See you at Next Summit: Valletta 2025!

01 May

Unibo to Attend NEXT Summit: Valletta 2025 – A Celebration of Innovation and Connection in iGaming

This May, the historic streets of Valletta, Malta will once again come alive with the energy of the global iGaming community, as the NEXT Summit: Valletta 2025 returns for another game-changing edition. And this year, Unibo is proud to be among the innovators, strategists, and visionaries driving the future of iGaming forward.

From May 7 – 8, more than 6,000 delegates will gather at the Mediterranean Conference Center, a venue as iconic as the industry it will host. Over five dynamic days, NEXT Summit will bring together operators, suppliers, investors, affiliates, and regulators for what has become iGaming’s definitive operator-led event.

For Unibo, attending NEXT Summit is more than just showing up—it’s about connecting, empowering, and evolving alongside our partners, clients, and peers as we shape the next era of player engagement.

Why NEXT Summit Valletta Matters

NEXT Summit: Valletta isn’t just a conference—it’s a week-long festival of the global iGaming ecosystem. With its unique blend of executive-level content, networking experiences, social events, and marketplace showcases, the summit stands out for its balance of business value and human connection.

This year’s theme—“Connect, Empower, Evolve”—perfectly aligns with Unibo’s mission: to help operators deepen retention, increase player lifetime value, and drive long-term loyalty through innovative gamification and engagement solutions.

What makes NEXT Valletta particularly valuable is its operator-first focus. With a speaker lineup of more than 300 industry leaders and decision-makers, the event prioritizes real-world insights over theory, and strategy over hype. From macroeconomic trends and regulatory updates to practical discussions on acquisition, retention, and gamification, the summit delivers actionable intelligence for a fast-moving industry.

What Unibo Brings to the Table

As a gamification platform built specifically for the iGaming industry, Unibo is helping operators redefine how they engage players—not just at the point of acquisition, but across the entire user journey.

In an environment where customer expectations are rising and product offerings are becoming increasingly commoditized, standing out requires more than flashy visuals or temporary bonuses. It demands:

Personalized player experiences
Smart retention strategies
Integrated gamification mechanics
Real-time rewards and performance tracking

At Unibo, we deliver all of this through a modular platform that plugs directly into an operator’s ecosystem, with zero development overhead and full control over campaign setup, scheduling, and reporting.

NEXT Valletta gives us the opportunity to not only showcase these capabilities but also to listen, learn, and collaborate with operators who are serious about building sustainable engagement models.

What to Expect from NEXT Summit 2025

With the Mediterranean Sea as its backdrop and Malta’s rich iGaming legacy beneath its feet, NEXT Summit 2025 offers a one-of-a-kind environment for making meaningful connections and future-focused decisions.

Key Highlights Include:

300+ Speakers across multiple conference tracks, including product, compliance, marketing, tech, and investment
6,000+ Attendees from all corners of the iGaming world, including operators, suppliers, affiliates, regulators, and innovators
Unmatched Networking through curated events, breakout sessions, meetups, and VIP gatherings
A Showcase of Emerging Technologies, including AI, blockchain, responsible gaming tools, and data-driven CRM platforms
Valletta’s Historic Ambience, combining modern business infrastructure with centuries of Mediterranean history

Why Malta and Why Now?

Malta remains one of the most important global hubs for iGaming. With its favorable regulatory environment, deep talent pool, and concentration of top-tier companies, the island continues to punch well above its weight.

Valletta, as the capital city, blends European professionalism with Mediterranean charm—a perfect setting for a summit focused on connection and transformation.

For Unibo, Malta is more than a host location—it’s part of our extended network. We’ve worked with Malta-based operators, platforms and partners to bring gamification into the heart of retention and engagement strategies. NEXT Valletta gives us a chance to deepen these relationships and form new ones as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond.

Evolving the Conversation: What We’re Looking Forward To

The themes of player loyalty, personalization, and sustainable growth are expected to be front and center at NEXT. And at Unibo, we believe we have a unique voice to contribute to those conversations.

Some of the key discussions we’re excited to be part of include:

How retention will evolve in a cookie-less, data-restricted future
Why generic bonus systems are no longer enough for long-term success
What role gamification will play in the next generation of CRM and UX design
How cross-vertical engagement (casino + sportsbook) can be unified through smart mechanics

We also look forward to collaborating with content creators, platforms, and affiliates who see engagement not as an add-on, but as a fundamental pillar of iGaming success.

Meet Us in Valletta

If you’ll be attending NEXT Summit: Valletta 2025, we’d love to connect. Whether you’re an operator looking to reduce churn, a product manager rethinking your player journey, or a partner seeking deeper integration opportunities—we’re here to collaborate.

Use the NEXT Events App to schedule a meeting with our team, or simply stop by the expo floor for a live demo of how Unibo can help you transform engagement into retention, and retention into revenue.

Final Thoughts from the CEO

Unibo CEO Alexis Wicén shared his thoughts ahead of the event:

“NEXT Valletta is where conversations turn into strategy. It’s where operators, providers, and innovators meet not just to talk, but to act. We’re excited to be part of that movement—helping the industry evolve through better engagement, smarter retention, and more meaningful player experiences.”