Ponentes Asia del Sur

Pontus Lindwall

Presidente/ CEO

BETSSON AB

Ulrik Bengtsson

Presidente

Hostelworld

Ulrik Bengtsson ha pasado los últimos 20 años en empresas de plataformas de consumo, en sectores como la radiodifusión, las apuestas y el juego y las telecomunicaciones. En particular, Ulrik fue director general de William Hill, lo que dio lugar a la adquisición por parte de Caesars por valor de 2,9 mil millones de libras y la posterior venta a 888 en 2022. Anteriormente, fue director general del operador global de apuestas y juegos Betsson. Ulrik también pasó siete años en la empresa de radiodifusión Modern Times Group (MTG), primero como director general de la empresa de radiodifusión sueca Viasat y después como director general de la empresa de televisión de pago en mercados emergentes. Más recientemente, Ulrik fue director de operaciones y director de operaciones del gigante británico de telecomunicaciones ViginmediaO2. En la actualidad, Ulrik preside Hostelworld, un mercado de viajes con dos caras, así como la empresa afiliada Raketech y el operador de tragaperras Gamenation. También trabaja como asesor e inversor en empresas en fase inicial relacionadas con las apuestas y el juego.

Michael Caselli

Chairman

Clarion Gaming

Michael Caselli is a 20+ year iGaming industry veteran and considered one of the world’s leading experts on online gaming. He is a sought-after expert who hosts, chairs, and speaks at international iGaming conferences and has provided insight to international news broadcasts including CNBC, MSNBC and the BBC. In 1998 Michael launched the world’s first daily news website for online casino players. He launched several print magazines in the sector including consumer titles including, Gambling Online Magazine, Gambling.com Magazine and Bluff Magazine. He simultaneously launched the trade magazine iGaming Business and its associated affiliate and regional titles. Michael served as the editor of several of his magazines. Michael’s publishing businesses grew to include trade and consumer conferences and exhibitions including iGaming Affiliate and iGaming LIVE! In 2015 Michael sold his trade publishing and conferencing businesses to Clarion Events.   Today Michael serves as Chairman of Clarion Gaming, is a director of iGaming Business, is a sector investor and is an advisor for companies in the iGaming space.    Michael holds an MBA and it’s thesis was the first academic work concentrating on iGaming. He has been honored by his peers throughout his career for his publications, expertise and contributions. He has been honored as a Leader in Gaming by the Global Gaming Expo, and has been given a lifetime achievement award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry by SiGMA.

Ioanna Fiakkou

Presidenta

National Betting Authority Cyprus

Ivan Filletti

CEO

GamingMalta

Kat Arnsby

Head of Customer Growth

Kindred Group

I’ve worked in the gambling industry for over 20 years with focus on casino and poker products. My main areas of operational interest are AI driven personalisation, careful customer profiling and segmented communication strategy.

Charles Mizzi

CEO

Malta Gaming Authority

Charles Mizzi es el director general de la Autoridad del Juego de Malta. Se incorporó a la MGA tras cinco años al frente de la Residency Malta Agency. Durante ese tiempo, dirigió la organización hacia su objetivo de garantizar que Malta sea una de las jurisdicciones de residencias por inversión más reputadas y deseables. Tiene amplia experiencia en gestión de operaciones y formación en marketing, comunicaciones y gestión de eventos a escala nacional. Posee un MBA (Máster en Administración de Empresas) por la Henley Business School y es un profesional dinámico y orientado a los resultados.

Valentin Alsen

Co-Founder

Dilanti Media

With close to 20 years in online marketing and web development within the online gambling industry, Valentin Alsen is both a seasoned SEO professional and an online gambling expert. As Co-Founder and Director of SEO at Dilanti Media, he has established the company as a leader in online gambling affiliate marketing. Prior to co-founding Dilanti Media in 2018, Valentin held key positions at respected companies in the online gambling sector. He served as Head of SEO at Catena Media, where he was part of the management team that transformed the company into a prominent online casino affiliate, developing successful SEO strategies for various brands. He also served as SEO Manager at Starfish Media N.V. and was the first SEO Manager at Betsson Group. Throughout his career, he has overseen and developed numerous well-known online gambling properties, including CasinoEuro.com, Betsson.com, BetSafe.com, JohnSlots.com, and AskGamblers.com. His deep understanding of both the online gambling industry and search engine optimization, along with his commitment to staying at the forefront of developments, have solidified his reputation as an authority in the field. Valentin's expertise enables Dilanti Media to provide top value to players, matching them with the best-suited online gambling operators and driving growth for partners.

