About This Event
Following a strong debut in Vilnius, HIPTHER Baltics: Riga continues the mission of providing highly focused, locally rooted, and regionally relevant industry conversations. Latvia stands at the crossroads of dynamic regulatory development and increased attention to responsible gaming—making Riga the ideal location to explore how cross-border operations intersect with rising expectations for player safety, data integrity, and regulatory clarity.
With the 2026 theme set as “Cross-Border Compliance & Player Protection,” this one-day conference brings together a curated mix of regulators, operators, legal experts, compliance leaders, and responsible gaming advocates to unpack the evolving frameworks shaping the Baltic and European iGaming markets.
Key Themes and Topics
- Cross-border licensing and compliance challenges in the Baltic & CEE region
- Player protection frameworks and responsible gaming initiatives
- Data privacy, risk management, and fraud prevention
- AML directives and regulatory harmonization across jurisdictions
- Self-exclusion systems and national registers: effectiveness and implementation
- Real-world case studies from regulators and operators
- Consumer protection in the context of digital transformation
What to Expect
- Targeted panels and legal deep-dives featuring regional and EU-wide perspectives
- Workshops led by compliance professionals and policy advisors
- HIPTHER Academy sessions focused on practical skills and strategic planning
- Networking opportunities with key decision-makers and regulatory stakeholders
- A boutique event format designed for high-quality engagement and collaboration
Who Should Attend
- Compliance officers and legal professionals in gaming and fintech
- Regulatory authorities and government agencies
- iGaming operators, affiliates, and platform providers
- Risk, fraud, and AML specialists
- Responsible gaming and player advocacy groups
- Tech startups addressing gaming compliance and integrity