The Gaming in Germany Conference 2025, which is scheduled to take place in Berlin on November 11, has confirmed new speakers and breakout programmes in a recent press release. The key agenda for the annual event, which hosts stalwarts from Germany’s regulated gambling industry, includes the latest regulatory developments, player protection, growth in the black market and compliance.
New Speakers Revealed for the Conference: Key Highlights
- Sebastian Buchholz, Head of Licensing and Market Supervision at the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), will deliver the keynote address at this year’s event.
- Notable speakers representing iGaming operators at the event include Christian Heins, Director of iGaming at Tipico, Alex Green, Vice President of Games at the ZEAL Network; and Ewout Keuleers, former General Counsel at Kindred Group Plc.
- Dr Dirk Quermann, President of the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), Mathias Dahms, President of the Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), will represent the regulatory committee.
Gaming in Germany Conference 2025 Promises Fair Representation from iGaming Operators
The Gaming in Germany Conference 2025 is scheduled for November 11 at DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm. In a recent statement to the press, the hosts have confirmed the list of speakers for the event. This year’s conference will fairly represent operators as well as regulators, as the list confirms.
The key focuses this year will be:
- Latest regulatory developments, including the upcoming review of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty
- IP blocking and black market growth
- Player protection, marketing, and compliance
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
Sebastian Buchholz, the Head of Licensing and Market Supervision at the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), will deliver the event’s keynote address. Other notable speakers from the industry include Dr Dirk Quermann, President of the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV).
Mathias Dahms, President of the Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), will also share their valuable insights with the attendees. The stalwarts will share the stage with the stakeholders in Germany’s regulated iGaming industry.
Notable figures who will represent iGaming operators at the Gaming in Germany Conference 2025 include Christian Heins, Director of iGaming Tipico, Alex Green, Vice President – Games at the ZEAL Network; and Ewout Keuleers, former General Counsel of the Kindred Group.
Gaming in Germany Founder Highlights This Year’s Agenda, Breakout Programme Unveiled
Speaking on behalf of Gaming in Germany, founder Willem van Oort expressed his gratitude to the speakers of this year’s event. He also touched upon this year’s key agenda briefly.
Mr van Oort said:
I am extremely pleased with this year’s speaker lineup. I think it speaks of the relevance of our event, and especially the key topics that we are highlighting this year: the threat of the black market and the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty.
He highlighted the proactive role of licensed iGaming operators in combating growth in the black market.
Mr van Oort continued:
I see that licensed operators are highly committed to making the German iGaming market more sustainable and competitive. and I am very happy that we are trusted to play a role in promoting fruitful discussion and debate on these topics. As the event takes place while the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty is ongoing, this is certainly the time to be part of the conversation.
Apart from the main agenda, the event features several highly practical breakout sessions on data compliance, game certification, RG, live casino, eSports, and much more. Guests can also leverage networking opportunities during the pre-conference dinner, coffee breaks, lunch, and concluding networking drinks.