HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026

The HIPTHER Prague Summit returns in 2026 with its most ambitious edition yet — a milestone celebrating 10 years of connecting gaming and technology professionals across Central and Eastern Europe. Under the theme "Decoding the Future: 10 Years of Impact," the summit brings together over 400 global decision-makers, regulators, founders, and C-level executives from more than 35 countries.

What's New in 2026

For the first time, the summit expands to three parallel content stages plus the newly introduced Hipther Academy — a dedicated workshop track focused on hands-on, practical skill-building:

• Stage 1 — Compliance & Operations Lab: Czech market outlook, Regulators' Roundtable (with Estonian, Romanian, and Maltese authorities), German Operators Forum, Pan-European Compliance Radar covering 20+ jurisdictions, Responsible Gaming sessions, and IMGL MasterClass.​

• Stage 2 — AML & Digital Finance Lab: AML/KYC deep dives, cybersecurity in the payment chain, risk scoring and fraud detection, taxation across borders, and digital identity/eID wallets.​

• Stage 3 — TechXperience Stage: Enterprise-level Web3 adoption, blockchain for high-compliance sectors, AI for operations, eSports betting convergence, SEO keynote, and startup Innovation Lab Lightning Talks.​

• Hipther Academy: Practical workshops on vibe coding, compliance automation, AI-driven workflows, and responsible implementation — emphasizing execution over theory.​

The 2025 edition, themed "The A-Flutter of Innovation," was described as a record-breaking year. Held at the same Prague venue, it featured 60+ expert speakers across two Knowledge Hubs — Compliance & Operations and TECH Trends — and culminated with the prestigious GamingTECH CEE Awards gala at Galerie Louvre. Sessions covered topics from Balkan gaming regulation to cryptocurrency compliance, with deep discussions on how different European jurisdictions approach online gaming.

What We Expect

The 10th anniversary brings a historic opening of access: HIPTHER has launched a No-Limit Free Tickets initiative for iGaming operators, affiliates, startups, and students. As co-founder Zoltan Tundik stated: "We're deliberately removing barriers to access. Whether you're an operator, an affiliate, a startup founder, or a student — the future of this industry is stronger when everyone has a seat at the table". The triple-stage format, the addition of the Hipther Academy, and the breadth of regulatory discussions across Europe, LATAM, and North America make this the most comprehensive Prague Summit to date.

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