MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2025: A New Format for a New Era of Engagement

As the gaming and tech industries continue to evolve at lightning speed, so too must the events that bring these communities together. That’s why the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, taking place in Vilnius on 27–28 May, is rolling out a bold new format designed to enhance engagement, personalize learning, and better reflect the fast-moving worlds of iGaming, fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

Now in its latest and most forward-thinking edition, the summit is embracing a multi-room setup, dedicated content tracks, and hands-on workshops—turning the traditional conference format on its head. With an expected audience of up to 200 participants and a stellar lineup of 60 expert speakers, MARE BALTICUM 2025 promises to deliver its most focused and dynamic experience yet.

“We’re incredibly excited about the 2025 edition of MARE BALTICUM. After years of refining the summit experience, this year marks a bold evolution—not just in content, but in how we engage our community. The new two-room format and the introduction of HIPTHER Academy workshops are just the beginning. We’re also testing something completely new behind the scenes—a method we believe could redefine how conferences deliver value. If it works, it’s going to change everything.”

— Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER 

A Two-Room Format for Maximum Relevance

To give attendees more control over their summit experience, the event will now feature two parallel content rooms, each focusing on a distinct area of industry expertise:

Room 1: Compliance & Regulation Track

Designed for legal minds, regulators, and operations professionals, this room will feature in-depth panel discussions and presentations centered on:

• Regional and EU-level compliance updates
• Licensing frameworks across the Baltics, Nordics, and beyond
• Anti-money laundering (AML) strategies
• Responsible gaming policies and ESG topics

Room 2: Tech, Innovation & Keynote Track

 
This room is dedicated to the frontlines of innovation—bringing together developers, product teams, investors, visionaries, and change-makers to explore where tech is heading, not just in iGaming, but across adjacent industries like fintech, blockchain, and AI.

While gaming remains a central pillar of the summit, Room 2 is intentionally not limited to gaming alone. We’re creating a space where ideas from multiple sectors converge, inspiring cross-industry collaboration and future-focused thinking.

Key themes and discussion points include:

• The future of AI and automation in iGaming and beyond

• Blockchain use cases extending far past cryptocurrency, with real-world applications in identity, transparency, and decentralized infrastructure

• Fintech innovation both within gaming environments and across broader digital ecosystems

• Web3 and decentralized platforms redefining ownership and engagement models

• Startups and investment trends shaping the next wave of disruptive techOpen systems and coopetition – how companies are creating shared ecosystems where competition and cooperation co-exist. For exampl

- NuxGame’s open approach to affiliates and aggregators

• From AI hype back to people-first thinking – what have we learned after a year of over-automating? Who comes first: the tech, or the humans behind and in front of the screen?

• Differentiation in product and business – is iGaming at risk of becoming too generic? How do we protect uniqueness and deliver real value?
  
  

This format gives participants the opportunity to deep-dive into topics that matter most to them, with the flexibility to explore emerging trends that stretch beyond their immediate niche. Whether you're a tech entrepreneur, product lead, investor, or just curious about where innovation is headed, Room 2 is built for forward thinkers ready to engage, question, and shape the future.

A “Secret Method” in Testing—And It Might Change Everything

In addition to the new room structure, MARE BALTICUM 2025 will quietly test an experimental format innovation—a "secret method" designed to enhance audience engagement and retention during panel sessions. While details remain under wraps for now, early previews suggest this approach could dramatically reshape how participants interact with speakers and content.

If successful, this methodology may be adapted across all future HIPTHER conferences, further solidifying the summit’s role as an innovation lab for the events industry itself.

Introducing HIPTHER Academy Workshops

Building on the success of the HIPTHER Academy initiative (see hipther.com/events/academy), the 2025 summit will also host up to four intensive workshops, designed to provide:

• Hands-on learning experiences
  

• Skill development sessions
  

• Deep knowledge transfer from seasoned experts
  
  

Participants in the workshops will receive digital diplomas acknowledging their completion—ideal for adding to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, and professional development portfolios. These sessions will be open to all attendees, but pre-registration may be required due to limited space.

Workshops will cover diverse topics such as:

• Data protection and cybersecurity in iGaming

• Building regulatory strategies for new markets

• Creating future-ready iGaming products

• UX/UI optimization for player engagement
  
  

This practical layer of the summit reflects HIPTHER’s growing commitment to education and lifelong learning within the tech and gaming sectors.

Who’s Attending MARE BALTICUM 2025?

The summit is set to welcome up to 200 participants from across the Baltics, Nordics, and wider Europe, including:

• C-level executives and founders

• Compliance officers and legal advisors

• Product and platform managers

• Blockchain entrepreneurs

• Fintech innovators

• AI researchers and startup leaders
  
  

With 60 speakers confirmed, the content will be rich, relevant, and reflective of the diverse voices shaping the future of these industries.

Why MARE BALTICUM Remains the Region’s Must-Attend Event

Since its inception, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit has earned a reputation for its boutique atmosphere, curated content, and strategic networking opportunities. Unlike sprawling mega-expos, this event is designed for quality conversations, meaningful insights, and real collaboration.

The 2025 edition builds on that legacy—while also raising the bar. With a new room layout, an experimental content delivery method, and a strong focus on education through HIPTHER Academy workshops, this is not just another gaming conference. It’s a glimpse into the future of how industry events should work.

Don’t Miss Out – Join the Conversation in Vilnius

If you're in gaming, fintech, blockchain, or AI, and you're looking to stay ahead of the curve—MARE BALTICUM 2025 is your event. With a reimagined format, elite speaker lineup, and an agenda focused on impact, it’s an unmissable moment in the 2025 event calendar.

Register now to secure your place, and get ready to explore what’s next—for your company, your career, and the industry at large.

For more information and registration, visit: https://hipther.com/events/vilnius/