Central Europe
VIGE2017 is set to host 45 speakers during the 3 days of the show in 11 panels, announces 1440 hours of networking
With just over 18 days to go, the organizers have released the full agenda to an event which promises you some of the most informative panels ever held in the Central European region. Top speakers of the industry will line up and discuss the trends and hot topics of the online and land based gambling industry with some regulatory update panels and responsible gambling panels.
The online version of the full agenda can be viewed on the following link, please check back for updates.
As the organizers informed us in their Press Releases, VIGE Seminars will run in parallel with the exhibition and will be located on the same floor to maximize your networking opportunities without having to leave the area. The Seminars are planned for all 3 days (20-22) and you can still benefit of the Early Bird Rate of €300 until the 10th of March.
Below you will find the full program with the topics and the speakers as they will be presented during Vienna International Gaming Expo 2017.
Day 1(20.03.2017) – VIGE SEMINARS ROOM – GAMING IN CENTRAL EUROPE – GUIDANCE AND INITIATION
• 9:30 – 10:45 AM(Vienna Local Time)
Conversation 1: Austrian online gambling and betting sector, Gaming in Croatia and Slovenia
Topics & Speakers:
- Austrian online gambling and betting sector
- Mag. Claus Retschitzegger – President of the Austrian Association for Betting and Gaming (Österreichische Vereinigung für Wetten und Glücksspiel – OVWG) and Dr. Arthur Stadler
- Gaming in Croatia
- Hrvoje Vincetić – Casino Manager at Hrvatska Lutrija d.o.o.
- The online gambling industry of Slovenia
- Jake Repansek – RePublis d.o.o
MODERATED BY: HELMUT KAFKA(Automatenverband)
• 10:45 – 11:15 AM(Vienna Local Time) – Networking Break
• 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM(Vienna Local Time)
Conversation 2: Online gambling in Germany, Czech Republic – Fresh update of newly regulated market, Hungary’s online gambling industry see’s changes in 2017
Topics & Speakers:
- Online gambling in Germany
- Martin Arendts – Arendts Anwaelte
- Czech Republic – Fresh update of newly regulated market
- Jan Rehola – PS Legal
- Hungary’s online gambling industry see’s changes in 2017
- Gabor Helembai – Bird & Bird
MODERATED BY: RICHARD LEATHER(GAMBLING COMPLIANCE)
• 1:00- 2:00 PM(Vienna Local Time) – Lunch Break
• 2:00 – 3:30 PM(Vienna Local Time)
IMGL Masterclass – Risks and challenges for affiliates, operators and platforms working in regulated markets
The LiabilityOnline gaming continues its explosive growth year by year and respects no territorial borders. Trying to stop online gaming offering is like holding back the tide. Nevertheless, many jurisdictions are trying to keep unlicensed operators out of their market and restrict the gaming offering. The gaming regulators are using every imaginable measure to enforce local gaming regulation: Blacklisting of operators; penalizing players; ISP blocking; payment blocking and affiliate blocking measures are taken into use. The gaming regulators have now turned their attention to the software supplier industry for aid in policing local gaming laws. Gaming platform providers have been asked to monitor traffic on their platforms and block for unlicensed gaming operators (.com traffic). It has even suggested by a gaming regulator that gaming suppliers are liable for offenses committed by unlicensed gaming operators (using the suppliers’ platform). Is it for the gaming suppliers to act as the gaming regulators’ extended arm and are the suppliers liable for offenses committed by the gaming operators? Does it also impact the affiliate industry?Speakers:
- Odeta Nestor – ONJN Romania
- Assaf Dor – CELLXPERT
- Yoav Dotan – Genesis Global/Affiliatecruise.com
- Tal Ron – Tal Ron, Drihem and Co., Law Firm
- Morten Ronde – Director for Education and Association Development of IMGL, CEO Danish Online Gaming Association
MODERATED BY: DR. JOERG HOFMANN(IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF IMGL, PARTNER WITH MELCHERS LAW FIRM)
• 3:30 – 4:15 PM(Vienna Local Time)
Recent Trends in Online MarketingSpeakers:
- Maayan M. Dana – Tal Ron, Drihem and Co., Law Firm
- Assaf Stieglitz – Odds1x2.com
- Aviv Sher – Prime Gaming
- Boaz Gam – Lead Protector System/Payneteasy
MODERATED BY: Tal Ron(Tal Ron, Drihem and Co., Law Firm)
• 4:15 – 5:00 PM(Vienna Local Time)SEO: Google’s anomaly detection methodologies revealedThe most advanced A.I. research is coming out of the Search Engine’s AI research labs. Neural networks and deep learning algorithms present all SEOs with the most sophisticated battle field yet. SEO pioneer Paul Reilly (Media Skunk Works) shares how he and his team have embraced the new A.I. era. Sharing a definitive guide to surviving the brave new world of SEO. Objectives 1. Discover why SEO will never be the same again. 2. Introduction to machine learning & natural language processing 3. How to stay under the AI radar (updated 3.0) – latest MSW.AI research and findings 4. Probabilistic models for link building at scale over prolonged multi-year campaigns.Presented by: PAUL REILLY
