Eastern Europe & CIS — The Emerging iGaming Event Hub

The iGaming event circuit has traditionally centered on London, Malta, and Lisbon. But Eastern Europe and the CIS region are rapidly emerging as a third conference hub, driven by growing local markets and lower event costs.

Tbilisi, Georgia — The Rising Star

SBC Summit Tbilisi has become the anchor event for the region. The 2025 edition attracted 2,000+ delegates from 44 countries, with 40+ exhibitors. The 2026 edition (July 15–16, Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace) is expected to welcome 2,500+ attendees.

Why Tbilisi? Georgia offers a business-friendly environment, no visa requirements for most nationalities, affordable operating costs, and a strategic position between Europe and Central Asia. The city's nightlife and food scene don't hurt either.

Bucharest & Sofia — Regulatory Hubs

Romania and Bulgaria have established, regulated iGaming markets. The BEGE Expo (Balkans Entertainment & Gaming Expo) in Sofia and the Bucharest Gaming Summit attract operators focused on Balkan and Southeastern European markets. These are smaller, more focused events — 1,000–2,000 attendees — but with high-quality operator representation.

Riga, Latvia — The Baltic Gateway

Hipther's Baltic conferences in Riga serve the Latvian, Lithuanian, and Estonian markets. The Baltic states have progressive gambling regulation and a growing tech talent pool.

Prague — Tech Meets Gaming

The Prague Gaming & Tech Summit (organized by Hipther) positions itself at the intersection of technology and gambling. Prague's established tech ecosystem and central European location make it a natural fit.

Why Eastern Europe Matters

Three reasons: (1) lower event costs — a booth at BEGE costs a fraction of ICE Barcelona, (2) direct access to operators in growing regulated markets, (3) less competition for attention — at ICE you're one of 600 exhibitors; in Sofia you're one of 50.

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