Industry Leaders Set to Gather at SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026


Industry Leaders Set to Gather at SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026

  • In just one month, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates and Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will take place on 9 – 10 July, in Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing together four interconnected pillars that define the modern gaming and affiliate ecosystem and shape the strategic focus of the event.

SPARK unifies the SEE region – it’s where strategy, technology, and growth collide to shape what’s next.

What to expect:


Day 1 & Day 2 will deliver a packed agenda across keynote sessions, panels, fireside chats, and networking opportunities designed to maximise connection and insight.

 

Day 1 Highlights

  • An opening address by Kristof Szucs (Kyborg.ai) charting the future of gaming in Southeast Europe across product evolution, regulation, and affiliate ecosystems.
  • Operational Revenue Engines: Fireside chats exploring Live Ops and dynamic player experiences.
  • The Digital-Retail Evolution: High-level panel discussions mapping the modernisation of the land-based gaming floor.
  • Frictionless Conversion & Compliance: Practical sessions rewriting the playbook on payments

Day 2 Highlights: Scaling with Confidence

  • The AI Search Revolution: A forward-looking keynote by Nicolas Monti-Potsolakis from Black Lantern Marketing on transitioning from traditional SEO to AIEO (AI Engine Optimisation) – ensuring brands become the direct answers in AI-driven search models.
  • The Affiliate Power Shift: A deep-dive panel tracking the evolution of traffic brokers into core strategic partners.
  • Modern iGaming Operations: Practical strategy sessions on turning operational frameworks into immediate revenue.
  • Proactive Compliance & Growth: A legal-first evaluation of proactive compliance as a competitive advantage.

Meet Expert Speakers

The event brings together a curated audience of decision-makers and industry leaders, including:

  • Andrei Frimescu – PR & Marketing Director, Game World Romania (Members of ROMSLOT – The Association of Slot Operators in Romania)
  • Antony Jordan – Head of Payments & KYC, ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH
  • Kristof Szucs – Co-Founder & Principal, Kyborg.ai
  • Robert Brassai – Principal Consultant, Sense4Gaming
  • Robert Stoica – Chief Operating Officer, Winbet
  • Tasos Vasios – Co-Founder & Head of Compliance, KIVON

AND MANY MORE!

 

Expected Attendees


SPARK attracts senior executives, innovators and key decision-makers, offering a unique platform for collaboration and industry engagement, including:

 

  • C-level executives and founders
  • Heads of product, growth, and strategy
  • Payments, fintech, and gaming operators
  • Regulators and policy stakeholders
  • Marketing, affiliate, and acquisition leaders
  • Investors and ecosystem partners

This is a closed, high-value environment built for meaningful conversations and real business outcomes.

Don’t miss out – registrations are open

With just one month to go, prospective attendees are encouraged to secure their seats today and join industry peers, experts and decision-makers for a dynamic programme of discussions, networking and industry insights.

Register Now: https://www.eventus-international.com/spark

Sponsorship enquiries:

Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International

loumari@eventus-international.com