London, UK - February 2026 - Fanfinity, a leading full-service gaming agency dedicated to empowering gaming culture, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Rising Star Award at the 25th Anniversary Golden Bridge Trade & Investment Awards. The ceremony, hosted by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (BLCC), took place on 5 February 2026 at the Ballroom, 8 Northumberland Ave, in London.
The Golden Bridge Awards, established in 1997, act as the flagship celebration of trade and investment between the United Kingdom and the Belgium-Luxembourg (BeLux) region. This year’s milestone 25th edition recognized organisations demonstrating outstanding achievement in export, investment, and innovation.
Recognised for Ambition and Execution
Fanfinity was selected as the Rising Star for its "ambition, execution, and potential to shape an industry's future". The award follows a standout year of growth and transformation for the agency, fuelled by a deep passion for gaming culture.
Key achievements highlighted by the judges included:
We are incredibly honoured to receive the Rising Star Award. This recognition from the BLCC is a powerful milestone for our team and partners. Over the past year, we’ve invested heavily in our brand, our people and our capabilities to create meaningful gaming experiences that bring fans and brands closer together. Winning the Rising Star Award validates the momentum we’re building and strengthens our commitment to shaping the future of fan engagement across the gaming ecosystem.
- Wouter Maenhaut, CEO of Fanfinity
The 2026 Golden Bridge Awards were presented by Claudia De Meulemeester, with a welcome address from BLCC Chairman Michel Vanhoonacker and a keynote from distinguished economist Gertjan Vlieghe. Fanfinity joins a prestigious list of 2026 winners including Port of Antwerp-Bruges, EVS, Pallite Group, Soudal, Classis and PAGS, reflecting the strength and diversity of the BeLux-UK business community.
Fanfinity is a full-service gaming agency dedicated to empowering gaming culture and promoting accessibility and inclusivity. With a diverse team experienced in gaming, events, and community engagement, Fanfinity connects people and brands across online and offline platforms to establish enduring professional relationships. Fanfinity has evolved from hosting Magic: The Gathering events across Europe to becoming a full-service gaming agency with offices in Belgium and the UK, offering a wide range of services including event production, tournament organization, logistics, consulting, e-commerce and marketing.
Contacts:
Fabio Rodighiero
Marketing Lead
+39 348 451 8463
fabio.r@fanfinity.agency
Wouter Maenhaut
CEO
+32 473 289 469
wouter.m@fanfinity.agency
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