Following the successful debut of HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius 2026, HIPTHER is proud to announce the transformation of its Vilnius event into the HIPTHER Fintech Summit –– a new annual pan-European gathering dedicated to fintech innovation, regulation, payments infrastructure, digital banking, compliance, and financial technology growth.

Hosted each year in Vilnius, the Summit is designed to unite fintech leaders, regulators, banking innovators, investors, infrastructure providers, and high-growth technology companies in one of Europe’s most dynamic and fast-rising fintech capitals.

The announcement follows a strong first edition of HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius, where speakers and delegates explored Lithuania’s evolving regulatory landscape, open banking leadership, MiCA readiness, next-generation payments, blockchain infrastructure, AI in finance, and the future of cross-border digital services.

Why Vilnius, Why Now

Over the last decade, Lithuania has emerged as one of Europe’s most ambitious fintech ecosystems, attracting international payment institutions, EMI leaders, blockchain businesses, challenger banking operations, and compliance-focused innovators.

With a progressive regulatory environment, world-class talent, strong digital infrastructure, and strategic access to European markets, Vilnius has become a natural meeting point for the future of finance.

The new HIPTHER Fintech Summit aims to accelerate that momentum by creating a boutique, high-value annual platform where real decision-makers meet to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and shape the next era of European financial innovation.

What the HIPTHER Fintech Summit Will Cover

Attendees can expect deep-dive discussions across topics including:

• Open Banking & A2A Payments
• Cross-Border Financial Infrastructure
• EMI & Digital Banking Growth
• MiCA, AML & Regulatory Readiness
• Embedded Finance & B2B Payments
• AI in Financial Services
• Blockchain & Tokenisation
• Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention
• Fintech Investment & Scale-Up Strategy

A Boutique Summit for Serious Industry Dialogue & Networking

True to HIPTHER’s established event DNA, the Summit will prioritize quality over crowd size — bringing together senior professionals in a premium environment built for meaningful networking, practical insight, and long-term business value.

Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER, commented:

“Vilnius has proven to be the perfect home for this vision. By launching the HIPTHER Fintech Summit, we are establishing a dedicated annual anchor for the European fintech community to gather, collaborate, and navigate the complex but exciting intersection of technology and regulation in a city that truly lives and breathes innovation.”

Looking Ahead

The inaugural official edition of the HIPTHER Fintech Summit will take place in Vilnius in 2027, with dates and early registration details to be announced soon.

Keep an eye out for dates at the official website of HIPTHER Events and follow HIPTHER (LinkedIn, Facebook) and @hipther_agency (Instagram) for updates.

About HIPTHER

HIPTHER is a leading boutique media and events brand connecting leaders across iGaming, fintech, blockchain, AI, compliance, and emerging technology sectors through premium conferences, expert content, and high-value networking experiences across Europe.

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The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference has confirmed its speaker lineup ahead of the June 4 event at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam.

Confirmed speakers include Ella Seijsener, Director Licensing & Supervision, Netherlands Gambling Authority; Arjan Blok, CEO, Nederlandse Loterij; Petra de Ruiter, CEO Holland Casino; and Floor van Bakkum, Team Manager Player Protection, Netherlands Gambling Authority. Also on the list are Björn Fuchs, Chair, VNLOK; Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital; Frank Tolboom, Partner, Franssen Tolboom Advocaten; Robin Bleichrodt, Managing Director, FGS Global; Leo Judkins, Founder, The iGaming Mastermind; Maarten Wessels, Global Head of Commercial Growth, Adyen; Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com; and Richard Dennys, Owner, Free Spirit Partners.

The programme also includes two breakout sessions led by legal and compliance specialists. Franssen Tolboom Advocaten will host “Relicensing: Tips and practical guidance” with Chris Adriaansz and Joris Crone, while Chevron Consultants will run “AMLR/AMLA: Legal challenges and implications” led by Jochen Biewer.

Gaming in Holland founder Willem van Oort said: “I am extremely pleased with this year’s speaker lineup. As always, the Netherlands Gambling Authority will provide an update on the latest regulatory developments. Leading operators are well represented, too. If you want to know what’s happening in the Dutch gambling market, there is no better place to be. If you attend our event, you will meet the decision makers. In my opinion, that’s what it’s all about.”

According to the organisers, the 2026 event will focus on how regulated industry stakeholders can help address illegal gambling activity, alongside regulatory developments, market growth, M&A, business challenges, player protection and political developments. Registration is open, and the organisers said European Gaming Media readers can use discount code EGM15 for 15% off the full ticket price.

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CHIPS Charity, which is on track to present its 800th wheelchair in 2026, has been named the official charity partner for July’s iGB L!VE, the second edition of the leading b2b showcase to be held in London.

Born out of the land-based gambling industry, the registered charity provides bespoke wheelchairs to young people whose families are unable to access or fund the equipment that they require. CHIPS Chairs are designed and engineered to meet the specific physiological needs of each recipient and can cost up to £9000.

CHIPS co-founder Linda Lindsay said she is delighted to be partnering with WorldGaming (formerly Clarion Gaming) to raise vital funds for children who have been deprived of the freedom and independence that powered wheelchairs provide.

She said: “I have seen the strain and stress that parents experience when they learn that their child does not qualify for a powered wheelchair. The qualification tests can be extremely cruel and, in some cases, children who can walk only a few metres are deemed ineligible, even though they quickly struggle to stand beyond that extremely short distance – which is why CHIPS fulfils such an important role.”

She added: “There’s no doubt that CHIPS chairs transform lives providing youngsters with the freedom and independence that so many of us understandably take for granted. CHIPS was founded by colleagues working in the land-based casino sector and I’m very much looking forward to introducing our work and explaining our vision to iGaming professionals and businesses at iGB L!VE.”

WorldGaming will be announcing a programme of activations to build the profile of CHIPS Charity with the international community of iGaming professionals who will be attending the tier 1 business event which showcases game-changing technologies, provides access to market insights and delivers high-quality curated networking including exclusive industry gatherings.

The 2025 edition of iGB L!VE which was the first to be held in London, set a new visitation record of 20,227 a figure that was 16% up on the previous high of 17,498 set in 2024. iGB L!VE ’25 also underlined its international credentials with attendees travelling to the show from 149 nations, up from the 2024 figure of 131.

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