Lucy Chow

Inversora y autora

Changing the Game

Glenn Camilleri

European & Esports Trading Manager

Betsson Group

Glenn is a seasoned Esports Trading Manager at Betsson with 8 years of experience in the gaming industry. Driven by a passion for esports and competitive gaming, he has witnessed the growth of the esports scene and the dedicated fanbase that surrounds it. At Betsson, Glenn has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's esports offerings and engaging with the community. His contributions have helped solidify Betsson's position as a leading player in the esports betting market.

Uri Poliavich

Fundador y CEO

Soft2Bet

Maria Sayapina

Director of Casino

Gamelounge

Maria Sayapina is a highly accomplished digital marketing leader renowned for her expertise in SEO across diverse industries, including iGaming, Big Data, Finance, Medical, and e-commerce. Currently serving as the Director of Casino at Gamelounge in Malta, Maria has driven remarkable expansions into key markets. With a track record of 70% performance increase in key markets, Maria's strategic acumen extends to advising on product quality and growth plans for mergers and acquisitions. Her leadership roles at Gamelounge and Raketech Group have seen her excel in team management, innovative strategy formulation, and seamless execution, driving substantial user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth.

Cristiano Blanco

Chief Experience Officer

DaznBet

Cristiano Blanco is a highly experienced professional in the iGaming industry, with a career that began in 2007. He has been instrumental in driving the sector's international growth, holding senior roles with strategic, commercial, product and organizational responsibilities. His expertise includes managing product lines such as Sportsbook, Casino, and Gaming, as well as excelling in product delivery, P&L management, change management, and leveraging data-driven strategies for business success. Cristiano’s leadership has been key to developing highly successful products. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the success of the Kindred Group and ComeOn Group, where he held senior positions while effectively leading multinational teams. Cristiano holds a degree in Law and an MBA from Derby University in the UK, which has provided him with a solid understanding of business operations, further enhancing his career achievements. He is known for being motivated, passionate, and results-oriented, consistently delivering excellence in his field and embracing new challenges to ensure organizational success.

Vitali Matsukevich

COO

SOFTSWISS

As SOFTSWISS’ Chief Operating Officer, Vitali Matsukevich combines strong leadership with an acute understanding of the iGaming business landscape. After five years of experience in the online poker industry, Vitali transitioned into IT, joining SOFTSWISS in 2014 as a Manual QA Engineer. Recognising his skills could be better applied in a different capacity, he shifted to the role of Operations Manager, where he was responsible for creating client bonus policy and overseeing content and game management. With extensive experience in operations and management, Vitali plays a pivotal role in driving SOFTSWISS’ growth and optimising its internal processes. His leadership and strategic oversight have been instrumental in expanding the company’s global presence and enhancing its product offerings across the online gaming industry.

Eitan Gorodetsky

CMO

Kitcode

David Meltzer

Fundador

David Meltzer Enterprises

A los 20 años, David Meltzer llegó rápidamente a lo más alto en el mundo empresarial y se convirtió en millonario. David dio conferencias por todo el mundo y vio un rápido éxito en cada proyecto empresarial que tocaba. Aun así, le faltaba algo, y a los 30 años, siendo multimillonario, entró en una rápida espiral descendente que acabó en bancarrota. Fue entonces cuando David se dio cuenta de que, para resurgir y prosperar, necesitaba codificar lo que le había llevado al éxito. Desde entonces ha alcanzado cotas de éxito aún más gratificantes en los negocios y en la vida. David Meltzer ha creado una plataforma que utiliza cuatro principios fundamentales: gratitud, empatía, responsabilidad y comunicación eficaz. Estos principios le han permitido comunicar y orientar a todo el mundo, desde estudiantes universitarios hasta ejecutivos de alto nivel. Estos cuatro principios en la práctica diaria permiten a David vivir según su misión de "ganar mucho dinero, ayudar a mucha gente y divertirse mucho".

