ICE Connect, the by-invitation executive event that uses sophisticated algorithms alongside ranking and scheduling software to scientifically match operators with leading solution providers in highly productive 1:1 meetings, has confirmed a stellar line-up of contributors and world-class content for its European Virtual Leadership Summit (21-25 June).

The agenda addresses the business-critical issues currently facing the industry, including pandemic response and the growth of online; brand reputation and responsible gambling; differentiating the gaming experience; the future of land-based gaming in a post-pandemic world; and the esports evolution and the growth of global sports betting. Among the contributors appearing are Anne-Jaap Snijders, Chief Commercial Officer, Kindred Group; Sandeep Tiku, Chief Operating Officer, Entain Group; Anton Rublevskyy, Chief Executive Officer, Parimatch International; Wolfgang Bliem, Chief Executive Officer, Grand Casino Luzern, Tim Parker, Chief Operating Officer, SuperSeven and Paul Adkins, Marketing and Operations Director, Betway Group.

Talking about the event, Content Head Matthew Welch explained: “ICE Connect will be delivering a programme of first-class on-demand video content by product leaders, for product leaders, offering insightful case studies that can assist them to differentiate product in what is a complex and crowded market. 

“Our on-demand content will enhance the 1:1 meetings that are central to ICE Connect, helping to support all sections of the gaming community – land-based, online and omnichannel – as they work to stay ahead of key trends, respond to regulation and accelerate route to market for new products. The content programme will be led by product owners from leading gaming operators and supported by those in operational and regulatory roles.” 

ICE Connect is powered by Quartz Events, a Clarion-owned company and market-leading producer of invitation-only executive summits. Active in North America for 15 years, the Quartz model regularly sees more than 200 senior executives – across multiple industries – participate in circa 3,000 meetings and consume 20+ hours of exclusive content. 

The full line-up of ICE Connect Europe contributors includes: Carsten Muth, General Counsel and Member of the Executive Board, Lotto24; Roger Parkes, Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Betway Group; Gali Hartuv, Head of Customer Engagement and Training, 10Bet and Filipe Safont, Head of Gaming Operations, SAS Apostas Sociais.

Registration for ICE Connect Europe closes on 21 May: www.ice-connecteurope.com ICE Connect North America: www.ice-connectna.com.