Eventus International has announced an expanded format for SPARK 2026, including the iGaming 3Tech conference stream. The event takes place from 19 to 20 October 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing together two complementary event concepts under one roof for the first time.
SPARK 2026 Evolves: MarTech, FinTech and RegTech Unite Under One Industry-Defining Event
Across Southeast Europe’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape, operators are increasingly navigating a convergence of commercial growth, regulatory pressure, and accelerating technological change, in which product performance, payment infrastructure, and compliance frameworks are now inseparable drivers of success. Against this backdrop, Eventus International is pleased to announce an expanded format for SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026, taking place from 19 – 20 October 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, featuring a dedicated iGaming 3Tech conference stream.
This strategic alliance brings together two highly complementary event concepts under one roof. Attendees will gain access to broader expertise, deeper industry insights and expanded networking opportunities across the entire gaming ecosystem. SPARK will continue to serve as a key meeting point for the gaming, software, payments, affiliates and revenue growth ecosystem, while iGaming 3Tech adds a focused stream dedicated to MarTech, FinTech and RegTech.
Why SPARK and iGaming 3Tech, Why Now?
The merger of SPARK and iGaming 3Tech reflects the evolving realities of today's gaming industry, where commercial growth, regulatory compliance and technological innovation are increasingly interconnected.
The expanded event creates a single platform where operators, affiliates, payment providers, compliance experts, marketers, regulators and technology leaders can share insights, build partnerships and explore strategies for sustainable growth.
With a broader audience and more diverse programme, SPARK 2026 offers greater value for sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and delegates while fostering the cross-sector collaboration needed to navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape.
Monday, 19 October 2026 | Product, Payments & Acquisition
Day One explores the core drivers of gaming growth in Southeast Europe, where product innovation, payments strategy and player acquisition are increasingly shaped by regulation, technology and shifting user expectations.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | Scaling with Confidence
Day Two focuses on how operators can scale sustainably in a rapidly changing landscape defined by AI, evolving affiliate ecosystems, regulatory pressure and new performance-driven marketing models.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | iGaming 3Tech Stream | MarTech, FinTech & RegTech
The dedicated iGaming 3Tech stream examines how data, regulation and performance are converging to reshape growth strategies in modern regulated gaming markets.
The expanded SPARK 2026 programme will feature senior voices from across gaming, affiliates, payments, compliance, marketing, technology and regulation, including:
AND MANY MORE!
For sponsors and exhibitors, the expanded SPARK 2026 format creates a highly targeted opportunity to engage decision-makers across two complementary conference streams.
With SPARK focused on software, payments, affiliates and revenue growth, and iGaming 3Tech adding MarTech, FinTech and RegTech, sponsors can position their solutions in front of a wider mix of operators, affiliates, payment leaders, compliance teams, marketing decision-makers, technology buyers, regulators and senior executives.
Register here: https://www.eventus-international.com/spark
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available for organisations looking to enhance their visibility, connect with senior decision-makers and position themselves alongside the industry's leading voices.
To explore the remaining sponsorship packages, please contact:
Lou-Mari Burnett
Chief Operating Officer
Eventus International
loumari@eventus-international.com
