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.
