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Roberta Metsola was elected President of the European Parliament in January 2022, becoming the youngest ever person to occupy this role. In July 2024, she was re-elected for another term, as only the second person and first woman to serve as President for two terms. President Metsola has been very vocal and firm in Europe’s support to Ukraine, following Russia’s brutal invasion. On 1st April 2022, she became the first President of an institution of the European Union to visit Ukraine since the start of the war. As President, she has led reforms towards a Parliament that is more modern, efficient and accountable. She was first elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2013. Prior, President Metsola served within the Permanent Representation of Malta to the European Union and later as the legal advisor to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. In her student years, she campaigned actively for Malta's European Union membership. Professionally she is a lawyer who has specialised in European law and politics. Born in 1979, Roberta Metsola is married to Ukko Metsola and is the mother of four boys.

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Professional journalist since 1980, he has worked as a parliamentary reporter, anchor for GR1 Rai, and head of the Rome newsroom of Il Giornale. Co-founder of Forza Italia, he served as its Vice President from 2018 to 2023 and as National Coordinator from 2021 to 2024. On February 24, 2024, he was unanimously elected National Secretary of Forza Italia. Since 2002, he has been Vice President of the European People’s Party. In 1994, he was elected to the European Parliament for the first time. He was appointed European Commissioner for Transport in 2008, and later Vice President and European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship in 2010. On January 17, 2017, he was elected President of the European Parliament. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and of the Conference of Committee Chairs of the European Parliament. Since October 22, 2022, he has been Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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Federico Freni is a lawyer and expert in administrative law. In 2021, he was appointed Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance in the Draghi government. Following the 2022 political elections, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies and reconfirmed as Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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Brando Benifei is an Italian MEP serving his third term in the European parliament. During the previous mandate he was co-Rapporteur for the Artificial Intelligence Act and thanks to this work in March 2024 he won the prize for the Best MEP of the Mandate assigned by The Parliament Magazine. Now he is Coordinator in the Committee on International Trade for the Socialists and Democrats Group and Chair of the European Parliament's D-US delegation. He is member of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and he works also as substitute member on the EU internal market and consumer protection and on legal affairs, always following closely digital issues.

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Attorney, registered with the Brazilian Bar Association – OAB/SP nº 134.182 since August 8, 1995. President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). Partner at Lemos Jorge Advogados Associados (OAB/SP 7692). Former Judge at the São Paulo State Tax and Duties Court (2004–2014). Ph.D. candidate in Law at UNINOVE University (2021–present). Master’s in Tax Law from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP, 2009). Postgraduate in Criminal Law from the Higher School of the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office (2004). Law degree from Franca Law School (1995). Former Professor at Greco Filho Institute (1995–2002), FMU University (2009–2010), and Piaget College (2021). Author of books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles.

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Maarten Haijer is the Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) representing the leading online gambling operators licensed and regulated in the EU. Before joining the EGBA as director for regulatory affairs Maarten worked as the internal market and consumer protection counsellor at the Netherlands permanent representation to the EU. Prior to that he held several positions in the Dutch ministry of economic affairs dealing predominantly with EU and WTO trade policy issues.

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Aleksandar Popov is currently director of the Directorate Supervision of gambling and gambling activities in the National Revenue Agency of Bulgaria. Aleksandar has significant experience in the area of control of public funds, mainly European funding. He possesses a master's degree in Law and Public Administration and a PhD in Political science, is a certified auditor in the public sector and has been a speaker at ICE London.

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Giuseppe Marino is an international AML and Financial Crime Expert with extensive consulting experience in corporate due diligence and compliance frameworks. Specializing in strategic legal advisory services, he has developed comprehensive expertise in B2B and B2G relationships across European and Middle Eastern markets. He is one of the founders and currently serves as President of the Italian-Cypriot Chamber of Commerce.

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Janis Ungurs is a legal professional with over 20 years experience, specialising in gambling regulation and IT. Since 2006, he has directed the Legal Department at Latvia's Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspectorate, overseeing legal frameworks. licensing, litigation and international cooperation in gaming regulation.

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Renato Loiero, Parliamentary Advisor to the Senate of the Republic with 23 years of seniority, is currently Budget Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. He is a member of the technical committee for the implementation of the tax reform. During his service in the Senate, he was initially assigned to the Research Service (economic area), tasked with assisting Committees V (Budget and Economic Planning) and VI (Finance). He was then assigned to the Parliamentary Commissions Service, where he served as a member of the secretariat of Committees V (Budget) and VI (Finance). In the XV legislature, he also served as Head of the Secretariat of the Parliamentary Commission for the Supervision of the Tax Registry. In the XVI legislature, he was also responsible for the Secretariat of the Extraordinary Commission for Price Control. He was president of the Commission for the Quality Assurance of Statistical Information. He is the author of numerous monographs and articles on tax and financial matters. In the past, he also served at the Ministry of Economy and Finance - Lombardy Regional Directorate and as an officer of the Finance Police.

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Stefano Menghinello, Research Director, is currently the Head of Department for Economic and Environmental Statistics, National Accounts at ISTAT, the Italian NSO.  He a member of the Board  (ex Chair) of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics (CEBTS) and, previously, Chair of the OECD Working Party on Industrial Globalization. He has conducted research in economic statistics, industrial, international, and regional economics. Contract professor at the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering of the Sapienza University of Rome. He holds a PhD in industrial economics and internal business at the University of Birmingham (UK), he has published in national and international journals.

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Dr. Emanuele Canegrati is an economist at the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, focusing on Next Generation EU Fund. He is also a member of the Collegio degli Esperti at the National Council for Economics and Labour (CNEL). Before joining the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Dr. Canegrati had work experiences at the Budget Office of the Italian Senate, at the Chamber of Deputies, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Economic Development. He had also work experiences in the private sector at KPMG, HSBC Investment Bank and London-based forex broker BPPrime Ltd. Canegrati holds a PhD in Public Economics and Finance from the Catholic University of Milan (Italy) and was a Visiting Researcher at the Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines of the London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom) and at the Luxembourg Income Study Office (Luxembourg). Dr. Canegrati is the head of the Economic Department of the Scientific Council of Fondazione Magna Carta in Rome (Italy) . He is also a member of the Liechtenstein Academy Foundation in Vaduz (Principality of Liechtenstein) and co-operate with the Martens Centre for European Studies in Brussels (Belgium). His scientific and policy-making essays are published on international journals. He attended many international conferences and gave many interviews on Bloomberg and CNBC.

