15:0015:15
Trade Show Official Opening
Formal opening of the WLS 2026 trade show by the WLA President.
About World Lottery Summit 2026
The World Lottery Summit 2026 is the biennial global gathering of the World Lottery Association, organised with host lottery The Lottery Corporation. It runs from 9 to 12 November 2026 at ICC Sydney on Darling Harbour and brings together state-regulated lottery and sports betting operators, their suppliers and industry experts. The theme is "United in Purpose: Driving Change and Building Resilience", with each conference day built around one pillar: Driving Change (10 Nov), Building Resilience (11 Nov) and United in Purpose (12 Nov). The programme mixes external keynote speakers with parallel sessions on lotteries' use of AI, innovation, the fight against illegal operators, responsible gaming for young adults, sustainability, security and risk management, sports integrity and emerging trends such as prediction markets. Monday 9 November is devoted to the opening of the trade show in Hall 5, where lottery and sports betting suppliers present products, followed by an opening dinner at the Sydney Opera House reached by boat. The WLA Advertising Awards and the new WLA Responsible Gaming Awards are presented on 12 November, before the CEOs round table, the official closing, the WLA General Meeting and a closing dinner at which the WLS 2028 destination is revealed.
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World Lottery Summit 2026 speakers
13Anders Sörman-NilssonInnovation Strategist | FuturistThinqueHolly RansomInterviewer | Globally Renowned Leadership SpeakerEmergentJessica SansomChief Impact OfficerEIT FoodMichelle L. MalkinDirector Gambling Research & Policy InitiativeEast Carolina UniversitySaroo BrierleyAuthor of A Long Way Home | Inspiration Behind the Film LionStephen ScheelerFormer CEO of Facebook ANZ | Co-founder and CEO of OmniscientOmniscientAKAndreas KötterWLA PresidentWorld Lottery AssociationChloé JamesEmceeRFi GroupJess GoochDirector Strategic Engagement & ImpactSydney Opera HouseKath KoschelFounderKindness FactoryLucas PatchettCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerOrange SkyNic MarchesiCo-FounderOrange SkyWPWayne PickupManaging Director & Chief Executive OfficerThe Lottery Corporation
World Lottery Summit 2026 agenda
32 sessions19:0023:00
WLS - Opening Dinner
Opening dinner at the Sydney Opera House, reached by a harbour cruise from ICC Sydney; limited capacity.
09:0009:20
WLS Official Opening
Official opening of the summit by the WLA President and the CEO of host lottery The Lottery Corporation.
09:2009:30
Welcome to Country Ceremony
Traditional Welcome to Country ceremony opening the conference programme.
09:3010:20
Keynote 1 | Saroo Brierley
Keynote by the author of A Long Way Home on survival and determination.
10:2010:35
Brightstar | Platinum Contributor Session
Session delivered by Platinum Contributor Brightstar.
11:2012:10
Keynote 2 | Holly Ransom
Leadership keynote by Holly Ransom.
12:1012:25
Pollard | Platinum Contributor Session
Session delivered by Platinum Contributor Pollard Banknote.
14:0014:50
Keynote 3 | Stephen Scheeler
Keynote by the former Facebook ANZ CEO and co-founder of Omniscient.
15:0516:05
Parallel Session 1 | Lotteries' use of AI
Parallel session on how lotteries are applying artificial intelligence.
15:0516:05
Parallel Session 2 | Lotteries' Innovation and creativity
Parallel session on innovation and creativity in lotteries.
15:0516:05
Parallel Session 3 | Fight against illegals
Parallel session on combating illegal lottery and betting operators.
16:2017:20
Parallel Session 4 | Responsible Gaming - Young adults
Parallel session on responsible gaming approaches for young adults.
16:2017:20
Parallel Session 5 | Lotteries' contribution to society
Parallel session on how lottery proceeds support good causes.
16:2017:20
Parallel Session 6 | Disruption - Trends: prediction market...
Parallel session on disruptive trends, including prediction markets.
17:2018:45
Trade Show & Reception
Evening reception on the trade show floor.
09:0009:45
Keynote 4 | Anders Sörman-Nilsson
Futurist keynote on innovation and change.
09:4510:00
Bally's Intralot | Platinum Contributor Session
Session delivered by Platinum Contributor Bally's Intralot.
