Web3 and Crypto Academy
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
13:30 - 17:00
Sala Tejo, MEO Arena
The conversation around Web3 has matured and the focus is shifting to practical applications that can solve real business challenges. From crypto payments and blockchain transparency to digital assets and hybrid operating models, the Web3 Academy explores where these technologies are delivering value today.
By attending, you’ll be able to:
- Understand where crypto, blockchain and Web3 technologies are creating tangible value across betting and gaming operations today.
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of integrating crypto payments within regulated markets, including compliance, AML and player protection considerations.
- Assess how blockchain-based transparency tools, including provably fair systems, can strengthen player trust and support regulatory objectives.
- Distinguish between Web3 concepts that are commercially viable and those that remain speculative, helping prioritise investment and innovation efforts.
- Develop a practical framework for incorporating blockchain technologies into existing products and platforms without compromising compliance or user experience.
When you purchase access to the Web 3.0 Academy (€249), you’ll also receive access to three hands-on Masterclasses covering sportsbook trading, slots and responsible gaming marketing.
Sessions
Presentation
Wednesday, 30 Sept.
1:30-14:00
Crypto, Blockchain & Gambling: Where Are We Now?
After years of hype, Web3 in gambling is entering a more practical phase. Crypto payments, blockchain transparency and digital assets are no longer theoretical, but adoption remains uneven and highly dependent on regulation. Where is Web3 delivering real value today and what role will crypto, blockchain and hybrid models play in the future of regulated and unregulated markets?
Speakers:
- Simit Naik, Web3 Specialist, Teronade Group
Panel
Wednesday, 30 Sept.
14:00-14:45
Crypto Payments in Regulated Markets: Hype or Reality?
Crypto and stablecoins are gaining traction as alternative payment rails in gambling, promising faster settlements and lower costs. But regulatory uncertainty and compliance requirements continue to limit adoption across Europe and beyond. Where are crypto payments genuinely adding value, how are operators integrating them alongside traditional methods, and can they scale within regulated frameworks?
Speakers:
- Anthony Day, Marketing Director, VeChain
- Dinis Guarda, CEO & Founder, Ztudium
- Aaron Sanchez, Director of Industry Engagement, MiCA
- Udo Seckelmann, Head of Gambling & Crypto, Bichara e Motta Avogados
Fireside Chat
Wednesday, 30 Sept.
14:45-15:15
Trust on the Chain: Does Blockchain Really Make Gaming Fair?
Blockchain technology is enabling new levels of transparency in gaming through provably fair systems and auditable outcomes. As trust becomes a key competitive differentiator, operators are exploring whether on-chain verification can genuinely strengthen fairness, integrity and compliance.
Case study / Live demo
Wednesday, 30 Sept.
15:45-16:10
Provably Fair: Can Players Really Verify Every Outcome?
This live demonstration walks through a real game round, showing how outcomes are generated, hashed and independently verified by the player. By comparing traditional RNG models with on-chain verification, attendees will see how provably fair technology works in practice.
Speakers:
- Ulle Skottling, CEO, DeGaming
Workshop
Wednesday, 30 Sept.
16:10-17:00
Building Hybrid Gambling Platforms: Where Web2 Meets Web3
Explore how operators can combine blockchain innovation with traditional platforms through practical use cases involving crypto payments, on-chain verification and digital assets. Learn how to unlock Web3 opportunities while maintaining compliance and delivering a seamless player experience.
Speakers:
- Gene Deyev, Co-Founder & CEO, Stobox
- Vaibhavv (Vali) Ali, Co-Founder , Cryptonite UAE
- Brett Calapp, CEO / Co-Founder, Turnt Gaming
Speakers and Presenters
Simit
Naik
Web3 Specialist
Teronade Group
Anthony
Day
Head of Marketing
VeChain
Udo
Seckelmann
Head of Department of Gambling & Crypto
Bichara & Motta
Gene
Deyev
Co-Founder & CEO
Stobox
Vaibhavv
Ali
Co-Founder
CryptoniteUAE
Brett
Calapp
CEO / Co-Founder
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Education+ Upgrade
Per Academy
€249
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