection, and the intersection of blockchain, crypto and gambling (such as crypto wagering trends and frictionless onboarding). The program also includes discussions on racing, sports integrity, loyalty programs, safer gambling frameworks and public policy reform — designed to drive thoughtful dialogue and advance best practice across both regulated and emerging markets.
A standout part of the 2026 program is Pitch! @ RTG — a fast-paced innovation showcase hosted on 9 March at the Yallamundi Rooms in the Sydney Opera House — where emerging solutions and breakthrough technologies (including those relevant to crypto and digital risk frameworks) are presented to regulators, operators and industry stakeholders. Additionally, the RTG Global Awards Gala Dinner on 10 March celebrates leadership, innovation and impact in areas like safer gambling, governance, integrity and technological advancement. The main conference hub — including masterclasses, keynote dialogues and networking — is hosted at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, a central luxury venue in the city.
Whether you’re focused on compliance in regulated markets, pioneering crypto-enabled gaming services, or shaping policy for next-generation gambling ecosystems, RTG Sydney 2026 provides a high-signal platform for insights, collaboration and strategic growth at the intersection of law, technology, and consumer-centric governance.