Gary Vaynerchuk

Creador & CEO

VeeFriends

Gary Vaynerchuk es presidente de VaynerX, director general de VaynerMedia y creador y director general de VeeFriends. Es un inversor ángel con inversiones desde el principio en empresas como Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase y Uber. Gary también es un emprendedor de verdad: crea empresas. En la actualidad, ayuda a las marcas de Fortune 1000 a captar la atención del consumidor a través de su agencia de publicidad de servicios integrales, VaynerMedia, que tiene oficinas en Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Londres, Ciudad de México, Latinoamérica y Singapur. Recientemente, Gary ha sido incluido en la lista Fortune de las 50 personas más influyentes del sector NFT. Gary documenta su vida diaria como CEO a través de sus canales en las redes sociales, con más de 34 millones de seguidores y más de 272 millones de impresiones/visiones mensuales en todas las plataformas. Su pódcast "The GaryVee Audio Experience" figura entre los mejores pódcasts del mundo. Ha sido cinco veces autor de best-sellers del New York Times y es uno de los ponentes más demandados.

Ricardo Domingues

President

APAJO (Portuguese Online Gambling Association)

With a career in the gambling industry since 2005, he currently serves as President of APAJO (the Portuguese Online Gambling Association) and is a board member of both APAN (Portuguese Advertisers Association) and ACEPI (Portuguese Ecommerce Association). Additionally, he holds the position of Director of International Markets at the Betclic Group. He graduated in Finance and Investments from Babson College in Boston, USA, in 1995. Although his academic background is in finance, his passion for advertising and marketing led him to transition into these fields shortly after beginning his career in banking. Over the past two decades, he has worked extensively in the media and technology sectors, consistently focusing on the digital landscape.

Jordan Belfort

Lobo del Wall Street

PIN-UP

Jordan Belfort es un escritor, ponente motivacional y antiguo corredor de bolsa estadounidense. Nació en 1962 y es conocido sobre todo por sus memorias "El lobo de Wall Street", que detallan su ascenso y caída como corredor de bolsa a finales de los años ochenta y principios de los noventa. "El Lobo de Wall Street" prosiguió su carrera como conferenciante motivacional.

Clinton Cutajar

CTO

Media Troopers

Clinton is a seasoned technology expert with extensive experience in information technology, affiliate marketing, and leadership. For the past six years, Clinton has served as a C-level executive at two affiliate marketing firms, where, as Chief Technology Officer, he was instrumental in defining the company's technological direction and strategy. With over 25 years in the tech industry and more than a decade in affiliate marketing, Clinton has a proven track record of leading successful technology projects and fostering innovation within the organisations he has been part of. He holds a Master's degree in Information Security from the University of London, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and AI from the University of Malta, a Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILM), and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA ISACA). Additionally, he has pursued further certifications to keep abreast of emerging technologies. Currently, Clinton is reading a Master’s degree in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship at the University of Malta. Clinton is renowned for his strategic thinking, execution skills, analytical capabilities, and proficiency in converting complex technical ideas into practical business strategies. Apart from his technical expertise, he is also a respected leader and mentor in the tech and iGaming sectors. He regularly engages in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, where he shares his knowledge and insights with peers and upcoming professionals.

