Kadam Leaders Nominated for G GATE Person of the Year 2026

Two Kadam leaders have been nominated for the G GATE Person of the Year 2026 awards! Vladislav Umnitsyn and Sergey Sergienko are nominated across two categories, and public voting is now open.

G GATE Person of the Year is a new industry award organized by G GATE, known for its iGaming and affiliate marketing events and media platform. The awards recognize professionals whose ideas, innovations, leadership, and achievements make a meaningful impact on the industry.

The awards follow a four-stage selection process, including evaluation by an expert jury and public voting by the industry community.

Meet Our Nominees and Their Achievements

Vladislav Umnitsyn — Tech Innovator of the Year & Executive of the Year

CEO of Smart Dynamics, Owner of Kadam

With over 20 years of experience in the digital industry, Vladislav has focused on building technology-driven businesses, developing advertising solutions, and bringing AI into everyday business operations.

In 2026, one of his key priorities has been implementing an AI-first approach across Kadam and Smart Dynamics. Internal AI agents now help teams automate workflows, analyze data, and accelerate development. The launch of Kadam’s MCP server has also enabled advertisers to manage campaigns through AI assistants, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor.

Beyond implementing new technologies, Vladislav actively shares practical insights with the industry, demonstrating how AI is already transforming advertising operations and business management.

Sergey Sergienko — Executive of the Year

CEO of Kadam

Sergey joined Kadam as a Marketing Manager in 2017, became Business Development Director in 2019, and took over as CEO in 2022. His career path has given him a deep understanding of the business, from marketing and business development to leading a global advertising network.

Under his leadership, Kadam continues to expand internationally, develop new technology solutions, and strengthen its position in AdTech. Today, the network reaches approximately 195 countries and delivers over 11 billion ad impressions daily.

Sergey focuses on product development, advertising performance, and sustainable business growth. His key priorities include retargeting, transparent analytics, automation, and solutions that help advertisers get more value from their traffic.

How to Support Our Nominees

If you believe technology innovation, strong leadership, and meaningful contributions to the industry deserve recognition, we’d love your support!

You can vote on the official awards website:

1. Visit the G GATE Person of the Year 2026 website.
2. Find the Tech Innovator of the Year (Tech-новатор года) and Executive of the Year (Руководитель года) categories.
3. Select our nominees and follow the on-screen instructions to cast your vote.

Please note: The voting website is available in Russian only.

Voting closes on November 15, 2026.

Thank you to everyone supporting Vladislav and Sergey! These nominations recognize the people whose work continues to shape Kadam’s growth and contribute to the future of our industry.