Appointment of Margaret Dunn as Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona by Clarion
Margaret Dunn has been named Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona by Clarion Gaming, a role that places her at the helm of one of the most significant events in the gambling industry.
Dunn's primary objectives for ICE 2026 include attracting cutting-edge technology providers to showcase their innovations and growing the presence of industry professionals, including regulators, to influence the future of gambling policy. She also intends to champion initiatives like the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) program and the Sustainable Gambling Zone at the event.
Dunn brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent ten years at Easyfairs as Portfolio Director for the Energy and Logistics Division. During her time there, she managed a diversified portfolio that included international exhibitions, magazines, award ceremonies, and digital products.
Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter praised Dunn's leadership and experience in dynamic and technology-driven sectors, stating that she will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious growth targets for ICE Barcelona 2026. Dunn herself expressed excitement about the opportunity to work on a world-class event that impacts the global gaming industry and aims to leverage the gathering of influential professionals to drive change, innovation, and policy development in gambling.
In her new role, Dunn will be responsible for meeting the needs of global customers who traveled to ICE Barcelona from 186 nations. Notably, ICE Barcelona, under Dunn's leadership, attracted the biggest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history in January 2025, with over 300 regulators in attendance.
Dunn's goal is to have these technology providers share how their innovations are reshaping the gaming experience at ICE Barcelona. Furthermore, ICE Barcelona aims to grow the number of regulators attending the event beyond the 300 that were present at ICE 2025.
With Dunn's appointment, Clarion continues to strengthen its position as the premier global gaming business event, and ICE Barcelona is poised for even greater success in 2026.
- Margaret Dunn, in her role as Portfolio Director for ICE Barcelona, aims to invite technology providers to exhibit their innovations in casino-games and casino-and-gambling sectors at the 2026 event.
- In an attempt to drive change and policy development in the gambling industry, ICE Barcelona, under Margaret Dunn's leadership, strives to increase the presence of regulators beyond the 300 who attended in 2025, fostering discussions about the impact of technology on casino-games and casino-and-gambling experiences.
