Discovery 2026 Early Bird Registration Now Open

TORONTO, ON – [December 22, 2025] – The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is pleased to announce that early bird registration is now open for Discovery 2026, taking place April 14-16, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Toronto. Early bird registration offers significant savings for attendees looking to be part of this premier gathering that brings together industry operators, regulators, researchers, treatment providers, community organizations, and responsible gambling professionals from around the world.

Under the theme ‘Diverse Voices, Shared Innovation: Preventing Gambling Harm Through Collective Action,’ Discovery 2026 will examine the intersections where policy meets practice; from the neuroscience of digital wellness and ethical AI applications to the unique challenges of emerging markets and alternative products like esports. The conference will explore how cutting-edge data and inclusive, cross-sector partnerships can accelerate solutions as the gambling landscape continues to evolve.

Early Bird Savings Available Now

Conference organizers are encouraging early registration to take advantage of substantial savings:

• Early Bird In-Person Ticket: $850 CAD (regular price: $1,050)
• Early Bird Virtual Ticket: $325 CAD (regular price: $400)

Early bird pricing represents savings of up to $200 CAD and is available for a limited time only.

Conference Highlights

Discovery 2026 will feature three days of dynamic programming including:

• Pre-conference workshops
• Three Plenary Sessions covering practical RG tools and emerging trends in sports betting
• Panel discussions on embedding player protection in new gambling jurisdictions, youth/young adult gambling, and more
• Workshops and networking opportunities with 300+ delegates from multiple countries
• Perspectives from diverse stakeholders including operators, regulators, researchers, treatment providers, and people with lived experience

Following the success of Discovery 2025, which welcomed more than 300 attendees from 8 countries, Discovery 2026 promises to build on this momentum with expanded programming and deeper exploration of critical topics shaping the future of responsible gambling.

Accommodation and Location

The conference will take place at the Delta Hotels Toronto (75 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6), offering convenient access from Toronto Pearson Airport via the UP Express. A special room rate of $389 CAD per night (plus taxes) is available until March 23, 2026, or until room capacity is reached.

Thank you to our Founding Sponsor, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

About the Responsible Gambling Council 

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safer gambling by influencing positive change and advancing responsible gambling standards in Canada and internationally. For 40 years, RGC has worked with regulators, operators, and the gambling public to ensure that gambling safeguards are in place to support the wellbeing of people and communities.

Registration Information

To register for Discovery 2026 or learn more about the conference program, visit https://reg.eventmobi.com/discovery2026.

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