Key Takeaways
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Event Kick-Off
— Ace Alliance Riga 2026 officially commenced on August 6, 2026, bringing over 700 top operators, affiliates, and C-level leaders to Latvia for high-level networking
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Curated Itinerary
— Day 1 featured a morning coffee meet-up at Konventa Sēta Yard, a guided tour of Riga's Old Town, an exclusive Alea networking cruise, a private FAM C-suite meeting hosted by Enreach at Stage 22, and an EvenBet Gaming poker night at Olympic Voodoo Casino
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High-Profile Attendees
— The summit features a strong gathering of industry leaders, including Alexandre Tomic, Dmitry Belianin, Valentina Bagniya, Richard Dennys, and Gamblers Connect contributor Filippo Anzalone
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Continued Schedule
— Following the relationship-driven collaboration of Day 1, delegates advance into Day 2 featuring exclusive keynotes hosted by Nordic.Partners at the Small Guild
iGaming Decision-Makers Gather in Latvia for a Packed Opening Day Featuring Historic Tours, VIP Cruises, and High-Stakes Poker
Ace Alliance Riga 2026 officially commenced with Day 1 on August 6, 2026, bringing over 700 top operators, affiliates, and C-level leaders to the heart of Latvia for premier high-level networking. Moving away from traditional, rigid trade show floors, Day 1 of the summit immersed delegates in a series of curated experiences across the historic city.
Day 1 Itinerary and Highlights
- Morning Coffee Meet-Up: The summit opened at 11:00 AM at the Konventa Sēta Yard / Cruffins, where attendees kicked off the day with coffee and pastries in Riga’s historic centre.
- Guided City Tour: At 11:45 AM, delegates took to the streets for a guided tour of Riga’s Old Town, exploring local architecture and history with a professional guide.
- Alea Networking Cruise: Starting at 3:00 PM, VIP badge holders boarded a private boat cruise along the water, mixing drinks with high-level deal-making among key iGaming decision-makers.
- FAM Private Networking Meeting: At 6:00 PM, Stage 22 at the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga hosted an exclusive, invitation-only C-suite gathering organized by Enreach.
- EvenBet Gaming Poker Night: Day 1 concluded at 8:00 PM at the Olympic Voodoo Casino, giving VIP leaders a chance to network over an evening of competitive poker.
Industry Leaders, Experts, and Attendees
Ace Alliance Riga 2026 features a high concentration of prominent founders, senior executives, and industry leaders from across the global iGaming ecosystem. Notable speakers and attendees participating in the summit include:
- Alexandre Tomic (Founder of Alea & Vegas Legends)
- Dmitry Belianin (Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Blask)
- Valentina Bagniya (Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS)
- Richard Dennys (CEO at Mr. Gamble)
- John Wright (Co-Founder at StatsDrone)
- Bilyan Balinoff (Founder of Vegas Legends & Felix Gaming)
- Cordelia Morgan-Cooper (Founder at CMC Consulting)
- Dmitry Starostenkov (Chief Executive Officer at EvenBet Gaming)
- Peter Kovisars (Board Member at Spinwise)
- Lee-Ann Johnstone (Host of The Affiliate Marketing Podcast)
- Dmitry Arabuli (Chief Executive Officer at Tonybet)
- Alexandra Voronetskaya (Chief Commercial Officer at The Playa)
- Håvard Lehn (Group CEO at Nordic.Partners)
- Katia Gorobets (Founder of Gorobets.Agency)
- Paul Puolakka (CMO and Co-Founder at Crypto-Casinos.com)
- Jana Filagina (Head of Commercial at Infingame)
- Mykhailo Kachanov (Chief Business Officer at SlotCatalog)
- Karolis Dula (Head of Payments at Alea)
- Kamila Łuksza-Szpyt (Managing Director at Voluum)
- Eugene Camilleri (Director – Malta at Pateplay)
- Vitaly Balakhonov (Brand Growth Engineer at GEARRRR.Agency)
- Margarita Prokopchik (CBDO at Affise)
- Ray Freilibs (Director of External Relations at GAMMAPLUS)
- Adar Ziv (fam. Founder)
- Renz Gonzales (Founder at RG Standard Consulting)
- Filippo Anzalone (GTM Strategy & Growth Lead, Europe at InteractiveAI), joining as our Gamblers Connect contributor.
With Day 1 setting a high benchmark for relationship-driven collaboration, attendees continue their experience through Day 2, which includes exclusive keynotes hosted by Nordic.Partners at the Small Guild.
