Ace Alliance Riga 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together nearly 600 attendees for two days of collaboration and networking in one of the most beautiful cities. The attendees included 220 VIPs, such as founders, C-level executives, and top decision-makers in the iGaming industry. They all engaged in meaningful conversations and forged strong connections. The experience was more than anyone could expect from a typical event.
Highlights from Ace Alliance Riga 2025
- Ace Alliance Riga 2025 brought together nearly 600 attendees, including 220 VIPs, making it one of the most impactful iGaming networking events of the year.
- Industry leaders delivered thought-provoking sessions on leadership, content optimisation, operational growth, and affiliate marketing.
- From guided tours and gourmet experiences to keynote sessions, brunches, river cruises, and networking parties, the Ace Alliance Riga event combined professional opportunities with memorable cultural experiences.
- Building on the momentum from Riga, the focus turns to SiGMA Rome this November, offering another chance for iGaming professionals to network and form valuable connections with industry leaders.
Ace Alliance Riga in a Nutshell: The Numbers Say it All
Ace Alliance’s flagship iGaming networking event in Riga, held on 14-15 August, featured 8 unique activities that captivated everyone. The attendees gained helpful insights from 4 renowned keynote speakers and spent quality time exploring the beautiful city of Riga. There were hundreds of new industry connections, generating thousands of impressions on different social media platforms. The video on the Ace Alliance YouTube channel captures all the unique experiences and memorable moments of the event.
Key Takeaways from Insightful iGaming Keynote Sessions
Insightful keynote sessions led by top industry leaders were some of the unforgettable moments that made their mark on the Ace Alliance event. Inspiring speakers joined the Ace Alliance Riga event, offering meaningful insights through engaging sessions.
Leadership and Innovation with Alexandre Tomic
The founder of Alea and Vegas Legends, Alexandre Tomic, was among the event’s keynote speakers. With over 20 years of experience in B2B and B2C business fields, he boasts extensive knowledge of innovative solutions and possesses leadership skills that can help businesses in the iGaming industry grow. His presentation focused on well-being at work as the ultimate game changer for any business. For Tomic, investing in the well-being of employees can change everything and help build the right company culture.
Language and Localisation with Tiago Aprigio
CEO at All-in Global, Tiago Aprigio, is one of the most experienced marketing professionals who attended the Ace Alliance Riga 2025 event. He has a deep understanding of how brands can cater to players with diverse needs through localisation techniques and the right language. Aprigio specifically talked about the future of iGaming content and its role in shaping global reach. He highlighted the importance of using multilingual content in key areas, including acquisition, promotions, product UX, payments, CRM, and onboarding. He also discussed the transition from human-centric to AI-assisted translation and automation.
Operational Growth and Scaling with Yaroslav Babych
Chief Commercial Officer at ZM Team, Yaroslav Babych, was also present at the Ace Alliance event in Riga. He is the go-to person for businesses that want to learn how to acquire new users, monetise traffic, and foster strategic growth. In a captivating keynote session, Babych talked about operational growth and scaling through social traffic. One of the key takeaways from his presentation was that the performance of social traffic is all about business objectives, strategies, and flexibility. Additionally, he described social traffic as an effective way of reaching, teaching, and monetising new audiences. He also emphasised the benefits of platform operators, such as turnkey casino providers, collaborating with advertisers and media buyers to develop new strategies.
Affiliate Marketing and Partnerships with Misha Takhtaulov
Misha Тakhtaulov, Head of Affiliates at Riddick’s Partners, also spoke at Ace Alliance Riga 2025. Titled From Zero to Growth: Challenges in Building an Affiliate Team, his presentation was all about affiliate marketing and building partnerships. According to him, challenges are part of an affiliate marketer’s journey. These include having big targets with no team to work with, difficulty finding the right people, and dramatic changes that happen very fast. Takhtaulov emphasised the importance of accepting challenges as part of the entire journey, not just short-term phases.
Exciting Activities and Networking Opportunities for Attendees
The 2025 iGaming networking event in Riga created many memorable experiences, with attendees engaging in many immersive activities that took place in various iconic locations. Each activity offered unique networking opportunities, creating long-lasting impressions. The following activities were a huge success:
- Guided Riga Tour: Ace Alliance’s journey of bringing the iGaming community together started with a guided tour of Riga and a coffee break.
- Riga Gourmet Old Town Tour: The next activity was a visit to the action-packed Central Market, allowing attendees to explore the city’s culture and buildings.
- Welcome Drinks in Zuzeum: The next stop at Ace Alliance Riga was the famous Zuzeum Art Centre, where attendees enjoyed welcome drinks and engaged in conversations.
- Executive Brunch: Day two of the event started with an exclusive business brunch in the House of the Black Heads, where attendees shared moments of cheerful interactions.
- iGaming Keynote Sessions and Networking at the House of the Black Heads: After the brunch, attendees joined closed-door iGaming keynote sessions at the House of the Black Heads and took a well-deserved networking break.
- Dolby OptiView Networking Cruise: Attendees shared the evening with the industry’s top leaders while sailing on the Daugava River as they watched the sun disappear on the horizon.
- Networking Party in ExPorto: The climax of the event was the Ace Alliance party and networking activity in ExPorto, featuring great DJs and the finest drinks.
Face-to-face meetings during the event fostered authentic connections and helped build trust. Besides the conversions, Riga provided great opportunities for like-minded businesspeople.
Sponsors Fuel the Event’s Success
The extraordinary Ace Alliance event became a great success and gained wider visibility thanks to the generous support of its sponsors. Their contribution helped create a memorable iGaming experience for professionals seeking meaningful networking opportunities, with anticipation for continued collaboration in the future. The event was sponsored by:
- Vegangster: Diamond Sponsor
- BETBY: Platinum Sponsor and iGaming Keynotes Co-Sponsor
- Dolby Optiview: Networking Cruise Sponsor
- Tonybet and The Kingdom Bank: Gold Sponsors
- Esimatic, All-in Global and USPEX: Silver Sponsors
- Riddick’s Partners: iGaming Keynotes Co-Sponsor
- Frently: Ride & Fly Sponsor
Key Role of Media Partners
Media partners listed below played an essential role in strengthening the presence and impact of the Ace Alliance Riga event through their continued support and collaboration.
- SiGMA World
- TT Meetup
- Hipther
- HUIDU.IO
- Gamblers Connect
What’s Next? Join Ace Alliance in SiGMA Rome this November
Following the extraordinary success of Ace Alliance Riga, attention now turns to the upcoming SiGMA Rome event, scheduled for November. Great networking opportunities await, with attendees expecting to interact and form partnerships with C-level executives and other iGaming professionals.