iGX Summit 2026 Day 2: AI Integration, Hyper-Personalization, and VIP Strategies Take Center Stage

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on June 18, 2026
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We are thrilled to announce that day 2 of the iGX Summit 2026 is officially underway. Today’s agenda shifts into high gear, focusing on cutting-edge marketing stacks, real-time player data, predictive AI, and omni-channel player retention.

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For attendees and remote followers alike, these are the panels to watch today:

1. Guest Keynote — Add the Vegas Experience: How to turn casino strengths into Vegas-grade VIP programmes that attract whales across every touchpoint

  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Track: Creating Next-Level Content
  • Speaker: Steve Cyr, Founder of ISC Consulting
  • What to expect: A masterclass in translating on-floor hospitality and high-touch casino service rituals into seamless, digital-first VIP programs designed to attract and retain high-value players.

2. Case Study Featuring Live Demo — Building Intelligent Growth Engines: How to unify data, automation, and decision-making to create AI-powered ecosystems that supercharge scalable growth

  • Time: 9:20 AM
  • Track: Building Growth and Momentum
  • Speaker: Juan Carlos Álvarez, Head of Digital Marketing at Betwarrior
  • What to expect: A deep-dive live demo outlining the design of adaptive AI frameworks for data orchestration and intelligence across the digital marketing stack.

3. Case Study — Programmatic Advertising for iGaming: How to build trust, reach better players, and prove performance

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Speaker: Daryl Goodman-Gordon, Managing Director, EMEA Revenue at AdRoll
  • What to expect: Crucial insight into leveraging programmatic advertising structures specifically within the iGaming space to guarantee measurable performance and build user trust.

4. Fireside Chat — Agentic Execution Engine & ML Decision Modules: Successful AI Integration in real life

  • Time: 10:20 AM
  • Speakers:
    • Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO of Golden Whale
    • Petru Muresan, Director Digital Solutions at Funstage
  • What to expect: A practical look at combining CRM, AI, and real-time data to construct a unified profile across all player touchpoints, successfully connecting online and offline experiences.

5. Panel — Predictive That Wows: How can you use real-time player insights to deliver ‘How did they know?!’ personalisation that drives long-term engagement?

  • Time: 11:10 AM
  • Speakers & Moderator:
    • Adam Ruffett (Speaker), Head of Casino at Livescore Group
    • Séamus Nolan (Speaker), CRM Strategy Manager at Evoke
    • Deb Lee (Speaker), Director, AI and Data Operations at Entain
    • Russell Yershon (Moderator), Director at Connecting Brands
  • What to expect: Industry experts discuss building platforms that anticipate player behavior to trigger real-time, hyper-personalized actions, using advanced algorithms to deliver intuitive user experiences.

6. Panel — From Floor to Screen: How can you convert land-based players to online and use Live Casino to stand out in saturated markets?

  • Time: 11:40 AM
  • Speakers & Moderator:
    • Oliver Jones (Speaker), CMO of Grand Casino Bern
    • Ann-Kathrin Baumgardt (Moderator), Co-Founder of Batomak
  • What to expect: An essential discussion on the seamless transition of traditional casino customers to online spaces, and how operators can use immersive Live Casino setups to gain a competitive edge.

Stay tuned for further live updates and key takeaways from the showroom floor as iGX Summit 2026 continues to unpack the future of gaming technology.

Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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