As we approach the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, we caught up with some of the event's prominent speakers to get the pulse of what's on the horizon for the gaming and tech industries. Their insights offer a glimpse into the evolving landscape, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation and strategic foresight.
We asked some of our speakers to answer the following questions:
- What has been the most surprising or valuable lesson in your gaming/tech career?
- Can you tell us about a project or career achievement that you are particularly proud of?
- What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the gaming and tech industry today?
Here's what they replied.
#### Viktoria Soltesz: Mastering the financial game
Viktoria Soltesz, a key figure in the payment solutions industry, shared a crucial lesson from her career: the importance of a well-thought-out payment plan. Through her work, Soltesz has observed businesses falling due to poor financial strategies, emphasizing that such pitfalls are easily avoidable with proper planning. Her recent book, “Moving Money – How Banks Think”, aims to demystify banking and payments processes for businesses, advocating for informed financial decision-making in the gaming and technology sectors.
#### Aleksandra Andrishak: The power of continuous learning
Representing Slotsjudge, Editor-in-Chief Aleksandra Andrishak is looking forward to delving deeper into topics such as iGaming and blockchain at the summit. Andrishak highlights the transformational work undertaken by Slotsjudge in 2023 and highlights the importance of perpetual learning in the fast-paced gaming industry. Her advice to newcomers is to embrace innovation and remain adaptable to keep up.
#### Jakub Tesar: The Expanding Horizon of Blockchain
Jakub Tesar predicts a promising future for blockchain technology, especially within the Ethereum ecosystem, and the rise of Web3. He envisions a world where players have more control over virtual collectibles and in-game items, thanks to blockchain. Tesar predicts that GenAI will revolutionize gaming interactions and narratives, urging industry professionals to experiment with blockchain's growing use cases.
#### Kaspar Szymanski: Navigating SEO in the world of gaming and technology
Kaspar Szymanski, with his rich background in Google Search, identifies the challenge of distinguishing brands in a saturated market. He advocates the need to focus on unique selling propositions and long-term growth strategies. At the summit, Szymanski aims to dispel SEO myths and offer practical advice, emphasizing that SEO setbacks can lead to significant growth opportunities.
#### Jasmina Poglavc: Data-driven innovation in iGaming
Jazz highlights the impact of advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence in enhancing the iGaming experience through personalized player engagement. It highlights the challenges of data privacy and navigating the regulatory landscape, advocating a shift to more player-centric and responsible gaming practices.
These insights from our speakers highlight a common theme: the gaming and technology sectors are at a critical juncture, facing challenges that span financial planning, regulatory navigation and technological innovation. The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit stands as a key platform to address these challenges, promote dialogue and pave the way for future progress.
As we anticipate the rich discussions and networking opportunities at the summit, it's clear that adaptability, continuous learning and strategic planning are key to navigating the future of gaming and technology. Join us in Prague to explore these themes and more, shaping the trajectory of these dynamic sectors.
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