With Day One dedicated to regulation and compliance, Day Two will introduce separate streams for Online Operations and the inaugural Gaming Retail Summit, showcasing the industry’s increasingly connected operating environment.
Ahead of the event, connection and purpose will come together in support of Münchner Tafel e.V. (20 May 2026) Attendees get to join the Eventus Munich Impact Walk, a guided walk through the city paired with Bavarian lunch and drinks, and moments of industry networking with meaning.
2026 AGENDA PREVIEW
DAY 0 – 20 May 2026
Eventus Munich Impact Walk
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12:00 – 14:30
Register here: https://www.eventus-international.com/impact-walk-card-register
One day prior to the conference, the experience will commence with the Eventus Munich Impact Walk, bringing attendees together for a CSR-focused networking experience supporting Münchner Tafel e.V.
DAY 1 – 21 MAY 2026
Regulation & Compliance
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09:00 Registration
09:30 – 16:45 Conference
17:00 Networking Drinks
Featured sessions include:
ECJ Referrals & Player Claims
Evaluating how pending ECJ decisions could reshape Germany’s gaming regulations and operator liability.
The DACH Digital Divide: Regulatory Rigidity vs. The Innovation Mandate
Exploring the relationship between regulation and long-term market growth across DACH.
The Compliance-Driven Pivot: Navigating Omnichannel Regulation in 2026
Building sustainable omnichannel operations within Germany’s compliance landscape.
DAY 2 – 22 MAY 2026
Online Operations
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09:30 Registration
10:00 – 16:00 Conference
16:15 Farewell Drinks
Agenda highlights include:
Tech Empowered Partnerships
Leveraging AI and data-driven tools to support smarter operations.
Preventing Black‑Market Drift: RG as a Strategic Tool
Using responsible gaming initiatives and player incentives to strengthen regulated channels.
Future-Proofing the Online Experience
Examining the strategic shifts influencing the industry in 2026.
DAY 2 – 22 MAY 2026
Gaming Retail Summit
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09:30 Registration
10:00 – 16:00 Conference & Expo
16:15 Farewell Drinks
Expect discussions on:
The Retail Outlook: Is There a Future for Betting Shops?
Assessing the future viability of physical betting locations.
Revitalising Horse Racing in Retail Betting
Using horse racing, data, and cross-channel promotion to strengthen retail engagement.
The MLRO in Retail: Navigating AML Obligations in a Physical Environment
Understanding the day-to-day compliance challenges facing retail MLROs.
Looking across the agenda, it is clear that this year’s summit has been curated to reflect the depth and range of the topics most essential for stakeholders across the region.
Hear from These Top Industry Voices:
Alexander Korzen, Co-Founder, Chevron Data & IT Compliance GmbH
Antony Jordan, Head of Payment & KYC, ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH
Bernd Henning, CEO / Consultant, iGamingConsult.com
Christian Gruber, CEO, Pferdewetten.de AG
Christian Heins, Director iGaming, Tipico
Christian Madlindl, Managing Director (DACH), GG Poker
Prof. Dr. Christian Piska, Faculty of Law, University of Vienna
Christoph Ruth, Senior Consultant Risk & Compliance, Chevron Group
Claudia Wegner, Legal and Compliance Advisor, Rechtsanwältin Wegner
Claus Hambach, Founding and Managing Partner, Hambach & Hambach Rechtsanwälte
Dr. Damir Böhm, CEO, Tipwin Ltd.
Daniela Lanzolla, CPO, OpenSlots
Devon Dalbock, Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
Dr. Fabian Masurat, Lawyer, Taylor Wessing
Frank Schwarz, Managing Director, Sächsische Spielbanken GmbH-Co KG
George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration, Georgian Gambling Association
Gesina Kunkel, Managing Director, impulsQ GmbH
Imam Elci, Sales Director, Sportwetten.de
Ingo Kulbach, Managing Director iGaming, Sport1 GmbH
Jakub Jurčo, Senior Compliance Manager / Lawyer, Greentube GmbH
Jan Feuerhake (Chairperson – Online Stream), Lawyer, Taylor Wessing
Jochen Biewer (Chairperson – Retail Stream), Managing Director, Chevron Group
Johannes Brecher, Media & Acquisition, Tipico
Kaan Deniz, Retail & iGaming Consultant, Player Protection Expert
Lucca Weiher, Compliance Consultant, Chevron Group
Dr. Lennart Brüggemann, Lawyer & Partner, HLB Schumacher Hallermann
Margarita Cruz, Director & Founder, Diamond28 Consulting Limited
Martin Arendts, Founder, ARENDTS ANWÄLTE
Dr. Martin Rupp, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, Sky Deutschland
Dr. Matthias Kirschenhofer, Partner, IGAMING MEDIA
Mete Tuncay, Chairman, Glücksfall – Centre for Player Protection
Michelle Chelsea Hembury, Salary Partner - Lawyer, MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte
Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling
Nikolas Lotz, COO, Chevron Group
Phillip Beumer, Junior Partner, Hambach & Hambach Rechtsanwälte
Sebastian Funke, Consultant, EnBet Consulting
Simon Priglinger-Simader, President, OVWG, Austrian Betting and Gaming Association
Thees Buschmann, Senior Consultant, Chevron Group
Tino Liebich, iGaming Operations Executive
Yannick Skulski, Salary Partner – Lawyer, Witzel Erb Backu & Partner Rechtsanwälte
… AND MANY MORE
With contributors of this calibre present, iGaming Germany 2026 will certainly make for a standout moment in the industry calendar.
Final Registrations Open
iGaming Germany 2026 is set for 21 – 22 May at the NOVOTEL München Messe, Munich. For those aiming to grow their business and establish a stronger presence in the market, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
With the opening session just days away, only limited time remains to secure attendance.
Register to attend: https://www.eventus-international.com/igg
