The ICE Innovators Challenge, delivered in partnership with Microsoft, is the flagship technology competition on the Enterprise Stage. Five hand-selected innovators present their solutions live, showcasing breakthroughs across AI, data, player protection, automation and operational performance. Finalists pitch under pressure before a panel of senior judges who assess commercial potential, scalability and real-world impact. This fast-paced session gives the industry a first look at the technologies expected to shape gaming over the next five years.

Judging Panel
Dan Stillwell – AI and Data Director, Microsoft
Simo Dragicevic – Safer Gaming and Risk Specialist
Alon Bendavid – Chief Technology Officer, Super Group

5 finalists
Rajaraman Ramachandran, Co-founder & CTO. Gamucopia Creatives.
Christofer Hagstedt, Chief Business Development Officer. Sustainable interaction.
Travis Sztainert, PhD, Director of Research and Education at the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG).
Alec Gehlot, Founder and CEO of PlaySignal
Gemma Goddard, Brand manager at Casiqo