ICE STUDIO AGENDA
Monday 19th January
Fireside Chat
Dr. Eyal Loz (CPO, Ruby Play)
Exploring the hidden player behaviours that shape hit slot games, the creative risks behind standout titles, and how RubyPlay blends data, emotion and innovation.
Stephen Martino (CCO, MGM Resorts)
MGM Resorts is advancing compliance, responsible gambling and data protection through technology, cross-functional collaboration and a regulator-informed approach to risk.
Ronnie Whelan (CEO, Kingmakers)
Kingmakers is scaling leading brands in Nigeria and South Africa, adapting products and payments for local players, and identifying the next growth markets across Africa.
Nils Anden (Chief Betting & Gaming Officer, FDJ United)
FDJ United is uniting Kindred’s online expertise with FDJ’s scale, strengthening product and technology capabilities, and targeting podium positions across Europe.
Panel
Ivan Filletti (CEO) · Corinne Valletta (General Counsel) · Steven Myers (Managing Director)
Exploring Malta’s journey from iGaming trailblazer to global regulatory hub, and how reform, collaboration and innovation are shaping its next phase of growth.
Marc Burroughes (CCO, EveryMatrix)
EveryMatrix’s Bonus Guardian is helping operators combat bonus abuse globally, future-proof marketing spend, and deliver protection with minimal player friction.
David Carruthers (CEO) · Anthony Keller (CEO) · Philisiwe Bhengu (Founder) · Zach Doctor (CEO)
Session details coming soon
Mark Flores Martin (CEO) Harpo Lilja (CEO) · Isabelle Zanzer (Founder)
Session details coming soon
Fireside Chat
Matthew Holt (CEO, Gaming Compliance International)
GCI is leveraging AI, global monitoring, and the Yield Sec acquisition to provide operators and regulators with a comprehensive solution against illegal gambling.
Tuesday 20th January
Fireside Chat
Stefan Nelson (CFO, LeoVegas)
A look at how LeoVegas is accelerating growth with MGM’s backing, building in-house tech capabilities, and using finance, data and strategy to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global market.
Ben Cove (CMO, Logifuture)
Logifuture is growing Bet9ja through cultural relevance, experiential marketing, and evolving sports-led products tailored to the Nigerian market.
Pontus Lindwall (CEO, Betsson)
A candid conversation on leading a top listed gaming company, exploring ambition, resilience, criticism and what success really means after years in the CEO role.
Alex Tomic (CEO) · Sam Sadi (Founder) · Henk Wolff (CEO)
How long can iGaming keep pulling a rabbit out of the hat?
Panel
Alberto Eljarrat (CEO, Sportium)
Sportium is blending digital, retail and sponsorships to strengthen its brand, expand across Latin America, and capture new opportunities in regulated sports betting markets.
Ismail Vali (CEO) · Erwin Van Lambaart (Chairman) · Marta de Francisco (Lawyer)
Tackling the Black Market.
Fireside Chat
Laurence Michel (Chairman, Betway Africa)
Betway Africa is leading the continent’s gaming evolution through innovative products, strategic expansion, and pioneering digital solutions like Super Coin.
William Scott (CEO, Golden Matrix)
Golden Matrix is uniting B2C, B2B, platform and loyalty assets to drive international growth, maximise collaboration, and capture new market opportunities.
Panel
Mushegh Khachatryan (Chief AI Officer)
Exploring how AI is reshaping gambling operations, from fraud and risk management to personalisation, and which strategies are delivering measurable returns today.
Wednesday 21st January
Fireside Chat
Leonid Kirakosyan (CEO, SoftConstruct)
SoftConstruct’s distributed ecosystem of companies is driving innovation, attracting top tech talent, and shaping the future of gaming and technology across global markets.
Konstantinos Papakonstantinou (Head of AI, Kaizen Gaming)
Session details coming soon
Vlad Kaltenieks (CEO, Boylesports)
BoyleSports on leveraging strategic investment, M&A, and selective international expansion to strengthen its leadership in the UK and beyond.
Panel
Charmaine Hogan (Global Head of Government Relations) · Hugo Baungartner (CBO) · Renato Siqueira (CEO)
Brand, product or trust? Understanding what’s really driving success in Brazil’s regulated betting market — and where regulators may push back next.
Ana Paula Castello Branco (CMO, BetMGM Brasil)
BetMGM Brazil is building a relevant, localised, and personalised brand to engage players, drive growth, and capture opportunities in Brazil’s newly regulated market.
Pedro Extremera (Regional Director LatAm) · Aviv Sher (CEO) · Cecilia Valdez (Executive President)
Localisation isn’t one-size-fits-all. Exploring how player behaviour differs across Spanish-speaking LatAm — and what that means for operators looking to scale.
Josh Swerdlow (CEO) · Jonathan Gruber (CEO) · Travis Geiger (CXO)
Session details coming soon