With only seven weeks to go, Vienna is preparing to become the epicentre of Europe’s gaming transformation. From 3–4 December 2025, the Austrian capital will host three of the most anticipated events in the iGaming and lottery calendar, the 2nd Annual iGaming DACH Summit, the Inaugural Player Protection Summit and the 2nd Annual Lottery CX Summit.
Organised by Eventus International, these conferences will bring together operators, regulators, innovators and industry leaders from across Europe and beyond. Over two days, the events will focus on compliance, player experience, responsible gambling and digital transformation, offering unmatched opportunities to learn, network, and shape the industry’s future.
Driving Growth Across the DACH Region: iGaming DACH Summit 2025
Dates: 3–4 December 2025 | Location: Vienna, Austria
The iGaming DACH Summit returns for its second edition, spotlighting one of Europe’s fastest-evolving markets: Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). This year’s summit, chaired by Monika Racek, Chairwoman of the Board at ADMIRAL Casinos & Entertainment AG, promises to dissect how regulation, technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping the iGaming ecosystem in the region.
Racek shared her vision for the DACH market:
“Use compliance as a strategy and turn regulation and transparency into brand differentiators. Combine behavioural data with player protection tools for engagement and trust.”
Her perspective highlights the new reality of iGaming, compliance isn’t a constraint, but a competitive advantage. The summit aims to help operators leverage transparency, safety and entertainment value to build trusted, purpose-driven brands.
A Meeting Point for Transformation
Unlike broader global expos, the iGaming DACH Summit is laser-focused on regional dynamics. Each of the three DACH markets faces distinct regulatory and cultural realities. The summit will provide a rare space where operators, policymakers and suppliers can align to make regulation both workable and competitive.
“The DACH iGaming Summit sits at the intersection of regulatory transformation, technology innovation and cultural change,” Racek added. “Dialogue shapes direction here.”
Key Focus Areas
- Turning compliance into a competitive advantage
- Using data and technology to drive responsible entertainment
- Building trust-based customer relationships
- Embedding innovation as an organisational culture, not just a department
With a star-studded speaker lineup including Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Emma-Elizabeth Byrne, Antony Jordan and Christian Heins, the summit promises actionable insights for iGaming operators navigating Europe’s most complex regulatory environment.
Safer Play, Smarter Business: Player Protection Summit 2025
Dates: 3–4 December 2025 | Location: Vienna, Austria
Running parallel to the iGaming DACH Summit, the Player Protection Summit 2025 will explore how the gaming industry can balance profitability with responsibility. The inaugural edition focuses on sustainability, ethics, and innovation in safer gambling, a crucial theme as regulators and players alike demand greater accountability.
Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, emphasised that the future of gaming lies in changing perspectives:
“Means to protect players present an opportunity to increase customers’ sense of well-being, trust and retention. That can generate extra value for operators, which creates much more motivation than a mere compliance exercise.”
From Compliance to Culture
Vincze argues that responsible gambling should be reframed, not as a set of restrictions, but as a pathway to positive play and long-term engagement. He calls for the industry to move beyond slogans and into data-driven, human-centred approaches that truly enhance player experience.
“Framing measures to minimise harm around aspects like positive play and staying in control offers a fresh perspective,” he said.
Top 3 Must-Attend Topics
- Global Player Protection Policy Trends: Comparing responsible gaming regulations across Europe, North America and Brazil.
- Balancing Player Safety and Profitability: How operators can protect players while maintaining growth.
- Future-Proofing Compliance for 2026: Building adaptable frameworks in a fast-changing regulatory landscape.
Speakers such as Filip Janczak, Inga Varno-Baloglu, Roman Neßhold and Luís Portela de Carvalho will share cutting-edge approaches to responsible gaming innovation, data ethics and cross-industry collaboration.
The summit’s message is clear: Player protection isn’t a barrier, it’s a business advantage.
Reimagining the Lottery: Lottery CX Summit 2025
Dates: 3–4 December 2025 | Location: Vienna, Austria
The Lottery CX Summit 2025 will address one of the industry’s oldest yet most urgent questions: how can lotteries remain relevant in a world dominated by digital-first gaming experiences?
Justin Deaville, Managing Director at Receptional, will lead a pivotal session on player acquisition and engagement, exploring why lotteries lose up to 90% of potential players before registration and how to fix it.
“That’s a player experience problem,” Deaville explained. “We’ll show you where lotteries lose people and why, and share the strategies the fastest-growing iLottery operators use to turn visitors into players.”
Personalisation Is Power
Deaville emphasised that one-size-fits-all messaging no longer works.
“A 28-year-old playing instant games has very different motivations than a 55-year-old who only buys tickets when the jackpot is huge. The lotteries winning right now understand their players deeply.”
Sessions will delve into data-led personalisation, targeted acquisition and omni-channel experiences, helping lottery operators modernise without losing their traditional trust-based appeal.
Why Collaboration Matters More Than Ever
Deaville also underscored the need for global collaboration across state-run lotteries:
“Our real competitors aren’t other lotteries, they’re online casinos, gaming platforms and apps that have mastered digital acquisition. But lottery operators rarely share insights due to regulation. That’s why this summit is so valuable, we can finally learn from one another.”
Top 3 Topics to Watch
- Staying Relevant in a Century-Old Product Space
- The Psychology of Lottery Players: From Tradition to Innovation
- Innovative Ways to Grow or Launch Omni-Channel Lotteries
Speakers like Patrick Fagan, Klas Moberg, Michael Auer and Darrell Smith will unpack real-world strategies and global case studies designed to help lotteries compete with modern digital platforms while retaining their trust and legacy appeal.
Why Vienna 2025 Is Unmissable for the Gaming World
The convergence of these three summits isn’t just coincidental, it’s a strategic alignment of the industry’s future priorities. From ethical innovation to data-driven engagement and cross-border collaboration, Vienna will serve as the hub where Europe’s most influential gaming leaders rewrite the rules.
Each summit complements the other:
- The iGaming DACH Summit drives regional growth and regulatory innovation.
- The Player Protection Summit focuses on responsibility and sustainable player engagement.
- The Lottery CX Summit modernises one of gaming’s oldest formats for the digital age.
Together, they form Europe’s ultimate gaming week, where insight meets innovation and collaboration sparks real progress.
Final Call: Book Your Spot at Europe’s Gaming Epicentre
The clock is ticking and seats are filling fast.
Don’t miss your chance to join the coolest gaming event of 2025 and engage with the top minds redefining gaming, compliance and player experience across Europe.
Reserve your place now:
- iGaming DACH Summit: eventus-international.com/igaming-dach
- Player Protection Summit: eventus-international.com/pps
- Lottery CX Summit: eventus-international.com/lottery-cx
