19:0022:00
Pre-registration Event
Evening welcome and badge pick-up on the eve of the conference.
About NEXT Valletta 2027
NEXT Valletta 2027 is the Malta edition of NEXT.io's summit series, held on 26-27 May 2027 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, a 16th-century building overlooking Valletta's Grand Harbour. The organiser pitches it as the annual gathering for Malta's iGaming hub, bringing together operators, suppliers, investors, regulators, startups, VCs and media, and forecasts around 7,000 attendees. The two conference days sit inside a wider festival week. It opens with the iGaming IDOL Awards, NEXT Focus: Affiliate and a golf tournament on Monday 24 May. Tuesday 25 May brings NEXT Focus: Crypto, a padel tournament, a yoga, breathwork and ice-bath session and an evening pre-registration party. Evening networking follows both conference days, and a closing party ends the programme on 27 May. The organiser says the format is built around networking in a compact, walkable city. Sporting side events are allocated to Premium Event Pass holders first. The 2027 speaker line-up, agenda and sponsor list had not been published at capture.
iGamingAffiliates & MarketingCrypto & BlockchainPrediction MarketsInvestment & M&A
NEXT Valletta 2027 agenda
4 sessions17:3020:30
Day 1 Networking
Evening networking at the venue after the first conference day.
17:0022:00
Day 2 Networking
Evening networking on the terrace after the second conference day.
22:0002:00
Closing Party
Late-night party that closes the summit week (runs past midnight).
NEXT Valletta 2027 news
3Industry startup OneHazel wins €25,000 event package at The NEXT Pitch
OneHazel won the NEXT Pitch startup competition at the NEXT Focus: Start-Up & Investment event in Valletta. The prize, valued at about €25,000, includes three full event passes and a stand at NEXT Summit Valletta 2027, plus advertising on NEXT.io.
Bull or bubble? Prediction markets polarise at NEXT Valletta 2026
NEXT.io's feature on the 2026 edition looks at a split debate over prediction markets. Some speakers argued they are gambling and should be regulated as such, while US-based advocates presented them as distinct from sports betting. The legal question was left open.
NEXT Valletta: Operators uncertain over Finnish rules ahead of licensing deadline
A day-two session at NEXT Summit Valletta 2026 discussed Finland's upcoming licensed market. Panellists said operators are applying for licences before technical and responsible-gambling requirements are fully defined.
NEXT Valletta 2027 FAQs
6When is NEXT Summit Valletta 2027?
The conference runs on 26-27 May 2027. A pre-registration event opens the week on the evening of Tuesday 25 May, and the programme closes on Thursday 27 May.
Where is NEXT Valletta 2027 held?
At the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1645, Malta.
What is the dress code?
Mainly business casual throughout the event.
How do I get around Malta during the event?
The organiser recommends taxis as the most convenient option. Buses and ferries are also available.
What weather should I expect in May?
Warm and sunny, with average temperatures of 24-28°C. Light rain is possible, so bring a light jacket.
Which pass holders can join the sporting side events?
Premium Event Pass holders get priority. Full Event Pass holders may get places if available. Conference Only and Focus Events passes are not eligible.