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Celebrating the Return of Innovation: Registration Opens for the Revived European Gaming Congress 2023 and the Inaugural European iGaming Excellence Awards
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Hipther Agency is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated European Gaming Congress (EGC) after a three-year hiatus. The event, scheduled for 31 October 2023, will be hosted at the prestigious Intercontinental Warsaw, and registrations are now officially open.
The last EGC was held in 2019, and its triumphant return this year promises an even more dynamic and insightful experience for participants. The congress will span across two days, from 30-31 October, and is planned to offer a rich blend of networking and learning opportunities.
โWe are excited to bring back European Gaming Congress due to high demand and we are taking it to a new location in 2023. Warsaw is a vibrant city and offers a great meeting ground for all European travelers, not to mention a huge market for the gaming industry and beyond. Weโve chosen the location after many debates and listened to the feedback offered by our past and preregistered participants. Adding the inaugural European iGaming Excellence Awards is just a bonus and we look forward to meeting you thereโ stated Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder and Head of Business of Hipther.ย
The conference will commence on the 30th with welcome drinks, allowing delegates to reconnect in an informal setting after an extended break.
The main conference day, scheduled for the 31st, will deliver a comprehensive agenda covering vital iGaming and gaming compliance updates from multiple Western European jurisdictions. With key topics ranging from eSports and blockchain to artificial intelligence and fintech, attendees can expect a wealth of knowledge and avenues for collaboration.
In addition to the exciting line-up, Hipther Agency is proud to introduce the inaugural European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards). These awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions and innovations in the iGaming industry. The nominations for these esteemed awards will open soon.
The conference will culminate in a festive Halloween-themed social gathering on the evening of the 31st. Hipther encourages all attendees to join in with their best costumes and enjoy an evening of networking accompanied by live music.
The EGC will bring together C-level executives, compliance experts, government officials, and professionals from various sectors such as iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, and more. Hipther Agency extends a warm invitation to all industry professionals to join them in Warsaw from 30-31 October for a unique opportunity to learn, network, and grow.
Hipther Agency looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the European Gaming Congress!
Register Now at an Early Bird Rate and Secure Your Spot at the European Gaming Congress!
About Hipther:
Hipther Agency is the parent brand of European Gaming, PICANTE, WireUp Zone, Gaming Americas, eSports Connect, the HIPTHER news app, and the WireUp networking app found on the Play Store.
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Conferences in Europe
The iGaming Conference Boom: A Catalyst for Industry Growth or Event Overload?
As the iGaming industry rapidly expands, so too has the frequency of events, summits, and conferences held worldwide. While some within the industry have expressed concerns over the seemingly endless cycle of iGaming conferences, many organizers are now strategically responding by integrating multiple industry sectors into single events. This shift could mark a new era where iGaming conferences are not just more numerous but also more impactful, driving sustained growth and collaboration across the industry.
An Industry on the Rise
The iGaming sector has seen phenomenal growth in recent years, with new regions regulating online gaming, an influx of advanced technology, and changing consumer behaviors. Conferences are a direct reflection of this growth. In response to an industry that is evolving at breakneck speed, these gatherings allow professionals to stay informed, network, and showcase innovations in a competitive, fast-paced market. According to recent reports, 2024 has maintained a similarly robust lineup of conferences as seen in 2023, indicating a steady demand for these industry forums.
Consolidation: Bringing Multiple Industries Together
One of the biggest shifts in recent years has been the move towards event consolidation. Instead of organizing niche, standalone conferences, major event organizers are combining multiple related industries under one roof. For example, some organizers have extended their conferences to cover related fields such as emerging technologies, fintech, and affiliate marketing. This integrated approach creates a unique space for professionals across interconnected sectors to gather, learn, and share insights. This evolution aims to streamline event schedules while providing a more holistic experience for attendees.
Consistency in the Number of Conferences
While some expected the number of iGaming events to decrease in 2024 as the industry reaches a more mature stage, the calendar has remained steady with a full slate of global conferences. Sources highlight extensive lists of major iGaming conferences for the year, covering multiple regions and themes, from regulatory updates to technological advances and new market opportunities. This consistency signals that the demand for these conferences remains high, suggesting that attendees continue to find value in them as essential business and networking platforms.
Why More Conferences Might Actually Be Beneficial
The prevalence of iGaming conferences can be viewed positively when considering the growth trajectory of the industry. These events provide valuable exposure for startups, facilitate knowledge sharing, and foster collaborations that might not happen otherwise. For industry veterans, theyโre an opportunity to reconnect, reassess strategies, and stay informed about the latest trends. For newcomers, conferences offer a way into the industry through educational sessions, networking, and visibility.
Furthermore, the diversity in conference topics allows professionals to choose events that best align with their interests or expertise. The range of events caters to everyone from affiliate marketers and game developers to regulators and financial specialists. The right conference can provide insight into specific challenges or growth areas, helping companies refine their strategies.
Balancing Act: Growth Without Saturation
While itโs clear that iGaming conferences play a crucial role in the industry, thereโs an argument to be made for balancing quantity with quality. Some attendees feel that with too many events, resources and attention can become stretched thin. To counteract this, organizers who offer integrated, multi-industry conferences are not only addressing the issue of event overload but are also creating more comprehensive forums that offer greater value and insight. A well-curated, diverse conference can draw higher-quality attendance and provide a richer experience for those participating.
Conclusion
The iGaming conference landscape in 2024 reflects an industry that continues to expand, innovate, and adapt to the demands of a global, interconnected world. While the sheer number of conferences may be daunting to some, the strategic consolidation of industries within these events speaks to a forward-thinking approach by organizers. The trend toward integrated, multi-focus conferences provides an opportunity for even greater collaboration, allowing the industry to continue thriving. As long as these events evolve to meet the needs of their audiences, the iGaming industry stands to benefit immensely from its vibrant and active conference ecosystem.
