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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Startup Accelerator

- Startup Accelerator
13:00 13:05 CET

ICE Startups Accelerator - Welcome from the chair

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 ...
- Startup Accelerator
13:05 13:25 CET

How to Win Trust in a Crowded Market

Enterprise Stage

Hear directly from an industry veteran in how to take things to the next level. This session examines how the most successful startups in iGaming, betting and tech are building brands that resonate wi ...
- Startup Accelerator
13:25 14:00 CET

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 ethical betting, payments and Web3 in ...

Alex Tomic, Founder - Alea

Tom Waterhouse, CIO - WaterhouseVC
- Startup Accelerator
14:00 14:20 CET

Networking Break

Enterprise Stage
- Startup Accelerator
14:20 14:55 CET

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 ...

Josh Swerdlow, Co-Founder & CEO - ChatBet

Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder - Defy the Odds

Mark Flores Martin, CEO - XGENIA
- Startup Accelerator
14:55 15:30 CET

TBC

Enterprise Stage
- Startup Accelerator
15:30 16:00 CET

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.