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HIPTHER Unveils GamingTECH Awards 2023 Shortlist – EiGE Nominations Open

The excitement in the gaming industry reaches new heights as Hipther Agency officially unveiled the GamingTECH Awards 2023 Shortlist! The competition has been fierce, as the nominations included accomplished and innovative gaming companies with outstanding achievements.
Hipther Agency, organizers of the prestigious GamingTECH Awards and their hosting event, GamingTECH CEE Budapest, are thrilled to announce that the finalists are extraordinary companies that have demonstrated exceptional expertise, innovation, and unwavering commitment to advancing the gaming industry.
The finalists include established B2B companies such as Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), BetConstruct, Playtech, Evoplay, Tom Horn Gaming, Nsoft, Wazdan and Unibo, as well as “younger” star-studded companies like Lion Gaming (boasting 5 nominations) and TRIIONFT (3 nominations). Well-known, popular brands such as 888, Bet365, Kaizen Gaming’s Betano, Unibet and Betfair are also featured in the Operator Categories.
Explore the GamingTECH Awards 2023 Shortlist: https://hipther.com/events/cee/gamingtech-awards-2023/
The Online Voting Session that took place between 01.07.2023 – 23.07.2023 was open for all gaming and tech industry professionals as well as the nominated companies’ network and teams, to vote for their favorite companies and the brands they consider to be the most successful in the Central and Eastern European region.
This year, HIPTHER utilized their experience and expertise in the gaming industry to put together a streamlined set of Award Categories highlighting the most significant sectors and operations of the industry. The result is a total of 13 targeted Categories, recognizing and honoring the Best Companies in CEE in terms of responsible gaming, affiliate marketing, B2B sports betting and casino, as well as online casino and betting operators.
The #hipthers are proud to announce the stellar Shortlist of the GamingTECH Awards 2023, and wish all the best to the finalists! Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder and Head of Business of Hipther Agency, stated:
“We’re delighted to announce the shortlisted companies for this year’s GamingTECH Awards. This distinguished list reflects the creativity, innovation, and excellence that is driving the gaming industry forward. Each nominee has showcased remarkable efforts in leveraging technology to enhance the gaming experience. We eagerly look forward to recognizing and celebrating these industry trailblazers during the award ceremony. Their dedication and prowess play a crucial role in shaping the future of the gaming sector.”
The winners of GamingTECH Awards will be determined and announced on 26 September, during the GamingTECH CEE Summit, upon live voting of the event’s participants.
GamingTECH CEE will take place between 26-27 September at the Ritz-Carlton Budapest – get your tickets here.
HIPTHER Empowers Companies to Shine: European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2023)
To the companies that did not make it to the GamingTECH Awards 2023 Shortlist, we encourage you not to be disheartened. Your opportunity to shine is just around the corner! Presenting the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2023), a celebration of brilliance and innovation in the ever-thriving iGaming industry.
The European iGaming Excellence Awards 2023 is a platform that brings together the most brilliant minds and groundbreaking innovations in the iGaming sector. It is your opportunity to demonstrate the exceptional impact you’ve had on the industry and garner well-deserved recognition on a European stage!
Nominate your company for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2023) by visiting: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/
Stay Tuned:
Stay updated with the latest announcements and developments regarding the GamingTECH Awards 2023 and the European iGaming Excellence Awards 2023 by following Hipther events website and social media channels.
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Portside Game Assembly announces talks and roundtables for June 27th’s premiere of the conference for indie game leaders

Gamecity Hamburg is setting sail with the premiere edition of Portside Game Assembly – a dedicated B2B conference for international indie game leaders – taking place aboard a ship cruising Hamburg’s famous harbour on June 27. With a carefully curated program of keynotes, impulse talks, and roundtables, the conference offers a rare opportunity for studio directors and decision makers to connect in a focused and collaborative setting. Designed to spark fresh perspectives and actionable insights, the event brings together voices from acclaimed indie studios worldwide like Benjamin Laulan (COO & Co-Founder Evil Empire), Philomena Schwab (Founder Stray Fawn Studio), Søren Lundgaard (CEO Ghost Ship Games), Mauricio García (Studio Director The Game Kitchen), Kevin Zuhn (Creative Director & Co-Founder Young Horses Inc.), and more speakers. Tickets for the full conference experience, including a Networking Brunch and the Games Industry Party, are available at portsideassembly.com.
