IGAMING NEXT Valletta 2021

InvestNEXT at iGaming NEXT Valletta '21

Valletta 2021 is hosting a dedicated investment track which will bring the investment and top-level iGaming community together to discuss pressing issues surrounding regulation, shifting investor demands, rising sustainable investing requirements, and the disruption impacting the entire iGaming ecosystem.

Highlighting the expectations for 2022, M&A activity, and the FATF implication to Malta, InvestNEXT will discover how CEOs and Investors are navigating the new complexities, implementing new models and determining what strategic returns will win out over the next 18 months.

InvestNEXT is chaired by Enrico Bradamante, iGEN Chairperson and CEO of Maverick Slots.

Who's Attending InvestNEXT

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Investors
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VCs
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Regulators
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CFOs & Heads of IR
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Media

iGaming X Investment session of the year

Agenda

Agenda for the investment sessions at InvestNEXT

13.00 CEST
Registration Open
13.15 CEST
Welcome & Chairperson Opening Remarks

Welcome & Chairman Opening Remarks by Enrico Bradamante, Founder & Chairperson, iGEN.

Moderator
Enrico Bradamante
Chairperson
13.20 CEST
Global iGaming Outlook

COVID-19 pandemic was the global story for 2020/21, but how will firms recover from the pandemic and thrive and what is to be expected to be the story for the iGaming industry in 2022.

Moderator
Scott Longley
Director
Panelist
Todd Haushalter
Chief Product Officer
Panelist
Joakim Renman
CCO
Panelist
Mads Christiansen
Fund Manager
13.45 CEST
Networking

An opportunity for you to make connections, maintain and build relationships with peers within the investment space.

14.15 CEST
M&A in the current context

The global business disruption has ensured many companies have begun to reassess their positions, but for others it has provided the opportunity to reset and take advantage of M&A activities. What is the expected momentum and M&A activity ahead; are the trends to come out of the pandemic that will be the next opportunity?

Moderator
Scott Longley
Director
Panelist
Tim Heath
GP Yolo Investments & Founder of the Yolo Group
Panelist
Tsachi Maimon
CEO
Panelist
Bonavent Gauci
Advisory Partner
Panelist
Julian Buhagiar
Co-Founder
14.50 CEST
Grey Skies: FATF Impact on Investment

Malta was placed on the FATFs grey list due to shortcomings in tax crimes and not iGaming, however what is the consequence on the investment outlook and what will this mean to funding from abroad? What do entrepreneurs now need to be considering breaking into this sector?

Moderator
Julian Buhagiar
Co-Founder
Panelist
Angelo Dalli
Investor, Entrepreneur, CEO
Panelist
Russell Mifsud
Director, Gaming
Panelist
Alfred Zammit
Deputy Director
Panelist
Morten Ronde
Managing Partner
15.25 CEST
Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks by Enrico Bradamante, Founder & Chairperson, iGEN.

Moderator
Enrico Bradamante
Chairperson

COVID-19 Safety Disclaimer

At iGaming NEXT, the health and well-being of our guests and team have always been at the forefront of our decision making. As we embark to organise our October Valletta’ 21 event, we continue to monitor Government guidelines and we are preparing a Covid-19 Safe Event Plan to protect both our Guests and team.

More information around covid-19 rules and requirements will be posted closer to the event!