10:0010:30
Press Conference
Press conference at the start of the expo; access for journalists only.
About BEGE 2026
BEGE 2026 is the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo, an annual business-to-business gaming exhibition held at Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 25-26 November 2026 across Halls 2 and 3. The show brings together slot and casino-equipment manufacturers, online game studios and platform providers, land-based and online operators, affiliates, payment providers, regulators and media, mainly from the Balkans and wider Central and Eastern Europe. The exhibition floor covers land-based gaming (slot machines, casino tables, playing cards, seating, systems) alongside online casino, sportsbook and payments suppliers. Announced 2026 exhibitors include Novomatic, Merkur Gaming, Amatic, CT Gaming, CT Interactive, Pateplay, TCS John Huxley and Industrias Lorenzo. The programme opens with a press conference and an opening ceremony on day one, followed by the EEGS Affiliate Conference and a FashionTV Gaming Group show in Hall 2 on both days. The paid-entry Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) conference runs in Hall 3, the BEGE Awards 2026 ceremony takes place in Hall 2 on day two, and an invitation-only BEGE & Fashion TV GG party follows the first day. Visitor entry is free with online registration.
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BEGE 2026 speakers
8Ashley LangCEOPragmatic SolutionsEman PulisFounder & CEOSiGMA GroupFernando SaforesFounder & CEOFocus Gaming NewsGiorgi TsutskiridzeCCOSpribeMilo BorissovBusinessman, Engineer, Entrepreneur and Founder of several international companiesRichard LopezGroup Director of Operating StrategyOlympic Entertainment Group (OlyBet)Rossi McKeeEntrepreneur, Co-FounderTelematic Interactive Bulgaria AD, CT Interactive and CT GamingSpyros StavropoulosChief Business OfficerVermantia
BEGE 2026 agenda
6 sessions10:3011:00
Official Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony with a welcome speech by the organiser and a dance and music show.
11:0016:00
EEGS Affiliate Conference and Fashion TV GG Show
Affiliate-focused conference run with EEGS alongside a FashionTV Gaming Group show on the expo floor (day one).
21:00
BEGE & Fashion TV GG PARTY
Invitation-only evening party co-hosted with FashionTV Gaming Group; location to be announced.
11:0016:00
EEGS Affiliate Conference and Fashion TV GG Show
Second day of the affiliate conference and FashionTV Gaming Group show.
TBC
BEGE AWARDS 2026 CEREMONY
Ceremony recognising companies for achievements, industry contributions and innovative solutions.
Exhibitors at BEGE 2026
4 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Alberici, Alfastreet / Abbiati, Amatic, Angel Europe, Apex, CT Gaming, CT Gaming, Cards Print, Change Italia, Cryptoken Media, FashionTV Gaming Group, Fininvest, Focus Gaming News, Gamblers Connect, Gambling Talk, Global Gaming Insider, HUIDU, Idis Global, Industrias Lorenzo, InterGaming, JPL, Lucklandia, Magic Play, Merkur Gaming, Novomatic, Palms Bet, Palms Bet, Palms Fun, Palms Merkur, Palms World, Patir, SiGMA Americas, Spinthon, TCS John Huxley, Top One Tech, Wiser Tech, Wizzi Cast
BEGE 2026 awards
23 entriesAffiliate Network / Platform of the Year
CMS System of the Year
Customer Experience & Loyalty Program of the Year
Customer Service Program of the Year
Employer of the Year
Exclusive Partnership of the Year
Innovative Product of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Jackpot System of the Year
Land-Based Casino Operator of the Year
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Online Casino Operator of the Year
Online Game / Slot of the Year
Online Gaming Platform of the Year
Online Provider of the Year
Payment Solutions Provider of the Year
Resort Casino Operator of the Year
Responsible Gaming Initiative
Rising Star of the Year
Slot Machine of the Year
Sports Betting Operator of the Year
Sportsbook Platform Provider of the Year
VIP & Loyalty Program (Land-Based) of the Year
BEGE 2026 news
3FashionTV Gaming Group Named Official Partner of BEGE 2026
BEGE named FashionTV Gaming Group an official partner for the 2026 edition. The brand licensor will present its branded games and platforms, stage a fashion show on the expo floor and take part in the BEGE party, and plans to award licensing rights to selected Balkan market players.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GAMING INDUSTRY IN BULGARIA (AGIB)
AGIB, which says it has organised BEGE and EEGS for seventeen years, rejected rumours about the 2026 editions and confirmed both events will go ahead as scheduled. It specifically denied claims that BEGE would rotate between Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania, stating the show stays in Bulgaria.
BEGE Awards 2026 Officially Announced for 25 November in Sofia
The organiser announced the BEGE Awards 2026 for 25 November 2026 in Sofia, with the venue still to be confirmed at the time. Nominations were said to open in September, with categories and submission rules to follow.
BEGE 2026 FAQs
6When and where is BEGE 2026?
BEGE 2026 takes place on 25-26 November 2026 at Inter Expo Center (Halls 2 and 3), 147 Tzarigradsko Shousse Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria.
How much does it cost to visit BEGE 2026?
Entry is free for visitors who register online. Visitors who register onsite at the show pay an entrance fee of 50 euro.
What are the opening hours of BEGE 2026?
According to the official programme, the expo is open 10:30-17:00 on Wednesday 25 November and 11:00-16:00 on Thursday 26 November 2026.
How do I get to Inter Expo Center by public transport?
Take Sofia Metro Line M4 (towards Sofia Airport) to the "Inter Expo Center - Tsarigradsko Shose" station, or use bus lines 1, 3 or 5. The venue is about 3 km from Sofia Airport.
Is there a dress code at BEGE?
Yes. The organiser asks participants to wear business-appropriate clothing without offensive designs and not overly revealing; promotional staff outfits should be agreed with the organiser in advance.
What other events run alongside BEGE 2026?
The paid-entry Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) conference runs in Hall 3 on both days, alongside an EEGS Affiliate Conference in Hall 2 and the BEGE Awards 2026 ceremony.