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Since 2011, Antonio Barreca has served as Director General of Federturismo Confindustria, the Italian federation that brings together the entire national tourism industry, representing 23 trade associations. He graduated with honors in Political Science from Luiss Guido Carli, earned a PhD in Comparative Public Law at the University of Perugia (2008), and pursued advanced studies at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (2013, 2015). Before his current role, he worked with the Department of Economic Affairs at the Italian Prime Minister’s Office, then spent 10 years in Brussels as Director of Federturismo’s European Affairs Office, engaging with institutions such as the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Commission, and the European Parliament. An academic by vocation, he has taught for more than a decade at Luiss Guido Carli and Luiss Business School—where he also sits on the Scientific Committee of the Master in Tourism Management—as well as other universities. He has held institutional roles as Vice President of the UNI Tourism Commission and special delegate to ISO in Geneva, and served as Special Advisor on Tourism for the Sicilian Region. Currently, he is also Coordinator of the European network of Confindustria tourism federations, Director of AIDIT, and Vice President and co-founder of Turismi.ai. He speaks four languages fluently.

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Francesco (Frank) Cecchini has a background in fintech, notably with Dimoco in Austria and is currently the Head of Lottery at Evoplay. With over 25 years of experience in the lottery and gaming industry, including leadership roles at Betware (later NOVOMATIC Lottery Solutions) and GTECH/IGT, he has developed strategies to innovate and disrupt the lottery technology market by addressing cost, speed and reliability challenges.

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William J. Pascrell III is a partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group with decades of experience in state, federal and international public affairs. A leading expert in internet gaming, sports betting and lottery, he was instrumental in the repeal of PASPA and the passage of New Jersey's Online Gaming Act. Bill advises governments globally on gaming policy and has driven major wins for clients across gaming, cannabis and other regulated sectors.

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Ivan Filletti has served as CEO of the GamingMalta Foundation since 2016, leading efforts to position Malta as a global leader in the gaming sector. Established by the Government of Malta and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the Foundation under Ivan's guidance has significantly enhanced Malta's reputation as a jurisdiction for gaming innovation. In addition to his responsibilities as CEO, Ivan chairs the government-backed iGaming Council, where he continues to shape regulatory frameworks and advance Malta's prominence in global gaming.

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Real Estate & Infrastructure Director with over 15 years of experience, specialized in energy saving, direction of sustainable “net zero” constructions, and management of complex projects. He has developed solid experience in financial institutions dedicated to the Real Estate industry, Non-Performing Loans, and real estate securitizations, holding the role of Head of Real Estate. Additionally, he has a decade of experience in the conception and management of innovative and strategic projects that employ Big Data, digital identity, and artificial intelligence for risk analysis and the search for new investment opportunities for large portfolios. He has managed REOCo and the committees of various real estate funds. As building engineer, he graduated cum laude with an Executive MBA, integrating his knowledge with a master's in Blockchain technologies.

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Felice Mariani is a distinguished Italian sports professional, celebrated both as an elite judoka and as a leader in national and international sporting institutions. A bronze medalist at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, he also earned three World Championship bronzes and three European Championship golds, alongside 11 Italian national titles. Transitioning from athlete to mentor, he has served as Technical Director of the Fiamme Gialle Judo team since 1990 and led the Italian National Judo Team across six Olympic Games, from Seoul to London. Beyond competitive achievements, Mariani served as a Member of the Italian Parliament from March 2018 to October 2022, furthering his commitment to the promotion of sport and social development. Currently collaborating with Sport e Salute, he advances grassroots initiatives nationwide. Recognized as Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana (1977), inducted into the Judo Hall of Fame (2018), and named Judo Ambassador (2019), he continues to inspire globally.

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Peter Mshikilwa is a seasoned lawyer with over 15 years of experience in tax law, investment advisory, and sports law. He is recognized for providing strategic legal counsel and tailored solutions to high-net-worth individuals, athletes, sports organizations, and investment firms. With deep expertise in tax regulations, securities laws, and the unique challenges of the sports industry, Peter delivers well-rounded advice that helps clients navigate complex financial landscapes, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.

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Kenneth Brincat is the CEO of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority. With 25 years of experience in management and digital transformation, Kenneth is spearheading MDIA 2.0: A driving force in Malta's digital landscape. He is catalysing the national agenda for responsible and human-centric development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the enabling of cybersecurity across industry. Under Kenneth's leadership the Authority adopted a collaborative approach enabling policymakers, industry experts and academia to synergise.

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Ivan Montik is the founder of SOFTSWISS. The strongest supporter of cryptocurrency, Ivan empowered SOFTSWISS to become the first company to introduce Bitcoin into the online gambling industry in 2013. From its beginnings as a small outsourcing startup, SOFTSWISS has reached a global scale under Ivan's leadership. Now employing over 2,000 people worldwide and winning over 30 prestigious industry awards.

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Cum laude graduate in Communication from Sapienza University of Rome, with a thesis on pressure groups. He brings extensive experience as a lobbyist in highly regulated sectors across Rome and Brussels. Former Italian Country Manager for Europe’s largest public affairs firm, he founded Cuiprodest | Excellence in Political Affairs in 2008, now Italy’s only company exclusively focused on lobbying services. He has served as a speaker, moderator, and judge at some of Europe’s leading gaming events, and teaches lobbying in several public and private Master’s programs. Since 2023, he has been a Professor at Sapienza University of Rome.

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Andrei Frimescu is the Marketing Director of Game World, one of the leaders of the Romanian gambling industry. With over thirty years of experience in casino management and marketing, Andrei has worked for live table game operations, poker tournaments, slot machine halls, sports betting shops, studio casino games, and, in recent years, online gambling. He is also an experienced trainer, public speaker and the author of the book "Casino Marketing Inspired by Music".

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Richard Dennys is the CEO of Game Lounge, an SEO-driven iGaming affiliate company with 131 websites across 39 countries. With over two decades in digital and affiliate marketing, Richard is known for his transformative leadership at companies like PwC, Yell, BBC and Nokia. Since joining Game Lounge in 2024, he has revitalised company culture, emphasising autonomy, work-life balance and continuous learning. Under his leadership, Game Lounge is pioneering the future of iGaming affiliate marketing.

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Bernhard Teuchmann joined the NOVOMATIC Group in 2008 and since 2012 works as Managing Director of the Product and Technology Division at NOVOMATIC Spain, the Spanish subsidiary of the Austrian gaming industry leader. Since 2015, Teuchmann also holds the presidency of Spanish manufacturers’ association Club de Convergentes, always supporting a transparent dialogue with the different regional gaming boards responsible for land-based gaming. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of EUROMAT since 2025.

