As Finland prepares to restructure its iGaming sector later this year, Gaming in Europe has partnered with regional stakeholders to organize a dedicated Gaming in Finland Evening Conference during ICE Barcelona 2026.
The gathering is scheduled for January 19, 2026, running from 18:00 to 22:00 at a venue near the primary exhibition center.
Topics and Speakers
Currently, the following sessions and speakers have been confirmed for the evening:
- Regulatory and legal overview: Preparing for entry into the licensed Finnish iGaming ecosystem – Pekka Ilmivalta, Head of Finnish Office, Nordic Legal; Morten Ronde, Founding Partner, Nordic Legal
- Defining factors of Finland: The specific attributes of the local gambling environment – Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner, The Finnish Gambling Consultants
- Profitability forecasts: A scenario analysis for the period 2027 to 2031 – Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling
- Data analysis of the Finnish iGaming sector – Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
- Compliance realities and preparation strategies – Niklas Bondestam, CEO, Ubetec; Jessica Maier, Founder, EGARA; Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance
Willem van Oort, the founder of Gaming in Europe, shared his thoughts:
“I am incredibly satisfied that we have successfully gathered such a group of experts. For those interested in the Finnish sector who wish to meet local stakeholders personally, the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE is certainly the ideal location. I believe Finland will develop into a vibrant market and I am glad that Gaming in Europe can assist in building vital bridges between domestic and international players.”
When & Where
The function occurs on Monday, January 19, 2026. It runs from 18:00 to 22:00 at the luxury Renaissance Barcelona Hotel which is located near the Fira de Barcelona where the primary ICE exhibition takes place.
Please observe that access is restricted strictly to those who have received final confirmation of their attendance.
Register your interest now
Capacity for this inaugural Finnish gaming event is extremely limited. If you wish to attend, we urge you to register your interest via the provided link at www.gamingineu/finland. We will inform you immediately regarding seat availability.
Currently, over 100 decision makers have already secured their spots for the Gaming in Finland Conference!
If you also need to register for ICE Barcelona 2026, please follow the official channels.
Join our Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group
You are also invited to join the Gaming in Finland LinkedIn community. We use this space to share breaking news and updates regarding the local market.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Opportunities for sponsorship and media partnerships are currently open. Please contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.
