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Announcing the final agenda for European Gaming Q1 Meetup (11 February), your top virtual event on the European continent
European Gaming announces the final agenda for their first virtual quarterly meetup in 2021.
The European Gaming Q1 Meetup is taking place on 11 February and we are ready to reveal the final agenda for the event. See more details here | Register for free
The meetup already attracted +1.5k registrations and has +50 confirmed speakers, which has transformed the meetup into a full day conference dedicated to the European region.
The team at Hipther Agency along with the Way Seers at European Gaming has designed a program that will satisfy all content needs for companies interested in updates from the EU/EEA/CIS and Balkan regions.
Here is how the final agenda looks like:
All times are in CET
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – Regulation Outlook on 2021 in Europe
- ANDRIUS GABNYS – Attorney At Law – Gabnys Law Firm
- JOERG HOFMANN – Partner at MELCHERS LAW
- SIMON PLANZER – Partner at PLANZER LAW
- RAFFAELA ZILLNER, LL.M – Secretary General at Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG)
- ZLATAN OMERSPAHIĆ – Head of Legal and Compliance, Data Protection Officer at NSoft Company
- JESSICA MAIER – Chief Risk Officer, Head of Legal and Compliance at Push Gaming (panel moderator)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – Do-s and don’ts for emerging markets
- ARAKSI SARGSYAN – Head Of Business Development at DS Virtual Gaming
- CHARMAINE HOGAN – Head of Regulatory Affairs at Playtech
- ILYA MACHAVARIANI – Senior Partner, CEO at Agency
- MARIO GALEA – Senior Consultant at Random Consulting
- VLADIMIR MALAKCHI – CBDO at Evoplay Entertainment
- ANDRIUS GABNYS – Attorney At Law – Gabnys Law Firm (panel moderator)
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Regulator’s decisions and politics
- MINNA RIPATTI – Founding partner and legal advisor at Legal Gaming in Finland
- LUDOVICO CALVI – President at Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) – Sport Betting Consultant at Oregon State Lottery
- ODETTE NESTOR – Former Romanian Regulator, President at Asociatia Organizatorilor de Jocuri de Noroc la Distanta (AOJND)
- GUSTAF HOFFSTEDT – Secretary-General at the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling
- MORTEN RONDE – CEO at Danish Online Gambling Association and Managing Partner at Nordic Gambling (panel moderator)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – The synergy between land-based and online operations (Sponsored by Play’n GO)
Includes 30 minutes interaction with the participants
- DIMITRIS PANAGEAS – Group General Counsel of KAIZEN GAMING
- NICK TOFILUK – Chief Executive Officer at the National Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission Cyprus
- KEITH CARUANA – Technical Compliance Lead at Play’n GO
- ROBERT DOWLING – Chief Commercial Officer at Singular
- DOMENICO MAZZOLA – Commercial Director at Altenar
- TIAGO APRIGIO – CEO at All-in Global (panel moderator)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Will eSports and Virtual Sports reign on the industry in 2021
Includes 15 minutes interaction with the participants
- VERONIQUE DOS REIS – Executive General Counsel at Pinnacle
- LAZAR MIUČIN – VP of Strategic Partnerships at NSoft
- GEORGE SHAMUGIA – CEO and co-founder of Singular
- MAREK SUCHAR – Head of Partnerships at gg
- ANASTASIOS (TASSOS) PANAGIOTAROS – Sales Director at Golden Race – Virtual Sports & Betting Solutions
- LYUBOMIRA PETROVA – Chief Marketing Officer at UltraPlay (panel moderator)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Game design in 2021, introducing the responsible game design (Sponsored by Play’n GO)
- RICHARD BAYLISS – Senior Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager at Playtech
- JAMES MARSHALL – CEO at Push Gaming
- MATTHIAS CIAPPARA – Gamification Advocate & Consultant at XperiencePlay
- ALEX MARGINEAN – Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency (panel moderator)
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM – Responsible advertising/focus on affiliates
- YAROSLAV STANEV – Head of Marketing at Oddspedia
- ASSAF STIEGLITZ – President at Odds1x2 Holdings
- ANTON SIKSTRÖM – Head Of Compliance at Catena Media
- VASCO ALBUQUERQUE – SEO Manager at All-in Global (panel moderator)
You can also view the full schedule and times of the panels on the following link: https://europeangaming.eu/meetups/schedule-q1-meetup/
For further sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).
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TEAM VITALITY UNVEILS A SPECIAL EDITION JERSEY AND NEW CAMPAIGN FOR PERFECT WORLD SHANGHAI MAJOR 2024
- Leading global esports organization Team Vitality heads to China for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, fueled by the ambition to reclaim their place at the top as the world’s best CS2 team.
- The team will proudly debut the club’s Shanghai Major Limited Edition White Fan Jersey from the Qualification Stage (RMR) onward. Designed in collaboration with Paris-based contemporary artist Nairone, this special edition jersey pays tribute to Counter-Strike and Team Vitality’s dedicated Chinese fanbase.
- For the occasion, Team Vitality is proud to present a new campaign titled “The Year of Vitality”.
Global esports leader Team Vitality proudly announces its participation in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. As one of the most competitive teams in the international esports circuit, Team Vitality is set to make a powerful impact in Shanghai in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
With anticipation building for this pivotal event in a country full of dedicated Counter-Strike fans, the club will be unveiling a new campaign on its Chinese social media accounts named “The Year of Vitality” This tribute to Chinese culture also underscores the team’s determination to secure a back-to-back victory, solidifying its global dominance.
