The speakers for the 2026 CiG iDEA Summit are being progressively announced below, with many more to come.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Coming soon.
CHAIRMAN
Kelsey Wilhelm

Calling Macau home for over 20 years, Kelsey has been covering all aspects of the city for nearly 15 years. Starting off in print, he has worked across newspapers, magazines and television, examining everything from economics to fine dining. His love of music and cinema shape his outlook on the dynamic city that he is proud to call home.
SPEAKERS


Andrew W Scott

Andrew W. Scott is Vice Chairman and CEO of Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) and CEO of its parent, Complete Media Group (CMG), overseeing one of the most influential gaming media and event platforms worldwide, with a strong Asia-Pacific focus. His career spans high-stakes gambling, regulatory advocacy, and media leadership, giving him rare insight into the global gaming ecosystem.
Born in Australia, Andrew began his professional career in the mid-1980s with a Chartered Accounting firm, preparing accounts and tax returns and working in audit and liquidation, while also frequenting casinos. In 1993 he launched a sports betting business in Vanuatu before returning to Australia as a base from which to travel extensively, visiting over 200 casinos across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. A regular guest on leading Australian programs including Four Corners, Sky News, A Current Affair, Today Tonight, and The Midday Show, Andrew has long commentated on gaming issues and helped shape debate on gambling fairness and regulation.
Relocating to Hong Kong in 2005 and Macau in 2009, Andrew shifted to media. He founded O MEDIA and launched World Gaming, covering Asia’s gaming industry. In 2015 O MEDIA acquired IAG, then an English-only monthly magazine.
As CEO, Andrew transformed IAG into a multi-platform leader: expanding its magazine, growing asgam.com, launching the daily IAG Breakfast Briefing, adding Chinese-language coverage, and building a thriving events business. On 1 January 2020 he was also appointed Vice Chairman. On 1 January 2025, IAG merged with US-based CDC Gaming, both becoming subsidiaries of newly formed CMG, of which Andrew became CEO.
His eclectic career has included roles as accountant, nightclub manager, sports betting operator, educator, high-stakes poker player, poker TV commentator, journalist, and publisher. Today he is a journalist and executive with deep expertise in gaming and leisure across Macau, Asia-Pacific and globally.
Andrew was named 2014 Macau Person of the Year. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors, a permanent member of the Macau Gaming Management Association, and former Vice Chairman of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Macau. He is also a member of the International Federation of Journalists, the Portuguese and English Press Association of Macau, and the Poker Tournament Directors Association. His network spans Macau, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Australia, and beyond.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Tasmania (with multiple awards) and a Master of Science (International Integrated Resort Management) with honors and a perfect 4.0 GPA from the University of Macau, where his thesis examined why some Asian integrated resorts outperform others.
Andrew has chaired major international conferences, advised governments on gaming policy, and authored numerous works on regulation, investment and innovation. Having been player, advocate, entrepreneur, and executive, he commands industry credibility across many jurisdictions. Based in Macau, and continuing to travel extensively, he connects East and West with pragmatic insight, analytical rigor, and lived experience in a rapidly evolving sector.
Ben Blaschke

Ben began his career as a sports journalist in Sydney in 1999, working for a number of leading news publications before his interest was piqued by the TV poker shows that frequented the airwaves late at night. He soon found himself not only playing the game but writing about it too – taking on the role of Editor for PokerNews Australasia and subsequently visiting Macau for the very first time in 2008.
He was appointed Managing Editor of World Gaming Magazine in February 2013, subsequently overseeing O MEDIA’s editorial catalogue including High Life, Hengqin Record and more. He was appointed Chief Content Officer in 2017.
In 2016, Ben became Managing Editor of Inside Asian Gaming and has spent his years since then delving ever more deeply into the business of gaming. He was instrumental in the launch of the industry-leading daily e-newsletter IAG Breakfast Briefing in April 2017.
Shaun McCamley

Shaun McCamley is a seasoned executive and respected figure in the global gaming and casino industry, recognized as one of the top 25 industry people to watch. With decades of experience, he has held senior leadership roles across land-based and online casino operations, guiding numerous ventures to success through strategic insight and operational excellence.
His deep expertise spans casino management, gaming operations, digital gaming and regulatory compliance. As a trusted consultant, Shaun has advised gaming operators, governments and regulatory bodies, playing a key role in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance in complex jurisdictions.
His international portfolio encompasses projects across Asia, Europe and other major gaming markets, where he has made significant contributions to the growth and evolution of the gaming industry.
Shaun is a sought-after speaker at global gaming conferences, where he shares forward-looking perspectives on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in player engagement and retention. His thought leadership is also reflected in numerous published articles on casino strategy and management.
Known for his leadership and innovative thinking, Shaun consistently drives transformation and embraces cutting-edge solutions to elevate gaming experiences. His ability to bridge traditional casino operations with the evolving demands of digital gaming has made him a valuable force in shaping the industry's future.
Marie Antonette (“Tonet”) Quiogue

Marie Antonette “Tonet” Quiogue is the CEO and Founder of Arden Consult, a premier advisory firm specializing in gaming regulation, strategy, and compliance. Widely regarded as one of the Philippines’ foremost authorities on gaming law, Tonet brings deep expertise across both land-based and online (iGaming) sectors, advising multinational clients on transactional, corporate, and regulatory matters within the country’s complex legal environment.
Prior to establishing Arden Consult, Tonet served as co-head of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practice and head of the Gaming practice at a leading Philippine law firm. She has since built a distinguished track record that includes structuring compliant joint ventures and investments, securing PAGCOR licenses and accreditations, and resolving regulatory issues with government agencies at both local and national levels. She has also played a prominent role in advancing the recognition of Special Class Business Processing Outsourcing (SCBPO) operators and represents many of the country’s largest gaming companies.
Tonet’s client base spans the full breadth of the industry — from casinos and gaming machine manufacturers to online gaming operators, sports betting and lottery providers, technology suppliers, and payment processors. Her counsel draws on a thorough understanding of compliance standards across heavily regulated jurisdictions, including Nevada, Malta, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
A trusted adviser to regulators, operators, and investors alike, Tonet continues to contribute to the industry’s development as a lecturer, author, and resource person on gaming law, policy, and TMT regulation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Evan Spytma

Mr. Spytma is the CEO of Casino Plus and Hotel Stotsenberg Leisure Park and Hotel Corporation, which offers world-class facilities and online casino services to guests and visitors in the Philippines. Before joining Casino Plus, he held executive positions at leading interactive gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, Unity Technologies, and PopCap Games.
Mr. Spytma’s career in Asia spans more than 24 years, during which he has managed and grown businesses across the region’s dynamic and competitive mobile markets, with a strong focus on gaming.
A sought-after speaker, moderator, and panelist, he is widely regarded as a champion within the gaming community. Mr. Spytma holds a Master’s degree in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
