AIBC EAST EUROPE AGENDA
2nd Sep
00:00 - 23:00
08:00 - 20:00
Corso Bar - Intercontinental Budapest
Beat the crowds and collect your badge early. Registration desks are
open from 8 am till 8 pm.
12:15 - 15:00
Duna Cruises - Budapest
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey that combines culture, history, networking, and fun as you glide along the majestic waters of the Danube and marvel at the wonders of Budapest, such as Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and the Hungarian Parliament. Live music and an onboard tour guide ensure a lively and informative atmosphere. Meeting point at Intercontinental Budapest Lobby at 12:15 pm. Open to Premium and Platinum ticket holders only.
16:00 - 20:00
Corso Bar - Intercontinental Budapest
Take the opportunity to kickstart expanding your networking after collecting your badge, and join other delegates at our drinks reception. Open to all ticket holders.
19:00 - 23:00
Ballroom - Intercontinental Budapest
From outstanding influencers to top operators and providers, the SiGMA East Europe Awards highlights the creative projects and ideas that have reshaped the gaming and affiliate landscape. Join industry luminaries for an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. Strictly by invitation only and open to: platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and paid seats.
Day 1 - 3rd Sep
10:00 - 16:00
HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre
Welcome to the SiGMA East Europe conference. Join us as industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators converge to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of gaming and affiliate marketing. 
10:00 - 11:20
Reflect on the evolution of responsible gambling practices in the EU and explore lessons for Eastern Europe and the Balkan markets.
Supported by:
Yuliya Khrenova
Head of Compliance & DPO
iGaming Academy
Rossi McKee
Entrepreneur & Founder
Responsible Gaming Foundation
Christos Zoulianitis
Director of Market Strategy
Playson
Viktor Radics
Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution
DLA Piper Hungary
Diverse regulatory landscapes, player preferences, software, AML and KYC across key CIS and Balkan markets.
Supported by:
Arina Ru
Legal counsel & AML compliance expert
Sumsub
Romina Camilleri
Partner
Camilleri & Dimech Consultancy
Tim French
Solutions Consultant
Greco
Jaime Debono
CEO
iGaming Academy
David Yatom Hay
General Counsel
Soft2Bet
Explore how the introduction of mandatory ESG reporting under EU standards will impact the entire industry and unveil strategies for integration ESG principles.
Supported by:
Kirsten Clark
Executive Director
IAGA
Floris Assies
Founder & CEO
Better World Casinos
Glen Smith
CSR & Communications Coordinator
iGEN (iGaming Executives Network)
Dr Franklin Cachia
Director & Lead Consultant
CSB Group
11:20 - 13:35
Witness innovative strategies for engaging players by leveraging gamification, personalized experiences, and emerging tech.
Todor Minev
CEO
TokaCity
Discover how complex game provider integrations increase API vulnerabilities, straining resources and heightening security risks for operators.
Alexandre Tomic
Founder
Alea
Embark on trends, challenges, and opportunities unique to each region, offering insights into how operators can adapt their strategies to diverse markets.
Eugene Ravdin
Communications & Marketing Manager
MightyTips
Harmen Brenninkmeijer
Managing Partner
NYCE International
István D?brei
Sports Diplomacy Expert
Discover the expanding online gambling markets in Eastern Europe, covering market drivers, new licensing systems, and regulatory trends, including advertising restrictions.
Supported by:
Martin Collins
Chief Business Development Officer
Soft2Bet
Andrei Cosma
Partner
Baciu Partners
Josep León
Product and Business Development Manager
ElenPAY by Clovr Labs
Cosmina Maria Simion
Managing Partner
WH Simion & Partners
Dmitry Hotsyn
Head of CIS Desk & Senior Consultant
4H Agency
Learn to manage affiliate relationships while protecting IP & branding, aiming at control mechanisms, compliance, and mitigating legal risks.
Supported by:
Ana-Maria Baciu
Managing Partner
Baciu Partners
Marko Tomi?
Attorney-at-law & Partner
Law Firm An?elovi?, Siketi? & Tomi?
Oliver De Bono
CEO
Quantum Gaming
Alexandru-Mihai Ghiurc?u
CMO
Maxbet.ro
Dissect how to overcome industry challenges and implement innovative solutions while focusing on leveraging tech and optimizing user experiences.
Mariusz G?siewski
CEE Mobile Gaming & Apps Lead
The benefits, challenges, and best practices of using SaaS vs HA systems for ensuring uninterrupted service and their impact on customer journey, operational efficiency, and scalability.
Jobbágy László
IT Director
Szerencsejáték (National Lottery and Sports Betting Provider of Hungary)
How can operators revitalize poker with new tech, emerging trends, and innovative player experiences to engage a broader audience and keep the game dynamic?
13:35 - 13:45
Revealing how businesses can thrive by aligning their strategies with behavioural insights and adapting to rapid tech changes.
Balazs Kohut
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador
13:45 - 14:55
SiGMA and AIBC are both supporting emerging startups by providing opportunities to showcase projects on the expo floor and participate in the popular Pitch competition held live on stage.
14:55 - 15:55
Anna Agu
CEO
Lex Law
A resurgence of a relatively old trend has taken center stage again. New hopes are reemerging despite the fact that RWA, even with blockchain infrastructure added, massively lack liquidity.
Anna Agu
CEO
Lex Law
Attila Pinke
Founder
Blockchainbloom
Anton Golub
Venture Partner
Full Stack VC
Janina Petrowska
MLaw, Partner & Legal Advisor
ZüGERLAW
As the birthplace of neobanking, European neobanks and apps are now outpacing traditional banks in adoption level. But while these indicators appear positive, there are European nations that are yet to fully grasp the digital banking opportunity.
Torben Friis
Managing Director
Match Liquidity DMCC
Pavel Matveev
Co-Founder & CEO
Wirex
Vytautas Karalevicius
Co-Founder
Bankera
Zoltán ács
Chairman
Hungarian Fintech Association
15:55 - 16:25
Marketing strategies for Web3 projects have seen a rapid shift over the last couple of years, with more focus on community engagement. Join Laura K. Inamedinova, an Award-winning CEO of a London-based 7-digit Web3 Marketing Agency to learn more.
Laura K. Inamedinova
CEO
LKI Consulting
The panel will highlight the prospects for VCs and early stage projects to work on managing the tech landscape in European countries, Middle East and globally, and challenges of quantifying venture capital investments, especially within the Web3 space.
Laura K. Inamedinova
CEO
LKI Consulting
Daniel Malinovski
CEO
Simplicity Group
Michael Taylor
Co-Founder
WTG Ventures
Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho
Investment Partner
Ikigai Ventures
Yuriy Romanyukha
Managing Partner
ICLUB Global
10:00 - 18:00
HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre
Known for its buzzing vibe, the expo is open to all ticket holders.
18:00 - 20:00
Corso Bar - Intercontinental Budapest
Join us for an evening of networking over refreshing drinks, fostering connections and collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to Platinum ticket holders only. 
19:30 - 22:30
Spoon Lounge
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our seated dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to premium and platinum ticket holders.
19:30 - 22:30
Spoon Terrace
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our standing dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to platinum ticket holders only.
Day 2 - 4th Sep
10:00 - 16:00
Welcome to the SiGMA East Europe conference. Join us as industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators converge to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of gaming and affiliate marketing.
10:00 - 11:00
Examine the impact of eSports, mobile platforms, and cryptocurrency, exploring emerging business models, tech advancements, and regulatory considerations.
Dmitry Hotsyn
Head of CIS Desk & Senior Consultant
4H Agency
Katerina Shepetenko
Managing Partner
Legal Pilot
Ana Schulz
COO
FinchPay
Alexander Belov
Forbes Journalist & Media & Fund Founder
Coinstelegram
Unveiling new trends and their potential impact on the future of digital transactions.
Alex Volk
Chief Business Development Officer
Betatransfer Kassa
Delve into blockchain analytics that can be utilized to detect, investigate, and prevent crypto-related crimes.
Marina Khaustova
COO
Crystal Intelligence
11:00 - 12:35
Discover the UA techniques to grow profit, and shift negative ROI campaigns into profiting.
Eli Desatnik
Co-Founder
Pushub.net
Immerse how to drive stable traffic and high engagement using progressive tech like smart link apps and custom push notifications.
Yaroslav Babych
CCO
ZM
Learn the latest marketing trends and AI's impact on campaign optimization.