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Alexandre Tomic is the founder of Alea.com, the multi-award winning company behind several successful B2C and B2B iGaming operations. He is well-known within the online gambling industry, having twenty years of experience in varying aspects ranging from affiliate network, casino operator and game aggregator. He is a biohacking enthusiast and is committed to promoting API governance by bringing best integration practices into the gambling industry.

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Valentina Bagniya is an award-winning marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in driving brand transformation and business growth across international technology companies. Since joining SOFTSWISS in 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer, she has built the company’s marketing function from the ground up into a global team of over 70 professionals.

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Marcel Tobler has been CEO of Swiss Casinos since January 2024, having previously joined Stadtcasino Baden Group as CFO and driving innovation by launching Switzerland's first legal online casino, jackpots.ch and investing in tech startup Gamanza to enhance iGaming capabilities. Marcel’s leadership shaped data-driven strategies, loyalty programs and notable offerings like Switzerland’s first regulated crash game. With 11 years at PwC Marcel is a seasoned leader in the gaming and entertainment industry.

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John Hagan is Managing Partner of Harris Hagan, specialising in all aspects of online and land-based gambling law, John is ranked in global directories and recognised as a “market leader in gaming law”. John has extensive gambling law, regulatory and licensing experience having advised major international clients on matters ranging from license applications, compliance investigations and license reviews to M&A related specialist gambling advice.

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Belal Jassoma is Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, the world’s leading business district and authority on international commodities trade and enterprise. Belal joined DMCC in 2011 and has been instrumental in scaling up DMCC’s ecosystems and commercial offering, including new products, services and member engagement programmes. In his current capacity as Director for Ecosystems, Belal is responsible for developing key strategic relationships, partnerships and product functions.

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Samir Ceric, C-level executive, investor and serial entrepreneur, brings 25+ years’ leadership across tech, finance, telecom, aviation and sport. A former football club chairman with a strong M&A and restructuring record, he champions blockchain innovation, high-level investments and startup growth. Ceric is a board member, mentor, and renowned public speaker featured by global media and Co-founded the exclusive Mayfair Investment Club, connecting investors with transformative opportunities across Europe, Asia and the Balkans.

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Gor Chatyan is a results-driven business development and marketing expert with over 10 years of experience in the Marketing, iGaming, and B2B sectors. Specializing in creating and executing strategic marketing plans, he has a proven track record of managing global product portfolios and driving significant business growth. His expertise spans market research, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, and customer engagement. Gor is highly adept at leveraging data analytics to inform strategy and optimize performance, ensuring alignment with business goals and KPIs. A visionary leader, Gor is committed to delivering innovative solutions that propel businesses forward in competitive markets.

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Christopher Grech Bonett is an HR strategist with 15 years’ experience helping companies plan their workforce globally. He has guided organisations through growth, transformation and complex international talent challenges, aligning people and business goals. In recent years, he founded his own business offering an integrated ecosystem of HR and advisory services, providing companies with the tools, partnerships and strategies needed to thrive and adapt in today’s fast-changing, competitive environment.

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Dr. Aftab Rizvi is an internationally recognised iGaming compliance and regulatory advisor with over 25 years of experience in iGaming compliance, audits, regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity. He is the founder of Gaming Associates, an internationally recognised, accredited test lab approved in over 55 jurisdictions. His expertise includes drafting technical requirements, compliance policies and implementing global standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and NDB.

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Alex Gitsik is Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, where he leads global marketing strategy, brand growth and player engagement across regulated markets. With more than a decade of marketing leadership experience, he focuses on driving sustainable expansion through a strong performance marketing approach, including innovative and data driven campaigns. His leadership plays a key role in strengthening Soft2Bet's position as a leading iGaming operator.

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With 8 years of experience in the iGaming industry, covering product lifecycle from development to optimisation, David Mkrtchyan has built a solid understanding of what it takes to succeed in this competitive field. He believes SEO is about balancing traditional techniques with new trends to deliver long-term results. At VBET, a globally recognised betting and gaming platform powered by BetConstruct, he focuses on boosting brand visibility and engaging users through strategic SEO.

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Alexey Chepkov is Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS. He is a C-level executive with over 10 years of experience leading high-impact operations across fintech, crypto-processing, iGaming, payments, and high-risk industries. He specialises in building scalable business infrastructures, driving strategic growth, and bringing operational clarity to fast-moving, high-stakes environments. Alexey has managed multi-country operations, billion-dollar P&Ls, and cross-functional teams, ensuring full compliance with EU and North American regulatory frameworks.

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Kris Galloway is head of iGaming Product at Sumsub, having spent over a decade with leading operators, he combines traditional casino solutions with pioneering trends to shape the industry's future. His expertise spans sports betting, skin gambling, neo casino games, KYC and anti-fraud, bridging gaming innovation with responsible and compliant player experiences.

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Gil Tal is the Founder and CEO of PayConsult, bringing over a decade of expertise in payments and more than 8 years of experience in the iGaming industry. Throughout his career, Gil has worked with both platform providers and operators, giving him a unique perspective across the B2B and B2C landscapes. He has been directly involved in helping companies scale through turnkey and white-label solutions, guiding operators in navigating complex payment challenges, onboarding PSPs, and expanding into new regulated markets.

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Leonid Pudov is the CEO of mr.Booster Agency, a fast-growing full-cycle marketing agency. With 10 years of experience in marketing, he has worked across key industries such as iGaming, fintech, and sports betting. Throughout his career, Leonid has launched full-scale 360° campaigns, mastered retargeting strategies, led brand awareness initiatives, and built strong expertise in media buying. Currently, Leonid is expanding into the AdTech sector, developing innovative solutions to enhance marketing strategies in this rapidly evolving industry.

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Meryem Habibi is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Bitpace, a leading global crypto payment gateway. With a distinguished career spanning sales, marketing and strategic partnerships across five diverse industries. Her professional journey includes pivotal leadership positions at industry giants such as Samsung and Diebold Nixdorf, where she spearheaded strategic development, expansion into emerging markets and revenue diversification. At Bitpace, Meryem is dedicated to advancing user-friendly, cutting-edge solutions in the fast-paced fintech sector.

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Rob Wheeler is a visionary systems leader with 25 years’ experience delivering cashless and machine/player management technologies to the land-based gaming industry. He is the Founder and Managing Director of RBW Systems, which provides a proven wide-area middleware solution securely connecting cashless payment platforms with thousands of gaming terminals across bars and restaurants throughout the UK.

