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TUE 15 SEP (DAY 1)

Start	Finish	Duration	Format	Session	Speaker(s)
09:30	10:00	0:30	Networking	Welcome networking coffee and registration
10:00	10:05	0:05	Remarks	SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME	ANDREW W SCOTT Vice Chairman and CEO Inside Asian Gaming
10:05	10:25	0:20	Keynote	KEYNOTE ADDRESS Appointed Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR in August 2022, Alejandro H. Tengco has spent the past four years preparing a comprehensive overhaul of the Philippine gaming regulator – and of regulation more broadly in the Philippines. Hear him provide an update on PAGCOR’s efforts on “decoupling” its roles as both a regulator and operator, and how he sees the industry growing into the future.	ALEJANDRO H. TENGCO Chairman and CEO PAGCOR
10:25	11:05	0:40	Panel	VIETNAM IN FOCUS: A MARKET ON THE MOVE Vietnam remains one of Asia’s most intriguing yet least understood gaming markets. As local gaming becomes more prevalent, what opportunities could emerge for operators, investors and the wider industry? Could the advent of more local gaming see signficant additional revenue for operators and suppliers alike? Drawing on first-hand experience at Hoiana, this session examines the market’s recent development, its evolving customer base and the factors likely to shape its future.	ANDREW W SCOTT Vice Chairman and CEO Inside Asian Gaming in conversation with DAVID JORDEN Executive Vice President Gaming Hoiana Resort & Golf ALAN TEO Chief Executive Officer Hoiana Resort & Golf
11:05	11:25	0:20	Networking	Morning networking coffee
11:25	12:10	0:45	Panel	EMERGING MARKETS Explore the next wave of gaming growth across Asia as topical experts examine the opportunities, challenges and evolving regulatory landscapes in emerging markets including Japan, Sri Lanka, Laos and beyond. Drawing on first-hand market knowledge and industry experience, the panel will offer insights into where the region’s next major opportunities may emerge.	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming TONY MACMILLAN Chief Executive Officer Bally’s Colombo SHAUN McCAMLEY Founder and Chairman GameWorkz PAUL SIMMONS Chief Executive Officer Kairos Gaming
12:10	12:40	0:30	Panel	FAMILIAR FACES This session explores the latest in facial recognition technology, how it is being deployed on gaming floors across the region and common misconceptions around its utilization. What are the benefits and concerns around this quickly evolving technology?	KELSEY WILHELM (moderator) Senior Contributing Editor Inside Asian Gaming JOE MAYER Systems Sales & Operations Manager, APAC Konami
12:40	14:00	1:20	Networking	Networking lunch
14:00	14:45	0:45	Panel	THE JAPAN EFFECT: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN NORTHEAST ASIA? As MGM Osaka in 2030 approaches, what impact will Japan’s emergence as an IR market have on the region, and what can we expect from Japan’s IR licensing 2.0? How will Korea react to this seismic shift in the North East Asian centre of gravity?	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming JAEHWAN KIM Chief Marketing Officer Paradise City JAESEOK LEE Associate Professor & Department Chair, Dept of Tourism Management Kangwon National University CHEN SI Chief Operating Officer Resorts World Sentosa
14:45	15:05	0:20	Networking	Afternoon networking coffee
15:05	15:50	0:45	Panel	BRIDGING LAND-BASED AND ONLINE: THE POWER OF PLAYER DATA As land-based and online gaming converge in the Philippines, how can operators turn their player data into stronger digital engagement and loyalty? This session explores the evolving role of data-driven marketing, the lessons from smart table technology and the contrasting strategies shaping the market.	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming DAVID CROFT SVP Gaming Optimisation & Strategy Tangam Systems LAURENT FRESNEL Founder & CEO Syntrii BRYAN JENKINS Director Angel Manufacturing Singapore
15:50	16:00	0:10	Remarks	SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING	ANDREW W SCOTT Vice Chairman and CEO Inside Asian Gaming

WED 16 SEP (DAY 2)

