NASPL Annual Conference 2026
September 21 - September 24
The NASPL Annual Conference and Trade Show 2026 takes place September 21 to 24 at Caribe Royale Orlando — the cornerstone event of the North American lottery calendar, hosted by the Florida Lottery under the theme “Good Fun Under the Sun.”
What Is the NASPL Annual Conference?
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) Annual Conference is the premier gathering for lottery professionals across the United States and Canada. Now in its annual tradition, the conference brings together lottery directors, senior executives, government officials, suppliers, and responsible gambling professionals from across North America’s regulated lottery sector.
The 2026 edition is hosted by the Florida Lottery — which has contributed more than $50 billion to education since 1988, supporting students, schools, and Bright Futures Scholarships statewide. Orlando’s combination of world-class convention infrastructure, entertainment, and hospitality makes it an ideal backdrop for what NASPL describes as “meaningful collaboration, thoughtful dialogue, and connection across our industry.”
What Does NASPL Cover?
The NASPL Annual Conference addresses the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing North American lotteries in 2026:
- iLottery and Digital Transformation — Online lottery platforms, mobile lottery apps, and the digital shift in player engagement
- Game Innovation — Instant tickets, draw games, second-chance promotions, and emerging game formats
- Retail Strategy — Point-of-sale technology, agent management, and lottery retail modernisation
- Player Engagement — Next-generation loyalty programmes, digital-physical integration, and Gen Z acquisition
- Responsible Gambling — Player protection standards, self-exclusion systems, and NASPL-WLA-NCPG certification alignment
- Technology and Cybersecurity — Lottery system security, cybersecurity frameworks, and technology modernisation
- Legislative and Regulatory Updates — State-by-state legislative developments, new product approvals, and federal regulatory landscape
- Beneficiary Impact — Education funding, good causes reporting, and public accountability
Key Event Features
- Keynote Speakers — Industry leaders and external thought leaders addressing the future of the lottery sector
- Educational Sessions — Practical sessions across marketing, product management, finance, audit, public relations, IT, security, sales, legal, and research
- Interactive Trade Show — Lottery technology suppliers, game content providers, and service companies exhibiting solutions to North America’s lottery community
- Networking Events — Structured and informal networking across Orlando venues
- Florida Lottery Hospitality — Host programming showcasing Orlando’s world-class entertainment and hospitality infrastructure
2026 NASPL Conference Calendar Context
NASPL 2026 is the culmination of a full year of NASPL professional development:
- April 27–30: Lottery Leadership Institute (Cleveland, OH)
- June 22–25: Directors Meeting (Chicago, IL)
- July 27–30: Professional Development Seminar (Seattle, WA)
- September 21–24: Annual Conference and Trade Show (Orlando, FL) ← This event
- November 9–12: World Lottery Summit (Sydney, Australia)
Who Should Attend NASPL 2026?
- State and Provincial Lottery Directors and Senior Executives — The core NASPL membership from across North America
- Lottery Technology Suppliers — Gaming system providers, instant ticket manufacturers, digital lottery platform companies, and service providers seeking access to North America’s lottery leadership
- Responsible Gambling Professionals — With NASPL’s deepening focus on RG certification, player protection, and responsible gaming standards
- iLottery Companies — Given the rapid growth of online lottery in North American jurisdictions
- Marketing and Product Professionals — Seeking practical insights on player acquisition, retention, and product innovation in the lottery vertical
- Legal and Government Affairs Teams — Monitoring North American lottery legislation and regulatory developments
Practical Information
- Venue: Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
- Dates: September 21–24, 2026
- Registration: naspl.org/events
- Host: Florida Lottery
- Organiser: North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL)