{"id":17013,"date":"2022-09-09T07:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T07:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/?page_id=17013"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:06:24","slug":"riga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/riga\/","title":{"rendered":"HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 \u2013 Gaming &#038; Tech Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17013\" class=\"elementor elementor-17013\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-270572e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"270572e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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Under the <strong>HIPTHER Baltics movement<\/strong>, \r\n      the summit returns in 2026 \u2014 bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Mark your calendars: <strong>11 May 2026<\/strong> in <strong>Riga<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\/* Reuse highlight-card base styles from before *\/\r\n.coming-soon {\r\n  border-top: 6px solid transparent;\r\n  background-clip: padding-box;\r\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbfb, #ebedee);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.coming-soon .highlight-ribbon {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4facfe, #00f2fe);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.coming-soon h3 {\r\n  color: #1a365d;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.coming-soon h4 {\r\n  color: #2563eb;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c57a364 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c57a364\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15246a2\" data-id=\"15246a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5266f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5266f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"section-pad anchor\" id=\"about\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-narrow\">\r\n    <div class=\"kicker\">About the Event<\/div>\r\n    <h2>HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 \u2013 Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Kicking off <strong>Baltic Tech Week in Riga<\/strong>, HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 positions itself as the region\u2019s\r\n      opening platform for high-level dialogue at the intersection of regulation, technology, and player protection.\r\n      Following a strong debut in Vilnius, the Riga edition continues HIPTHER\u2019s mission of delivering highly focused,\r\n      locally rooted, and regionally relevant conversations that matter.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Latvia stands at a strategic crossroads of regulatory evolution and digital innovation. As expectations around\r\n      responsible gaming, data integrity, and cross-border operations continue to rise, Riga provides the ideal setting\r\n      to explore how compliance frameworks are adapting across the Baltics and wider Europe.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      With the 2026 theme set as <strong>\u201cCross-Border Compliance & Player Protection,\u201d<\/strong> the one-day conference\r\n      brings together regulators, operators, legal experts, compliance leaders, and technology providers for\r\n      practical, forward-looking discussions\u2014spread across <strong>two parallel conference stages<\/strong> designed\r\n      for depth rather than noise.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Two Stages, One Shared Mission<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Stage 1 \u2013 Fintech & Regulatory Frameworks:<\/strong>\r\n        Dedicated to licensing, payments, AML, data protection, and cross-border financial compliance, with a strong\r\n        focus on regulatory alignment and fintech innovation.\r\n      <\/li>\r\n      <li>\r\n        <strong>Stage 2 \u2013 Gaming, Technology & Player Protection:<\/strong>\r\n        Exploring responsible gaming, player safety, integrity tools, fraud prevention, platform compliance, and\r\n        emerging technologies shaping the future of regulated iGaming.\r\n      <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Key Themes and Topics<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Cross-border licensing and compliance challenges in the Baltic & CEE region<\/li>\r\n      <li>Player protection frameworks and responsible gaming initiatives<\/li>\r\n      <li>Data privacy, risk management, and fraud prevention<\/li>\r\n      <li>AML directives and regulatory harmonization across jurisdictions<\/li>\r\n      <li>Payments, fintech infrastructure, and regulatory oversight<\/li>\r\n      <li>Self-exclusion systems and national registers: effectiveness and implementation<\/li>\r\n      <li>Real-world case studies from regulators, operators, and technology providers<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What to Expect<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Curated panels and legal deep-dives with Baltic and EU-wide perspectives<\/li>\r\n      <li>Practical discussions led by compliance, fintech, and policy experts<\/li>\r\n      <li>HIPTHER Academy sessions focused on applied knowledge and strategic planning<\/li>\r\n      <li>High-quality networking with decision-makers and regulatory stakeholders<\/li>\r\n      <li>A boutique, two-stage format designed for meaningful engagement and collaboration<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Who Should Attend<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Compliance officers and legal professionals in gaming and fintech<\/li>\r\n      <li>Regulatory authorities and government representatives<\/li>\r\n      <li>iGaming operators, affiliates, and platform providers<\/li>\r\n      <li>Payments, fintech, risk, fraud, and AML specialists<\/li>\r\n      <li>Responsible gaming and player protection 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Message<\/div>\r\n    <h2>A word from HIPTHER<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"grid grid-2 organizer-wrap\" style=\"gap:24px;margin-top:18px;align-items:center;\">\r\n      <!-- Photo -->\r\n      <article class=\"card organizer-photo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Day2-42-e1723807841812.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Zolt\u00e1n T\u0171ndik at MARE BALTICUM Summit\"\r\n          style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px;\">\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Message -->\r\n      <article class=\"card card-pad organizer-text\">\r\n        <p>\r\n          \u201cThe <strong>MARE BALTICUM Summit<\/strong> has held a special place in our journey from the very beginning\u2014a space where the Baltic region\u2019s 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.\u201d\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The final edition in Vilnius in 2025 was the perfect culmination of that legacy\u2014full of bold conversations, authentic connections, and the spirit of regional collaboration that has always defined us.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p>\r\n          What made MARE BALTICUM unique wasn\u2019t just the panels or the programming\u2014it was the access. Regulators, government officials, and industry leaders didn\u2019t just observe the dialogue; they shaped it. That openness, that trust, is rare\u2014and it\u2019s what turned this summit into a platform that helped move entire sectors forward.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Now, as we close this chapter, we\u2019re not saying goodbye\u2014we\u2019re building the future. <strong>HIPTHER Baltics<\/strong> 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.\u201c\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem;font-weight:600;color:#1f2937;\">\r\n          \u2014 Zolt\u00e1n T\u0171ndik, Co\u2011Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* Optional helpers if your global grid doesn't already do this *\/\r\n  #organizer-message .organizer-wrap {\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n  }\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    #organizer-message .organizer-wrap {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n    #organizer-message .organizer-photo {\r\n      order: 1;\r\n    }\r\n    #organizer-message .organizer-text {\r\n      order: 2;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n  \/* Tidy paragraph rhythm inside the text card *\/\r\n  #organizer-message .organizer-text p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 0.9rem 0;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65eca24 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65eca24\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c424b10\" data-id=\"5c424b10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8bbfd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4a8bbfd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"section-pad\" id=\"why\" style=\"background:var(--hip-bg)\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-narrow\">\r\n    <div class=\"badge\">New in 2026<\/div>\r\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:10px\">What\u2019s upgraded for 2026<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FIRST ROW -->\r\n    <div class=\"grid grid-3\">\r\n      <!-- 3 PARALLEL ROOMS -->\r\n      <div class=\"card card-pad\">\r\n        <h3>3 parallel content rooms<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          We\u2019re expanding from two tracks to <strong>three<\/strong>, running in parallel across the summit.\r\n          Expect deeper dives across AI, AML, Payments, Compliance, Marketing\/SEO, Data, Product &amp; Leadership.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- HIPTHER ACADEMY ROOM -->\r\n      <div class=\"card card-pad\">\r\n        <h3>+1 room for HIPTHER Academy<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          A dedicated <strong>fourth room<\/strong> for hands-on <strong>HIPTHER Academy workshops<\/strong> and certifications:\r\n          practical toolkits, case studies, and small-group learning with experts.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- HIPTHER SAUCE -->\r\n      <div class=\"card card-pad\">\r\n        <h3>All-access agenda flow<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Our unique <em>HIPTHER sauce<\/em>: a redesigned schedule that creates <strong>more time for networking<\/strong> \r\n          without missing the knowledge. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/toms-andersons-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Toms Andersons on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span class=\"hp-sr-only\">LinkedIn<\/span>\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M20.45 20.45h-3.56v-5.57c0-1.33-.03-3.04-1.85-3.04-1.85 0-2.13 1.45-2.13 2.94v5.67H9.35V9h3.42v1.56h.05c.48-.9 1.64-1.85 3.37-1.85 3.6 0 4.26 2.37 4.26 5.46v6.28zM5.34 7.43a2.06 2.06 0 1 1 0-4.12 2.06 2.06 0 0 1 0 4.12zM3.56 20.45h3.56V9H3.56v11.45z\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"hp-speaker-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/toms-andersons\/\">Toms Andersons<\/a><\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"hp-speaker-role\">CEO at Live Fraud Solutions<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Speaker 3 -->\r\n      <article class=\"hp-speaker-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/heidi-reinson\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Heidi Reinson\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heidi-Reinson-640.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Heidi Reinson\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/heidireinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Heidi Reinson on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span class=\"hp-sr-only\">LinkedIn<\/span>\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M20.45 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height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristina-nikipolska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Kristina Nikipolska on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span class=\"hp-sr-only\">LinkedIn<\/span>\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M20.45 20.45h-3.56v-5.57c0-1.33-.03-3.04-1.85-3.04-1.85 0-2.13 1.45-2.13 2.94v5.67H9.35V9h3.42v1.56h.05c.48-.9 1.64-1.85 3.37-1.85 3.6 0 4.26 2.37 4.26 5.46v6.28zM5.34 7.43a2.06 2.06 0 1 1 0-4.12 2.06 2.06 0 0 1 0 4.12zM3.56 20.45h3.56V9H3.56v11.45z\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"hp-speaker-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/kristina-nikipolska\/\">Kristina Nikipolska<\/a><\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"hp-speaker-role\">Associate Chief Risk Officer at xpate<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Speaker 6 -->\r\n      <article class=\"hp-speaker-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/marija-nudga\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Marija Nudga\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Marija-Nudga-640-1.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Marija Nudga\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marija-nudga-1b78a3156\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Marija Nudga on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span 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class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/laura-erkske\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Laura \u0112rk\u0161\u0137e\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Laura-Erkske-640-2.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Laura \u0112rk\u0161\u0137e\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laura-%C4%93rk%C5%A1%C4%B7e-69183b52\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Laura \u0112rk\u0161\u0137e on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span class=\"hp-sr-only\">LinkedIn<\/span>\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M20.45 20.45h-3.56v-5.57c0-1.33-.03-3.04-1.85-3.04-1.85 0-2.13 1.45-2.13 2.94v5.67H9.35V9h3.42v1.56h.05c.48-.9 1.64-1.85 3.37-1.85 3.6 0 4.26 2.37 4.26 5.46v6.28zM5.34 7.43a2.06 2.06 0 1 1 0-4.12 2.06 2.06 0 0 1 0 4.12zM3.56 20.45h3.56V9H3.56v11.45z\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"hp-speaker-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/laura-erkske\/\">Laura \u0112rk\u0161\u0137e<\/a><\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"hp-speaker-role\">Senior Associate, specialising in licensing and supervision of financial and capital markets at TEGOS<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Speaker 8 -->\r\n      <article class=\"hp-speaker-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/evelina-kvedaraviciute\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Evelina Kvedaravi\u010di\u016bt\u0117\">\r\n            <img 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Osanik<\/a><\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"hp-speaker-role\">Head of Fiscal Information and Intelligence Department in the Estonian Ministry of Finance<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Speaker 10 -->\r\n      <article class=\"hp-speaker-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/santa-barkevica\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Santa Bark\u0113vi\u010da\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Barkevica-640.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Santa Bark\u0113vi\u010da\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/santa-barkevica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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<div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/jekaterina-dubnicka\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: Jekaterina Dubnicka\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Jekaterina-Dubnicka-640.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Jekaterina Dubnicka\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\">\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <div class=\"hp-speaker-social\">\r\n            <a class=\"hp-social-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jekaterina-dubnicka-22026b1a9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Jekaterina Dubnicka on LinkedIn\">\r\n              <span class=\"hp-sr-only\">LinkedIn<\/span>\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M20.45 20.45h-3.56v-5.57c0-1.33-.03-3.04-1.85-3.04-1.85 0-2.13 1.45-2.13 2.94v5.67H9.35V9h3.42v1.56h.05c.48-.9 1.64-1.85 3.37-1.85 3.6 0 4.26 2.37 4.26 5.46v6.28zM5.34 7.43a2.06 2.06 0 1 1 0-4.12 2.06 2.06 0 0 1 0 4.12zM3.56 20.45h3.56V9H3.56v11.45z\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"hp-speaker-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/jekaterina-dubnicka\/\">Jekaterina Dubnicka<\/a><\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"hp-speaker-role\">Head of Sales at SpaceFortune<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Speaker 12 (Added) -->\r\n      <article class=\"hp-speaker-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"hp-speaker-media\">\r\n          <a class=\"hp-speaker-photoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/speaker\/tina-luse\/\" aria-label=\"View speaker: T\u012bna L\u016bse\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hp-speaker-photo\" 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Focused on the highest standards of quality and performance, Amusnet Gaming creates and delivers immersive, exciting, and reliable gaming experiences worldwide.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amusnetgaming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n            Visit site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ================= Lanyards Sponsor ================= -->\r\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:36px\">Lanyards Sponsor<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sponsor-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"sponsor-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"sponsor-logo\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSTGaming-web-lanyards.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"DSTGAMING\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sponsor-meta\">\r\n          <h4>DSTGAMING<\/h4>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Leading provider of iGaming solutions, specializing in white-label and turnkey casino solutions.\r\n            Offerings include advanced game aggregation, custom casino development, and secure payment gateways.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            With more than a decade of experience, DSTGAMING delivers GLI-19 compliant platforms certified\r\n            by BMM Testlabs, ensuring scalability and regulatory confidence.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/dstgaming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n            Visit site\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:32px\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/hipther.com\/events\/sponsor\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">\r\n        Become a sponsor\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n.sponsor-grid{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  gap:22px;\r\n  grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sponsor-card{\r\n  display:flex;\r\n  gap:20px;\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  border-radius:18px;\r\n  padding:22px;\r\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sponsor-logo{\r\n  flex:0 0 220px;\r\n  display:flex;\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n  justify-content:center;\r\n  background:#f8fafc;\r\n  border-radius:14px;\r\n  padding:12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sponsor-logo img{\r\n  max-width:100%;\r\n  max-height:120px;\r\n  object-fit:contain;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sponsor-meta h4{\r\n  margin:0 0 8px;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sponsor-meta p{\r\n  margin:0 0 10px;\r\n  color:var(--hip-text);\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width:768px){\r\n  .sponsor-card{\r\n    flex-direction:column;\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script><\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9f8220 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9f8220\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a1afcb\" data-id=\"6a1afcb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9859a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5e9859a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"section-pad\" id=\"sponsors\" style=\"background:#fff\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-narrow\">\r\n    <div class=\"kicker\">Partners<\/div>\r\n    <h2>Thanks to our sponsors<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== Grand Stage Sponsor ===== -->\r\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:14px\">Grand Stage Sponsor<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"sponsor-grid\">\r\n      <article class=\"sponsor-card\" data-modal-open=\"tom-horn\">\r\n        <div class=\"sponsor-logo\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tom-Horn-Gaming.png\" alt=\"Tom Horn Gaming\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sponsor-meta\">\r\n          <h4>Tom Horn Gaming<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"sponsor-excerpt\">\r\n            We believe players and operators are unique\u2014so their experiences should be too. 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THANK YOU HIPTHER!!<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"sp-cite\">Rebecca Liggero Fontana \u2022 Video Interviewer<\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n        <p class=\"sp-quote\">Prague Gaming &amp; TECH Summit 2025 \u2014 what a ride! High-energy, future-focused, fantastic evening networking.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"sp-cite\">GMT Europe, a.s.<\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- More (no-JS expand) -->\r\n    <details class=\"sp-more-wrap\">\r\n      <summary class=\"btn btn-outline\">Show more<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-grid sp-grid-more\">\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">What a week! Highlight: Kristina Hambardzumyan on gamification &amp; retention. Thank you Zolt\u00e1n &amp; the HIPTHER team!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Relax Gaming (via LinkedIn)<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">The Summit was a blast! Great networking &amp; insights \u2014 and a few awards for Betano in Czechia. Party \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 Kopeck\u00fd \u2022 Kaizen Gaming<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Great conversations and catching up with friends. Thanks for having us!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">All-in Global<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Prague, you were everything \ud83e\udef6 Award-winning energy \u2014 loved seeing our brand stand out!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Valeriia Maksymenko \u2022 GR8 Tech<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Top-notch event \u2014 we made the most of every moment. Huge thanks to HIPTHER!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">GR8 Tech<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">A powerful platform for innovation &amp; connection. The vision was next level \u2014 collaboration is the new innovation.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Promatic Group<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Amazing job, HIPTHER! One of the best conferences \u2014 insightful, well-organized, great platform to speak. Food was excellent!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Alon Braun \u2022 Creative Strategist, Author<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Intense mix of knowledge, networking, and new business opportunities.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Krystian Kotynia \u2022 Relout<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Really special \u2014 learned a lot, met inspirational people. Can\u2019t wait to return next year.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Sarah Blackburn \u2022 GameOn<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Packed with insights &amp; invaluable networking \u2014 from coffee breaks to the jazz-filled closing party.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Maxim Yelmeninov \u2022 Tsyndicate<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">4 days in Prague, 2 days of conference, 2 panels as a speaker \u2014 HIPTHER, you\u2019re the best!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Justyna Grusza\u2011G\u0142\u0119bicka, PhD<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">We\u2019re grateful to participants &amp; HIPTHER for meaningful discussions \u2014 proud to support innovation.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">DATA.BET<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Fantastic time \u2014 met leaders, explored innovations, discussed the future of gaming &amp; tech.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">SYNOT TIP Czech Republic<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Pinned in our calendar for its structure, relevant content, and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">BACIU PARTNERS<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">One of my favourites! You\u2019re among the BEST conference organizers. Thank you \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Giusy Campo \u2022 Groovetech<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"sp-card\">\r\n          <p class=\"sp-quote\">Fantastic event \u2014 thanks for letting me spotlight audits!<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"sp-cite\">Andreea Dobre \u2022 Greentube GmbH<\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Make sure it shows even if something tries to hide it *\/\r\n#social-proof-2026{ display:block !important; visibility:visible !important; opacity:1 !important; }\r\n\r\n\/* Layout *\/\r\n#social-proof-2026 .sp-media{\r\n  display:grid; gap:18px; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\r\n  margin:14px 0 22px;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:900px){ #social-proof-2026 .sp-media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\r\n\r\n\/* Media cards *\/\r\n#social-proof-2026 .sp-media-card{\r\n  background:#fff; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,44,118,.10);\r\n  display:flex; 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The perfect setting for a boutique conference experience.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"grid grid-3\">\r\n      <div class=\"card\">\r\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/148100715_2170779603054856_7451832680207471941_o-2750101244.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Exterior\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"card\">\r\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hipther.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grand-hotel-kempinski-riga-1-746936427.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Lobby\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"card card-pad\">\r\n        <h3>Getting there<\/h3>\r\n        <ul>\r\n          <li>20 min from Riga International Airport (RIX)<\/li>\r\n          <li>Located in the heart of Riga, next to the National Opera<\/li>\r\n          <li>Special hotel rate links for attendees<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Grand+Hotel+Kempinski+Riga\/@56.9499841,24.1125317,17z\" \r\n           class=\"btn btn-outline\" target=\"_blank\">Open Map<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3395110 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3395110\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e4b27a\" data-id=\"3e4b27a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd07869 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bd07869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"section-pad\" id=\"subscribe\" style=\"background:var(--hip-blue);color:#fff\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-narrow\" style=\"text-align:center\">\r\n    <div class=\"badge\" style=\"margin:0 auto;background:#fff;color:var(--hip-blue)\">\r\n      Stay in the loop\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 10px;color:#fff !important;\">Get HIPTHER Baltics updates<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Speakers, agenda drops, price deadlines \u2014 straight to your inbox.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <form action=\"https:\/\/hipther.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=52ed7f3a40732ef676b6cd2e2&amp;id=ea37fed312&amp;f_id=002edce3f0\"\r\n          method=\"post\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate\r\n          class=\"card card-pad\"\r\n          style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;max-width:640px;margin:16px auto 0\">\r\n\r\n      <input type=\"email\" name=\"EMAIL\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required placeholder=\"Your email\"\r\n             style=\"flex:1;padding:14px;border-radius:999px;border:none;outline:none\">\r\n\r\n      <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button>\r\n\r\n      <!-- hidden bot field (required by Mailchimp) -->\r\n      <div style=\"position:absolute;left:-5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <input type=\"text\" name=\"b_52ed7f3a40732ef676b6cd2e2_ea37fed312\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/form>\r\n\r\n    <p style=\"opacity:.7;font-size:12px;margin-top:8px\">\r\n      We\u2019ll use your email to send updates. 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It was a powerful moment: a full house, full hearts, and forward-thinking ideas that inspired everyone in the room.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <h4>So\u2026 is that the end?<\/h4>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Not quite. Starting 2026, the story continues. The summit evolves into the <strong>HIPTHER Baltics movement<\/strong> \u2014 expanding into <strong>three yearly events<\/strong>, one in each Baltic capital. 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Suits optional.<\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"card card-pad\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\r\n      <summary><strong>Are meals included?<\/strong><\/summary>\r\n      <p>Coffee breaks &amp; lunch, and access to evening networking parties are included.<\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"card card-pad\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\r\n      <summary><strong>Is there anything happening on Day 0?<\/strong><\/summary>\r\n      <p>Yes \u2014 we kick things off with welcome drinks on the evening of 23 March.<\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"card card-pad\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\r\n      <summary><strong>Do I need to pay extra for the Gaming Awards?<\/strong><\/summary>\r\n      <p>No. Attendance at the awards ceremony is included in your pass.<\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"card card-pad\" style=\"margin-top:12px\">\r\n      <summary><strong>Is there a dedicated WhatsApp group?<\/strong><\/summary>\r\n      <p>Yes. 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