Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026 programme announced
Gaming in Europe will host the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference on January 19 during ICE Barcelona 2026, focusing on the country’s upcoming igaming market re-regulation.
Press release.- With Finland set to re-regulate its igaming market this year, Gaming in Europe, in close collaboration with local stakeholders, has decided to host a Gaming in Finland Evening Conference at ICE Barcelona 2026.
The event will take place on January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00, at a location close to the main ICE venue.
Topics and speakers
At present, the following sessions have been confirmed:
Legal & regulatory update: Preparing your entry into the regulated Finnish iGaming market
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
Jari Vähänen, Founding Partner, The Finnish Gambling Consultants
Will the Finnish market be profitable? A scenario: 2027-2031
Mika Kuismanen, CEO, The Finnish Trade Association for Online Gambling
The Finnish iGaming market in numbers
Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
Knowns and unknowns of Finnish gambling compliance & how to prepare in the meantime
Niklas Bondestam, CEO, Ubetec; Jessica Maier, Co-Founder, EGARA; Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance
Gaming in Europe founder Willem van Oort commented, “I am extremely pleased that we managed to bring all these experts together. If you are interested in the Finnish market and would like to personally meet with local stakeholders, the Gaming in Finland Evening Conference @ICE is undoubtedly the place to do it. 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.”
When & where
The event takes place Monday, January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00 at the five-star Renaissance Barcelona Hotel – close to the Fira de Barcelona, where the main ICE event is located.
Please note that only those who have received definitive confirmation of their attendance will be allowed access to this event.
Register your interest now
Places at the inaugural Gaming in Finland event are strictly limited. The organisers of the event said: “If you are considering attending this event, please register your interest through this link: www.gamingineu/finland. We will let you know as soon as possible whether we have a seat available for you.
“At present, 100+ decision makers have already confirmed their attendance!
If you would also like to register for ICE Barcelona 2026, please apply here: https://ice.reg.buzz/
Join the Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group
In the meantime, feel free to join the Gaming in Finland LinkedIn group, where we will share the latest news and updates on the Finnish market.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Sponsorship and media partnership opportunities are available. Those interested are invited to contact Willem van Oort at [email protected] for more information.
