This June 4-5, the premier MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit will be held at the luxurious Hilton Tallinn Park in Tallinn, Estonia. This event promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders in iGaming and technology, offering a deep dive into regulatory trends, technological innovations, and market dynamics.
Day 1 Highlights (June 4, 2024)

Regulatory Evolution in iGaming: Adapting to the Baltic Standards

Learn how the Baltic region’s latest regulatory policies are shaping the iGaming landscape and what it means for businesses.

Global Stakes: Navigating iGaming Regulation in Serbia, the USA, Spain, and Austria

An essential discussion for those looking to understand the complex and diverse regulatory environments across these key markets.

Financial Evolution: Merging Traditions with Fintech and Blockchain Innovations

Explore how traditional financial systems are integrating with revolutionary fintech and blockchain technologies to set new industry standards.

IMGL Masterclass – Navigating MiCA, EU AI Act, and DSA in the Digital Age

A masterclass addressing the impact of critical EU regulations on the digital and iGaming sectors.

Regulatory Evolution in iGaming: Adapting to the Nordic Standards

Dive into the Nordic iGaming regulations and discover strategies to navigate this unique market.

eSports Dynamics: Overcoming Regional Barriers & Seizing Growth

Uncover the secrets to expanding in the global eSports arena, overcoming regulatory and cultural challenges.

Day 2 Highlights (June 5, 2024)

Future-Proofing Digital Engagement: Mastering Gamification, Mobile Innovation, and Regulatory Compliance in the AI Era

This session will focus on leveraging gamification and mobile technology to meet today’s digital and regulatory demands effectively.

Centre of Positive Influence (COPI) session

Engage in discussions that inspire and drive positive change across the gaming and tech industries.

Make search engine bots love your affiliate website!

Gain valuable SEO strategies to enhance your affiliate marketing efforts and boost your site’s visibility.

Gaming & TECH Marketing: PeopleTech Synergies between Affiliation, PR, SEO, and Neuromarketing

Learn how integrating various digital marketing disciplines can create powerful synergies for your business.

Workshops on Baltic Compliance in Web3, Fintech, and Blockchain; and Mastering iGaming Compliance in the Baltic Region

These intensive workshops will provide hands-on insights into navigating the regulatory landscapes of emerging technologies and iGaming compliance.

Networking Opportunities
Aside from the informative sessions, the summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities, including welcome drinks and two exclusive evening parties. These gatherings are perfect for making lasting connections, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaborations with industry peers.
Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you are looking to stay ahead of regulatory changes, explore new markets, or simply connect with industry leaders, the MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit is the place to be. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of the gaming and tech industries.
Register now to ensure your place at this essential industry event, and stay tuned for more updates as we approach the summit dates. Join us in Tallinn to connect, learn, and innovate with
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Klub, Asia’s leading Revenue based Financing platform, today announced that it has partnered with U GRO Capital, a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, to disburse INR 150 crores aimed at bridging the credit gap for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This collaboration marks a significant step towards providing fast, founder-friendly, and flexible debt financing solutions to digital businesses nationwide.
Through this partnership, Klub and U GRO Capital will extend credit to support digital SMEs across different growth stages. The allocated fund of INR 150 crores will facilitate lending activities across India, offering scalable debt financing of up to INR 30 crores in a single tranche through Klub’s platform. Klub’s innovative investment platform combines financial product innovation, deep data-driven analytics, high-frequency collections, and community engagement, providing tailored funding solutions to SMEs and startups.
U GRO Capital, with its Billion Dollar AUM (INR 8,364 Cr) as of December 2023, has established itself as a leader in MSME lending. Leveraging its proprietary underwriting model and innovative product suite, U GRO Capital offers a digital platform, minimal documentation, and expedited approvals, ensuring a seamless borrowing experience for businesses. Their loans, ranging from INR 1 lakh to INR 5 crores, support various needs such as business expansion, working capital, equipment upgrades, and sustainable initiatives like Rooftop Solar installation and EV Financing, with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms.
Sudharsan Venkatkrishnan, Senior Vice President at Klub, emphasised the importance of addressing the current credit gap in India, stating, “Given the pivotal role MSMEs play in India’s economy and job market, addressing their credit requirement gap is a critical opportunity. Partnering with a digitally savvy lender like U GRO Capital not only amplifies our reach, but also aligns with the value we deliver to SMEs through our product selection and superior customer experience. We look forward to building on the mutual capabilities in the partnership to empower small Indian businesses and founders.”
Tanya Chadha, Head – Partnership & Alliances at U GRO Capital, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “U GRO Capital is deeply committed to serving the credit needs of last-mile MSMEs, and our collaboration with Klub exemplifies this dedication. Together, we aim to provide flexible working capital solutions to SMEs, bolstering their growth. This partnership not only expands our market reach but also enhances our digital offerings, reinforcing our shared commitment to supporting and scaling businesses.”
The MSME sector plays a crucial role in India’s economic landscape, contributing to about 30% of the country’s GDP. However, accessing credit remains a significant challenge for these enterprises, hindering their growth potential. The partnership between Klub and U GRO Capital aims to address this gap by providing accessible and flexible financing options tailored to the diverse needs of MSMEs.
Founded in 2020, Klub has invested in over 600 businesses and continues to lead the equity-free funding space, helping businesses in diversified sectors including D2C, EV, eCommerce, health tech, cleantech, edtech and more. Meanwhile, UGRO Capital has an AUM of INR 83,638 million as of December 2023. Over the last 5 years, it has raised a total of INR 91,378 million Equity and Debt from diverse institutional sources.
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Clearleaf Inc., the innovative force behind Canada’s leading free cannabis e-commerce menu service “Buddi,” is thrilled to introduce SampleDirect. This groundbreaking platform streamlines product and trade marketing opportunities for cannabis brands and sales brokers, while enhancing product selection and knowledge for retailers. By facilitating cannabis sampling programs and providing product showcasing and preselling opportunities before products become available through provincial government wholesalers such as the OCS, AGLC, and BCLDB, SampleDirect revolutionizes the way brands and retailers collaborate.
SampleDirect offers brands and sales brokers a seamless solution for exchanging product information and facilitating sample distribution across 3000+ licensed cannabis stores in Canada. Simultaneously, it provides retailers with a simple tool to explore and sample products, informing their inventory decisions and increasing product knowledge, while empowering them to take more control of the sampling request process. This platform also allows brands to accurately measure the return on investment (ROI) of their sampling initiatives. Integrated into existing point-of-sale systems, including Cova, Greenline, a BLAZE® Company, and TechPOS, SampleDirect will be accessible in all provinces with privatized cannabis retail.