As the premiere of the Portside Game Assembly on June 27 is approaching, the laser-focused program for indie game leaders takes shape.
Keynotes, impulse talks and roundtables: This is the program
By offering a confidential setting for studio directors, the Portside provides value through relevant conversations and strategic networking, which is also reflected in the diverse yet focused conference program. These are some of the program highlights:
- Keynote: Benjamin Laulan (COO & Co-Founder Evil Empire): The “Triple-i Initiative Deep Dive” keynote on how to create your own announcement space and talk directly to your audience when you can’t really relate to other existing showcases.
Impulse Blocks:Impulse Blocks consist of two to three impulse talks, all of which relate to an overarching topic, followed by an open discussion about the perspectives shown and an opportunity for participants to share their own experiences. The discussions will be moderated by Mariève Beauchemin (Programs Director & Co-Founder Indie Asylum) and Andreas Suika (Creative Director & Game Designer).
- Mining for Your Next Gem – How to Decide which Games to Develop
A defining and crucial decision for every indie game studio is: what of the (probably many) game ideas should be pursued? Where should studios allocate their resources – and what game will help a studio prevail? Three speakers will share their approaches to these questions in 10-minute impulse talks:
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- Philomena Schwab (Founder Stray Fawn Studio): Game Idea Validation
- Jonas Tyroller (Founder Grizzly Games): You Don’t Need a Hook
- René Habermann (Director bippinbits): Don’t Ship the Wrong Game
- Games Are Made by People – How to Foster a Good Company Culture
Founding and maintaining an independent game studio and managing a small to mid-size team comes with a lot of responsibility: from growing or having to downsize a team to maintaining a company culture where talent is nurtured, developed, and kept long-term.
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- Mauricio García (Studio Director The Game Kitchen): Keeping the Indie Mindset while Going Big
- Kevin Zuhn (Creative Director & Co-Founder Young Horses Inc.): Hold Your Horses: Why Slow is How We Grow
- From Dev to Dev – Why to Invest in Other Studios
More and more indie studios take the leap to market not only their own games but also put their resources and experiences on games from other developers. Two speakers will share their motivations and learnings from investing in games and studios that are not their own:
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- Søren Lundgaard (CEO Ghost Ship Publishing): Developer by Day, Publisher by Night
- Christian Nyhus Andreasen (COO Fair Games): How to Lose 50% and Still Prosper – Angel Investment Lifestyle
Roundtables:
Roundtables have a more interactive concept than impulse blocks and encourage participants to discuss all aspects of the overarching question from the very beginning
- Roundtable 1: Mobile Ports – When, Why & How? Moderated by Ali Farha (Senior Producer Star Stable Entertainment)
- Roundtable 2: Stronger Together – Business Cooperations Between Indies. Moderated by Manny Hachey (Creative Director Positive Impact Games)
- Roundtable 3: (Self-)Publishing – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Moderated by Sophie Atkin (Director & Founder Secret Sauce)
- Roundtable 4: Longtail FTW – How to Make the Most out of Your Game. Moderated by Leonie Wolf (Associate Art Director Maschinen-Mensch)
The Portside Game Assembly website offers a detailed view on speakers, program topics and participating studios: https://portsideassembly.com/program/
The premiere of the Portside Game Assembly is supported by these great sponsors and partners: Photon and Twin Harbour Interactive!
