Ana is an iGaming professional with 13 years of experience in the industry. Throughout the years she has held different positions across a variety of departments including operations, product and marketing. Ana has extensive experience in both the b2c and the b2b sector. Currently she is the Head of Marketing of AvatarUX, a well-known slot supplier. She is very passionate about casino products, player behaviour and innovative ways of user acquisition and retention.
Alexis has over 15 years of experience in iGaming and is an experienced speaker. He has been in key positions at various Operators such as MD for Redbet and Evoke Gaming Group, MD for Betsson’s Casino brands and CEO for Scatters Group. He has founded Unibo, which is a supplier of Gamification and Retention tools for iGaming operators. Unibo delivers a plug and play solution for iGaming operators to quickly gain a range of real time promotional tools for their online sites such as Missions, Tournaments, Jackpots, Prize drops and more.
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) hosted a compelling webinar featuring Eugene Ravdin, a leading expert in content creation and digital brand marketing. With extensive experience in content for platforms like UEFA.com and his current role at MightyTips, Ravdin shared valuable strategies for building digital brand authority, especially in light of recent changes to Google’s algorithms. Ravdin emphasized the growing importance of creating meaningful content that aligns with a brand’s identity and values. “Your brand should be connected with your audience,” he stressed. He highlighted how his approach at UEFA.com focused on consistently delivering unique and relevant content without over-reliance Read More
Ovidiu’s journey in the gambling industry began 18 months ago when he became the Executive Director of the “Joc Responsabil” Association, an organization dedicated to promoting Responsible Gaming. As a newcomer, he was impressed by the scope of the association’s programs, the dedication of its staff, and the commitment of sponsors in supporting individuals struggling with addiction. Previously, Ovidiu managed a craft bakery and spent over 20 years in the telecom sector, holding various sales and operations positions locally, regionally, and globally. For him managing an NGO has been a paradigm shift where the focus is on delivering social programs Read More
Darko Zivanov poses a wide experience in gambling industry he gained through more than 25 years of work in dynamic markets. His profound knowledge on the industry was a valuable asset for MaxBet Group in the period of intensive expansion where he was firstly in charge for operations and later on, for business strategy and development. As the former CEO of MaxBet, he demonstrated exceptional leadership with a constructive and calm approach to almost 3000 employees. Currently, Darko serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board at MaxBet. Following Flutter’s acquisition of a majority stake in MaxBet in January, Mr. Read More
Zoran Puhac has about 15 years of experience as a C level manager or coordinator of associations in the industry, and about 30 years of experience in communications. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, and has a postgraduate qualification at the Faculty of Political Sciences, specializing in crisis communications.
With over 11 years of experience in the betting industry, including 7 years as a marketing specialist, Vasko Ilijevski is the founder and, since 2017, the President of the Macedonian Sports Betting Association (MSBA). As President, his primary focus is on advancing the betting industry by elevating the standards and professionalism within betting shops. This includes promoting globally recognized best practices in gaming, educating players on responsible gaming, and organizing initiatives to underscore the importance of adherence to laws and regulations. He is dedicated to enhancing both legal and regulatory frameworks in the industry to ensure a safer, more transparent Read More
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Pieter is Founder of Assissa Consultancy Europe. He is a veteran in the area of responsible gambling, consultancy and training of gambling industry professionals. He has been involved in projects with the gambling industry since 1989. Besides Pieter is a consultant worldwide for as well as the gambling and betting industry land based and online, casinos, slot machine arcades and lotteries and for regulators and other governmental bodies. He is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as Secretary General of the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG) since 1997. In 2003 he was the initiator of Read More
Currently is Chairman of the Board of Management of the Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria and Chief Executive Officer of Balkan gaming Expo. Also serves as C-level Officer of various operating companies in the Gaming Sector. He served as Chief Executive Officer of many local and international companies in the Insurance and Pension Funds Sector. He’s also served as Member of the Board of Management of the Bulgarian Actuarial Society. He has MSc Degree in Engineering, MSc in Applied Math, MSc in Actuarial Science from City University in London and Diploma of International Economic Relations.
