Work begins on World Lottery Summit 2026 in Sydney

Work has already begun on the next World Lottery Summit in 2026, which will take place in Sydney, Australia from 9-12 November, 2026.

Host lottery and co-organizer – The Lottery Corporation – welcomed the WLA team to Sydney for a week-long, and highly successful first site visit.

Main venue and accommodation

The proposed main venue for the business program and tradeshow, is the International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICC), located in Darling Harbour, at the heart of the city, in close proximity to the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Accommodation options were visited in the vicinity of the ICC.

Social program

The city is home to historic and modern venues in spectacular locations which would be suitable for the WLS social program of opening and closing dinners, Contributor dinners and tour options.

WLS – our landmark biennial event

The World Lottery Summit is the lottery and sports betting industry’s most important event. It gathers together our global community and provides a platform for participants to keep up with latest industry developments, exchange experiences, learn from peers and experts, and broaden connections.

It offers our suppliers the chance to demonstrate their products, services and innovation to our members, allowing everyone the time to discuss and try products on display.

Audiences gain a deeper understanding of our industry, through the business agenda, which covers key topics and trends and underscores the important work done by our lottery and sports betting members, to raise funds for good causes and make a positive impact on many communities around the world.

Every WLS is unique! Each venue highlights a host lottery and its region, and each is as successful in its own right. Put WLS 2026 Sydney, on your agendas and stay tuned for more

 updates!

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