In just a few days, GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 will convene Colombia’s gaming industry and international business representatives for a significant one-day event. Scheduled for Thursday, October 15, this gathering at the Sheraton Bogotá Hotel from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will feature a combination of a trade show, technological advancements, networking opportunities, and thorough discussions on crucial issues affecting the growth and sustainability of this vital economic sector.
Organized by GAT Events, this year's expo will particularly emphasize the land-based casino industry while also highlighting online betting platforms and technology solutions that are driving changes in gaming markets both in Colombia and globally. This edition carries special importance as it coincides with the initial months of Colombia's new National Government. The recent appointment of Jaime Vives Pinedo as President of Coljuegos marks a pivotal moment for dialogue between regulators and the gaming community, addressing strategies to enhance competitiveness, promote responsible gaming, combat illegal gambling, foster innovation, and solidify the sector's contributions to Colombia’s healthcare funding.
**GAT Talks: Addressing Industry Issues**
In line with GAT Events' mission to enrich its trade shows by tackling relevant topics for each region, the GAT Talks Bogotá conference will preview the upcoming panels for GAT Expo Cartagena 2027, set for March 30 to April 1 at the Las Américas Convention Center. Key players from industry associations Asojuegos, Fecoljuegos, Cornazar, and Fedelco will contribute diverse viewpoints on the priorities and challenges facing the sector in the near and distant future.
The first panel will focus on “Responsible Gaming and Sustainable Development,” featuring leaders from Colombia's operator and supplier associations. Following this, Georges Didier from GLI will moderate a discussion with executives from the land-based casino sector, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the regulatory evolution within Latin America's gaming industry. Finally, Andrés Blanco of Gamanza Engage will lead a panel featuring licensed online gaming operators, showcasing strategies for customer engagement and loyalty through integrated platforms.
This event aims to fortify communication channels among regulators, industry representatives, and business leaders, promoting shared visions for the sector’s goals and sustainability over the next four years.
**Technological Innovations on Display**
The GAT Bogotá 2026 trade show is set to feature an extensive range of gaming equipment, advanced technology, and solutions aimed at modernizing small and medium-sized gaming establishments. Innovations will include new slot machines, progressive jackpots, electronic roulette, and automated cash-management systems, in addition to advanced omnichannel and online gaming solutions.
Novomatic Colombia will showcase its Linked Progressive Jackpot solutions and new multigame offerings, including RISING TREASURES and IMPERA PROLINK 2, presented on the BLACK EDITION II 1.49J cabinet, which has been recognized as the number one new game in Latin America based on performance metrics by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research. Royal Gaming will unveil its electronic roulette and remote gaming options, such as the compact ROYAL XS6 six-station roulette system that optimizes casino floor space.
Playgroup will highlight INNOVA CASH, a technology that automates cash management in gaming venues, alongside high-performance systems like Compact Evolution for roulette. Other exhibitors will include Win Systems, Gambee, Interblock, RPCOL, Gem Solutions, JCM, Global Technology Services, Oklahoma, BetConstruct, Chensheng Technology, BYADS, and UP Gaming, each representing various segments of the gaming industry.
**Strategic Business Engagement**
Maintaining its focused, one-day exhibition format, GAT Expo Bogotá encourages direct interactions among manufacturers, distributors, operators, and service providers, making it an ideal occasion for business leaders to refresh their portfolios as they approach the year’s end and consider investments and partnerships for 2027.
The event has garnered sponsorship from Pragmatic Play, BetPlay, BetConstruct, GLI, and Gamanza, underscoring the importance of technology, online gaming operations, certification, and specialized services within Latin America and the Caribbean.
José Aníbal Aguirre emphasized the significance of GAT Expo Bogotá 2026, stating, “I am very excited about this new gathering of the gaming industry in Bogotá. I express my gratitude to all participating brands, Colombia's industry associations, and the authorities responsible for regulating gaming in the country for their continued trust. We will have a compact showroom featuring a remarkably diverse commercial offering, packed with innovation, attractive solutions, and enhanced security for operators and players alike.”
With the involvement of leading companies, authorities, and industry associations, GAT Expo Bogotá reaffirms its importance as a marketplace for business development and relationship-building, crucial for the advancement of Colombia’s gaming industry at a time that demands stronger dialogue and continued technological progress.