Alexander Martin

Non-Executive Director & Advisor

Dice GP Sárl

Alexander Martin is an expert and veteran in the gambling industry. Today he is advisor and NED of gambling companies after he sold as CEO SKS365 Malta Ltd. to Lottomatica in April 2024. Alexander joined SKS365 as CEO in December 2019, responsible for leading SKS365 Malta Ltd.. The flag ship brand PlanetWin365 is an online led omni-channel sports betting and gambling company with 1000 shops. With a clear vision, mission and strategy seen tremendous by continuous improvement of customer, product, and employee experience. While growing PlanetWin365 the business added PlanetPay365 and PlanetSpin365. Before Alexander was Executive Board Member at the Gauselmann AG leading sports betting retail and online both B2B and B2C; igaming business both B2B and B2C; EMI and PSP services; and coin handling machine business. From 1999-2014, Alexander, was part of leadership team of top management consulting firm Kearney GmbH focusing on the Digital Transformation of companies in various industries across the globe esp. in High-tech, software, hardware, retail, consumer goods, financial institutions and in the process industry.

Richard Hogg

CEO

Openbox Gaming

Susan Breen

Socia

Mishcon de Reya

Susan Breen es socia del Grupo de Apuestas y Juego de Mishcon de Reya. La práctica de Susan abarca tanto la asesoría empresarial y de fusiones y adquisiciones, como regulación y ventas, con más de 25 años de experiencia con clientes de la industria del juego. Uno de los puntos fuertes de Susan es su capacidad para combinar sus conocimientos empresariales con la asesoría en materia de regulación, infraestructuras y cumplimiento normativo a muchos de los principales operadores, proveedores de servicios y propietarios de empresas del sector, tanto en el Reino Unido como a nivel internacional.

Robert Dowling

Director de producto

EBET

Robert Dowling lleva mucho tiempo en el sector y es una cara muy conocida. Ha trabajado con gente muy importante y los mejores veteranos del sector y ha mantenido su propio estilo de ser muy honesto. Dowling tiene un gran historial y mucha experiencia en las industrias del entretenimiento y el juego. Además, Rob solía dirigir varias de las marcas de entretenimiento más conocidas de Europa. Hace diez años, decidió pasarse al mundo en línea y desde entonces no ha mirado atrás. Ha trabajado sobre todo en ventas de plataformas B2B, pero también ha dirigido equipos en Casino, Apuestas Deportivas y Pagos para hacer crecer sus negocios en todo el mundo. Por último, Rob está ahora a cargo del equipo de ventas de GlobalBet, donde planea llevar esta marca «épica» a nuevos mercados regulados en todas las partes del mundo.

Dr Jane Thomason

Presidenta emérita

World Metaverse Council

Fiona Hickey

Directora

New Business & Markets

Michael Charlton

Director de Asia Pacífico

Entain Group

Daniel Finkler

Co-Founder & CEO

Berlin International Gaming (BIG)

Daniel Finkler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Berlin International Gaming (BIG), one of the most successful and far-reaching esports organizations in Germany. Since its founding in 2017, BIG has developed into one of the leading organizations in international esports, backed by a strong fan culture. The Berlin-based organization now employs over 50 people and has expanded its business into areas beyond esports operations, including event management, merchandise, consulting, and bootcamp services. Today, BIG’s top partners include global brands such as Red Bull, Logitech, Pizza Hut, Acer, Volvic, and Philips.

Ivana Flynn

SEO Director

Betswap

Ivana Flynn, SEO with 16 year of experience, an author of the original test of the SEO value of follow/nofollow links, well experienced and enthusiastic internet marketer and SEO consultant, achieving great success with clients across several industries. Ivana has been working with iGaming for 9 years now, she is a well seasoned conference speaker and SEO evangelist. She has spoken in all of the important industry conferences and is a 2x Brighton SEO speaker. Ivana has been featured in several popular podcasts such as 'Majestic', 'SimilarWeb', 'I hate SEO' and many more where she shared her SEO and marketing expertise. She is a co-founder of a growing YT channel 'The SEO Club' and loves speaking at conferences about SEO and marketing.

