HIPTHER unveils Vilnius 2026 agenda focused on iGaming regulation and fintech integration

The agenda for HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius 2026 has been released, positioning the event as a key forum for discussions on iGaming regulation, fintech growth and compliance across the Baltic region.

The conference will take place on April 21, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre, marking the launch of HIPTHER’s new Baltics-focused event series aimed at delivering jurisdiction-specific insights in one of Europe’s fastest-evolving digital markets.

Held in Vilnius, the event will centre on the theme “iGaming Regulation & Fintech Integration,” reflecting the increasing convergence of compliance, payments and digital innovation in the region.

The agenda comes as Lithuania undergoes what organisers describe as a regulatory reset, with rapid fintech expansion coinciding with tighter oversight. Industry discussions are expected to address post-MiCA regulatory developments, stricter anti-money laundering frameworks and evolving controls in the iGaming sector.

The one-day programme will feature two parallel tracks — Compliance & Operations Lab and a TechXperience Stage:

On the Compliance & Operations side:

• Gambling Regulation in the Baltics: Enforcement, Gaps, and Political Pressure
• Post-MiCA Survival: Maintaining Your License Under the 2026 Strictures
• The Bank Pivot: SME Lending, EMI Stability & Financial Resilience
• AML 2.0 & MiCA in Practice: Building Compliance That Actually Works
• The iGaming Ad Ban: Survival Strategies in a "No Marketing" Era

On the TechXperience Stage:

• Next-gen Payments: A2A, Open Banking & Cross-border Infrastructure
• AI in Product & Workforce Transformation
• Blockchain Beyond the Hype: Infrastructure, Tokenization & Settlement
• Esports, Gaming & Digital Communities: Building Next-Gen Ecosystems
• AI in Product, Risk & Compliance: From Buzzwords to Deployment + Agentic AI & Data-Driven Organizations

The event will also host curated networking sessions, including an evening gathering at Jazz Cellar 11, aimed at fostering industry connections beyond formal discussions.

Speakers will include policymakers, legal experts and industry executives, including:

• Rainer Osanik (Head of Fiscal Information and Intelligence Department in the Estonian Ministry of Finance),
• Ineta Mačinskienė (CEO of Walletto),
• Dr. Edgaras Abromavičius (President of the Lithuanian Esports Federation and Head of Esports and Gaming at the Lithuanian Football Federation),
• Marija Nudga (Senior Lawyer at Tonybet and Legal Expert in iGaming & Fintech Compliance),
• Kristina Vabinskaitė (Financial Markets Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania) and
• Saulius Racevicius (CEO of Pace App and Board Member of the Fintech Hub LT).

Zoltan Tündik, co-founder and head of business at HIPTHER, said: “Our dedicated Baltics series this year kickstarts in Vilnius and marks a strategic pivot in how we approach regional excellence.

"Having spent nearly two decades in the media and news sphere, we've learned that general insights are no longer enough; the market now demands jurisdiction-specific precision. Lithuania stands at a fascinating crossroads where fintech maturity meets a rigorous regulatory reset.”

The event is designed as a boutique gathering with a senior-level audience, aiming to prioritise high-quality networking and in-depth discussions as the Baltic region continues to adapt to regulatory and technological change.

“Our 2026 agenda is designed to decode this convergence, helping leaders navigate the post-MiCA landscape and tighten iGaming frameworks," added Tündik. "As we celebrate 10 years of HIPTHER impact, Vilnius represents our commitment to staying ahead of the curve, providing the high-level, boutique environment necessary for the industry's most critical conversations."

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