"In the iGaming industry, where margins are tight and milliseconds matter, speed of adoption is now the true competitive edge."
AI and Quantum Computing – The Future of iGaming is Here
The NEXT Summit Valletta 2025, organised by NEXT.io, gathered the global iGaming community for a week of innovation, networking, and thought leadership.
On May 8th, EBO’s CEO, Dr. Gege Gatt, took the stage to deliver a transformative keynote, “Building AI-First Companies in a Quantum World,” challenging industry leaders to rethink how they approach business in a rapidly changing landscape.
The message was clear:
In iGaming, success is defined by speed, scale, and personalization, and AI isn’t just an innovation—it’s an essential accelerant for progress.
Here’s a recap of the insights Dr. Gatt shared during his keynote.
The Event: A Hub for Innovation in iGaming
NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 set the stage for more than 6,000 delegates and 300 speakers to come together in Malta’s vibrant capital. This week-long festival is recognized as the beating heart of the iGaming industry, bringing together some of the brightest minds and the most cutting-edge technologies in the sector.
The summit explored a variety of topics, from risk management and product innovation to compliance and customer engagement. As part of this prestigious event, Dr. Gege Gatt’s keynote focused on one central theme: AI as the foundation for building agile, future-ready businesses in the iGaming space.
AI: More Than Innovation—It’s Acceleration
In his keynote, Dr. Gatt emphasized that AI is no longer just an add-on or a trendy tool—it’s a driving force that accelerates progress. In the competitive world of iGaming, the companies that adopt AI first will lead the way, changing the game before others even recognize the shift.
Dr. Gatt discussed how AI, combined with quantum computing, is fundamentally reshaping core aspects of the iGaming industry, including product development, compliance, risk management, and customer experience. He challenged attendees to go beyond merely adopting AI and instead fully integrate it into the structure of their companies.
As the iGaming industry continues to evolve at lightning speed, AI and quantum computing will be the driving forces behind its transformation. Dr. Gege Gatt’s keynote at NEXT Summit Valletta 2025 left no doubt that the future belongs to businesses that are agile, adaptable, and built on a foundation of AI.
The NEXT Summit wasn’t just an event—it was a glimpse into the future of iGaming. For those ready to lead the charge, the message is simple: The winners will be the ones who move fastest, think smartest, and embrace AI at their core.
