Champions Club Stole the Show: GR8 Tech Marks Its Biggest ICE to Date

GR8 Tech made ICE Barcelona 2026 its strongest showing yet, with Champions Club packed from open to close, every day of the event. By the end of the conference, the team had generated nearly 200 qualified meetings, a 35% jump from the company’s previous record at the end of 2025.

GR8 Tech also received special recognition as Best Software Supplier of the Year at the European iGaming Awards, honoring technology that supports operators while improving the player experience. Industry recognition continued with the ULTIM8 Sportsbook nomination for Sports Platform of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards at ICE Barcelona 2026.

“ICE is where operators come with a plan,” said Sergey Ghazaryan, CRO at GR8 Tech. “And this year, the demand was strong, as our meeting calendar was full and conversations were the kind that led to next steps. Champions Club worked because it was built for important decisions: practical learning and direct discussions about how to launch faster, localise properly, and keep performance strong when it matters most. That’s what we’re bringing into 2026.”

Platform for Champions, Proven at ICE

GR8 Tech showcased Platform for Champions, giving operators a clear view of how the stack supports various launch and scaling scenarios. The biggest conversation starter was Crypto Turnkey—a new launch built for operators who want more control over payments, faster routes to market, and access to crypto-forward player demand. Across meetings, the team spoke with existing partners and new prospects about how crypto can remove PSP bottlenecks, strengthen payment uptime, and unlock higher-value segments. Turnkey conversations drew the strongest pull, accounting for around 60% of all discussions.

Champions Club, Delivering the Energy

GR8 Tech left ICE Barcelona 2026 with a full calendar of follow-ups—and a format proven to work. Champions Club kept the space in constant motion: athletes and performers on treadmills (even in heels), pad-work sessions with Lee McFarland from Behind the Gloves, and meetings completely booked.

Acceler8 Lab ran at full capacity throughout, with sessions delivered in partnership with Gaming Operations Academy. GR8 Tech experts joined industry specialists, including Scott Rowan (Bet Data Consultants) and Verónica Guerrero (ElenPAY), to cover crypto payments, sportsbook optimization, AI implementation, and more.

Born from the Heavyweight concept, inspired by GR8 Tech’s partnership with Ready to Fight by Oleksandr Usyk, the Champions Club expands beyond boxing to celebrate performance, discipline, and championship standards across different sports and arenas. It’s the format that drove the results—and the blueprint GR8 Tech is carrying throughout 2026.