Selection of already confirmed participants:
More than 60 studios from over 15 countries have already registered for the Portside Game Assembly conference on board the MS Princess. Besides already announced participants like Evil Empire, Stray Fawn Studio, The Game Kitchen, Toukana Interactive, Ghostship Publishing, and others, further acclaimed studios join the conference:
- Digital Sun (Moonlighter, Cataclismo) / Spain
- Keen Games (Enshrouded) / Germany
- Young Horses Inc. (Bugsnax, Octodad) / USA
- Gamious (Lake, Turmoil) / Netherlands
- Color Gray Games (The Case of the Golden Idol) / Latvia
- Massive Damage (Star Renegades) / Canada
- Beam NG (BeamNG.drive) / Germany
Further participating studios can be found on the Portside Game Assembly.
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Inaugural iGaming Event for Technology Leaders: Technology in Gaming Conference 2025

The iGaming industry is getting a dedicated space for its most forward-thinking technical leaders with the launch of the Technology in Gaming Conference 2025 (TiG 2025) — an exclusive new event created specifically for CTOs, CIOs, and senior technology stakeholders in the iGaming world.
Taking place on 1st July 2025 as part of London iGaming Week in partnership with iGB Live!, this specialist conference will bring together some of the most innovative minds in technology to explore the future of cybersecurity, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, compliance, and scalability. TiG 2025 is designed to give technical leaders a forum tailored to the real challenges and opportunities shaping iGaming today and in the years to come.
“I am delighted to see other organisers bringing their own events that meet the need of specialist verticals within the industry as part of London iGaming week. The team at iGB L!VE are pleased to be able to support this event, and encourage iGaming senior IT professionals to join what we know will be an event that offers excellent content and networking opportunities for them” said Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director at Clarion – Organiser of iGB Live!
Topics on the agenda include:
- Scalable architecture & infrastructure
- AI & machine learning in iGaming
- Compliance & security in regulated markets
- Future-ready platform innovation
- Engineering teams, DevOps, and automation
“As an industry driven by technology I think it’s important to create a space that speaks specifically to the leaders developing and driving the change that has such a big impact on the growth and development of such an exciting sector” commented Shona ODonnell, Event Director.
Pretty Technical, a leading provider of iGaming software and platform solutions, is proud to be named the headline sponsor of this inaugural event. The company’s commitment to innovation and modern architecture makes it a natural fit for an event designed to shape the next chapter of gaming tech.
“As a business that thrives on building technology designed for the next decade, not the last, we’re thrilled to support TiG 2025 and connect with the talented tech leaders shaping the future of iGaming,” said Emma Blaylock, CEO Pretty Technical.
The event is also sponsored by Claranet, experts in modernising and managing critical applications and infrastructure 24×7, and Marshall Wolfe, a dedicated hiring consultancy specialising in digital and technology sectors.
Registration is now open with tickets currently discounted by £200 until 31st May.
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Altenar Steps in as General Sponsor of EEGS 2025

The prestigious Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is set to welcome Altenar, a prominent sports betting software provider, as a General Sponsor for its 2025 edition. Scheduled for 26th and 27th November at the IEC in Sofia, Bulgaria, this partnership exemplifies Altenar’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation and growth within the gaming and entertainment sectors. This long-standing collaboration has consistently generated mutual benefits and opportunities for both Altenar and the event, as well as for all participants involved.
Altenar continues to deliver top-tier solutions for licensed operators across the globe. From standalone sportsbook offerings to comprehensive turnkey solutions, Altenar combines proven reliability with tailored services to meet diverse client needs.
Since its inception in 2011, Altenar has powered hundreds of online sports betting platforms, while their self-service betting terminals and mobile applications adapt to the evolving demands of operators, leading to a rapidly expanding client portfolio in over 30 countries.
Altenar’s involvement as a sponsor underscores their essential contribution to the overall success of the EEGS, emphasizing a collective dedication to excellence and advancement in the industry. This year’s event promises to be a critical platform for industry leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs to discover and discuss the latest trends in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality.
As the foremost conference in the region, the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) offers an engaging setting for industry pioneers to network, collaborate, and delve into the opportunities shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.
Align your company with this esteemed conference and take advantage of the insights and expertise shared at the event.
Check the available sponsorship options here.
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