Clarion Gaming has confirmed that next year’s ICE will take place in April 2021, rather than February as it usually does. This year’s show took place at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre on February 4-6, just weeks before governments all over the world grounded flights and locked down cities in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
After consulting with the industry, and amid ongoing concerns over travel restrictions, Clarion managing director Kate Chambers confirmed she had rescheduled the world’s largest annual gaming industry trade show and exhibition to April 20-22 of next year; it will be held again at the ExCeL London.
“In our ongoing discussions with the market, it has become clear that the disruption and impact of the pandemic were causing some doubt and nervousness about our traditional February dates,” Chambers said.
“While the world is likely to be in a much better place in April 2021, I’m certain that we will experience more bumps in the road. However, I’m confident that with the ongoing support of the ICE London and iGB Affiliate communities, as well as the dedication of the Clarion Gaming team, we can navigate those challenges and deliver events that all sectors of the international industry want and need.”