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Passionate about employee wellbeing, transformation and people, Cordelia Morgan Cooper has over 10 years of talent management experience in recruitment, both agency and in-house, including international work in Malta. Having founded CMC Consulting in March 2022, she has successfully hired across Tech, Finance, Marketing, Sales and Executive roles globally.

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Cal Evans is a multi-award winning Digital Asset lawyer at Gresham International, with extensive experience advising some of the biggest names in Crypto, NFTs, the Mataverse and Web3. A proud tech enthusiast and owner of patented crypto technology, he is a strong advocate for Digital Asset adoption. Named by Monaco Voice's 40 under 40, Evans has been featured in major media outlets including CNBC, Forbes, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Cointelegraph, EasyJet Magazine and more.

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Dmitry Lazarichev Co-founded Wirex in 2014 and has been an integral force in the rapid growth of the company. Dmitry also leads Finance, Risk, Compliance and Legal teams and is responsible for Corporate Strategy at Wirex. He is seen as a significant voice in the crypto and blockchain arena. He has 20 years’ worth of Financial experience and is a serial entrepreneur and he aims to provide everyone access to the most innovative financial services.

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Luke Todd, Founder and CEO of MadeYou since 2014, leads growth in executive coaching, leadership training, employer branding and feedback services across Europe. A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with 25+ years' experience, Luke combines operational knowledge to create practical, engaging learning experiences.

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Xavier Gomez is COO of Vancelian, specialising in investment solutions integrating traditional finance and blockchain. He is Founder of MUWPAY, a DeFi platform simplifying multi-token transfers, and Co-founder of INVYO, a data management start-up. Since 2024, he has been a Supervisory Board member at Banque Delubac & Cie, chairing the remuneration and nominations committee. He is also a global fintech speaker, investor, advisor and regular columnist on BFM Business TV.

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Tony Ventura is a tech influencer, an international speaker and a dedicated technology researcher. He is known for his work in technology and innovation in Brazil, where he created the Digital Transformation course for the Ministry of Economy. He founded the largest digital tools community in Latin America, positively transforming thousands of lives through technology. In addition, Tony established the Brazil Startups association, supporting numerous startups with technology and investments.

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Ron Segev is a specialised gaming and betting lawyer with extensive experience assisting online and land-based casinos, sportsbooks and gaming platforms across various sectors, including esports, fantasy sports and live-dealer games. He provides global clients with corporate finance, M&A, licensing and regulatory advice. Recognised as a Band-1 lawyer by Chambers & Partners in Canada, Ron is also a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors and the International Masters of Gaming Law.

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Antonio Abdilla Zerafa has a strong background in gambling regulation, financial crime prevention and sports betting integrity. He spent over nine years at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), where he led initiatives in AML, due diligence and sports betting integrity, serving as MLRO and Head of Financial Crime Compliance. He played a key role in establishing the Authority’s Sports Betting Integrity team and enhanced integrity programmes. He also represented the MGA and Malta at global industry events and senior committees.

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Anton Golub is the Chief Business Officer of Freedx, a next generation centralised exchange for crypto newcomers and experienced traders. With 20 years experience in financial markets, his focus spans digital asset exchanges, market making, tokenisation of real-world assets and DAOs. He has held muliple C-level roles and board positions throughout his career.

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Jonathan Low, a visionary entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, is transforming the global financial landscape as Founder and CEO of Biptap. By merging blockchain technology with traditional banking, he addresses challenges in payments, financial accessibility and privacy, creating innovative solutions that empower businesses and individuals.

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Giovanni Cunti has over 25 years of executive experience leading technology and financial services companies worldwide. Currently CEO Europe of Gate, an EU-regulated crypto exchange and part of Gate Group, he is responsible for strategy, expanding market presence and increasing revenues across Europe. Renowned for pioneering fintech services and blockchain projects, Giovanni possesses deep expertise in crypto, blockchain innovations and navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of the industry.

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Matt Zarb-Cousin is a Co-Founder of Gamban, director of Clean Up Gambling and senior government affairs advisor to YieldSec. As spokesperson for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, he lobbied successfully for a reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals from £100 to £2 a spin. The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has recently relaunched with a focus on policy reform in the US.

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Mark Flores Martin is CEO of XGENIA and a tech visionary, launching his first mobile game at the age of 25. With deep knowledge of both game development and AI, Mark has successfully positioned XGENIA at the forefront of an AI revolution in iGaming. His relentless pursuit of innovation ensures that XGENIA continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-driven gaming.

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As Umnai’s Chief Executive Officer, Angelo Dalli is responsible for leading the company’s commercial, product and technology strategy. Angelo has published over 23 scientific publications in Europe and the US and has over twenty years of experience in various executive positions in technology, entertainment and fintech companies. As a serial entrepreneur, Angelo was involved in four IPOs and invested in more than 40 successful companies.

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Yaroslav Babych is the CCO of ZM, iGaming media group. He has over 3 years of experience in traffic monetisation and apps rental service management. He has built a powerful team of BDMs, Account and Sales managers and optimised the work of the commercial department. Led by Yaroslav, the commercial department successfully covers all the requests of 100+ Media buyers and collaborates with more than 500 direct advertisers, resulting in monthly profits of millions of dollars.

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Jaguar Adva Gal, Adv. CPA, CEO of Jaguar Lawyers, has many years experience managing international strategic investments in startups, wide-ranging investment and portfolio management for the world's largest venture capital fund: Intel Capital. Jaguar Lawyers Firm leads international business law consulting, including building companies contractual structure, international licensing, regulatory compliance, and court litigation, as well as legal financial arbitration.

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Karl Schranz is the CEO and co-founder of E&S Group, a multidisciplinary advisory firm in Malta. Over more than 15 years, he has overseen complex cross-border projects, guided leading enterprises through regulatory challenges and positioned the firm at the forefront of innovation. Karl has also spearheaded the development of MAIA, a structured logic AI platform designed to transform business operations. His leadership combines strategic insight with a commitment to technology-driven solutions.

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Julian Goffin is a commercially minded C-level payments expert at Alunafi, with over 10 years experience in the payments industry. His expertise includes business development (B2B and B2C), solution oriented sales, high-risk markets, correspondent banking, SEPA and SWIFT payments and strategic collaborations. He has built multiple companies to multimillion- pound revenues.

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Armin Aganovic is overseeing operations, revenue, and strategic partnerships across Aboutslots.com and CasinoDaddy.com. With extensive experience in live streaming, SEO, and affiliate collaboration, he works closely with over 300 partners and manages more than 900 products. Armin specializes in optimizing player acquisition, boosting retention, and enhancing brand awareness in the competitive online gaming landscape.

