Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection • 11 May 2026 • Location: Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
A new chapter begins! Under the HIPTHER Baltics movement, the summit returns in 2026 — bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever.
Mark your calendars: 11 May 2026 in Riga.
Kicking off Baltic Tech Week in Riga, HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 positions itself as the region’s opening platform for high-level dialogue at the intersection of regulation, technology, and player protection. Following a strong debut in Vilnius, the Riga edition continues HIPTHER’s mission of delivering highly focused, locally rooted, and regionally relevant conversations that matter.
Latvia stands at a strategic crossroads of regulatory evolution and digital innovation. As expectations around responsible gaming, data integrity, and cross-border operations continue to rise, Riga provides the ideal setting to explore how compliance frameworks are adapting across the Baltics and wider Europe.
With the 2026 theme set as “Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection,” the one-day conference brings together regulators, operators, legal experts, compliance leaders, and technology providers for practical, forward-looking discussions—spread across two parallel conference stages designed for depth rather than noise.
“The MARE BALTICUM Summit has held a special place in our journey from the very beginning—a space where the Baltic region’s brightest minds in gaming and tech came together, not just to talk, but to truly connect. With each edition, we built something deeper than a conference. We built a community.”
The final edition in Vilnius in 2025 was the perfect culmination of that legacy—full of bold conversations, authentic connections, and the spirit of regional collaboration that has always defined us.
What made MARE BALTICUM unique wasn’t just the panels or the programming—it was the access. Regulators, government officials, and industry leaders didn’t just observe the dialogue; they shaped it. That openness, that trust, is rare—and it’s what turned this summit into a platform that helped move entire sectors forward.
Now, as we close this chapter, we’re not saying goodbye—we’re building the future. HIPTHER Baltics will carry this energy forward in a new format, closer to local markets, and just as committed to fostering meaningful change through transparency, innovation, and collaboration.“
— Zoltán Tűndik, Co‑Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER
We’re expanding from two tracks to three, running in parallel across the summit. Expect deeper dives across AI, AML, Payments, Compliance, Marketing/SEO, Data, Product & Leadership.
A dedicated fourth room for hands-on HIPTHER Academy workshops and certifications: practical toolkits, case studies, and small-group learning with experts.
Our unique HIPTHER sauce: a redesigned schedule that creates more time for networking without missing the knowledge. You’ll have the freedom to connect while still enjoying full access to the content.
The summit now officially closes with a live concert at the iconic Reduta Jazz Club. After testing in recent years, this has become a cherished tradition for attendees.
In 2026, the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit marks its 10th edition — a milestone celebration with surprises and a retrospective of how far the community has come.
Our tabletop booths get a fresh design: sleek LCD-powered displays replacing old roll-up banners. We call them “Digital Booths” — modern, dynamic, and space-efficient.
Sports Operations Manager at OlyBet
CEO at Live Fraud Solutions
Financial Behaviour Research Senior Expert at the University of Tartu and a Senior Industry Expert at the Baltic Finance Center, Riga Business School
Founder of Evotym
Associate Chief Risk Officer at xpate
Senior Lawyer at Tonybet and Legal Expert in iGaming & Fintech Compliance
Senior Associate, specialising in licensing and supervision of financial and capital markets at TEGOS
Financial Innovation Expert at the Bank of Lithuania
Head of Fiscal Information and Intelligence Department in the Estonian Ministry of Finance
Head of Affiliate Marketing at Alfor
Head of Sales at SpaceFortune
Attorney-at-Law, Head of the Fintech Latvia Association
Hotel + Conference
Very popular · 3 tickets included
Overlooking the iconic Opera House and Old Town, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga offers luxury, sophistication, and world-class service in the heart of Latvia’s capital. The perfect setting for a boutique conference experience.
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For seven unforgettable years, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & Tech Summit united the Baltic region — bridging gaming, tech, and regulation under one roof.
In May 2025, we celebrated our final edition in Vilnius. It was a powerful moment: a full house, full hearts, and forward-thinking ideas that inspired everyone in the room.
Not quite. Starting 2026, the story continues. The summit evolves into the HIPTHER Baltics movement — expanding into three yearly events, one in each Baltic capital. Bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever.
Smart casual. Suits optional.
Coffee breaks & lunch, and access to evening networking parties are included.
Yes — we kick things off with welcome drinks on the evening of 23 March.
No. Attendance at the awards ceremony is included in your pass.
Yes. You’ll be invited and notified when you sign up.
Yes — all attendees get access to the HIPTHER Lounge for online networking, meeting scheduling, and event updates.
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