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Program & Speakers Industry leading experts discussing the most pertinent issues in our industry. 04 Networking Networking opportunities, including Cocktail Receptions, Charity Golf & Wrap Party. 10 Sponsors & Media Supported by some of the biggest names in the industry. 11 Venue & Registration Early bird and group discounts are available, act now. 12

MEET THE TEAM

Ros Sharon Janice JoLyn Felix Luis Director Managing Sponsorship Customer Program Director Editor Service & Speakers

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2 NEW IN 2018

Tracked Sessions Charity Golf Day This year, we’re introducing all-new “tracks” As firm believers in giving back to the to the conference. Delegates will be able to community, we will be hosting a Charity Golf switch between tracks focused on “Strategy & Day ahead of the ASEAN conference. Proceeds Management” and “Tech Trends & Convergence” from the golf day will go to a number of select in order to maximize the relevancy of their charities. We encourage all parties interested in conference content. sponsoring the Charity Golf Day to get in touch.

Optional Masterclasses 360°Kiosks While the main conference is a way to get a Our new 360°Kiosk meeting spaces are a great handle on the most pertinent developments way for delegates and sponsors to network and and trends in our industry today. Our sterclasses discuss the latest products and services on offer. can be viewed as the final pieces of the puzzle. It’s not an exhibition, and there’s no physical As an option, attendees can choose from products on display, but there will be plenty of workshops focused on digital marketing, coffee, nibbles and deal making. online security, a special IMGL MasterclassTM - the first in Asia.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS

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3 DAY 1 TUESDAY 20 MARCH, 2018 08:00 Registration and coffee 09:00 Chairperson’s opening remarks and business card exchange Asia Gaming Brief

09:10 PAGCOR: State of the nation With revenues reaching $1.2 billion in 2017 due to increased gaming revenues and the issuance of POGO licenses, how does PAGCOR plan to keep a steady hand on the tiller for 2018? Outlining details for new casino openings and privatization plans, plus the way forward for online. Andrea Domingo, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

09:30 Keeping up momentum in Entertainment City Since the opening of the first integrated resorts in Entertainment City, much has changed. What does the Philippines need to do to stay competitive as a global gaming and tourist destination? Geoff Andres, City of Dreams Manila Steve Wolstenholme, Okada Manila Stephen Reilly, Resorts World Manila Thomas Arasi, Solaire Resort & Casino

Panel Asia Gaming Brief (Moderator)

10:20 Morning Tea & Networking Sponsored by: 10:50 ASEAN: Opportunities, risks and economic outlook As more of SE Asia’s gaming markets come online, it is critical to understand the consumption trends bubbling up in the region. We take a macroeconomic view of the ASEAN economies and how it will drive major casino markets. Margaret Huang & Tamara Henderson, Bloomberg Intelligence

11:30 China Premium: Luxury spending and VIP gaming trends With VIP revenue on the rise in Macau, we examine the factors driving this trend and plot its course over the next few years. We also examine the potential impact on other gaming markets. Praveen Choudhary, Morgan Stanley Research Vicky Melbourne, Fitch Ratings Michael Ting, CIMB Vitaly Umansky, Bernstein

12:30 Networking Lunch, Tour Sponsored by:

Strategy & Management Tech Trends & Convergence

13:30 Chasing the Tourist Dollar Mobile and Smartphone Trends Role of Non-gaming Amenities Travel trends, IR What can we learn from casual mobile gaming visitation beyond gaming, local vs international trends, what games are proving the most popular tourists, non-gaming entertainment trends. How IR and can they be monetized? entertainment offerings successfully coexist with Daniel Kashti, Kama Games non-IR local competitors, and licensing intellectual properties for IR entertainment attractions. Joey Lim, Donaco International Tim McNally, NagaCorp John Raczka, Autumn Light Entertainment (Moderator) Panel

Regional Casino Strategies Daily Fantasy Sports 14:10 With smaller budgets, and lower traffic compared How popular are fantasy sports in Asia and what to larger operators, what are regional casinos are the regulations covering DFS? doing to maximize profit and stay relevant to the How are advancements such as digital streaming local / regional clientele? changing the game? Angel Sueiro, Emerald Hotel & Casino Joe Pisano, Jade Entertainment & Gaming Technologies Andrew Klebanow, GMA (Moderator)

Panel Sponsored by:

4 Strategy & Management Tech Trends & Convergence 14:50 Maximizing Yield Next steps for Esports How are operators maximizing yield on the casino Rise of mobile esports, land-based integration, new floor? What innovative casino technology is developments and regulatory challenges. available, and how are operators considering the Spencer Yang, Unikrn

use of these innovations? Panel Richard Moore, Pinnacle Subhash Challa, Sensen Networks