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Artem Bychkov is a Deputy CSO at SOFTSWISS. He has led end-to-end product security programmes for several major financial and tech companies, focusing on every aspect of the process. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, he has run a consulting practice and is skilled in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity. He is currently leading the product security programme at SOFTSWISS.

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Gil Solomon is the founder of Gil Solomon & Co., a boutique law firm ranked among Israel’s leading firms in M&A, high-tech and blockchain. He advises clients from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies on complex cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, and other emerging technology sectors. Gil is recognised as one of the youngest attorneys and managing partners in Israel to be ranked by major legal directories.

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Danny Diachenko is CBDO at Traffic Devils, leading global partnerships and business development. Since joining in 2022, he has driven growth by building a network of 800+ partners and diversifying traffic sources. With strong affiliate marketing expertise, Danny focuses on optimising campaigns, expanding global reach and fostering industry innovation.

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Reuben Portanier is a seasoned C-Level professional with extensive regulatory and executive management experience across consulting, technology, fintech and gaming. At GTG, he leads Regulated Business Advisory, Business Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions and Compliance Consulting, while also specialising in ESG and licensing support. He previously served as CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority and as a Board Trustee of the International Association of Gaming Regulators. Reuben has advised the Government of Malta on gaming policy and European regulatory affairs.

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Tatyana Kaminskaya is the Head of Game Aggregator at SOFTSWISS, with nearly a decade of experience in iGaming. Since joining the company in 2016, she has advanced from Account Manager to leading one of SOFTSWISS’ flagship products. Under her leadership, the Game Aggregator has become an award-winning solution, recognised by SiGMA Europe Awards 2023, EGR B2B Awards and others. Tatyana’s expertise and strategic vision have positioned the Game Aggregator as one of the strongest products in the global iGaming market.

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Clemence Dujardin is Group CEO at MyAffiliates where she is responsible for driving growth and strategic development. Her exceptional leadership and contributions have been recognised with prestigious awards, including Malta’s Best Gaming Woman Leader of the Year in 2018 and 2019 and SiGMA’s CEO Woman of the Year in 2021. Her influence in the industry was further solidified in 2023 when she was honoured by iGB, securing a spot among the Top 10 Most Influential Women in the iGaming industry.

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Miranda Guliashvili is the Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS, leading expansion across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. She has built international teams, driven market entry strategies, and led complex negotiations with operators and aggregators. Her focus is on forging new partnerships and delivering sustainable growth in both regulated and emerging markets.

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Sergey Kastukevich is Deputy CTO at SOFTSWISS. He is a technology leader with a strong background in enterprise development across desktop, web, and mobile domains. With a result-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality management services, he focuses on creating value for customers, teams, and shareholders.

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Torben Friis is the Managing Director in charge of global distribution at Match Liquidity DMCC. Match is a leading market maker for financial institutions and wholesale clients seeking access to institutional liquidity across capital markets. Torben is a Danish national having started his financial career at Saxo Bank moving on to Asset Management in Switzerland and setting up IG.com in Europe and leading the expansion of activtrades.com to mention a few. Areas of interest are digital assets including central bank digital currencies and what will be the next step for the financial industry as a whole.

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Michael Mallia heads the Malta Police Liaison Office at Europol in The Hague, serving as national lead for cross-border organised and financial crime investigations. He has led complex international cases into organised, financial and economic crime. At Europol, he has strengthened public-private partnerships and directed multi-agency operations countering online fraud, cyber-attacks and virtual currency misuse. His expertise is in intelligence-led disruption of crime spans to cybercrime prevention, AML enforcement and asset recovery.

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An experienced digital marketer with seven years of expertise in the iGaming industry, specialising in affiliate marketing. Passionate about digital marketing and committed to self development, always seeking new opportunities to expand skills and stay ahead of industry trends. The approach is data driven and commercially focused, delivering measurable results while driving growth. Values collaboration with colleagues and external partners, having built a strong network within the affiliate and iGaming sectors.

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Ana Schulz has been a crypto enthusiast for over seven years. In 2018, she played a pivotal role in developing an instant crypto exchange from the ground up as a Project Manager. For three years of her career, Ana managed an acquisition team at a well-known Сasino brand, overcoming challenges of traditional payment methods unavailability in various markets and regulatory areas. This background helps her to excel at FinchPay, a fintech project that develops cost-efficient, accessible and high-converting crypto payment solutions for high-risk businesses.

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Mike Danshin is the CMO of 1w Crypto, the Web3 division of the global iGaming brand 1win. He leads crypto influencer campaigns and media buying for 1win Token. Mike has extensive experience in online betting, land-based casinos, and crypto marketing. He’s also the voice behind his Telegram channel. Currently, he’s focused on positioning 1win as a leading crypto casino brand across global markets.

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Keith Zammit is a seasoned startup and AI strategist, spearheading innovation at the intersection of iGaming, artificial intelligence, and game development. Based in Gozo, he leads Elevate AI, the leading global AI and iGaming Accelerator Program.

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Christian Gruber is a graduate lawyer and Germanist with 15 years in marketing and communications for various Bundesliga clubs before taking over as Managing Director of Tipico, responsible for business in Germany, Austria, Belgium and Denmark. This was followed by positions as Managing Director and Country Manager at Sport1, Mr Green, William Hill and the Stadt Casino Baden Group. Since the beginning of 2025, he serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Merkur Group's German sports betting division.

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Wojciech Trzaska is a former asset-manager turned iGaming brand-builder with 20 years’ sector insight. After steering portfolios containing William Hill and bwin, he shifted to operations and now heads strategic communications for sportsbook platform SB Software, championing a “entertainment-first” entertainment ethos. As founder of Vienna consultancy Spectacular, he crafts investor decks and trade-show narratives that win client attention in minutes for gaming and lottery innovators.

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Simon Westbury, is a leading figure in the iGaming industry with over 18 years of experience. Simon has worked at companies such as Amaya and Digitiain, where he gained a reputation for building high performing commercial teams which delivered record year on year growth. Most recently, Simon was CEO of Sport Generate before moving into his current role with 1xBet where he leads the company’s growth into more regulated markets. Known for his leadership qualities, Simon, leads by example, by empowering his teams to not only deliver but to grow as iGaming professionals. Most recently, Simon was CEO of Sport Generate before moving into his current role with 1xbet where he is tasked with leading the company’s growth into more regulated markets and challenging the status quo.

