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ICE Startups Accelerator

Investing in the future of iGaming Innovation

 

19th January | 1pm- 4pm | Enterprise Stage | New For 2026

 

ICE Accelerator is a programme designed to support start-ups and scale-ups within the iGaming industry. The Accelerator connects emerging companies with investors, mentors and industry stakeholders to help drive strategic growth.

 

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19 Jan 2026
    • Startup Accelerator
    Welcome to the ICE Startups Accelerator
    Enterprise Stage
    Our chair opens the ICE Start-Ups Accelerator for the first time, setting the stage for an afternoon of innovation. They’ll spotlight what’s currently happening in the industry, how the start-up lands ...
    Michael Caselli
    Michael Caselli, Non-Executive Chairman - Clarion Events
    • Startup Accelerator
    Accelerator Keynote - The Future Advantage: Lessons and Insights from the Alea journey
    Enterprise Stage
    Join industry veteran Alex as he shares his personal journey from startup founder to successful investor. In this candid session, Alex reveals the pivotal decisions, strategies and setbacks that shape ...
    Alexandre Tomic
    Alexandre Tomic, Founder - Alea
    • Startup Accelerator
    The Investor Playbook: Where the Smart Money’s Going
    Enterprise Stage
    Which verticals are heating up? Which ones are cooling off? Top investors reveal the trends shaping 2026. From AI-driven personalisation and gamification tools to payments and Web3 infrastructure. Lea ...
    Evan Meyer
    Evan Meyer, Co-Managing Partner - Astralis Capital
    Michael Caselli
    Michael Caselli, Non-Executive Chairman - Clarion Events
    Oleksandr Briukhovetskyi
    Oleksandr Briukhovetskyi, Investment Portfolio Manager - RedCore
    Paris Smith
    Paris Smith, Advisor & Gaming Industry Expert
    Tom Waterhouse
    Tom Waterhouse, CIO - WaterhouseVC
    • Startup Accelerator
    Networking Break
    Enterprise Stage
     
    • Startup Accelerator
    Founders in Focus: Lessons from the Frontline
    Enterprise Stage
    The highs, lows, and everything in between. This candid discussion brings together successful founders who share what they wish they’d known about hiring, funding, pivoting and building resilience. Ex ...
    Desiree Dickerson
    Desiree Dickerson, CEO & Co-Founder - THNDR
    Josh Swerdlow
    Josh Swerdlow, Co-Founder & CEO - ChatBet
    Kelly Kehn
    Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder - Defy the Odds
    Mark Flores Martin
    Mark Flores Martin, CEO - XGENIA
    • Startup Accelerator
    Pitch Roulette
    Enterprise Stage
    Pitch Roulette is an interactive improv-game spotlighting art and craft of the pitch - where the audience co-creates a fictitious start-up together on the spot, then watches as brave founders pitch it ...
    David Sargeant
    David Sargeant, Investor - iGaming Ideas / Sporteva
    Kelly Kehn
    Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder - Defy the Odds
    Manuel Ramírez López
    Manuel Ramírez López, CEO - PitAssist
    Philisiwe Bhengu
    Philisiwe Bhengu, Founder, Director - Research iGaming
    Stuart Campbell
    Stuart Campbell, Founder & CEO - Aibly
    Travis Geiger
    Travis Geiger, Co-Founder, Chief Experience Officer - WagerWire
    • Startup Accelerator
    Networking and End of ICE Startups Accelerator
    Enterprise Stage
     

Why Apply?

Start-ups

For start-ups, the Accelerator is a unique opportunity to gain practical,  insight from seasoned investors and founders, sharpen fundraising strategies and build connections that can directly impact their next stage of growth and gain investment.  

Investors

For investors and industry leaders, it offers exclusive access to some of the most promising businesses in iGaming, all carefully selected for their traction and potential. In short, it’s the place to meet, learn from and partner with the companies shaping the future of the industry. 

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