Panel Alidad Tash, 2NT8 Sponsored by:

15:30 Afternoon Tea Sponsored by:

16:00 Making the most out of CSR The Casual Gamer CSR provides companies a chance to creatively If not traditional gambling games, what are contribute to society. How can operators develop millennials spending on? Exploring gamification, an approach to deliver on these ambitions, and rewards, leaderboards, 3D technology what are the true opportunities that come and skill-based games. Sponsored by: with CSR? Blaine Graboyes, GameCo Vin Narayanan, Vinistic Gaming John Lin, Playstudios Asia Daniel Kashti, Kama Games

Panel Ramiro Atucha, Leander Games

16:40 Problem Gambling and Profitability Innovations in Lottery Do benefits outweigh the costs? What is the How are the newcomers challenging the incumbent science really telling us? Entry limitations, operators. How will “synthetic” lotteries fit into entry fees, are they effective? How does harm the gaming landscape, and how should they be regulated? minimization need to evolve to keep up with Geaspar Byrne, Lottoland emerging technology? Keith Scott Whyte, NCPG Linda Woo, Specialist Gambling Consultant

Panel Jennifer Shatley, Caesars Entertainment Pieter Remmers, Assissa

17:20 Close of conference day one

17:30 Networking Cocktail Reception at C-Lounge, Conrad Manila Sponsored By:

Margaret Huang, Research Praveen Choudhary, Thomas Arasi, President & Analyst Gaming & Lodging Managing Director, Morgan COO, Solaire Resort Bloomberg Intelligence Stanley Research and Casino

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5 DAY 2 WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH, 2018 08:30 Morning coffee 09:00 Chairperson’s opening remarks 09:10 Keynote Panel: All eyes on Japan The world’s major casino operators are holding their breath for what is to come in Japan. What is unknown includes the number of concessions, the locations for IRs, and what restrictions / regulations will be enforced. How will Japan compete with SE Asia and Macau, particularly in attracting the Chinese? Michael Penn, Asia Gaming Brief (Moderator) Masahiro Terada, Integrated Resort Team, PWC Consulting Sponsored by: Fredric Gushin, Spectrum Gaming Group Jay Defibaugh, CLSA

Panel Daniel Cheng, Hard Rock

09:50 From the edge of space: Digital disruptors and tomorrow’s technology China has set a goal of becoming a global innovation center in technology by 2030. What are the latest developments globally across the frontiers of new technology including: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, RegTech and FinTech? David Li, Shenzhen Innovation Lab Kim Heng Teo, Yellow Pages Tal Itzhak Ron, Tal Ron Drihem & Co (Moderator)

10:30 Morning Tea Sponsored by: 11:00 Game design and R&D - Art or science? Everyone’s talking about millennials, and skill-based gaming is the great hope for this generation, but what are the mathematics, themes, platform considerations that are making the breakthroughs from a popularity point of view? Is Hollywood content desirable for Asia? How do you appeal to a generation brought up on social and mobile games? Tony Plaskow, Black Cow Technologies

Panel Vin Narayanan, Vinistic Gaming (Moderator)

11:40 Developments in blockchain technology Last year saw an influx of companies looking to raise funds through initial coin offerings, with some regulators scratching their heads and others moving swiftly to ban such fund raising methods. Are securities tokens the new crowdfunding? Which new currencies do we need to be aware of such as Ethereum, XRP and ADA, and what are the long-term implications for the land-based and online gaming markets? Eilon Arad, CoinPoint Jimmy Nguyen, nChain Holdings Sponsored by: Gowree Gokhale, Nisith Desai & Associates

Panel Harmen Brenninkmeijer, Dynamic Partners International (Moderator)

12:30 Networking Lunch

Strategy & Management Tech Trends & Convergence

13:30 Role of the Regulator New Betting Trends How can regulators stay relevant with new Tracking the rise of MMA, Boxing, and other new products, including social gaming, skill gaming and betting categories including events betting and esports? How heavy-handed should regulators be novelty betting. in legislation for responsible gambling? Richard Moore, Pinnacle Linda Woo, Specialist Gambling Consultant Jesper Jensen, iGaming Asia

Panel Jason Yee, Sports4Asia (Moderator)

Nothing short of a wonderful week for my team, well done; “ brave, confident, engaging and achieving. Aristocrat ” www.aseangaming.com 6 Strategy & Management Tech Trends & Convergence

