Category: Speakers 2025

Since 2020 governments around the world realized, despite intense bank lobbying, they cannot ban innovation in finance any longer. Crypto and AI regulations started rolling in, opening the road to mass institutional adoption. Since then Stoyan Atipov is one of the global pioneers leading the way, designing the tools and products of the first licensed crypto-native financial institutions in Singapore and Europe. He is a founder and member of a number of professional organizations, including PAN Blockchain Association and Composite Finance Institute and a PhD candidate in applications and regulation of disruptive innovation in finance. Today he is working with Read More

Seasoned professional in strategic and operational risk management, with over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance across both B2C and B2B sectors within the online gambling industry. Fluent in Bulgarian, English, and Spanish, with extensive experience navigating diverse regulatory frameworks across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Joseph Borg heads both the Fintech and the Gaming and Gambling practices of WH Partners. Joe is ranked in the prestigious Chambers FinTech 2022 guide in the FinTech Legal practice area in Malta. He is also ranked as a “Leading Individual” in the FinTech practice area in Malta by Legal 500 EMEA 2022 guide, where WH Partners is listed as a Tier 1 law firm in Malta. Joe also practices in the areas of Esports, Corporate, IT, Telecoms and Intellectual Property Law. He is a Co-Founder and currently the Vice-President of Bitmalta, which is a non-profit organization with a mission Read More

Gloria Borisova is Senior Analyst at Ficom Leisure, an M&A advisory and consultancy company specializing in the offline and online betting & gaming industry since 1996. Ficom Leisure has more than 80 years of combined experience and expertise in all segments of the B2B and B2C international gambling industry: Betting, Casino, Lottery, Live Casino, Bingo, Poker and Skill Games for land-based and online, mobile, social gaming and e-sports. Gloria is a betting, gaming and M&A analyst with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Gloria works closely with Ficom Leisure partners on all prospective activities in identifying merger and acquisition Read More

George is an expert in legislation, taxation, and management with over 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since 2021, he has headed the Administration of the Georgian Gambling Association and has been an Executive Board Member since 2018. Previously, he served as CFO of one of Georgia’s leading gambling companies. He is the founder of the Gambling Consulting Authority (GCA), providing strategic guidance and solutions for industry growth. George holds a Gold Certificate in Tax Legislation and Audit Procedures (Ministry of Finance, 2017) and a Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards under a World Bank & EU program Read More

Francesco, CEO of Casumo since February 2023, boasts over 16 years of experience in i-gaming and retail. Prior to Casumo, he held pivotal roles such as Managing Director of International Markets at Betclic, CEO of Napoleon Sports and Casino, and CEO of PSK. His dynamic leadership and strategic initiatives have solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the i-gaming industry.

Elliot is a Responsible Gambling Product Owner at Playtech Managed Services, leading the AI-driven risk assessment platform BetBuddy that evaluates millions of players monthly across global jurisdictions. For over three years, he has spearheaded product strategy, AI model development, and responsible gambling consultancy, ensuring sustainable business practices while safeguarding player welfare. His expertise lies in leveraging artificial intelligence to detect behavioral patterns and risk indicators, translating complex data into actionable insights for operators worldwide. He manages cross-functional teams developing sophisticated RG solutions, providing strategic consultancy on responsible gaming processes and regulatory compliance. With a 20-year design career foundation, including service Read More

Ekaterina is the Director at the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). She has been with EGBA for 12 years working on legal and regulatory issues in the field of gambling both on an EU and national level. Prior to working at EGBA, Ekaterina worked on complaint and infringement handling in relation to the legislation of DG Health and Consumers at the European Commission. Other work experience includes the European Parliament and in a Brussels-based consultancy. Ekaterina holds a Ph.D in Health Policy from the Medical University- Sofia as well as an LL.M in European Law and a B.A. in Read More

Dmitry Starostenkov is the CEO of EvenBet Gaming, a leading company in the iGaming sector, where he drives innovation and strategic growth. With over two decades of experience in the high-tech and IT industries, Dmitry has been at the forefront of the iGaming revolution since 2004, serving as the head of EvenBet Gaming, a premier provider of poker software. His deep understanding of software development, market expansion, and sales strategies has made him a respected figure in the field. As a founder and business angel of several startups, Dmitry excels in strategic management and has helped numerous ventures thrive through Read More

Devon Dalbock holds the position of Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) EMEIA. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with regulators and government officials across the region, supporting both established and emerging gaming jurisdictions with GLI’s advisory services and training. Dalbock has been with GLI since 2016, initially serving as General Manager of GLI Africa before transitioning to COO for GLI EMEIA, a role he took on in 2023, further solidifying his leadership within the organization. With over 40 years of senior executive and management experience—18 of which have been in the gaming Read More