10 Jun 2026 Samantha McLauren
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 (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, 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
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