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Soft2Bet celebrates a year of growth and innovation at SiGMA Malta Europe 2024
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Soft2Bet is set to make a major impact at SiGMA Malta Europe, focusing on MEGA, turnkey solutions and key speaking engagements from senior executives from 12-14 November.
Soft2Bet, the iGaming industryโs leading turnkey solutions provider, is gearing up to unveil a new format for its MEGA Workshop during 4 closed sessions on 12 and 13 November at SiGMA Malta Europe. After a highly successful MEGA Workshop experience at the SBC Summit Lisbon for more than 250 visitors, Soft2Bet intends to showcase how its solution drives engagement, activity and revenues for Soft2Bet and its B2B partners.
Turnkey solutions and new launches driving growth
Soft2Bet will also unveil its latest turnkey solution, newly-launched gaming engines and casino solutions that are delivering impressive results for partners as they increase player engagement, retention and drive revenue growth in the most competitive iGaming markets.ย As Soft2Bet continues to expand into new markets, it will provide exclusive insights into its recently-launched partnerships and brands.
Product focus
The Soft2Bet MEGA workshop will also demonstrate how MEGA seamlessly integrates as a standalone solution through an API, providing the best UX to its players,ย ensuring quick and efficient deployment for operators looking to elevate their platforms.
The results of these efforts speak for themselves, with the groupโs Scandinavian brand Betinia reporting strong growth in Q3 2024.
- Denmark: active player numbers increased 129%, deposits increased 213% and GGR climbed 200%.
- Sweden: active player numbers increased 85%, deposits increased 129% and GGR climbed 58%.
Soft2Bet SiGMA Speakers
Soft2Betโs founder and CEO, Uri Poliavich, will deliver an exclusive Keynote on 12 November at 11:45 where he will update the market on his latest insights.
Senior executives will be joining key industry panels:
- David Yatom Hay, General Counsel, will join a panel discussing the future of player protections in light of potential advertising bans in Northern Europe.
- Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer, will lead a discussion on using collectables to enhance loyalty programmes and increase player retention.
Expansion and growth
Soft2Bet is rapidly expanding and holds more than 13 licences across nine different jurisdictions, while launches in Romania (Don.ro) and Ontario, Canada (Tooniebet), and upcoming expansions into Mexico, Greece and Nigeria demonstrate the companyโs continued focus on growing its commercial and regulatory footprint.
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Almost 200 Participants Grace European Gaming Congress 2024, as Organizers Already Plan Warsaw Return
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HIPTHER, organizer of the European Gaming Congress (EGC) and other renowned GameTech boutique conferences, is thrilled to announce the triumphant success of EGC 2024 and the exciting news of the conferenceโs return to Warsaw in 2025.
Building on the momentum from its 2023 edition, European Gaming Congress 2024 expanded its program into a multi-faceted, 2-day agenda packed with learning and networking opportunities. Attendance more than doubled to nearly 200 delegates, and all exhibitor spaces sold out.
EGC 2024 brought together the vibrant Polish iGaming market and the broader European GameTech industry for a series of insightful panels, unique networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments. The event educated and connected delegates in a meaningful and constructive way.
Distinguished experts from iGaming, Compliance, Technology, Blockchain, Fintech, Marketing, and Human Capital Management took the stage, offering invaluable insights and hosting workshops on the latest trends and strategies for business growth and success.
In an innovative move to validate expertise and reward continuous learning, all attendees were awarded a Certificate of Professional Distinction for their successful participation in the European Gaming Congress 2024.
One of the eventโs highlights was the prestigious European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024, celebrating the best companies and brightest professionals in the European iGaming industry, as voted by their peers. And the winners are:
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Promatic Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Gaming Laboratories International, LLC
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: CoinsPaid
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Miss Joker Show (by Promatic Group)
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: SOFTSWISS Managed Services
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay (Adrenaline Rush)
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Mindway AI
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Promatic Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Evoplay
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: ICONIC21
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: N1 Partners Group
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: DATA.BET
๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Xanada Investments
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Superbet
๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Ivan Montik, Founder at SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Gal Ehrlich, CEO at BETER
๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay
๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS
๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐: Aleksandra Mouton, CEO at Amarix
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The illustrious event was Sponsored by top-tier companies, including:
- Promatic Games by Promatic Group โ Platinum & Welcome Meet Sponsor
- Xanada Investments โ Main Stage Sponsor
- BET โ Badge, Bracelet and Networking Break Sponsor
- NSoft โ Pen and Paper Sponsor
- Nordic Gambling โ Scandinavian Legal Expertise Sponsor
- RM Legal โ General Sponsor
- Gaming In Poland โ General Sponsor
- Zondacrypto โ Selfie Mirror Sponsor
- Superbet โ General Sponsor
- LV Bet โ General Sponsor
- PIGBRiB โ General Sponsor
The European Gaming Congress has been warmly embraced by both the Polish gaming market and the wider European iGaming industry, solidifying its status as a must-attend event and key meeting point for the industry.
Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER, commented: โWe are thrilled with the incredible success of the European Gaming Congress 2024, and we are grateful to our esteemed sponsors, participants, and the remarkable Polish Gaming Community who made it possible. Weโre excited to announce our return to Warsaw for another year, but stay tuned โ we have a few surprises in the works for the years ahead!โ.
The #hipthers team is already planning the grand return of the European Gaming Congress to Warsaw in mid-to-late October 2025. Stay tuned for more, and weโll see you in Warsaw!
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