ALL EYES ON THE TROPHY
Team Vitality’s CS2 roster has consistently delivered strong performances over the past two years, capped by their recent win at Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024. Having claimed the World Champion title at the BLAST Premier World Finals in 2023 and secured an iconic victory at the BLAST.TV Paris Major, the team has firmly established itself as one of the most dominant forces in competitive CS2. After a conclusive 3-0 qualification at the RMR in Shanghai, Team Vitality is set to reinforce its status on the world stage.
Team Vitality’s dedication to competitive excellence since entering the scene in 2018 has been instrumental in shaping the modern Counter-Strike era. With legends like ZywOo, crowned HLTV’s best player in 2019, 2020, and 2023, and apEx, a seasoned pro with over a decade in the game, the team has set new industry standards in skill, dedication, and leadership. Building on this momentum, Team Vitality is poised to leave a lasting legacy in esports and proudly represent France in Shanghai.
“We are thrilled to compete at the Shanghai Major and showcase the team’s hard work against the best teams globally,” says Fabien ‘Neo’ Devide, Chairman and Co-founder of Team Vitality. “Growing our global presence and supporting both players and our worldwide community remains a top priority. We’re especially excited for zywOo to deliver a stellar performance in front of our Chinese fans. I am incredibly proud of the team and can’t wait to see them on the big stage with our fans in China!”
GEARED UP FOR VICTORY WITH SHANGHAI EDITION OF THE ALTERNATE JERSEY
Team Vitality players will debut a special edition of their newly released Alternate Jersey on the stage, created exclusively for the Shanghai Major. This limited edition features a prominent “V” on the back, with design elements that pay homage to Counter-Strike, Shanghai, and the wider Chinese fanbase. The club released the exclusive jersey in a dedicated video that includes Chinese references, graphics and design.
Crafted in collaboration with Paris-based contemporary artist Nairone, known for his striking black-and-white contrast style, the jersey blends modern streetwear aesthetics with esports flair, making it a standout choice for both fans and players. Team Vitality’s PERFECT video showcases how the 2024 Alternate Jersey can be styled, featuring star players and brand ambassadors, underscoring its unique place in both the fashion and esports worlds.
Available for purchase only online, this special version of the alternate jersey is limited to 150 pieces and costs 89,99€.
TEAM VITALITY UNVEILS ITS NEW CAMPAIGN “THE YEAR OF VITALITY”
Team Vitality is excited to launch “The Year of Vitality,” a campaign celebrating Chinese culture and dedicated to Counter-Strike fans across China. This initiative reflects the team’s relentless pursuit of back-to-back victories on the world stage.
As China hosts this year’s Major, Team Vitality has chosen the dragon—a powerful symbol of ambition and determination—as the emblem of its campaign, representing the team’s commitment to overcoming challenges and dominating the competition. Each campaign visual draws inspiration from Chinese iconography, bringing the Counter-Strike team into this vibrant, culturally rich world.
In a tribute to Chinese tradition, the campaign combines gold and red to signify not only the country’s national colors but also the passion, energy, and unyielding drive to win. The design aims to honor Chinese fans’ enthusiasm and capture their hearts as Team Vitality battles to bring home another title.
Join us online to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive updates, and the chance to celebrate each milestone with the team as they strive to secure their place at the top!
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Saroca, a leader in professional development for the gaming industry, is proud to announce its Transformational Leadership Program, launching February 2025. Building on the success of the 2024 LeadHERship Program—a pioneering initiative for women in gaming—the new program expands its reach with two distinct cohorts: one exclusively for women and another open to all genders.
The Legacy of LeadHERship
The 2024 LeadHERship Program achieved an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 90, with participants citing transformative growth. With participants like Clemence Dujardin citing it as a “game-changer”. Confidence in leadership abilities rose by 46%, resilience increased by 27%, and imposter syndrome diminished by 39%.
Participants praised the program’s focus on emotional resilience, feedback mastery, executive presence and communication all in a supportive community.
Leadership Development: A Game-Changer for Gaming
In a rapidly evolving and diversifying industry, strong leadership is essential. Saroca’s programs go beyond skill-building to foster resilience, trust, and inclusivity—key traits for thriving in the global gaming market.
“We believe leadership is not about hierarchy—it’s about transformation,” said Emily Leeb, CEO of Saroca. “The Transformational Leadership Program reflects our commitment to cultivating leaders who will shape the future of gaming.”
Transformational Leadership Program Highlights
The program builds on the proven curriculum of its predecessor, featuring:
- Two Cohorts: A women-only cohort and a new all-gender cohort to enrich perspectives.
- Eight Modules: Covering topics such as emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and radical candor.
- Community and Growth Tracking: Strengthening connections and measuring individual progress.
Registration Now Open
The Transformational Leadership Program begins in February 2025, with limited spots available. Scholarships are also offered to ensure accessibility. For more information, visit Saroca’s website or contact [email protected].
About Saroca
Saroca is a leader in leadership development for the gaming industry, committed to empowering professionals through inclusive, high-impact programs that drive personal and professional growth.
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As of November 2024, Play’n GO offers a portfolio of over 350 premium titles in over 30 jurisdictions worldwide.
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