NEXT.io, the world’s iGaming community, has confirmed Soft2Bet as the Headline Partner for NEXT Summit: New York 2026, marking their third year of partnership. The NEXT Summit: New York will take place on March 10-11 at Convene, Brookfield Place. The event is the first big gathering of the year, uniting the best senior leaders who
NEXT.io, the world’s iGaming community, has confirmed Soft2Bet as the Headline Partner for NEXT Summit: New York 2026, marking their third year of partnership.
The NEXT Summit: New York will take place on March 10-11 at Convene, Brookfield Place. The event is the first big gathering of the year, uniting the best senior leaders who are shaping the future of regulated gambling in North America and beyond.
The Soft2Bet and NEXT partnership has developed into a permanent collaboration which extends beyond its initial function of a sponsorship, increasing the Summit’s impact and relevance year after year.
NEXT Summit: New York 2026 will attract over 1500 professionals from the industry, largely including C-level executives, founders and directors. The agenda will focus on challenges of regulation, market entry, M&A, player engagement, brand trust, and the development of stable value in regulated markets.
Pierre Lindh Co-Founder and Managing Director of NEXT.io, said:
“Reaching a third year with Soft2Bet as our Partner says a lot about the strength and stability of this relationship. We’ve grown together, we’ve scaled together, and we share the same belief that meaningful industry progress comes from collaboration, not just visibility. Soft2Bet consistently shows up with insight, ambition, and a genuine commitment to moving the industry forward, which is exactly what NEXT Summit: New York stands for.”
Soft2Bet’s ongoing headline partnership shows both the company’s long-term focus on North America and its role in starting important industry conversations. As Headline Partner, Soft2Bet is working with NEXT.io to create an environment where iGaming professionals can exchange insights and strengthen connections within the community.
Soft2Bet will have senior executives taking part in sessions throughout the Summit. Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer, will deliver a keynote based on more than 20 years of experience in regulated markets, international expansion, and large-scale commercial transformation. David Yatom Hay, General Counsel, will join a panel on player engagement, offering legal and regulatory insight into one of the industry’s most pressing commercial challenges.
Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer at Soft2Bet, said:
“Our partnership with NEXT.io is built on alignment, not just sponsorship. We share a belief that sustainable growth in regulated markets comes from open dialogue, transparency and collaboration across the ecosystem. Supporting NEXT Summit: New York for a third consecutive year reflects our commitment to contributing to the industry’s long-term development — bringing operators, suppliers and regulators into the same room to exchange insight and raise standards together.”
NEXT Summit: New York 2026 will also include a special side event, NEXT Focus: Emerging Verticals, which will offer a broader expansion of its existing program to create more opportunities for senior-level networking and exchange of insights.
The official NEXT Summit: New York 2026 website provides more information about the event and details about partnership opportunities.