Day 2(21.03.2017) – VIGE SEMINARS ROOM – RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING IN CENTRAL EUROPE/EASTERN EUROPE AND INNOVATION TALKS
• 9:30 – 11:00 AM(Vienna Local Time)
Responsible Gambling in Central and Eastern Europe
Topics & Speakers:
- Responsible Gambling in Austria
- Roman Nesshold – Institute Gambling and Addiction, Austria
- Responsible Gambling in Romania
- Dan Iliovici – Rombet
- Responsible Gaming from a G4 point of view, Accreditation and Certification
- Malcolm Bruce – Gambling Integrity
MODERATED BY: PIETER REMMERS(Assissa)
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM(Vienna Local Time) – Networking Break
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM(Vienna Local Time)
New developments of the gambling industry in the Netherlands and Serbia
Topics & Speakers:
- Focus on the Netherlands
- Pieter Remmers – Assissa
- Study on the Economic and Environmental Implications
- Nikos Roumnakis – President of EOGL
- Presentation of Responsible gaming project from Serbia
- Zoran Puhac – Secretary – General of EOGL
MODERATED BY: ZOLTAN TUNDIK(EEGMedia/EEGEvents)
• 1:00- 2:00 PM(Vienna Local Time) – Lunch Break
• 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM(Vienna Local Time)
Innovation talks
Topics & Speakers:
- iGaming and the Social Revolution
- Valery Bollier – Oulala Games
- Cutting Edge Betting Solutions – Omni-channel solution
- Ian Bradley – SBTech
- Revolutionary new mobile friendly lottery game
- Angelo Dalli(Bit8)
- Sports betting innovations using AI
- Kostandina Zafirovska – BtoBet
- BetConstruct’s Player Management System
- Vahe Baloulian
- The key challenges sports betting brands face when promoting innovated products
- Darren Moore(Betting Gods)
MODERATED BY KONRAD GILL(ViARsys)
• 3:45 – 4:00 PM(Vienna Local Time) – Networking Break
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM(Vienna Local Time)
Innovation talks
Topics & Speakers:
- The Life-changing Experience in Online Gaming
- Martin Cagalinec – 1SpinMillionaire
- Innovations of E-Mail marketing
- Sebastiaan de Vos – MailMike
- Telegram Casino, a game changer of the iGaming industry
- Potapenko Vadim – Slotegrator
- Evolution of AR/VR
- Kostandina Zafirovska – BtoBet
- Convergence, Virtual Reality and the future of Gaming in the Metaverse
- Konrad Gill – ViARsys
- VR/AR technologies
- Ivan Kondilenko – Casexe
MODERATED BY MIHNEA PAUL POPESCU-GRISOGONO(Casino Life & Business Magazine)
Day 3(22.03.2017) – VIGE SEMINARS ROOM – AUSTRIAN GAMING BRIEFING, LAW DEBATES, UPDATES, DISCUSSIONS AND ANNUAL AUTOMATENVERBAND MEETING
• 10:00 – 12:10 PM(Vienna Local Time)
First Panel
Speakers to be confirmed by Automatenverband
MODERATED BY: HELMUT KAFKA(Automatenverband)
• 12:10 – 1:00 PM(Vienna Local Time) – Networking Break
• 1:00 – 3:00 PM(Vienna Local Time)
Second Panel
Speakers to be confirmed by Automatenverband
MODERATED BY: HELMUT KAFKA(Automatenverband)
Attending the seminars at VIGE2017 requires a POWER DELEGATE status and is subject to availability. All seminars are limited to 250 delegates and the passes can be ordered at an Early Bird Rate of 300 EUR until 10.03.2017. Register as a POWER DELEGATE HERE!
Be sure to save the date and attend VIGE2017, which will be held between the 20th and 22nd of March 2017 at the Austria Vienna Center in order to hear the fresh information at the seminars which will be held within the Expo, highlight your brand for visiting delegates by booking a stand or attend and network with the leading and newcomer company representatives that are going to be present at the show.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on +40 735 559 234 or by mail on [email protected].
(Definition, advantages)
Power Delegates can register online prior to the event by using the following from or have the opportunity to register at the registration desk during conference days. The delegate status grants its holder the opportunity to visit the exhibition floor, discuss deals, pick up gaming related magazines, attend the special seminars and network with fellow peers. All registrants are granted this privilege during the 2 days of the expo and are advised to have their ID at hand during their visit to the venue.
The main advantage of the Power Delegate is the opportunity to harvest the extra market information and discussions which can be accessed via the VIGE 2017 Seminars which are held during the 2 days of the show.
Each power delegate will receive a special report of the discussions, including the PowerPoint presentations that will be showed and discuss during the seminars.
The agenda and speaker list for the VIGE 2017 Seminars can be viewed here.
Haven’t yet registered? You are invited to register at an Early Bird Rate (50% off) until the 10th of March, 2017. Choose your delegate status below and fill the form to register your place at the most awaited show in Central Europe.
THE ORGANIZERS LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN VIENNA!
Royal Blue has a new addition: Wildz is joining FC Schalke 04 as an official sponsor with immediate effect. An initial two-year partnership has been agreed upon with Rootz Limited, Wildz’s parent company.
Matthias Tillmann, CEO of FC Schalke 04, looks forward to the collaboration: ‘As in football, Wildz focuses on fair play and the fun of the game. The company works with the world’s leading gaming providers and offers entertaining and responsible gameplay.’
Customers can control their gambling activities and thus prevent gambling addiction problems. Wildz has specialized tools to help players manage their time and spending limits and provides information on professional tools and access to customer service in five languages.
For Schalke fans, Wildz will be visible for the first time at all future home games on the board in the VELTINS-Arena. In addition, the gambling operator will now present the official crowd figures with its logo on the video cube and S04’s social media channels.
Sam Brown, CEO, Wildz: ‘We are extremely excited about partnering with FC Schalke 04, one of Germany’s most historic and iconic football clubs. S04 stands for an intense love for the game shared by its millions of unique and passionate fans. The same passion and intensity is reflected in our own philosophy at Rootz, which is why we see this collaboration as a perfect synergy to reach new heights together.’
As a licensed and regulated gaming operator, Wildz offers its customers a wide range of games on a sophisticated platform. In addition to a dynamic rewards system, the platform impresses with exclusive features, innovative and efficient programming, and impressive graphics and content.
In this way, Wildz has succeeded in establishing itself as a leading online gaming operator and has already won several titles, such as ‘Mobile Operator of the Year’ (2024). Like the best entertainment, data protection and complete privacy are top priorities at Wildz.
Rootz Limited operates its services with a license from the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states. This license was granted throughout Germany in September 2022 for virtual machine gaming in accordance with sections 4 to 4d in conjunction with 22a GlüStV 2021.
Digitain keeps expanding its presence on the European market with a new partnership with LeBull.pl, a major Polish sports betting and casino operator.
The integration with LeBull.pl will further expand the existing partnership with LeBull. Building on a successful partnership, LeBull.pl is taking its Polish market presence to the next level with Digitain’s award-winning sportsbook solution, which will empower LeBull.pl to engage players more effectively through a range of innovative features.
Following the announcement, Ani Mkrtchyan, Chief Sales Officer of Digitain, said: “This new partnership is a significant milestone in Digitain’s strategy to expand in Poland. We’re happy to be able to work with such a brand as Lebull.pl and their management team to bring our common vision to life.
LeBull.pl commitments and objectives perfectly align with ours, so we’re looking forward to reach new heights together.”
Konrad Łabudek, Head of LeBull Poland, also commented on this agreement: “Poland is an exciting market for us, as we are eager to further develop in the region and our implementation there has to do with our collaboration with Digitain. Together we managed to develop a product that complies with the specific and complicated regulations in force in Poland. Digitain’s incredible service and quality support were very helpful in this regard.
Poland is a significant market with opportunities for growth, and one we’re delighted to be a part of. We look forward to cooperating with Digitain’s team to reach new heights and increase our brand’s presence in this promising market for months and years to come.”
The integration with LeBull.pl, which is powered by Gamingtec platform, will further expand the existing partnership with LeBull. Building on a successful partnership, LeBull.pl is taking its Polish market presence to the next level with Digitain’s award-winning sportsbook solution, which will empower LeBull.pl to engage players more effectively through a range of innovative features.
SOFTSWISS, a global tech supplier of software for the iGaming industry, along with its employees, has actively aided communities affected by the recent flooding in Southern Poland.
In September, Storm Boris brought devastating floods to Central and Eastern Europe, causing widespread damage. Torrential rains left thousands of homes submerged, severely impacting numerous cities in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania. In Poland, the southern regions were hit the hardest, with dozens of towns requiring urgent evacuations and support for affected communities.
To provide immediate relief, SOFTSWISS made a financial donation to the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, a well-known Polish charity organisation. SOFTSWISS has two development offices in Poland, allowing employees to quickly join the relief efforts and offer their assistance during the flood.
Under the company’s coordination, Polish employees packed boxes of over 100 kilograms of essential items, including food, hygiene products, and necessities such as matches, candles, and batteries. SOFTSWISS handed these supplies to Caritas Polska, a charitable organisation spearheading relief efforts for the affected areas.
Earlier this year, SOFTSWISS also organised a large-scale charity and awareness campaign to support flood-hit regions in Brazil.
“Unfortunately, natural disasters happen, and we don’t want to stand idly by. We strive to help in any way we can. This aligns with one of our core values, We See People, which applies not only to our employees. We always see the people beyond the business, and I believe our ESG initiatives reflect this,” said Natalia Perkowska, Deputy Chief HR Officer at SOFTSWISS.
The aid campaigns in Poland and Brazil are part of SOFTSWISS’ broader global strategy focused on social responsibility and sustainable development (ESG). The company also dedicates to long-term social and environmental projects, with notable initiatives such as participation in World Environment Day, Pink October, Movember, and various environmental protection efforts.
Recently, SOFTSWISS was recognised as The Best Employer of 2024 at the SBC Awards.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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