Gambling regulation keeps changing. New markets open, new risks appear, and illegal operators don’t stop at borders.

Regulators know they can’t solve these challenges alone. They need to stay connected, share lessons and keep raising standards together.

IAGR2025 will bring together regulators, compliance professionals, researchers and policymakers in Toronto this October.

This year’s focus is Resilient regulation: Exploring what works, why and what’s next. The goal is simple: share what’s working, learn from each other and build partnerships that last.

If you work in gambling regulation, here are five reasons why you should make IAGR2025 part of your plans this year.

1. Build real connections across borders

Good regulation depends on strong connections. Enforcement doesn’t work well in isolation, especially when gambling products and marketing can cross borders in seconds.

IAGR2025 gives you the time and space to meet regulators and experts from every region. You can sit down together, discuss shared challenges, and swap ideas in person.

It’s often in these conversations where real partnerships take shape – whether that’s setting up a new MOU, coordinating an investigation or learning how another jurisdiction has tackled a similar issue.

The chance to build real relationships is a big reason why regulators come back each year. From informal chats over coffee to the flagship Gala Dinner, IAGR2025 includes many ways to connect with your peers. Refreshment breaks, lunches and evening receptions help you turn introductions into lasting professional links.

“At its heart, IAGR is a network — one that spans continents and jurisdictions. The annual conference is where that network comes to life.”

Ben Haden, IAGR President

2. Take practical ideas back to your team

IAGR2025 is designed for regulators, by regulators. The programme focuses on real examples, real challenges and solutions that others can adapt and use.

When regulators share openly what has worked (and what hasn’t), everyone benefits.

You’ll hear from speakers who have rolled out new policies, tested new approaches and improved outcomes for the people they serve.

Sessions cover issues such as how to tackle illegal gambling more effectively, how to keep consumers safer, and how new technology can enhance oversight. You’ll get honest insights and practical steps, not just high-level talk.

Bring these ideas home and share them with your team. They might save you time, avoid pitfalls or help you push for changes that make a real difference.

3. Keep growing your skills and knowledge

IAGR2025 is an opportunity to continue building your knowledge and confidence.

You’ll learn from global experts, researchers, and peers who tackle similar challenges. The mix of presentations, panels, and side conversations provides you with plenty to take home.

And the networking doesn’t stop when the sessions end. Many of the best ideas and connections happen over coffee breaks, at lunch or during evening networking events.

Every ticket includes access to the full networking programme, including our Opening Reception at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gala Dinner at the historic Omni King Edward Hotel. These events offer a relaxed setting to continue conversations, exchange insights, and build trust across borders.

4. Help shape the future together

Some of the biggest challenges regulators face today are too large for one jurisdiction to solve alone. Illegal gambling, match fixing, and new digital products often operate across borders. Working together has never been more important.

IAGR2025 helps you see what other regulators are doing and where you can align efforts.

Sessions include experts from related areas like compliance, research and public health. This wider view helps you think through how regulation fits within bigger conversations about community safety and harm prevention.

You’ll hear about the latest research, trends and policy developments. Many regulators  find time outside of the conference to meet formally or informally with partners to plan next steps on joint work. These shared efforts can have a bigger impact than isolated action ever could.

5. Explore a world-class city

A great conference also depends on where it’s held. Toronto is one of the world’s most welcoming cities. It’s vibrant, diverse and packed with things to see and do, from iconic sights like the CN Tower and the Royal Ontario Museum to lively neighbourhoods full of great food and culture.

Our venue, The Westin Harbour Castle, sits on the waterfront in downtown Toronto. Each day includes time to step away from the sessions, enjoy the city and keep talking with colleagues.

This year’s networking events showcase some of the best of Toronto. We open with a welcome reception at the Art Gallery of Ontario on Monday evening, where you can enjoy art, drinks and good conversation. On Wednesday, we gather at the elegant Omni King Edward Hotel for the Gala Dinner – an evening of good food, good company and the chance to celebrate our annual Regulatory Award winners.

These moments outside the meeting rooms often spark the strongest connections. They help you turn new contacts into trusted partners and make your time in Toronto memorable and valuable.

Don’t miss out. Register before 31 July and save up to US$200

Each year, IAGR’s conference brings new connections, new ideas and practical tools you can use straight away. If you care about raising standards and maintaining strong, responsive regulation, this is your opportunity to be part of the conversation.

Early bird pricing closes on 31 July. Book now and secure your place.

Come to Toronto, bring your experience, ask questions and help move gambling regulation forward together.

We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto this October.

👉 Register now
📅 20–23 October 2025
📍 The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada