Mare Balticum Gaming and Tech Summit 2025: Schedule Unveiled and Nominees for Awards Announced
Let's get down to it! HIPTHER, the parent company of various media outlets and organizer of elite gaming and tech events, has revealed the preliminary BSG Awards shortlists and finalized the schedule for the highly anticipated MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit 2025.
The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) are all about celebrating exceptional, innovative, and powerful leadership in the gaming and tech sectors in the Baltic and Nordic regions. The shortlisted nominees for the 2025 BSG Awards have been announced, following a riveting nomination period (8 January - 31 March) and an open online voting stage (8 - 27 April) (Hey, you didn't ask, but just giving ya a bit of extra info!). To make it to the final round and be eligible for the grand finale vote and ceremony at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit, the shortlisted companies and folks gotta confirm their attendance by sealing the deal with event registration right here.
In the individual categories, you've got standouts like Vladimir Malakchi (Xanada Investments), Daniel Gunba (TRIION Gaming), and Irakli Davarashvili (Promofy) vying for the spotlight, showcasing a wave of visionary leaders in the Baltics (Just imagine them on that red carpet!). When it comes to companies, it's the usual suspects – SOFTSWISS, EveryMatrix, Evolution Gaming, Delasport, BETGAMES, Playtech, and BETER – who've snagged multiple shortlist positions across provider, technology, and service categories.
Rounding out the pack, you've got some serious operators like Unibet, Coolbet, and Bet365, mixing it up with cutting-edge tech providers such as Atlaslive, Data.Bet, and Betbazar. This year's event brings together the heavy hitters shaping the future of gaming, esports, sports betting, fintech, and online entertainment in Northern Europe (You could say it's the teenage mutant ninja turtles of the gaming world, taking no prisoners!).
Alright, now let's talk about the 2025 MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit agenda, shall we? It's gonna be a wild ride, featuring two dedicated stages: the Compliance and Operations Stage and the TECH, Trends and Innovation Stage. Across these two glorious stages, attendees can expect insightful panel discussions led by C-level honchos, innovators, and industry experts. There'll also be some fun stuff like morning wellness activities, including yoga on Day 1 and the morning networking run on Day 2 (Get your stretchy pants ready!).
Oh, and for the first time ever, the summit will introduce HIPTHER Academy Workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to help you up your game in key industry areas, with every participant attending a workshop receiving a digital diploma certifying their expertise. Sweet, huh?
Some highlights from the HIPTHER Academy Workshops include:
- Crypto custody, transparency, and consumer protection under MiCA, led by Anna Agu – a deep dive into MiCA regulations for crypto operations.
- Creative rights, real risks: Navigating IP, sponsorships, and branding, hosted by Andrius Gabnys and Jovita Morta Gabne – tackling legal strategies in gaming, sports, and entertainment.
- RegTech in action: Building AML and compliance-ready fintechs, delivered by Viktorija Poluektova – focusing on risk management, automation, and sustainable growth.
- Neuroshift: How to rewire your brain to outthink, outlast, and outperform, a transformational workshop by Dr. Maria Loumpourdi – blending neuroscience and high-performance development.
Each session is designed for taking action, soaking up practical takeaways, and leveling up your skills for the long run (Just what every conference-goer needs, right?).
Last but not least, let's talk about the MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit 2025. This event is shaping up to be an unmissable gathering for gaming and tech pros across Europe and beyond, thanks to its top-tier insights, innovative workshops, and celebration of the industry's A-listers at the BSG Awards.
According to Zoltan Tuendik, HIPTHER's co-founder:
"We're freakin' proud to say that the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit has become the hot ticket in the Baltic region. Over the years, it's influenced many local organizers, and we're pumped to see so many new conferences popping up across the Baltics – learning the ropes and covering topics inspired by our event, which has been leading the charge since 2018."
So, there ya have it, folks. Get ready for some serious gaming and tech action at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit 2025!
- The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) recognize exceptional, innovative, and powerful leadership in the gaming and tech sectors in the Baltic and Nordic regions, with shortlisted nominees vying for the spotlight.
- In the individual categories, standouts like Vladimir Malakchi, Daniel Gunba, and Irakli Davarashvili are nominees, showcasing visionary leaders in the Baltics.
- For companies, SOFTSWISS, EveryMatrix, Evolution Gaming, Delasport, BETGAMES, Playtech, and BETER have snagged multiple shortlist positions across provider, technology, and service categories.
- The MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit 2025 agenda features two dedicated stages – the Compliance and Operations Stage and the TECH, Trends and Innovation Stage – with insightful panel discussions led by C-level honchos, innovators, and industry experts.
- Attendees can expect fun activities like yoga on Day 1 and the morning networking run on Day 2, as well as HIPTHER Academy Workshops offering hands-on sessions that help attendees up their game in key industry areas.
- Some highlights from the HIPTHER Academy Workshops include sessions on crypto custody, creative rights, RegTech in action, and neuroshift.
- The MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH Summit 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable gathering for gaming and tech pros, offering top-tier insights, innovative workshops, and the celebration of the industry's A-listers at the BSG Awards.