Cal Evans

Asociado gerente

Gresham International

Lior Aizik

COO

XBO.com

Lior Aizik, director de operaciones de XBO.com, es un líder experimentado en los sectores de las criptomonedas y las tecnologías financieras, con más de una década de experiencia en el impulso de la innovación y el crecimiento de los servicios financieros. Como cofundador de XBO.com, Lior ha estado a la vanguardia del desarrollo de plataformas de intercambio de criptomonedas fáciles de usar que tienen como objetivo hacer que las criptomonedas sean accesibles para todos. Su amplia experiencia incluye la dirección de desarrollo de productos y operaciones para varias empresas, donde ha dirigido con éxito equipos en la creación de soluciones financieras de vanguardia, incluyendo pasarelas de pago y sistemas de comercio. Antes de incorporarse a XBO.com, Lior ocupó puestos clave en empresas líderes del sector del algotrading y el juego, donde perfeccionó su experiencia en soluciones de pago, UX, gestión de productos y operaciones comerciales. Su carrera está marcada por un profundo compromiso con el aprovechamiento de la tecnología para simplificar los procesos financieros, garantizando experiencias seguras y fluidas para los usuarios. La misión de Lior es tender un puente entre las finanzas tradicionales y el mundo emergente de las divisas digitales. Su visión es crear un ecosistema financiero en el que las criptomonedas no solo sean una alternativa viable, sino la opción preferida para las transacciones globales. En SiGMA Europa, Lior compartirá sus ideas sobre las oportunidades y retos actuales en el panorama de las criptomonedas, basándose en su experiencia y su enfoque práctico.

Hayley Joseph

Directora de operaciones África

WA.Technology

Quirino Mancini

Partner

WH Partners Italy

Quirino Mancini is the global head of the gaming and gambling practice at Tonucci & Partners (www.tonucci.com), a top Italian general practice firm with offices in Rome, Milan, Brescia, Padua, Florence, Tirana, Bucharest and Belgrad. Quirino is one of the leading Italian gaming and gambling lawyers with a specialist practice of more than 15 years. He acts for many Italian and foreign-based online and land-based companies operating in the Italian gaming market advising them on all business strategy, legal regulatory and operational connected to their activities. Alongside his robust and long-established legal and regulatory practice he also runs a bespoke matchmaking and business strategy service to provide clients with a broader and more customised type of assistance that notably includes also introduction and facilitation of dealings with the local regulatory authorities, banks as well as scouting and suitability checks on potential business partners. He is also heavily engaged in the sports & entertainment fields and regularly advises market analysts, banks, investment houses and venture capital funds directly or indirectly involved in the Italian market.

Wong Wei See

Jefa ventas APAC

Group-IB

Wei See aporta dos décadas de experiencia en informática, la mitad dedicadas a la ciberseguridad. Ha trabajado para empresas grandes como HP, Oracle, F5 y Microsoft. Actualmente, dirige las ventas de APAC en Group-IB desde Singapur, y es conocida por haber dirigido equipos de ventas de primer nivel durante la última década.

Sandzhar Ismailov

Gaming Sector Lead

Google MENA

Sandzhar Ismailov is a seasoned leader in the digital advertising industry, with over 14 years of experience at Google leading the largest global Gaming partners. As a trusted advisor to top Gaming companies, Sandzhar has a proven track record of driving business transformation through innovative marketing strategies.

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni

CEO

Dubai Blockchain Center

Marwan Al Zarouni CISSP es un pionero de las criptomonedas y director general del Blockchain Center de Dubai. El centro imparte cursos de formación sobre criptomonedas y programas de concienciación para estudiantes, empresarios y departamentos gubernamentales. En febrero de 2018, Marwan fundó el primer crypto over the counted desk de la región con el establecimiento de su empresa OTC Supply DMCC. Marwan cuenta con una amplia experiencia en las áreas de gestión de seguridad de la información, seguridad de redes e informática forense. Actualmente, ocupa el cargo de director de servicios de información en Dubai Electronic Security Cent.

Alexandre Tomic

Fundador

Alea

Alexandre Tomic es el fundador de Alea.com, la empresa ganadora de múltiples premios que está detrás de varias operaciones de igaming B2C y B2B de gran éxito. Es muy conocido en la industria del juego en línea, con veinte años de experiencia en diversos aspectos que van desde red de afiliados, operador de casinos y agregador de juegos. Es un entusiasta del biohacking y se ha comprometido a promover la gobernanza de las API aportando las mejores prácticas de integración a la industria del juego.

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