The 2025 edition of the European Gaming Congress (EGC) concluded in Warsaw with record-breaking attendance, a stronger industry footprint, and an announcement that marks a new chapter in HIPTHER’s European expansion: beginning in 2026, EGC will officially evolve into the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit, with renowned Polish legal expert Marek Plota appointed as its first Ambassador.
Held across two main stages — the Compliance & Operations Lab and the TechXperience Stage — alongside the hands-on HIPTHER Academy Workshops, EGC 2025 delivered its most ambitious program to date. Attendance has now tripled compared to its 2023 relaunch, establishing Warsaw as one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for gaming, compliance, and technology discussions.
A European Outlook with Global Relevance
The Compliance & Operations Lab brought together regulators, lawyers, and industry specialists to examine the evolving European ecosystem. Discussions explored the Polish market’s legal framework, cross-border compliance from Paris to Berlin, key CEE jurisdictions such as the Czech Republic and Romania, and emerging priorities in the Baltic region. Experts also analyzed global trends with timely updates from several LATAM jurisdictions.
A major highlight of the agenda was the IMGL Masterclass, titled “Regulators, Legislators, and the Power of One Voice: A Legal Strategy for Industry Unity,” which delved into the future of collaborative governance and regulatory harmonization.
Topics such as fintech, taxation, licensing, and responsible gaming added essential layers to a program designed to help operators and suppliers navigate an increasingly interconnected regulatory landscape.
Technology, Innovation, and the Human Factor
At the TechXperience Stage, conversations turned toward the future, addressing:
– AI as a competitive advantage
– The evolution of esports and startup innovation
– AEO & SEO trends redefining digital visibility
– Personalization and the new player journey
– Cyber resilience in iGaming
– Strategic event preparation in B2B PR, Marketing & BizDev
These sessions gathered marketing leaders, technologists, founders, and innovators from across iGaming, fintech, digital entertainment, and cybersecurity, reinforcing Warsaw’s growing status as a cross-industry meeting point in Europe.
The Key Role of Marek Plota
Throughout the Congress, Marek Plota, Founding Attorney at RM Legal & Gaming in Poland, played a central role as both moderator and speaker. His contributions covered Poland’s regulatory framework, taxation and licensing standards, and strategic insights for Central and Eastern European markets. He also added valuable legal expertise to the IMGL Masterclass, bringing clarity to one of the most pressing issues for regional operators.
Plota’s respected presence in both national and international gaming markets, along with years of collaboration with HIPTHER as a panelist, moderator, sponsor, and advisor, made this year’s Congress the ideal setting to formalize the partnership.
Introducing the Ambassador of the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit
HIPTHER is proud to announce Marek Plota as the Ambassador of the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit, beginning with its 2026 edition.
In his own words:
“It’s a real honor to serve as an ambassador for the Hipther Warsaw Summit and the European Gaming Congress. My collaboration with Zoltan Tundik and the Hipther team goes back many years as a panelist, moderator, sponsor, and above all, as a friend. These events are truly unique in the global gaming and gambling conference calendar — intimate, insightful, and refreshingly personal. Unlike the vast expos, Hipther events give people a genuine chance to meet, talk, and exchange ideas without walking 50,000 steps from one meeting to another. We are already looking forward to the next editions and to working together to make these conferences a true must-attend for everyone in the industry.”
Marek Plota is the founder and head of the legal team at RM Legal Law Firm and Gaming in Poland, providing multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional legal support to leading international gambling operators across Poland, the European Union, and African markets. His gaming practice includes regulatory assistance before and after licensing, IT and taxation services, and the unique function of acting as a legal representative for gambling entities. RM Legal is the only law firm in Poland representing offshore companies that operate legally in the Polish gambling market. Beyond gaming, Marek also specializes in corporate, commercial, and international investment law.
A New Era for Warsaw, Europe, and the Global Market
The transition from the European Gaming Congress to the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit marks a strategic evolution for HIPTHER, reinforcing the growing relevance of the region. Poland is emerging as a crossroads of regulatory influence, iGaming innovation, and international market expansion, connecting Western Europe, CEE, and the fast-growing markets of Africa and LATAM.
In 2026, the HIPTHER Warsaw Summit will continue shaping the conversations and connections that define the future of gaming and technology.
HIPTHER looks forward to welcoming the industry back to Warsaw next year for an even bigger, more influential, and globally connected event guided by the expertise and vision of its new Ambassador.
