HIPTHER has further fleshed out details about its upcoming MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, finalizing the agenda for the upcoming event. In the same stride, HIPTHER announced the Provisional Shortlists for the prestigious Baltic & Scandinavian Gaming (BSG) Awards 2025.

BSG Awards Ceremony set to recognize individual and company successes

The Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards (BSG Awards) celebrate regional accomplishment and tout excellence, innovation, and leadership in the Gaming and Tech sectors in the Baltic and Nordic regions.

With the Provisional Shortlists already out, HIPTHER has one clarification to make for any company that wishes to have a chance of advancing further in the process:

"To proceed as finalists and be eligible for the final vote and Awards Ceremony at the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, shortlisted companies and individuals must confirm their attendance by securing their event registration."

The BSG Awards Ceremony will have two set of categories – one for Individual Professional Categories for the Baltic region specifically, and Company Categories for both the Baltics and Nordics, HITPHER explained in a press release, detailing the event and what to expect further.

Among the prominent industry people who will appear in personal capacity are Vladimir Malakchi (Xanada Investments), Daniel Gunba (TRIION Gaming), and Irakli Davarashvili (Promofy).

As to the companies attending, those will include but not be limited to SOFTSWISS, EveryMatrix, Evolution Gaming, Delasport, BETGAMES, Playtech, and BETER, along with standout operators such as Bet365, Coolbet, Unibet, and others.

Event set to offer an inspiring and dynamic experience

Furthermore, the MARE BALTICM Gaming & Tech Summit 2025 will be offering a dynamic experience across two main stages: the Compliance & Operations Stage and the TECH, Trends & Innovation Stage.

The event comes with its signature morning wellness activities and Morning Networking Run that have become a staple of the industry gathering and have been well-received by industry types.

To add to the impact of the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit, HIPTHER is also introducing its Academy Workshops that will offer hands-on experience and issue digital diplomas, turning the event into a place for not only listening to the latest insights, but also a chance to acquire practical experience. The Academy Workshops include:

• Crypto Custody, Transparency & Consumer Protection Under MiCA – led by Anna Agu, offering a practical dive into MiCA regulations for crypto operations.
• Creative Rights, Real Risks: Navigating IP, Sponsorships & Branding – hosted by Andrius Gabnys and Jovita Morta Gabne, tackling legal strategies in gaming, sports, and entertainment.
• RegTech in Action: Building AML & Compliance-Ready Fintechs – delivered by Viktorija Poluektova, focusing on risk management, automation, and sustainable growth.
• Neuroshift: How to Rewire Your Brain to Outthink, Outlast & Outperform – a transformational workshop by Dr. Maria Loumpourdi, blending neuroscience and high-performance development.

Commenting on the upcoming events and opportunities, HIPTHER Co-Founder Zoltan Tuendik had this to say: "We are proud to say that the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit has become the go-to event in the Baltic region. With its dynamic agenda, the summit has influenced many local organizers over the years. We are excited to see so many new conferences emerging across the Baltics—many of them learning the ropes and covering topics inspired by our event, which has been setting the standard since 2018."

The MARE BALTICUM Gaming and TECH expo is taking place on May 27-28 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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