Alessio Crisantemi, founder of IGE Rome, said that the Italian industry has progressed from being Europe’s manufacturing engine to become what he describes as “one of the intellectual drivers of the entire global gaming ecosystem.”
His remarks come ahead of next month’s edition, to take place on 14-15 April. Crisantemi is confident that the conversations and connections fostered during ICE Barcelona in January will be carried forward in Rome. Organizers of the Barcelona summit said this will move the partnership between the two events into its 2nd phase.
He noted: “Many of the strategic discussions initiated at ICE, partnerships, regulatory positioning, and cross-border projects will be developed at IGE, thanks to the direct presence of institutional stakeholders.
“In a sense, Barcelona opened the doors and Rome will define the framework. This continuity between global and national dialogue is precisely what makes the ICE/IGE partnership so strategic and so important for our industry as we move into the second phase of this key relationship.”
Italy takes center stage
Crisantemi confirmed that next month’s show will feature the participation of government departments, leading universities, and institutional bodies.
“The Italian industry showed up at ICE Barcelona with maturity, scale, and confidence, which will be repeated in Rome. The broader Italian delegation attended ICE to negotiate, expand and position themselves globally,” he said.
Citing a change of mindset amongst his compatriots, Crisantemi argued that Italian businesses and entrepreneurs had broadened their horizons and added that there has been an internationalisation of Italian operators and suppliers.
“They are no longer thinking solely in domestic terms; they are actively building cross-border strategies,” IGE Rome’s founder said.
Key discussions expected
Looking ahead to April, Crisantemi confirmed: “In Rome, the discussions will go beyond products; they will contribute to shaping the regulatory and strategic direction of the Italian market and beyond. It creates direct dialogue between industry, policymakers and regulators, not just among industry stakeholders themselves.“
He noted that the participation of regulators and key institutions is expected to play a significant role during the two-day event. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) will take part in several discussions and will also maintain its own stand at the venue with an expanded delegation.
Government bodies and academic institutions are also scheduled to contribute to the program. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sovereignty will address issues related to horse race betting, while the Communications Authority will discuss regulations governing gaming advertising, he added.
Several institutional stakeholders are expected to participate, alongside leading universities such as Luiss, Politecnico di Milano, and Bocconi, which will present academic studies and market research during the event in Rome.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/03/16/118067-ige-rome-to-advance-discussions-launched-at-ice-barcelona-says-event-founder