Clearleaf Inc. unveils SampleDirect cannabis product marketing platform with Cova, Greenline, and TechPOS.
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Ryan Lalonde, CEO of Clearleaf, stated, “With the rapid and continuous influx of new cannabis products entering the market, our retail and brand partners expressed a need for a consolidated platform facilitating product discovery at scale and fostering stronger retailer-brand connections in a centralized platform. SampleDirect accomplishes all of that and more.”
Clearleaf has forged exclusive partnerships with Canada’s top three cannabis point-of-sale providers, guaranteeing seamless integration and instant accessibility to the platform for retailers. By directly integrating SampleDirect into retailers’ existing point-of-sale systems, this strategic collaboration eradicates the necessity for additional third-party platforms or tools. This streamlines operations and maximizes efficiency for both retail users, and brands seeking to expand their product marketing initiatives.
“We’re excited to partner with SampleDirect,” says Chris Violas, CEO of Greenline, a BLAZE® company. “This collaboration highlights our commitment to delivering a seamless commerce experience through innovative tech solutions. Our goal is to bring convenience and growth benefits directly to our retailers so they can improve consumer engagement and manage inventory more efficiently.”
Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova Software, also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re thrilled to unveil this new partnership with SampleDirect and offer cannabis retailers such an innovative sample ordering system. With this integration, most of Canada’s retailers will be able to request product samples directly from brands through the Cova Hub, enabling their staff to ‘try before they buy’ or get educated about new cannabis products, so they can make informed recommendations to their customers.”
A spokesperson from TechPOS added, “This partnership with SampleDirect represents a significant milestone in our mission to deliver superior POS solutions. It simplifies the sampling process for retailers, enabling them to stay at the forefront of industry trends and meet consumer demands with unprecedented ease. We’re proud to contribute to this innovative service that enhances the retail experience and fosters a closer connection between retailers and brands.”
Lalonde concluded by emphasizing, “While our initial focus remains on sample exchange and product presale marketing, SampleDirect is poised to evolve further. In the near future, we plan to introduce additional features aimed at fostering enhanced collaboration between retailers and brands. These initial features are just the beginning.”
For more information about SampleDirect, email [email protected], or visit sampledirect.io
SampleDirect Partners:
To Learn More About Cova Software, click here: https://www.covasoftware.com
To Learn More About Greenline, a BLAZE® company, click here: https://getgreenline.co
To Learn More About TechPOS, click here: https://techpos.ca
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