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Maurizio Soccodato is an Italian entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in technology and gaming. He is the CEO and founder of Global Lab Ltd, a leading international testing laboratory with offices in Malta, Romania, South Afria and Brazil. Known for his focus on quality, innovation and client growth, Maurizio has driven global expansion and aims to make certifications more transparent and accessible across the gaming industry.

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Vladyslav Bondarenko leads product development at ReferOn, a next-generation affiliate marketing platform. A major focus for him is automating affiliate program management to minimise manual work and unlock operational scaling. With a background in data-driven product design, Vladyslav has built systems where "laziness" is a feature, not a bug — every process is optimised for speed, simplicity and bulk actions without compromising security or transparency. He believes eliminating unnecessary effort is the fastest path to better results.

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Jamie Debono has over 11 years of experience in the gaming industry. In 2015, he co-founded iGaming Academy to deliver industry-specific and regulatory training for operators and suppliers. Now the largest training provider in the sector, it trains over 60,000 professionals annually. In April 2024, SiGMA Group acquired a majority stake in iGaming Academy, integrating education into its global events and expanding its reach across the industry.

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James Spiteri Staines began his career in the financial sector at 19 with a Big 4 audit firm, qualifying as an ACCA in 2014 and obtaining audit and accounting warrants. He later joined a major CSP, expanding his accounting expertise with national and international clients. In 2018 he became a sole practitioner providing audit and accounting services, before co-founding Beacon Finance Ltd in 2020, where he now serves as Accounts and Payroll Director.

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Mariia is the HR Team Lead at Private Inc., one of the largest media buying holdings in the CIS. Maria and her team are known for their skills in attracting top talent in a short timeframe, as well as their ability to develop effective strategies for employee retention. Maria is recognized for her technical approach to hiring and her deep understanding of the industry. Every HR professional should be able to independently and accurately assess candidates—this is Maria's core principle!

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Nathalie Oestmann is a seasoned scale-up operations executive and LinkedIn Top Voice with deep expertise in Fintech, Payments, and Web3. An experienced operator and investor, she has served as COO at Outlier Ventures, a leading Web3 accelerator and at Curve OS, a payments wallet fintech. Previously, she was GM of Samsung Pay Europe, launching its mobile payments solution across the continent. Nathalie is currently a Partner at Mangosteen Advisory, supporting VC- and PE-backed startups in achieving their scaling goals.

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Giulio Coraggio is Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property & Technology department in Italy, as well as Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Gaming & Gambling group. Dual-qualified in Italy and in England and Wales, he has over 20 years of experience advising multinational companies on IT, eCommerce, data protection, cybersecurity, and gaming and gambling matters. Giulio is recognized for his problem-solving approach, with notable expertise in data compliance, cyberattacks, international technology agreements, and emerging areas such as AI, NFTs, the metaverse, and cryptocurrency.

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Giusy Campo is driving global client growth and expanding market reach. With seven years at GLI Gaming Labs, she brings deep expertise in compliance and regulations across multiple regulated markets, coupled with strong skills in sales, customer engagement, and relationship-building. Originally from Italy and now based in Dubai, Giusy holds a degree in Clinical Psychology, which enhances her ability to connect with clients and deliver tailored solutions. She began her iGaming career at age 20 with an Italian online casino and later Snai, gaining extensive industry insights that inform her strategic approach today.

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Tamas Kusztos is responsible for overseeing Playson’s commercial strategy. With over a decade of iGaming experience, Kusztoz supports the company’s ambitious growth expansion with his versatile expertise and diverse leadership skills. An expert in commercial development and strategy, he plays a crucial role by setting data-driven goals for the company and delivering strong results that reinforce Playson’s presence in more than 25 regulated markets.

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Tamara Novitović is Head of SEO at Bazoom Group, a global media marketplace for operators and affiliates. She helps new brands, enterprise operators and affiliates scale traffic and visibility through advanced link-building, local SEO and strategies that strengthen brand presence and AI search. An experienced industry speaker at events like BrightonSEO and SiGMA, Tamara shares insights on building authority, adapting to search changes and driving sustainable growth in the iGaming space.

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Mark Curmi is an established financial services professional with over 20 years experience in financial services through various roles at International Credit Institutions, BIG 4 Advisory Firm and Fintech outfits. He is currently the CEO and Executive at Trumia Ltd and member of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (ISFP) in Malta, the Malta Chamber of Commerce and the SME Chamber. Prior to joining Trumia Ltd, Mr. Curmi was heavily involved in the establishment of fintech outfit Andaria Financial Services Ltd, an EMI/ASPSP based in Malta and the UK.

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Stefan Lavén is the Founder of Data Talks, the leading Sports Customer Data Platform helping clubs, leagues and federations monetise supporter data. With over 25 years of experience scaling tech companies, Stefan has a proven track record of growing organisations from startup stage to €100M+ in revenue while maintaining a startup mindset. Under his leadership, Data Talks has become a trusted partner for sports organisations across Europe and beyond.

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Emir Bursa is the Founder of Delta3, a UK-based Web3 software company redefining how organisations monetise and engage audiences. With expertise in sports business, blockchain technology and digital memberships, his company creates subscription-based programs that empower sports and esports clubs to connect with global fans and generate new revenue streams. Guided by FanOS principals, Bursa blends innovation with his passion for sports. As a former athlete, he is committed to advancing the sports industry as a whole.

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Giuseppe Donato leads Kiron Interactive’s Italian operations, driving strategic growth in a key gaming market. As Country Manager, he oversees product positioning, commercial development, regulatory strategy and go-to-market planning, while managing compliance with ADM. With 15+ years in iGaming at WeAreCasino, Mr Green, Mybet and Wirex, he has launched platforms, integrated providers and expanded into regulated territories. Fluent in Italian and English, Giuseppe combines commercial insight with technical expertise to build trusted partnerships and deliver sustainable performance.

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Christopher Wilson is Founder of Radom.com, with a background in engineering and large-scale technology projects. Wilson bridges technical and regulatory discussions, from MiCA and compliance frameworks to stablecoins, virtual banking and alternative payment methods. He has also advised the UK Parliament on blockchain and financial innovation. Wilson has spoken at global industry events such as AVN Expo, Zebu Live and ETHDenver, sharing insights on how crypto and payments innovation are reshaping financial ecosystems.

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Olesea Naidion is a marketing expert with over 12 years of experience, currently leading the brand strategy at Nightrush in the iGaming industry. Her career spans various sectors, with a focus on digital marketing, brand positioning, user acquisition and player retention. She specialises in developing creative and data driven marketing campaigns that strengthen brand presence, boost engagement and deliver measurable results. As Brand Manager at Nightrush, she leads brand strategy, ensuring it remains relevant and impactful.

