Vilnius, Lithuania โ 07.04.2025 โ as the gaming and tech industries continue to develop at a perfect pace, so too must the events that bring these communities together. That is why the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, taking place in Vilnius on 27-28 May, is presenting a new format designed to improve engagement, and personalized learning, and further shows what the fast-moving world of iGaming, fintech, Blockchain, and artificial intelligence is about.
Now in its latest and most forward-thinking edition, the summit is embracing a multi-room setup, dedicated content tracks, and hands-on workshopsโturning the traditional conference format into something exciting. With the expected audience totaling about 200 participants and a lineup of 60 expert speakers, MARE BALTICUM promises to deliver the most exciting and focused experience since its inception.
โWeโre incredibly excited about the 2025 edition of MARE BALTICUM. After years of refining the summit experience, this year marks a bold evolutionโnot 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. Weโre also testing something completely new behind the scenesโa method we believe could redefine how conferences deliver value. If it works, itโs going to change everything.โ
โ Zoltรกn Tลฑndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER
A Two-Room Format for Maximum Relevance
give the participants more control over their experience at the summit, the event has now added two different content rooms, with each of them focusing on different areas of the industry:
Room 1: Compliance & Regulation Track
- Designed for legal minds, regulators, and operations professionals, this room will include several panel discussions and presentations focused 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 talks about new ideas, bringing together developers, product teams, investors, visionaries, and change-makers to discuss where tech is heading, not just in the iGaming industry, but across other related industries like fintech, blockchain, and AI.
While gaming remains an important topic to be discussed at the summit, Room 2 is not limiting its discussions to gaming alone. We are creating a space where ideas from different sectors meet, focusing on collaborations across the industry and forward-thinking initiatives.
Key themes and discussion points include:
- The future of AI and automation in iGaming and beyond
- Blockchain use cases extend past cryptocurrency, with its application in the real world in aspects like identity, transparency, and decentralized platforms
- Fintech innovation within gaming environments and across other areas of the digital industry
- Web3 and decentralized platforms improving ownership and engagement models
- Startups and investment trends shaping the next wave of technologies in the industry
- Open systems and cooperation โ how companies are creating shared platforms where they can cooperate and compete healthily. For example: NuxGameโs open approach to affiliates and aggregators
- From AI hype back to people-first thinking โ 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 โ is iGaming at risk of becoming too generic? How do we protect uniqueness and deliver real value?
This format allows participants to discuss topics that matter most to them, with the flexibility to look into emerging trends that go beyond their immediate niche. Whether youโre a tech entrepreneur, product lead, investor, or just curious about what is going on in the industry, Room 2 is built for people who only think forward and are ready to question, engage, and shape the future.
A โSecret Methodโ in TestingโAnd It Might Change Everything
In addition to the new structure of the room, MARE BALTICUM 2025 will quietly test an experimental format innovation known as the โsecret methodโ that is designed to improve audience engagement and retention during the panel sessions. While full details are yet to be revealed, early indications suggest that this approach is set to change the way participants interact with speakers and content at the event.
If successful, this method may be adopted across all HIPTHER conferences, further establishing the role of the summit as a game-changer in the events industry.
Introducing HIPTHER Academy Workshops
Building on the success of the HIPTHER Academy initiative (see hipther.com/events/academy), the 2025 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 workshop will receive digital diplomas showing their competition, an ideal addition to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, and professional development portfolios. This session will be open to attendees, but pre-registration may be required due to limited space.
Workshops will cover different topics like:
- Data protection and cybersecurity in iGaming
- Building regulatory strategies for new markets
- Creating iGaming products that are ready for the future
- UI/UX optimization for player engagement
This practical aspect of the summit shows HIPTHERโs commitment to education and detailed learning within the tech and gaming sectors.
Whoโs Attending MARE BALTICUM 2025?
The summit is prepared to welcome over 200 participants 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 discussion will be centered around the happenings in the industry, showcasing rich, relevant, reflections of the voices that shape the industry.
Why MARE BALTICUM Remains the Regionโs Must-Attend Event
Since it was launched, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit has always showcased a rich atmosphere, and packed content, and has always been a place that helps people network. Unlike some mega-expo, this summit is designed for rich conversations, meaningful knowledge, and real collaboration.
The 2025 edition intends to build on that legacy, with the event expected to raise the bar. This is not just another gaming conference as it provides attendees with a new room layout, an experimental content delivery method, and a strong focus on educating participants through HIPTHER Academy workshops. It provides a look into the future of how industry events should work.
Donโt Miss Out โ Join the Conversation in Vilnius
If youโre in gaming, fintech, AI, or blockchain and youโre looking for an event to stay ahead of the game, MARE BALTICUM 2025 remains the best place to be. With the event focusing on making an impact through its elite speaker lineup in addition to its new format, it is one event that nobody should miss in 2025.
Register now to secure your place, and get ready to explore whatโs nextโfor your company, career, and the industry at large.
For more information and registration, visit: https://hipther.com/events/vilnius/