Start	Finish	Duration	Format	Session	Speaker(s)
09:30	10:00	0:30	Networking	Welcome networking coffee and registration
10:00	10:05	0:05	Remarks	SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME	BEN BLASCHKE Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming
10:05	10:50	0:45	Fireside chat	IF THE CROWN FITS Two years after sitting down with former Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers, Andrew W Scott does the same with the man who replaced him in the role, David Tsai, to learn about the transition, the full return to suitability and efforts to drive profitability across Crown’s three Australian resorts.	DAVID TSAI Chief Executive Officer Crown Resorts in discussion with ANDREW W SCOTT Vice Chairman and CEO Inside Asian Gaming
10:50	11:10	0:20	Networking	Morning networking coffee
11:10	11:55	0:45	Panel	METRO MANILA GAMING: ATTACKING THE ‘BURBS Manila’s gaming story extends well beyond Entertainment City, with a growing number of casinos, integrated resorts and gaming venues finding success by targeting the city’s vast and increasingly sophisticated locals mass market. This session examines the strategies driving that success, from properties such as LaVie and Winford to Solaire Resort Quezon City and Manila’s extensive network of bingo halls.	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming PEPE COSTA Philippines Country Manager FBM JEFFREY RODRIGO L. ÉVORA President and COO Winford Resort & Casino Manila DAMIAN QUAYLE Chief Operating Officer Solaire Resort Quezon City
11:55	12:40	0:45	Panel	AI TODAY Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the gaming industry, from customer engagement and personalization to marketing, operations, fraud detection and responsible gaming. This session brings together industry experts to explore where AI is already delivering real-world results, where the biggest opportunities lie and how operators, suppliers and regulators can navigate the challenges of adopting an increasingly powerful technology.	KELSEY WILHELM (moderator) Senior Contributing Editor Inside Asian Gaming MANA AZIZSOLTANI Head of Analytics Differential Labs AMIT PATEL Sales Director, Systems APAC Light & Wonder AARON RAJ Chief Technology Officer Angel Australasia
12:40	14:00	1:20	Networking	Networking lunch
14:00	14:40	0:40	At the bar	OPERATORS PANEL: OPERATING IN AN EVOLVING MARKET This panel brings together representatives of leading operators from the Philippines to discuss the state of the industry in this fast-growing part of the world. We will explore the latest trends and challenges shaping the industry and ask how operators are setting themselves apart from the opposition.	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming ROD HACKMAN Vice President, Gaming Operations Hann Casino Resort GREG HAWKINS President and COO Bloomberry Resorts Corp SEAN KNIGHTS Chief Operating Officer NUSTAR Resort and Casino
14:40	15:20	0:40	At the bar	SUPPLIERS PANEL: INNOVATING FOR ASIA’S NEXT GEN PLAYERS Leaders in the Asia-Pacific land-based slots space provide insights into the latest player trends across the region and how they are continuing to innovate to maximize engagement and maintain competitiveness with their industry peers.	KELSEY WILHELM (moderator) Senior Contributing Editor Inside Asian Gaming ANNIE CHAN VP of Sales and Operations, Asia Aristocrat Gaming DAVID PUNTER Operations Manager Sales, Marketing and Service ANZ and APAC Konami Australia ANKUR SHARMA Senior Sales Director, Asia IGT PHILIP STORMONTH Senior Director of Sales, Asia Light & Wonder
15:20	15:40	0:20	Networking	Afternoon networking coffee
15:40	16:25	0:45	At the bar	THE ERA OF LEISURE TOURISM Asia’s integrated resorts are moving beyond a purely gaming-focused offering and increasingly using non-gaming attractions like golf and concerts to provide a point of difference. Hear from people at the coalface to learn about the effectiveness of this strategy.	BEN BLASCHKE (moderator) Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming DR IWAN DIETSCHI Senior Vice President, Hospitality MGM China JOHN LUCAS Chief Hospitality Officer Newport World Resorts TIM NEIL General Manager Hann Reserve
16:25	16:30	0:05	Remarks	SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING	BEN BLASCHKE Managing Editor Inside Asian Gaming