The HIPTHER Prague Summit is shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive events of the year, with an agenda that reflects the fast-evolving landscape of iGaming, fintech, compliance, AI, media, and beyond. With four distinct stages and content spanning two days, the summit promises high-impact insights, cutting-edge knowledge sharing, and actionable strategies for stakeholders across the digital industries.

While only half the agenda has been released so far, what’s already on the table reveals an ambitious and future-forward program. Attendees can expect the remaining schedule—focused on the Expert Panel Stage and HIPTHER Academy—to further raise the bar with industry-leading panels and advanced learning formats.

Stage 1: Compliance & Regulation

This track offers a robust dive into both regional and global regulatory trends, aimed at compliance professionals, legal experts, and decision-makers navigating complex frameworks.

Day 1 will focus on market updates, regulators’ panels, and regional compliance outlooks. Highlights include a Czech Market update, a panel featuring European regulators, and regional overviews from Germany and the Balkans.

Day 2 expands into the global picture, covering enforcement trends, jurisdiction updates from Southern Europe, the USA, and LatAm, and a deep-dive GLI session on certification and trust. The day wraps with an IMGL-led masterclass exploring the intersection of AI, automation, and accountability.

Stage 2: Expert Panels Stage

This track is a powerhouse of innovation-focused dialogue.

Day 1 will feature panels on iGaming, fintech, AI, media, SEO, esports, and business growth. Industry disruptors and thought leaders will gather to unpack the trends driving momentum across verticals.

Day 2 will turn the spotlight to deep-dive panels with operators, suppliers, and advisors sharing battle-tested strategies, future bets, and lessons from scaling globally.

Stage 3: Main Focus Stage

This stage is split into two powerful themes across both days.

Day 1 is the Keynote Arena, with standout talks on branding, visibility, growth, and deal-making. Sessions like “LinkedIn as a Dealflow Engine” and “Branding in the Attention Economy” offer tactical insights for companies looking to sharpen their competitive edge.

Stage 4: HIPTHER Academy

Designed for hands-on learning and skill development, this stage blends education with real-world application.

Day 1 offers masterclasses, workshops, and practical learning sessions, setting the tone for deep engagement.

Day 2 will feature advanced education formats, including certification-oriented sessions, ideal for professionals looking to level up with verified credentials.

Don’t Miss Out – Secure Your Spot Now

With limited availability and high interest across the industry, now is the perfect time to register. Be among the first to access cutting-edge insights, connect with top-tier professionals, and help shape the future of digital industries.

Register today for HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 and be part of the conversation that drives the next wave of innovation.

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XGENIA, the creator-first AI platform revolutionising game development, and Primero Games, a leader in retail and online gaming solutions, today announced a landmark collaboration that brings to life Primero’s first AI-generated slot game: Blackbeard Bounty. Developed entirely using the XGENIA platform, the game will debut — fully playable — at ICE Barcelona 2026, showcased at Stand 2Y22, where XGENIA is co-exhibiting alongside Storm Games, a UK-based studio acquired by Primero in 2022.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Primero Games’ strategy to expand aggressively into the digital iGaming market by leveraging cutting-edge tools that reduce development cycles and maximize creative output.

“With XGENIA, we didn’t just speed up development — we completely reimagined the process,” said Barry Rutherford, CEO of Primero Games. “Our new AI-built slot is more than a game — it’s a statement about how we’re blending tradition with technology to lead the next wave of interactive content. ICE Barcelona is the perfect stage to launch it.”

XGENIA’s AI-native platform allows studios like Storm Games and operators like Primero to build production-ready slot games using drag-and-drop workflows, AI-generated logic, and instant deployment tools — all without traditional coding.

“We built XGENIA for creators who move fast,” said Mark Flores Martin, CEO of XGENIA. “Primero Games immediately understood the vision. Their team saw that with AI-first tools, they could go from concept to playable slot in days — not months. That kind of alignment is exactly why this partnership works.”

Building on the 2022 acquisition of Storm Games — a move that brought UK development expertise and creative IP into Primero’s portfolio — this collaboration uses XGENIA’s latest features to bring Blackbeard Bounty to life, complete with AI-driven animation, compliance-ready maths, and backend logic.

Experience it Firsthand at ICE Barcelona

Visit Stand 2Y22 to play Blackbeard Bounty live and explore the XGENIA platform behind it.

 Event: ICE Barcelona
 Date: January 19-21, 2026
 Location: Hall 2, Stand 2Y22

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InsightPlay.ai, the enterprise AI transformation partner for the global iGaming industry, has announced the successful raise of a $500K Seed funding round, backed by an exceptional group of industry veterans and strategic angel investors with deep expertise across gaming, payments, data, marketing and SaaS.

The funding will support InsightPlay.ai’s mission to transform how iGaming operators acquire, retain and reactivate players through enterprise-grade conversational AI Agents, compliance-first architecture and real-time business intelligence. The company is already delivering measurable impact at scale across multiple regulated markets.

InsightPlay.ai currently works with leading operators and affiliates across Latin America, Europe and North America, achieving industry-leading results in player reactivation, engagement and operational efficiency, all while meeting the highest standards for data governance and strict compliance standards.

Javier Troncoso, CEO of InsightPlay.ai said, “The backing we’ve received reflects a shared belief that AI in iGaming must move beyond isolated features and into core infrastructures.

“Our focus is building technology that operators can trust, scale and govern across regulated markets.”

Cristian Barbosa, COO of InsightPlay.ai, added: “From day one, we set out to build a company driven by customer outcomes, not technology for technology’s sake. By combining innovation, product vision and deep gaming expertise, we’re positioned to create lasting, industry-wide impact.”

The Seed round brings together an exceptional group of angel investors, including Jeffrey Haas (ex-Evoke, DraftKings, PokerStars), Marc Pedersen (Former CEO, Better Collective North America) and Benjie Cherniak (ex-Scientific Games, Don Best Sports), alongside additional industry-backed angels.

InsightPlay.ai will showcase live AI activations at ICE Barcelona 2026, demonstrating real-world use cases of conversational AI in sports betting.

“ICE is where innovation becomes reality,” said Javier. “We’re excited to show what enterprise AI truly looks like in iGaming.”

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