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Michael Cutajar is the Founder and CEO of Klassifi, a tool that automates a businesses accounting. Before launching Klassifi, he led sales and later became CEO at Metaverse Architects, delivering projects for clients such as UBS, KPMG, Lazard, the European Banking Authority, and the MFSA. Earlier in his career, he worked at PwC, where he built a strong foundation in audit and financial operations.

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Karen Jouve is an entrepreneur and innovation leader at the crossroads of Web3, AI and immersive technologies. She co-founded Doors3, launched Elevators3 and is building Beyond, an AI-powered travel business agent redefining premium business travel. A Navy reservist and athlete, she regularly speaks at top global stages and contributes to leading media. Based between France and Dubai, Karen is committed to empowering leaders and advancing women in tech worldwide.

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Joe Lamb has over 15 years' experience within the communications industry and held senior roles at some of the world’s most respected PR firms before deciding to start his own: Volume Communications. Volume Communications has quickly established itself as an independent agency that delivers big results for its gaming clients. Throughout his career, Joe has been passionate about delivering earned media at scale and that discipline sits as the core of Volume Communications client output.

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Robert Zammit is a regulatory, licensing and litigation lawyer focused on the gaming and transport sectors. He advises on gambling licensing, compliance, data protection, IP and AML procedures. Robert also counsels clients on employment matters. A member of the Malta Chamber of Advocates and the International Masters of Gaming Law, he is recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Commerical, Corporate and M&A by Legal 500 EMEA.

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Quirino Mancini is the global head of the gaming and gambling practice at Tonucci & Partners. Quirino is one of the leading Italian gaming and gambling lawyers with a specialist practice of more than 15 years. He acts for multiple Italian and foreign-based online and land-based companies operating in the Italian gaming market. Alongside his robust and long-established legal and regulatory practice, he runs a bespoke matchmaking and business strategy service.

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Flaviano Fogli is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur with a proven track record in the online gaming and technology sectors. In 2001, they co-founded a gaming company that rapidly grew into an international enterprise, employing over 150 professionals across multiple offices and countries. They were the first to introduce the innovative white-label product concept, fundamentally reshaping how gaming platforms were marketed and operated. Additionally, they spearheaded the launch of casino software that was first in the industry to be translated into both simplified Chinese and Arabic.

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"With over 20 years of experience pioneering the global financial sector and payment industry, he has founded several highly successful FinTech businesses. As an innovative serial entrepreneur in digital payments and FinTech services, he has developed strong expertise in electronic payments with a special focus on global B2B prepaid cards, as well as the complete Mastercard and Visa card-issuing systems and processes. As the Founder of both Intercash and Andaria, he is proud of the commitment and dedication put forth by the entire group, leading both businesses to become globally recognized experts in FinTech and payment technology solutions. He is passionate about empowering and motivating all colleagues and employees, supporting them to contribute and enjoy the successful business they helped build."

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Lara Barbuto is the Director of Compliance at OpenPayd, where she leads regulatory strategy and compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions. With extensive experience in financial services, she specialises in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes while driving innovation in fintech. Lara’s diverse background spans insurance, payments, and iGaming, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on risk management and regulatory challenges across different sectors. At OpenPayd, she plays a pivotal role in strengthening compliance frameworks and leading key regulatory engagements to ensure robust compliance while supporting business growth.

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As the Founder and CEO of Mode8 Venture Studio, Osmin Callis brings over 28 years of experience in the technology and financial services industries. Throughout her career, she has witnessed and embraced every major technological development, from the advent of personal computers to the rise of the internet, mobile phones, Bitcoin and now AI.

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Dean Akinjobi has been active in crypto since 2010 and is CEO of Football Media, a global digital advertising and sponsorship agency with a network generating over 41 million monthly unique visitors. The company helps brands engage global audiences through digital marketing across Web2 and Web3, secures sponsorships with football clubs and ambassadors, and provides marketing activation strategies for numerous crypto and blockchain-related brands.

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Federico Smanio is the CEO of Wylab, Italy’s first sports-tech incubator, and a former professional footballer. With over 25 years in professional sports and a decade advising startups, corporates, and institutions, he is an expert in innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship. A university lecturer and frequent speaker at national and international events, he has served since 2022 as Program Director of WeSportUp, the sports and wellness accelerator promoted by Sport e Salute and CDP.

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As Chief Growth Officer at Aphex Media, he leads the company’s growth strategy with a strong focus on expanding its presence in the iGaming and digital industries. Aphex Media is a full-service SEO agency recognized for advanced platforms such as InstaRankers, which empower clients to achieve significant ranking improvements and sustainable organic growth. His responsibilities include driving revenue and market expansion by aligning services – from technical audits and on-page strategy to backlink acquisition and user engagement – with client objectives. He works to identify new opportunities, foster innovation, and ensure the data-driven approach delivers measurable results. He is committed to leveraging proprietary technology and strategic partnerships to help brands scale with confidence.

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Fabrizio is the Senior Vice President Multichannel for Nuvei, a leading payment company in the iGaming industry. With over 20 years of experience in payments, Fabrizio is specialised in payment solutions for the gambling sector in Italy and international markets. His expertise includes navigating regulatory complexities, optimising payment processes, and ensuring seamless transactions in highly regulated environments.

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Kris serves as a pricing and strategy expert in various industries. He is responsible for Valueships project delivery. Before Valueships, Krzysztof spent years at McKinsey & Company. He supported various companies in pricing, branding, and revenue growth management in multiple industries, mainly in software, e-commerce, banking, telecommunications, retail, and CPG industries. Kris is a Certified Pricing Practitioner (CPP). He completed multiple courses in strategic management in the world's most renowned institutions (MIT, Section4). Kris is a member of the Professional Pricing Society.

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Payments and fintech specialist with expertise in account-to-account (open banking) and carrier billing payments, user verification (KYC) and identity solutions across different industries (online gambling, social/video gaming, eCommerce) gained in various management and commercial roles. For the last 10 years, Vasilije has been leading the gaming commercial department of Trustly, the global leader in account-to-account payments, as well as various innovative product and business development initiatives, such as the successful rollout of Trustly's flagship Pay N Play product, AgeVerify, NameVerfiy, InBanner and others. Prior to Trustly, Vasilije was in different commercial and business development roles in the information security and telecommunications industries.

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Liga Tarasova is an Account Director at PRace, a fast-growing, data-driven B2B marketing and PR agency. At PRace, they combine performance marketing, public relations, and creative strategy to deliver measurable impact for clients in the iGaming and tech sectors. They value building and nurturing strong business relationships, driving results, and ensuring the process is both productive and enjoyable.

