What to Expect at the European Gaming Congress 2023

The European Gaming Congress (or EGC) is a prominent event that brings together gaming industry professionals, regulators, operators, and other stakeholders from across Europe. It provides a platform for discussing key issues, trends, and challenges in the gaming sector. The congress also offers valuable insights into regulatory frameworks, emerging technologies, market developments, and responsible gaming practices.

Founded in 2017, the EGC has gained recognition for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities. It has evolved into a celebrated yearly gathering, attracting influential speakers and attendees who contribute to shaping the future of gaming in Europe.

This year’s event is being held from the 30th to 31st October at the InterContinental Hotel Warszawa, in Warsaw, Poland. So, what can we expect from the event?

The Latest Developments in the Gaming Industry

The EGC covers iGaming in all of its forms. These include online poker games like Blackjack and Texas Hold’em, national lotteries, and sports betting (eSports betting on video games like Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Valorant is also rapidly growing in popularity). Recent developments like sweepstakes casinos are also covered. Also known as “sweeps casinos” or “social casinos”, these are becoming more popular. Sweepstakes casinos involve playing casino games like slots, poker, and roulette with virtual currency that can later be redeemed to win real money prizes. You can read here for more information if you're interested in playing sweepstake casinos.

At the EGC, industry professionals like regulators and compliance experts from Poland, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, and the Nordics gather to discuss the latest developments in the online gambling industry.

Exploration of New and Emerging Tech

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Technological developments like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Fintech (financial technology) are causing huge changes in a large number of different industries. The iGaming industry is no exception to technological transformation, and professionals like compliance experts, government officials, and executives will be sharing their knowledge and expertise on these topics and more at the EGC.

A Range of Expert Speakers

The EGC has always had knowledgeable speakers at its events, and this year is no exception. 2023's event features:

• Marcin Rzetecki, Technical Outreach Specialist at BSV Bitcoin Association
• Marek Plota, Founding Attorney at RM Legal & Gaming In Poland
• Morten Ronde, CEO of Danish Online Gambling Association and Managing Partner at Nordic Gambling
• Ewa Lejman-Widz, Attorney at Law, Tax Advisor, Head of Polish Desk at WH Partners
• Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner at MELCHERS Law
• Piotr Dynowski, Partner/Attorney at Law/Head of IP/Media/Tech&Comms Practice at Bird & Bird Poland

Networking Opportunities

The networking and social aspect has always been a key component of EGC events. This year’s event offers participants 48 hours of networking time for making connections and friends, and learning more about the industry.

What Other iGaming Events Are There?

The EGC isn’t the only iGaming event happening this year. If the EGC sparks your interest and you want to learn and network more, there are plenty of other worldwide events in 2023. These include the Scandinavian Gaming Show in Stockholm on November 2nd and 3rd, and iGB L!VE in New York City on December 6th and 7th. There are also SiGMA events in Cyprus (September 4th to 7th, 2023) and Malta (November 13th to 17th, 2023), SPiCE events in Sri Lanka (July 26th to 28th, 2023), and Bangladesh (November 8th to 10th, 2023).