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Gaming in Finland announces ICE Barcelona 2026 program
With Finland set to re-regulate its iGaming market this year, Gaming in Europe has declared that, in close collaboration with local stakeholders, it will be hosting a Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026.
The event will be taking place on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00 at the five-star Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, which is close to the Fira de Barcelona, where the main ICE event will be located.
Confirmed topics and speakers
The following sessions have been confirmed for the event:
Legal and regulatory update: Preparing your entry into the regulated Finnish iGaming market, with speakers Pekka Ilmivalta, Head of Finnish Office, Nordic Legal; Morten Ronde, Founding Partner, Nordic Legal.
What sets Finland apart: The unique characteristics of the Finnish gambling market, with speaker Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner, The Finnish Gambling Consultants.
Will the Finnish market be profitable? A scenario: 2027-2031, with speaker Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling.
The Finnish iGaming market in numbers, with speaker Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital.
Knowns and unknowns of Finnish gambling compliance & how to prepare in the meantime, with speakers Niklas Bondestam, CEO, Ubetec; Jessica Maier, Co-Founder, EGARA; Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance.
Gaming in Europe founder Willem van Oort said that he is “extremely pleased” that Gaming in Europe has managed to bring such experts together for the event. He continued that the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona will undoubtedly be the place for those interested in the Finnish market to meet with local stakeholders. “I think Finland is going to be an exciting market, and I am happy that – here, too – Gaming in Europe can play a role in creating important connections between domestic and international stakeholders,” he stated.
Confirming your attendance
Places at the inaugural Gaming in Finland event are strictly limited. If you are considering attending this event, register your interest here.
You will be informed as soon as possible whether there is a seat available. At present, the attendance of over 100 decision makers has already been confirmed. Please note that only those who have received definitive confirmation of their attendance will be allowed access to this event.
If you would also like to register for ICE Barcelona 2026, click here.
Those interested are invited to join the Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group for the latest news and updates on the Finnish market.
Sponsorship and media partnership opportunities are available. Those interested may contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.
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