Alexey Yaroshevsky
Sports commentator and English Voice of Russian Football
Daria Averkina
Head of PR
Private inc.
Anastasiia Shcherbyna
CMO
MelBet Partners & Affiliates
Vlad Utikalov
Head of Affiliates
Bets.io
Asses user cases and practical steps helping to gain and protect the organic traffic.
Vasilii Gamov
CEO
PeakyAds
Dive into the dynamic world where influencers become the power players in betting companies' communication strategies.
Jon Vlogs
Business Person/Streaming/Influencer
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Yuri Brida
Streaming/Influencer
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Racha Santos
Streaming/Influencer
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12:35 - 13:30
Gain insights into emerging regulatory frameworks, payment innovations, and the impact of search engine dynamics.
Inna Gagarin
Founder
G.Partners
Breaking down stereotypes, fostering gender-neutral leadership, and creating inclusive environments that unlock the full potential.
Elvira Lan
Chief Network Officer
1win
How to lead the change and drive diversity while considering regulatory changes, and overcoming gender and racial barriers.
Elvira Lan
Chief Network Officer
1win
Elena Rzyanina
Founder & CEO
Lenkep
Alexia Gauci
B2B Sales Manager
ReferOn
Cordelia Morgan Cooper
Founder
CMC Consulting
13:30 - 14:25
Famous entrepreneur and inspirational figure Sara Al Madani talks about the dos and don’ts of becoming an entrepreneur, the tools accessible nowadays to easily become your own boss, alongside the disadvantages and challenges, especially for women entrepreneurs in tech.?
Dr Sara Al Madani
The Emirati Entrepreneur
Join our celebrity guests who will share their successful entrepreneurs stories, how they did it, where they started from, as well as their big wins and main lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Dr Sara Al Madani
The Emirati Entrepreneur
Rob Moore
Entrepreneur, Author, Investor, Podcaster, Speaker & Disruptor
Khalid Louis
CEO
Mena Creative
Jamie Fraser
Multi Award Winning, Tech & Consulting Entrepreneur
14:25 - 14:50
Join us for the Affiliates x Operators Speed Connections event. With each round lasting just one minute, affiliates will make their introductions, following which you’ll have 30 seconds to ask crucial questions. Do your interests align? Have your business card at the ready and make plans to explore future business opportunities later that evening at our networking drinks event.
14:55 - 15:05
User acquisition for banking products through Bitcoin games case study: review of strategies and presentation of collaboration results using real data examples.
Grzegorz "Greg" Flor
Co-Founder & CPO
THNDR
15:10 - 15:45
If you are operating a blockchain or other SME business in the EU, Learn how you can have free consultancy support from the EDIH Network, in Hungary from DigitalTech EDIH.
Kornel Kalocsai
Founding President
Hungary Blockchain Association
The Central and Eastern European (CEE) region has witnessed a remarkable surge in crypto startups and companies in recent years, bringing about a financial industry revolution and transforming how individuals handle their finances.?
Kornel Kalocsai
Founding President
Hungary Blockchain Association
Sylwia Bień-Chudarek
Head of Growth
Rumble Fish Poland
Tamas Czegledi
Co-Founder & Head of Strategy
Blockchaineum
Viktor Urbán
Operative Leader
Hungarian Blockchain Coalition
15:45 - 15:55
István Kerek
University Lecturer & Founder
ChatGPT Hungarian Facebook Group
15:55 - 16:00
An exciting highlight of SiGMA East Europe as the host takes centre stage to announce the much-anticipated winners of the Booth Awards.
10:00 - 18:00
HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre
Known for its buzzing vibe, the expo is open to all ticket holders.
18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening of networking over refreshing drinks, fostering connections and collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to Platinum ticket holders only.
19:30 - 22:30
ARZ Restaurant - Intercontinental Budapest
Gather ’round for an evening of delectable delights and delightful company at our seated dinner, where flavors and conversations intertwine for a memorable culinary experience. Strictly by invitation and open to premium and platinum ticket holders.
22:00 - 04:00
Club Heaven
Top entertainment lineup with Aaron Sevilla, Sehen and JJOY and one of the best clubs in Budapest: end the event on a high note with SiGMA’s official party. For entrance, please present your badge, wristband, or ticket at the door. Open to all ticket holders.
Day 3 - 5th Sep
00:00 - 23:00