Founding weekend · Cyprus · 2026

iGAMING WAVES

The next wave of gaming business lands in Ayia Napa — operators, affiliates, founders and technology leaders in one curated room.

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01 / The idea

Catch the next wave.
Before everyone else.

iGAMING WAVES is deliberately smaller than the mega-expos: one room, one coast and a selected group shaping what gaming does next.

No badge collecting. No endless exhibition hall. Just the people making the next move — and enough space to make it together.

Curated attendance

Operators, affiliates, founders, product leaders, PSPs and selected service partners.

Actionable content

Real numbers, operating lessons and market cases — not recycled keynote theatre.

Mediterranean pace

Focused sessions by day. Sunset introductions and private networking by night.

02 / Three tracks

Built around how iGaming grows now.

Acquisition

Traffic & Affiliates

Where the next players come from — and what still converts when the easy channels stop working.

  • Affiliate growth & SEO
  • Creators, Telegram & communities
  • New GEO playbooks
  • Brand vs performance
Operations

Product & Retention

Building products that keep players, protect margin and run intelligently across markets.

  • CRM & retention systems
  • AI-enabled operations
  • Payments, fraud & risk
  • Sportsbook and casino product
Expansion

Markets & Capital

Regulation, partnerships and capital for teams crossing from regional traction to international scale.

  • Cyprus as an operating hub
  • Europe, CEE & MENA
  • Investment and M&A
  • Compliance as advantage
03 / Draft programme

One concentrated day. One memorable night.

The final timing and speakers are shared with approved guests. This founding agenda shows the intended rhythm.

Arrival & Mediterranean coffee

Registration

The operator growth room

Opening conversation

Traffic that still converts

Affiliate panel

Long-table lunch & deal tables

Curated introductions

Payments, AI and product advantage

Operating session

Founder stories without PR

Closed-room talk

Sunset networking

Ayia Napa coast

Private founding afterparty

Approved guests
04 / The room

Who should be here.

01Operators
02Affiliates
03Founders
04Payments
05Product & AI
06Investors
05 / Location

Secret Place

Только для участников.
Точная локация и инструкции по входу отправляются лично подтверждённым гостям.

06 / Partnership Packages

Choose your presence.

Six partnership levels for brands that want meaningful access to the room — from focused visibility to category-defining ownership.

Silver€5,000PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE
Gold€10,000PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE
Platinum€15,000PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE
Diamond€25,000PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE
Headliner€80,000HEADLINE PARTNERSHIP
Strategic Partner€150,000TOP-TIER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
07 / Essentials

Before you request access.

Is this an open public conference?

No. The founding edition is curated. Applications are reviewed to protect the quality of the room.

When is the final date confirmed?

The founding weekend is 24–25 October. Approved guests receive the final session date, venue and access instructions directly.

Can service providers attend?

Yes, selectively. Priority goes to teams with a concrete product, operating case or partnership offer relevant to operators and affiliates.

Is this a gambling event for consumers?

No. iGAMING WAVES is an 18+ B2B industry event focused on technology, marketing, operations, partnerships and responsible growth.