HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 is a regional industry conference focused on regulation, technology, and player protection in the Baltic iGaming market. The event is organized by HIPTHER, a European media hub and event producer in the gaming industry.

The 2026 edition will focus on the intersection of regulation, financial technology, and the gaming sector. The agenda will cover the following key topics:

• Cross-border licensing and compliance across the Baltics and CEE
• Player protection and responsible gaming initiatives
• Data protection, risk management, and fraud prevention
• AML directives and regulatory harmonization
• Payment solutions and FinTech infrastructure
• Technology-driven tools for transparency and security

The conference will be held in a boutique format, hosting approximately 150 participants and 40 speakers. It is designed for a professional audience, including representatives of regulatory and governmental bodies, iGaming operators, compliance and legal professionals, AML experts, as well as FinTech companies, technology startups, and solution providers for the gaming industry.

Confirmed speakers at HIPTHER Baltics: Riga 2026 include:

• Simona Dutto, Key Account Manager at GLI EMEIA
• Shirly Valge, Founder & CEO of Satoshe.io, and Ecosystem Development Lead at Institute of Free Technology
• Gleb Chernov, Owner in PlatformGuru.co, and Partner in Cetron
• Ray Freilibs, Director of External Relations at GammaStack, and the host of the “iGaming Unplugged” podcast
• Jānis Strauts, Sports Operations Manager at OlyBet
• Toms Andersons, CEO at Live Fraud Solutions
• Inga Karulaitytė, Partner, attorney-at-law, Head of Banking, Finance & Fintech, ECOVIS ProventusLaw
• Heidi Reinson, Financial Behaviour Research Senior Expert at the University of Tartu and a Senior Industry Expert at the Baltic Finance Center, Riga Business School
• Anastasia Zencika, Founder of Evotym
• Kristina Nikipolska, Associate Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at xpate
• Ivan Korkin, Head of Account Management at Kanggiten, among others

The participation fee is €199, which includes full access to the main conference program, networking activities, and HIPTHER Academy workshops. Group discounts are available.