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Save the date: COS 2026

April 21, 22, 23 2026

The next Casino Operations Summit takes place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from April 21–23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center, Hotel & Casino. Join 300–400 land-based casino professionals from across Europe and Africa for three days of expert insights, networking, and trend-driven discussions in a relaxed, high-value setting. Opening reception on April 20, daily sessions from April 21–23, with lively evening programs and a closing reception at Casino Thessaloniki.

COS 2026
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Casino Operations Summit

The Casino Operations Summit — formerly known as the Slot Summit — is the leading conference for land-based casino professionals in Europe and Africa. Each spring, 300–400 industry experts gather for three days of insights, strategy, and networking in a focused, relaxed setting.

With a broadened scope covering all aspects of casino operations, from gaming to marketing and tech, the Summit continues to set the standard for relevance and value. Discover more about COS!

About COS
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  • “One of the most valuable events in the land based gambling industry calendar. Packed full of knowledge and focussed programs.”

    John Purcell

  • "Truly enjoyed taking part in this year’s Casino Operations Summit. The atmosphere was both professional and relaxed, which made it easy to share ideas and learn from each other. The content was relevant, the discussions were practical, and the networking was genuinely useful."

    Erik Holcsek

  • "Another fantastic event – not just for the attendees, but for the sponsors too. Huge thanks to Lucien and the entire team for making it such a success."

    SIGNS4U

  • "Great conference. Sharp, relevant, and zero fluff. exactly what you want!"

    Harmen Brenninkmeijer

  • "What a brilliant event, I feel privileged to be among such a pool of talent and this speaks to the overall influence Lucien has in the global market."

    Scott Campbell Cowan

  • "One of the BEST industry events, happy to attend every year!"

    Aleksey Bellinsky

  • "COS is an event that keeps growing year after year, thanks to the oustanding work of Lucien and his team, as well as the support of industry sponsors. Insightful panels, valuable meetings, and truly great networking with partners and operators across the industry!"

    Guido Rizzo

  • "An excellent event thanks to Lucien, his team and the speakers."

    Martin Conway