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Olga Filatova, CMO (Dubai), is a marketing and PR specialist featured among the 15 most influential women in NFT by Hackernoon. She remains active in the IT and business space as a Forbes Contributor covering women entrepreneurship and startups, and participates regularly at major global crypto and IT conferences. Currently, she is co-founder of SuperToys platform.

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Having worked across various facets of the B2B supply chain, Tim has been instrumental in fostering partnerships, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies that drive value for stakeholders in the gaming ecosystem. Currently, Tim is a key team member at Greco, the industry's first gameplay risk engine. Greco focuses on the detection and prevention of bonus abuse occurring in real time, ensuring a safer and fairer gaming environment.

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David Arutinyan is an experienced Head of Affiliates specialising in the gambling and casino industry, currently leading the affiliate programme at 1xSlots Partners. With a strong background in digital marketing, partnership development and business strategy, he has contributed to the growth of iGaming brands and overseen international affiliate operations across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. Fluent in Armenian, Georgian, Russian and English, David excels in building long term relationships and driving innovation within the affiliate sector.

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Cosmina Maria Simion is a corporate, regulatory, technology and intellectual property lawyer with more than 20 years of professional experience, with particular emphasis on the gambling, online, media and entertainment industries. She is a licensed European trademark attorney and a Romanian National Chamber of Intellectual Property Attorneys member. Noted as a "practice crafter" (IAM Patent 1000, 2024), Cosmina combines strong advisory expertise with a business oriented approach. She is the only Romanian lawyer ranked as Thought Leader in Sports and Gaming by Who's Who Legal.

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An engineer and founder of Bakoo SpA (now part of the LOTTOMATICA group), he began working in the gaming industry in 2002 with the first slot machines installed in Italy. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in major industry associations, currently serving as vice president of SAPAR, the largest Italian gaming association. Following the sale of Bakoo SpA, he founded Bull Gaming, now one of the top software development companies in Italy. He won the prestigious Imbucci Award from the University of Salerno in 2024.

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Before joining SEOBROTHERS, spent 19 years with the UEFA official website in various roles, most notably as Editor in Chief of the Russian language editorial team. Worked on men's and women's UEFA EUROs, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League finals, interviewed notable figures including Arsène Wenger and Guus Hiddink, and built the UEFA Champions League community on VK from scratch to one million followers. Holds a degree in IT and has rich experience as a voice over artist.

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Joe Hatch is VP Product at StatsDrone, where he leads product strategy and development for data tools in the affiliate marketing and iGaming sector. With more than a decade of experience in affiliation, he has worked across startups and publicly listed companies in roles ranging from Technical Product Owner to VP Product. His current focus is on advanced tracking, giving affiliates greater control of their data through solutions such as click level attribution, CRM integration and full funnel attribution.

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With a background in sales, VIP hospitality, marketing and business development across various industries, Darran brings well over a decade of experience in land based and online gaming. Darran speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish.

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Andrew Gellatly is Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), a role he commenced in December 2022. The AGCC is a highly respected and bespoke Tier 1 supervisor of e-gambling businesses, securing an outstanding report in its 2024 MoneyVal mutual evaluation. Prior to joining the AGCC, Andrew co-founded the regulatory intelligence service VIXIO Gambling Compliance in 2006 and served as global managing editor. He has chaired and spoken at gambling conferences worldwide.

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Sara Al Madani, widely known as Dr. Sara Al Madani, is a renowned entrepreneur, fashion designer, restaurateur and tech-preneur. She had the vision to launch her first business at the age of 15, demonstrating determination from an early age. Over the years, she has built a diverse portfolio across multiple industries, establishing herself as a pioneering businesswoman and influential voice in the entrepreneurial landscape. Sara Al Madani is the originator of the viral philosophy 'Job Your Love' - a call to build your life around what truly ignites you, transforming passion into purpose, work into freedom, and success into authentic impact.

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Lana Rossi is the Founder and CEO of Conversion Club and Conversion Conf, a global event agency and conference series. She is an experienced affiliate marketing expert with over 10 years in the industry. Lana has successfully organised 50+ affiliate events across 13+ countries worldwide, bringing together top affiliate professionals, networks and brands from the performance marketing ecosystem.

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John is the host of the Affiliate BI podcast and co-founder of StatsDrone. He's been in iGaming and affiliate marketing for over 2 decades and is building the next-gen tools for affiliate marketers.

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Martin Zarian is a full-stack brand builder, award-winning strategist and designer, recovering perfectionist, keynote speaker, podcast host… and a few other things he can’t even remember. He helps ambitious businesses in complex, saturated markets stand out, stay ahead and build brands that sell more…because a good product gets you in the game but a great brand is how you win it. As the co-founder of Factory 39, Martin has worked with global names like FIFA, eBay, Dr. Oetker, BT, Muskita, BBF, HFM and Sharp, as well as scale-ups across Tech, Finance, and SaaS. His motto? Stop hiding. Start branding. Oh, and he likes pickle juice."

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Laia Mena was born in Barcelona and holds a Communication degree in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations and Audiovisuals, plus a master's in Advertising Strategy and Creativity. With 20 years of experience providing payments to the gaming sector, she is Co-founder and Director of Caliu, a consultancy firm founded in 2023 providing strategic payment solutions to operators and optimising products for fintech companies. She is also Co-founder of La Mecánica, a payment gateway with 200 plus payment solutions.

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Fabio Angeli Bufalini is the Country Director of Stake Italy, combining strong analytical skills with a hands-on attitude. With 20 years of marketing and growth experience, including 17 years in the digital iGaming sector, Fabio has led international online brand start-ups entering the Italian market, including PokerStars, PartyGaming, Betsson (StarCasino.it), and Everest Gaming, while reporting at board level and managing both budget and P&L responsibilities.

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Dario Evangelista graduated with highest honours in Law from the University of Rome and earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Professions. With experience as an attorney and in-house counsel specialising in iGaming, he has held countless leadership roles and currently serves as Deputy General Counsel at Betsson Group.

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Formerly a Visual Storytelling multifaceted digital creative, with a strong technical background on websites, design, digital marketing and analytics helping people achieving the most out of their online appearance for over 21 years, Emilio is currently Head of SEO (Sports) at Gentoo Media, which you might remember by its former name, GiG Media, the affiliate media division of GiG (Gaming Innovation Group). He is also a visiting lecturer at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) teaching SEO and Marketing Analytics, a seasoned speaker and a judge to SEO and iGaming Conferences and Awards.