10:0010:45
Keynote 5 | Jessica Sansom
Keynote on sustainability leadership.
11:3011:45
Scientific Games | Platinum Contributor Session
Session delivered by Platinum Contributor Scientific Games.
11:4512:30
Platinum Contributors Session
Joint session with the WLA Platinum Contributors.
15:0515:50
Keynote 6 | Michelle L. Malkin
Keynote by the director of East Carolina University's Gambling Research and Policy Initiative.
15:5516:55
Parallel Session 7 | Sustainability
Parallel session on sustainability in the lottery sector.
15:5516:55
Parallel Session 8 | Security & Risk Management
Parallel session on security and risk management.
15:5516:55
Parallel Session 9 | Sports Integrity
Parallel session on sports integrity and competition manipulation.
17:0019:00
Trade Show & Reception
Second evening reception on the trade show floor.
09:0010:00
Keynote 7 | Panel - Beyond the game: how lotteries impact communities worldwide
Panel on the community impact of lotteries with leaders from the Sydney Opera House, Kindness Factory and Orange Sky.
10:0011:00
WLA Awards Ceremony
Presentation of the WLA Advertising Awards and WLA Responsible Gaming Awards.
11:4512:30
CEOs Round Table
Round table discussion among lottery chief executives.
12:3012:45
WLS Official Closing
Official close of the summit programme.
14:3016:30
WLA General Meeting
WLA members' General Meeting (registration from 14:00).
19:0023:59
WLS - Closing Dinner
Closing dinner at which the destination and host lottery of WLS 2028 are revealed; limited capacity.
Exhibitors at World Lottery Summit 2026
7 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Aristocrat, Carmanah Signs, Custom, Eagle Press Private Limited, Genlot Game Technology, Groupe Carrus, Mobivention, Smartplay, The Lottery Corporation
World Lottery Summit 2026 awards
9 entriesBest Campaign Effectiveness Advertising
Best Corporate Advertising
Best Product Advertising
Best Social Impact Advertising
Employee Engagement
Jury Recognition Award
Jury Recognition Award
Player Engagement: Youth & Young Adults Awareness
Retailer Engagement
World Lottery Summit 2026 news
3Five reasons to attend the World Lottery Summit in Sydney
WLA outlines what delegates can expect in Sydney: an opening dinner at the Sydney Opera House, a business programme under the 'United in Purpose' theme and a supplier trade show. It lists programme pillars spanning sports betting, responsible gaming, security, illegal operators and sports integrity.
Submit your WLS 2026 Advertising and Responsible Gaming Awards today
WLA opens submissions for the redesigned WLA Advertising Awards and the new WLA Responsible Gaming Awards, presented together at WLS 2026. Each programme adds a Jury Recognition Award, with entries judged by a host-lottery panel and WLA's Independent Assessment Panel respectively.
The World Lottery Summit registration is open
WLA and host The Lottery Corporation open attendee and trade show registration for WLS 2026 in Sydney, 9-12 November. The post sets out the three daily themes and advises international visitors to start visa applications early, with invitation letters available from the WLS team.
World Lottery Summit 2026 FAQs
6When and where is the World Lottery Summit 2026?
It takes place from 9 to 12 November 2026 at ICC Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, hosted by The Lottery Corporation.
How much does registration cost?
Full delegate fees range from AUD 3,280 (WLA Regular members) to AUD 6,662.50 (non associate members) including GST; a day pass costs AUD 1,742.50 and an accompanying person AUD 1,230.
Until when can I register online and how do I pay?
Online registration is open until 5 November; onsite registration opens on 8 November. Bank transfers are accepted until 23 October 2026, after which payment is by credit card (AUD 163 surcharge); cash is not accepted onsite.
What is the cancellation policy?
Written cancellations sent to [email protected] before 17:00 CEST on 23 October 2026 are refunded minus an AUD 85 administration fee and bank charges; later cancellations are not refunded.
Do I need a visa, and can I get an invitation letter?
Most international visitors need a visa for Australia and should apply early. Delegates needing a letter of invitation can request one from the WLS team.
Which airport should I fly into?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 8 km from the city centre, linked by Airport Link trains (around 15 minutes), taxis, rideshare, shuttles and buses.