The Prague Gaming and TECH Summit brings together gaming industry experts from Central & Eastern Europe to discuss emerging trends and technology in iGaming
Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024
The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit is a crucial Central and Eastern European region iGaming event. It brings together stakeholders from multiple industries, such as iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Fintech.
The Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024, organized by HIPTHER, was held from March 25-27 at the Vienna House Andel’s Prague. The conference featured 75 speakers, 300 attendees, 45 panels, and two networking parties. It built on the success of past events to explore the boundless opportunities, innovations, and developments that are shaping the future of gaming and technology.
If you missed the Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024, here are the talking points from the event.
Recap of Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024
The Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024 was a resounding success. It showcased the potential of the evolving online gambling and technology landscape. The summit featured industry experts and events that provided business persons from different niches with a rich networking ground and tapestry of topics. Here’s how things unfolded at the 2024 Prague Gaming & TECH Summit:
Opening Day
The summit kicked off with the Welcome Meet at OSCAR’S BAR. This set the tone of the conference, allowing attendees to shake hands in collaborative networking. There were enough drinks for all participants, and they talked at dinner tables. Hopefully, these conversations can lead to future collaborations.
Knowledge Hubs and Conference Rooms
The Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024 was organized into two parallel knowledge hubs and conference rooms (The Compliance & Operations Hub and The TECH Trends, Innovation & Marketing Mastery Hub). This made it easier to offer a series of impactful insights tailored to the diverse needs of the attendees. The key areas discussed were:
- Fintech
- Augmented reality
- Virtual reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web3
- Cybersecurity
There were also three dedicated workshops dealing with the current state of the Gambling Industry in the Czech Republic, iGaming Products Technical Standards, and Banking Logic in Cross-Border Transactions.
Networking
The event was bound with endless networking opportunities. The Endorphina Club 777 & GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 Ceremony at the Theater Royal on March 26th marked the peak and glamour of networking. This ceremony allowed participants to celebrate excellence in the iGaming landscape and forge business connections to drive the industry forward.
Furthermore, there was a networking run on the morning of the 27th of March, allowing participants to refresh their bodies and minds while chatting wealth ideas. The Reduta Jazz Club hosted the grand finale of the Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024. Attendees were treated to a timeless charm of live music that was beyond entertainment.
Key Talking Points from the Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024
The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 was an exceptional event, not just for its traditional audience of industry leaders and innovators but also for emerging hotspots for iGaming affiliates. The Summit dedicated approximately 20-25% of its focus to affiliate marketing, a strategic shift that added a fresh and exciting dimension to its comprehensive agenda.
This event offered attendees a rich tapestry of topics, from compliance and licensing updates to the latest trends in SEO and marketing. To get this right, let’s see the talking points from the Summit’s agenda:
Blockchain and Web3: Impact and Adoption
Becky Liggero Fontana moderated a dynamic panel that provided in-depth insights on the evolution of blockchain technology and the emerging Web3 landscape. The panel explored the impacts of adopting blockchain and Web3 across different industries, such as redefining digital interactions and the potential challenges and opportunities of the advancements.
Czech Republic Gambling Industry Spotlight
Dr. Robert Skalina, a Czech Advocate and a Registered European Lawyer in Malta, led a panel exploring the gambling industry in the Czech Republic. The panel discussed the latest regulatory updates, market trends, and technological advancements shaping the Czech Republic’s gambling sector.
AI, SGE, and All Things Changing in 2024 in the SEO Landscape
Ivana Flynn moderated a panel session exploring the evolving world of Search Engine Optimization in the age of AI and Search Google Experience (SGE). This was a timely discussion as many brands are taking innovative shifts in digital marketing and SEO strategies.
Gaming & TECH Updates from the Nordics
Gustaf Hoffstedt, the Secretary-General of BOS, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling since January 2015, led a panel session on the innovative and fast-evolving Nordic tech scene. The panel focused on iGaming and blockchain technology and how its shaping gaming ecosystems in the Nordic countries.
AI Revolution: Reshaping Gaming and Technology
Bernd Henning moderated a panel session on the Artificial intelligence revolution and how it is reshaping the gaming and technology industries. The panel included Štěpánka Havlíková (Senior Associate at Dentons’ Prague office), Asif Akram (Co-founder Tristratus Ltd, IT managed services supporting iGaming industry), Pál Boza (Co-Founder at Tremau), Martin Tamajka (Lead Research Engineer at Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies / AIoD (AI-on-Demand), and Dragan Petrov (Founder & CEO of Qme AI).
IMGL Masterclass: Safeguarding the Digital Arena – A Holistic Approach to Mental Health, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity in the Gaming Industry
Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Past President of the International Masters of Gaming Law (“IMGL”) and group leader of the Gaming & Betting Law Practice Group of Melchers Law Firm, moderated a panel session on the interconnected realms of mental health, data privacy, and cybersecurity within the online gambling landscape. With the blurring lines of digital entertainment, personal well-being, and information security, this session provided thought answers on the following critical areas:
- Mental Health in the Gaming World
- Cybersecurity Challenges
- Integrating Mental Health and Data Security
- Future Outlook
Sponsors of the Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024
The Prague gaming and TECH summit was a big success, thanks to the amazing support from its sponsors. The sponsors included:
- GR8 Tech
- Atlas-IAC, SYNOT Games
- NSoft
- Endorphina
- Relax Gaming
- Pixpel
- Nordic Gambling
- Gaming in Poland | RM Legal
- The Institute for Gambling Regulation (IFGR) Czech Republic
Conclusion
The success of the Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024 is dedicated to the event’s organizers, sponsors, speakers, and attendees. The unparalleled learning experience, networking, and collaboration were a testament to the growing gaming industry in the CEE region.
Prague Gaming and TECH Summit 2024:
- Date: 26 – 27 March, 2024
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
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