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TUE 15 SEP (DAY 1)
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09:30 |
10:00 |
0:30 |
NETWORKING |
WELCOME NETWORKING COFFEE AND REGISTRATION |
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10:00 |
10:05 |
0:05 |
Remarks |
SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME |
ANDREW W SCOTT
Chief Executive Officer |
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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 |
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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
Chief Executive Officer in conversation with DAVID JORDEN
Executive Vice President Gaming ALAN TEO
Chief Executive Officer |
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11:05 |
11:25 |
0:20 |
NETWORKING |
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE |
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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 TONY MACMILLAN
Chief Executive Officer SHAUN McCAMLEY
Founder and Chairman PAUL SIMMONS
Chief Executive Officer |
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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 DAVID CROFT
SVP Gaming Optimisation & Strategy JOE MAYER
Systems Sales & Operations Manager, APAC |
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12:40 |
14:00 |
1:20 |
NETWORKING |
NETWORKING LUNCH |
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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 JAEHWAN KIM
Chief Marketing Officer JAESEOK LEE
Associate Professor & Department Chair, Dept of Tourism Management CHEN SI
Chief Operating Officer |
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14:45 |
15:05 |
0:20 |
NETWORKING |
AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE |
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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 DAVID CROFT
SVP Gaming Optimisation & Strategy LAURENT FRESNEL
Founder and CEO BRYAN JENKINS
Director |
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15:50 |
16:00 |
0:10 |
Remarks |
SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING |
ANDREW W SCOTT
Chief Executive Officer |
WED 16 SEP (DAY 2)
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09:30 |
10:00 |
0:30 |
NETWORKING |
WELCOME NETWORKING COFFEE AND REGISTRATION |
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10:00 |
10:05 |
0:05 |
Remarks |
SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME |
BEN BLASCHKE
Managing Editor |
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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 in discussion with ANDREW W SCOTT
Chief Executive Officer |
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10:50 |
11:10 |
0:20 |
NETWORKING |
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE |
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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 PEPE COSTA
Philippines Country Manager JEFFREY RODRIGO L. ÉVORA
President and COO DAMIAN QUAYLE
Chief Operating Officer |
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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 MANA AZIZSOLTANI
Head of Analytics HERRIS KOCIBELLI
Systems Sales Manager, Asia AARON RAJ
Chief Technology Officer |
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12:40 |
14:00 |
1:20 |
NETWORKING |
NETWORKING LUNCH |
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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 ROD HACKMAN
Vice President, Gaming Operations GREG HAWKINS
President and COO SEAN KNIGHTS
Chief Operating Officer |
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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 ANNIE CHAN
VP of Sales and Operations, Asia DAVID PUNTER
Operations Manager Sales, Marketing and Service ANZ/APAC ANKUR SHARMA
Senior Sales Director, Asia PHILIP STORMONTH
Senior Director of Sales, Asia |
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15:20 |
15:40 |
0:20 |
NETWORKING |
AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE |
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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 DR IWAN DIETSCHI
Senior Vice President, Hospitality HAROLD TSAKMAKLIS
Executive General Manager, Gaming JOHN LUCAS
Chief Hospitality Officer |
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16:25 |
16:30 |
0:05 |
Remarks |
SUMMIT CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING |
BEN BLASCHKE
Managing Editor |