Connecting the iGaming World: Highlights from Ace Alliance Riga 2025

Ace Alliance Riga at a Glance

Held on 14-15 August, Ace Alliance Riga 2025 was a unique blend of gaining insights and exploration. In addition to getting the chance to listen to keynote speakers share their thoughts and ideas on the present state and future of the dynamic iGaming market, attendees could also discover Riga, the capital city of Latvia. The two-day event generated significant engagement across social media, in addition to fostering brand new industry connections among iGaming professionals.

Insights from the iGaming Keynote Sessions Delivered at Ace Alliance Riga 2025

Delivered by reputable speakers, the keynote sessions were among the highlights of the prestigious Ace Alliance event. From leadership and innovation to affiliate marketing strategies, the speakers at Ace Alliance Riga 2025 shared insights on driving business growth, expanding global reach, and fostering strong company culture. The speakers shared valuable insights on the following themes:

• Leadership and Innovation – Alexandre Tomic: Founder of Alea and Vegas Legends, Alexandre Tomic emphasised the importance of investing in tools to support employee well-being and performance. Building on his expertise in B2B and B2C business growth, Tomic noted how employee satisfaction can help build a solid company culture, driving overall business success in return.
• Operational Growth and Scaling – Yaroslav Babych: Chief Commercial Officer at ZM Team, Babych elaborated on a case study and highlighted strategies for user acquisition, monetising traffic, and scaling operations. Babych put the emphasis on high volumes of traffic through social channels, which are ensured by defining clear business objectives and KPIs to reach optimised conversion rates.
• Language and Localisation – Tiago Aprigio: CEO of All-in Global, Tiago Aprigio focused on the future of iGaming content in his presentation, highlighting the importance of a multilingual approach as well as localisation and state-of-the-art translation services integrated into business plans. Aprigio also touched upon the issue of AI-assisted translation, and provided valuable insights into balancing AI automation with human expertise to boost acquisition, product UX, and CRM.
• Affiliate Marketing and Partnerships – Misha Takhtaulov: Head of Affiliates at Riddick’s Partners, Misha Takhtaulov shared his insights into building successful affiliate teams, with a focus on challenges and how to turn them into lessons and opportunities. Noting the fact-paced nature of the industry, Takhtaulov underlined the importance of building robust teams with smart, solution-oriented professionals.

Immersive Experiences and Network-Building Opportunities

Alongside insightful keynote sessions, Ace Alliance Riga 2025 offered a variety of interesting and engaging activities, where attendees had the opportunity to explore the city’s most unique attractions, benefit from networking opportunities, and forge meaningful connections for future business partnerships. The Ace Alliance event agenda featured a range of curated experiences, including:

• Guided Riga Tour: The event began with a guided tour and an artisan coffee break, giving the attendees the chance to explore the city together with a professional guide.
• Riga Gourmet Old Town Tour: Participants visited the bustling Central Market, experiencing the local culture through unique flavours.
• Welcome Drinks at Zuzeum: Attendees enjoyed refreshments and conversation in a relaxed setting at the Zuzeum Art Centre.
• Executive Brunch: Day two of Ace Alliance Riga 2025 began with an elegant brunch at the historical House of the Black Heads, encouraging casual discussions and networking.
  iGaming Keynote Sessions and Networking at the House of the Black Heads: Following the brunch, keynote sessions provided focused knowledge-sharing opportunities ​​in addition to facilitating valuable relationship-building among attendees.
• Dolby OptiView Networking Cruise: Industry leaders gathered for a scenic evening cruise on the Daugava River in a relaxed networking environment.
• Networking Party at ExPorto: The spectacular iGaming experience concluded with a lively party, combining music, drinks, and informal networking.

To see these moments and the unique experiences shared throughout the event, you can watch the video on the Ace Alliance YouTube channel.

Event Sponsors and Media Partners of Ace Alliance Riga 2025

The success and visibility of Ace Alliance Riga 2025 were made possible by the support of generous sponsors and media partners.

Diamond Sponsor Vegangster, Platinum Sponsor and iGaming Keynotes Co-Sponsor BETBY, Networking Cruise Sponsor Dolby Optiview, Gold Sponsors Tonybet and The Kingdom Bank, Silver Sponsors Esimatic, All-in Global, and USPEX, iGaming Keynotes Co-Sponsor Riddick’s Partners, and Ride & Fly Sponsor Frently all contributed to creating a meaningful experience for attendees.

Media partners SiGMA World, TT Meetup, Hipther, HUIDU.IO, and Gamblers Connect further amplified the event’s impact.

Looking Ahead: Ace Alliance at SiGMA Rome

Building on the success of the iGaming networking event in Riga, the next focus for Ace Alliance is the SiGMA Rome event in November. Attendees can expect further opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and form connections with C-level executives and other professionals across the iGaming industry.