With only seven weeks remaining until the doors open at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute, the 2026 Gaming in Holland (GiH) Conference has officially announced its comprehensive speaker lineup.
This annual gathering remains the definitive venue for industry professionals to interface with key decision-makers and gain first-hand insights into the intricacies of the Dutch regulated gambling market.
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Registration for the event is now open.
A Convergence of Regulatory and Commercial Leaders
The confirmed speakers for this year’s edition represent a broad spectrum of the industry, from the state regulator to the CEOs of the country’s largest operating brands. Key figures of the 2026 Gaming in Holland speaker lineup include:
- Ella Seijsener, Director Licensing & Supervision, Netherlands Gambling Authority
- Arjan Blok, CEO, Nederlandse Loterij
- Petra de Ruiter, CEO Holland Casino
- Floor van Bakkum, Team Manager Player Protection, Netherlands Gambling Authority
- Björn Fuchs, Chair, VNLOK
- Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
- Frank Tolboom, Partner, Franssen Tolboom Advocaten
- Robin Bleichrodt, Managing Director, FGS Global
- Leo Judkins, Founder, The iGaming Mastermind
- Maarten Wessels, Global Head of Commercial Growth, Adyen
- Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com
- Richard Dennys, Owner, Free Spirit Partners
Beyond keynote addresses, the event will feature critical breakout sessions hosted by compliance experts. Franssen Tolboom Advocaten will lead a session on “Relicensing: Tips and practical guidance,” while Jochen Biewer of Chevron Consultants will dive into the “Legal challenges and implications of AMLR/AMLA.”
The Mission to Reclaim the Market
In alignment with the newly established mission statement of Gaming in Europe, the conference will center on the theme #ReclaimTheMarket. Discussions will focus on how regulated operators and institutional stakeholders can collaborate effectively to deter illegal offshore activity and maintain a safe, transparent domestic market.
Gaming in Holland founder Willem van Oort expressed high expectations for the June event:
“I am extremely pleased with this year’s speaker lineup. As always, the Netherlands Gambling Authority will provide an update on the latest regulatory developments. Leading operators are well represented, too. If you want to know what’s happening in the Dutch gambling market, there is no better place to be. If you attend our event, you will meet the decision makers. In my opinion, that’s what it’s all about.”
Don’t wait! register today: https://www.gamingin.eu/holland/gihregistration
