18 – 21 May 2027·Brussels, 🇧🇪Belgium
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The 13th EL Congress is the flagship gathering of The European Lotteries (EL), the European umbrella association of national lottery and toto operators. The 2027 edition runs from 18 to 21 May 2027 in Brussels and is hosted by the National Lottery (Belgium). Under the theme "The Positive Sum Game", the Congress is framed around how lotteries and their partners can create shared value together. EL describes the event as combining a business programme, a trade show and networking activities, with a focus on knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration. Past editions have drawn lottery operators, industry suppliers and other stakeholders from across Europe and beyond; the 12th edition in Bern (2025) reported more than 550 participants and featured keynotes, panels on regulation, responsibility and innovation, and a trade show.
EL recapped its Industry Days in Marrakech, which drew more than 300 participants from Europe and Africa. The article closes by confirming the 13th EL Congress will be hosted by The National Lottery Belgium in Brussels from 18 to 21 May 2027.
Recap of the previous edition in Bern, hosted by Loterie Romande and Swisslos, which gathered more than 550 participants. Highlights included a keynote by Herman Van Rompuy, panels on regulation and societal impact, the trade show and the EL Advertising Awards.
At the 12th EL Congress in Bern, SELAE took the "Best of the Best" prize of the biennial EL Advertising Awards for its El Gordo campaign, with Congress participants casting the final vote. Category winners included Allwyn (UK) entries.
The 13th EL Congress takes place in Brussels, Belgium, from 18 to 21 May 2027. The exact venue has not yet been announced.
The 2027 edition is hosted by the National Lottery (Belgium) and organised by The European Lotteries (EL).
The theme is "The Positive Sum Game", focused on how participants can create shared value together.
EL says the Congress is built around a business programme, a trade show and networking activities.
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