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Fanfinity wins prestigious award in London.
Fanfinity|
11 February 2026

London, UK – February 2026 – Fanfinity, a leading full-service gaming agency connecting fans with brands, is proud to announce that it has won the Rising Star Award at the 25th anniversary Golden Bridge Trade & Investment Awards. The ceremony, organized by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (BLCC), took place on February 5, 2026, in the Ballroom of The Grand Hotel, 8 Northumberland Avenue, London.


The Golden Bridge Awards, established in 1997, highlight trade and investment between the United Kingdom and the Belgium-Luxembourg (BeLux) region. This special 25th edition recognizes organizations that distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements in exports, investments, and innovation.


- Recognition for ambition and realization -

Fanfinity was named a Rising Star for its “ambition, realization power and potential to help shape the future of the sector”.

The award follows an exceptional year of growth and transformation for the agency, driven by a strong passion

for gaming culture. Key achievements highlighted by the jury:

- A doubling of turnover after a strategic brand repositioning one year ago.

- The realization of more than 30 events spread across Europe and the USA, including the largest Pokémon event ever organized on the continent and the Disney Lorcana World Championship at Disney World Florida.

- Further expansion of international activities with a rapidly growing team and a new headquarters in Belgium.


"We are incredibly honored to receive this Rising Star Award. The BLCC recognition represents a significant milestone for our team and our partners," said Wouter Maenhaut, CEO of Fanfinity. "Over the past year, we've invested heavily in our brand, our people, and our expertise to create meaningful gaming experiences that bring fans and brands closer together. Winning the Rising Star Award validates the momentum we're building today and reinforces our ambition to actively shape the future of fan engagement within the gaming ecosystem."


- About the ceremony -

The 2026 Golden Bridge Awards were presented by Claudia De Meulemeester, with a welcome speech from BLCC chairman Michel Vanhoonacker and a keynote address from renowned economist Gertjan Vlieghe. Fanfinity joins a prestigious list of 2026 winners, including Port of Antwerp-Bruges, EVS, Pallite Group, Soudal, Classis, and PAGS. This underscores the strength and diversity of the BeLux-UK business community.


- About Fanfinity -

Fanfinity is a full-service gaming agency dedicated to strengthening gaming culture and promoting accessibility and inclusivity. With a diverse and experienced team in gaming, events, and community building, Fanfinity connects people and brands through both online and offline platforms, aiming to build lasting professional relationships. Fanfinity grew from organizing Magic: The Gathering tournaments across Europe to a trusted partner for brands like Disney, Pokémon, Star Wars, and League of Legends. Fanfinity generates over €16 million in revenue, with offices in Belgium and the United Kingdom and an international team of over 40 people. Its services include event production, tournament organization, logistics, consultancy, e-commerce, and marketing.

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