AIBC Balkans and CIS

About The Event

A peninsula of technical expertise, rich culture, stunning beauty and deep potential, the Balkans have long been a region with much to offer the world when it comes to both the human drive for ingenuity as well as the development of cutting edge technologies.

With a proud heritage of thinkers and scientists, Serbia has the potential to hold the keys to being a pillar of the economy to come. A hub of entrepreneurs, engineers and disruptors, Belgrade stands as a lynchpin in the technology ecosystem of the entire region.

A globally recognized nexus for networking, industrial cross-pollination, education and investment, AIBC hosts the best and brightest of the region for three days of panel discussions, keynote speeches, Start-up Pitches and an endless list of opportunities to meet the movers and shakers of the industry.

What to expect?

• Networking-Events

Whether you’re looking to meet old friends and colleagues or interested in expanding your network and making new acquaintances, we hold a plethora of events over the year. Get dressed up for an elegant awards evening, mingle with delegates on our busy expo floor, or enjoy a cocktail by the pool at one of our summer events – wherever you’re going you’re sure to make lasting connections with the people that matter.

• Awards

Kickstarting all our events, our Gala Awards offer a night to remember. Based on recommendations from the industry, a team of judges select some of the most memorable projects, solutions, and accomplishments to light up the face of the emerging tech landscape. A key part of the evening includes a charitable auction, where money is raised for a number of SiGMA Foundation projects – including educational and environmental endeavors.

• Pitch

In addition to building a Startup Village for 100 companies on the expo floor, each event features a fierce pitch competition for 10 leading projects. Held during the summit, the Pitch is one of our most popular events. Bringing startups closer to leading investors and mentorship, the competition also includes a lucrative investment prize.

Speakers

• Ioanna Fiakkou - Chairwoman, National Betting Authority NBA
• Darryl Manning - CEO, Wicked Games
• Ricardo Gorski - Founder, Tax.One
• Richard Hogg - CEO, Openbox Gaming
• Clinton Sparks - Author, Entrepreneur, Gaming and Esports Business Developer & Marketer
• Euni Wong - Web 3 Advisor, Crypto Trader, Investor
• Andreas Vlachos - Growth Manager in Greece & Cyprus, Binance
• Stephen Aupy - Business Development Manager, Mindway AI
• Alexander Belov - Co-Founder, Coinstelegram fund
• Dr Sarah Grace Manski - Professor of Business and Global Affairs, George Mason University
• Oliver De Bono - CEO, Quantum Gaming
• Alex Tomic - Founder & CEO, Alea
• Robert Dowling - Director of Product, EBET
• Christina Christoforou - Head of Safer Gambling & Business Development Directorate, National Betting Authority NBA
• Elisabeth Isaksson - Head of Regulatory and Compliance, Soft2Bet
• Vladan Blagojevic - Business Development Manager, Oddin.gg
• Alena Zharkovskaya - PR Director, ATMOSFERA
• Andreas Livadiotis - CEO, XValley Tech
• Panayiotis Nearchou - Tax and Compliance Manager, Arosal Audit
• Valeriya Minaeva - Partnerships & Comms, 1inch Network
• Spyros Tsakonitis - Head of Legal, National Betting Authority NBA
• Alexander Chernavin - Senior Business Development Manager, Oddin.gg
• Viktoria Soltesz - Founder, PSP Angels
• Peter-Jan Grech - Founder & CEO, BRND WGN
• Milosz Krasinski - CEO, Chilli Fruit Web Consulting
• David Yatom Hay - General Counsel, Soft2Bet
• Kyriakos Fourniadis - Managing Director South East Europe, Better Collective
• Pavel Matveev - Co-Founder & CEO, Wirex
• Ulrik Lykke - Director, Peanuds
• ... and more!