The Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 has unveiled the first speakers confirmed for this year’s edition, reinforcing its position as one of the leading meeting points for professionals involved in Germany’s regulated iGaming market. The conference will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin.
Held annually, the event brings together regulators, operators, legal experts, suppliers, and industry leaders to discuss the most pressing regulatory and commercial developments shaping Germany’s online gambling sector and the wider European market.
A forward-looking agenda for the regulated market
This year’s conference will focus on several key industry topics, including the ongoing evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty (GlüStv 2021), the future regulatory framework for emerging products such as prediction betting, sweepstakes, and eSports betting, as well as the future of the remaining gambling monopolies in Germany and Austria.
The agenda will also explore Austria’s market re-regulation process and discuss strategies to combat offshore gambling operators while strengthening the position of licensed businesses.
First confirmed speakers
The conference has confirmed an impressive lineup of regulatory, legal, and industry experts, including:
- A senior representative from the GGL.
- Dr. Damir Boehm, CEO of Tipwin.
- Dr. Christian Piska, Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Vienna.
- Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Senior Partner at Melchers Law Firm.
- Dr. Christian Rapani, Rapani Rechtsanwälte.
- Dr. Dirk Quermann, President of DOCV.
- Mathias Dahms, President of DSWV.
- Christian Heins, Founder of German Gambling Gathering.
- Birgitte Sand, CEO of Birgitte Sand & Associates.
- Josh Hodgson, COO of H2 Gambling Capital.
- Vasiliki Panousi, Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager at Kaizen.
- Dr. Nepomuk Nothelfer, Attorney at Melchers Law Firm and Associate Professor at the University of Agder.
- Mohamed Messaoudi, Director of Digital Vault Product, Trust & Sign at Docaposte.
Bringing together industry expertise
Gaming in Germany founder Willem van Oort welcomed the caliber of this year’s speaker lineup.
“I am extremely pleased with this year’s speaker lineup. We are bringing an outstanding level of expertise to the stage, combining extensive business and regulatory experience. As we will be discussing the outcome of the evaluation of the GlüStv 2021—an issue of major importance for the entire industry—I am delighted with the amount of thought leadership we have assembled so far,” he said.
Networking opportunities and call for speakers
Beyond its conference sessions, the Gaming in Germany Conference will provide extensive networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunch, and the closing networking reception, allowing attendees to connect with key stakeholders from across the industry.
The organizers are also inviting additional speakers interested in delivering presentations or participating in product and service-focused breakout sessions. They are particularly seeking expertise in media and marketing, affiliation, compliance, and operational topics.
Registration for the Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 is now open here.
