São Paulo, July 2026. Everything is in place for the executive gathering that will mark the official launch of GAT Events in the Brazilian market on July 29–30 in São Paulo. The event will bring together government authorities, regulators, trade associations, operators, manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and leading executives from Brazil's and Latin America's gaming and betting industries.

The organization is pleased to announce that Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Gamanza, and Pariente Advisory are the official sponsors of this inaugural edition. These companies are widely recognized for their leadership in certification, technology, regulatory compliance, gamification, and innovation. Pariente Advisory (parienteadvisory.com), the independent strategic consultancy specializing in hospitality, gaming, and integrated resorts founded by Alex W. Pariente, who also serves as Chair of this inaugural edition, joins the event as a strategic partner.

Additionally, World Gaming Business, part of Clarion Gaming, organizers of ICE Barcelona and iGB, will support the event as its Official Media Partner, strengthening its international reach and expanding global media coverage.

José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, commented:

"This will be an immersive experience bringing together the industry's leading minds, offering an exceptional opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing. The future of gaming in Brazil is happening now—and GAT is ready for it."

Alex W. Pariente, Chair of GAT Official Launch Brazil 2026, added:

"Brazil is no longer debating whether it will have a regulated gaming market; it is debating how investable that market will become. Legalization is the event. Investability is the condition."

Among the companies that have already confirmed their participation are Altenar, Timeless Tech, Novomatic, FIRST, Oddin, Sportingtech, XtremePush, bet365, Cactus Gaming, Nuvei, 3OAKS, and ClearSky Network, demonstrating the strong interest this new business and thought-leadership platform has generated within Brazil's gaming industry.

A distinguished group of industry leaders—individuals who have played a pivotal role in the birth and development of Brazil's regulated gaming sector and who possess an in-depth understanding of its current landscape and ongoing transformation—will headline the executive talks taking place at the Jockey Club de São Paulo on Thursday, July 30, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

The featured GAT Ambassadors include: Alex W. Pariente — Chair, GAT Official Launch Brazil 2026 · Founder & Principal, Pariente Advisory, Neil Montgomery, Liliana Costa, Bárbara Teles, Ricardo Magri, Plínio Augusto Lemos Jorge, Bruno Omori, Amilton Noble, Sávio Prado, Georges Didier and Hugo Leite.

The GAT Ambassadors have also invited an outstanding lineup of speakers to debate the event's key topics, including Hazenclever Lopes Cançado — Former President, LOTERJ; Eduardo Ludmer — Head of Legal & Compliance, BetMGM; Thiago Garrides — CEO, Cactus Gaming; Ana Bárbara Costa — Government Affairs Director, ABRAJOGO; Roberto Carvalho Brasil Fernandes — Founder, Brasil Fernandes Advogados; Max Bauer — LATAM Director, Novomatic; Fabricio Tota — Director, Mercado Bitcoin, and columnist for Estadão; Fernando Garita — Co-Founder, Kabata Group; Fabiola Esteves — President, LOTERJ; Alessandro Montenegro Dantas — CEO, ALDEOTA; Roberto Quattrini — Managing Director, Novomatic Brasil; Iuri R. Castro — Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D., Former Deputy Secretary for Lotteries and Betting.

GAT Official Launch Brazil 2026 Program

Thursday, July 30 · Jockey Club de São Paulo

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Registration & Accreditation

2:00 – 2:10 p.m.
Official Opening Ceremony

2:10 – 2:20 p.m.
Opening Presentation
The State of Brazil's Gaming Industry in Mid-2026

2:20 – 2:55 p.m.
Panel Discussion
When Regulation Becomes Enforcement: Closing the Channelization Gap

2:55 – 3:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion
The FIFA World Cup Stress Test: Integrity, Advertising, and Responsible Gaming

3:30 – 3:50 p.m.
Coffee Break & Networking

3:50 – 4:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion
GLI: Advancing B2B Licensing in Brazil

4:25 – 5:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Integrated Resorts and Brazil's Tourism Potential: Bill 2234 and the Road Ahead

5:00 – 5:35 p.m.
Panel Discussion
The Future of Land-Based Casinos in Brazil: Opportunities, Challenges, and Omnichannel Integration

5:35 – 6:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Prediction Markets and Sports Betting

6:10 – 6:45 p.m.
Closing Panel
The Federal Landscape: State Lotteries and the Outlook for the Coming Year

7:00 p.m.
Closing Cocktail & Networking

Jockey Club de São Paulo

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Registration:
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