14:10 Security - Internal & External Risk Mitigation From Europe to Asia Internal & External Risk Mitigation. As criminals Cash-out, edit my bet, visualization, live streaming, become more sophisticated, how are casinos combo bonus, free bets, automated marketing surveillance and security departments reacting? campaigns - What other innovations in Europe How can operators ensure a proper balance may make their way to our shores? between security / surveillance and customer Thomas Klingebiel, Betgenius comfort, and potentially, visitation? How can Tal Itzhak Ron, Tal Ron Drihem & Co (Moderator)

operators protect themselves from internal threats? Panel Sponsored by: Paradise Group (Tentative) Ken Gamble, Chairman, IFW Global Panel

14:50 Mitigating Internal Corruption Improving Your Online Offering How can operators ensure consistent high speeds How best can you encourage the take-up of online of service (such as providing low-latency live video accounts, and how do you tie this in with your streaming), and what technology is being used to land-based offering? Streaming, geofencing and mitigate network downtime and slowdowns? integrating wallets. Jaheer Abbas, Limelight Networks Roger Marris, The Ritz Club Sponsored by: Rhys Jones, Hatien Vegas

Panel Tim Shepherd, Fortuna Investment

15:30 Afternoon Tea Sponsored By:

16:00 Road Ahead for eGames Operators Marketing, Retention With recent regulatory changes in respect to & Customer Loyalty egaming, how will operators grow the market? Improving user experience throughout the What developments are in store? customer journey for enhanced profitability,

Panel Chris Tio, DFNN customer relations and new trends.

Panel Timo Luoto, Frosmo Sponsored by:

Rethinking Sports Sponsorship 16:40 With more premier league teams being sponsored Racing - A New Dawn? by gambling companies - what do Asian operators Tote operators are struggling, prize pools are need to know about sponsorship? What ways getting smaller, and the younger generation is can you sponsor, and what are some recent turning to sports betting. How are turf clubs in developments? Sponsored by: Asia addressing these challenges with digital Paul Fox, LeTou technology and innovations?

Joey Lim, Donaco International Panel Kim Heng Teo, (formerly) Singapore Turf Club Charlie Dixon, Pitch International Commercial Panel

17:20 End of conference day two, close of main conference

17:30 Networking Cocktail Reception at China Blue, Conrad Manila Sponsored by:

19:00 Invitational Poker Tournament at PokerStars LIVE Manila, City of Dreams Manila Hosted by:

21:00 Official Wrap Party Sponsored by:

7 DAY 3 THURSDAY 22 MARCH, 2018 Workshop 1 - IMGL MasterclassTM Workshop 2 - Online Security & Fraud Sponsored by:

10:00 Registration & coffee 10:30 Regional regulatory and compliance trends Best practice and global market insights • Casino regulation update: Macau, India, Japan, The workshop will explore areas such as: Vietnam, Philippines,Cambodia • How can I ensure critical data remains safe – both • 4th AML Directive and FATF guidelines at rest, and when travelling between sites? • Thresholds for automatic transaction reporting • What certifications should my provider hold, and • Risk assessment and customer due diligence how can I verify these? • Smoking bans • How secure is the Public Cloud? Jorge Godinho, University of Macau • What are the DDoS trends in 2018? Ranjana Adhikari, Nisith Desai & Associates • The different commercial DDoS offerings, and Koji Ishikawa, Greenberg Traurig what to look out for Luis Mesquita de Melo, Asian Coast Development • The importance of partnership in security Fredric Gushin, Spectrum Gaming Group Rui Pinto, MdME Law Firm 13:30 Lunch

14:30 Moving online Workshop 3 - Digital Marketing Masterclass • The rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchains in Affiliate marketing the legal industry (KYC/compliance, smart • Comparing European affiliate marketing contracts, liquidity, regulation) with Asia: • Regulating Skill Gaming, DFS, Social Gaming and How will the model evolve here? eSports – challenges and regulatory approaches • Structuring your company for effective • GDPR - compliance and opportunities affiliate management Tal Itzhak Ron, Tal Ron Drihem & Co • Traditional tools - SEO, PPC, paid social - Susan O’Leary, Alderney eGambling and how to apply them in Asia Gowree Gokhale, Nisith Desai & Associates • Affiliate software and automation • Case study of affiliate mis-management from The IMGL MasterclassTM panelists include gaming Europe and recovery actions experts providing guidance regarding evolving • Getting the right payment solutions issues in the gaming industry that are of interest to for each market legislators, regulators, and others in the industry. Media buying The IMGL MasterclassTM provides a platform for • Effectively using ad networks, supply and bringing together leading experts of the industry, legal demand side platforms (DSP, SSP) advisers, and regulators in our global network. China marketing • What search terms are Chinese players IMGL MasterclassesTM stand for high-level searching for? discussions and interchange among experts. They • Getting around the VPN ban strive to present only the best quality speakers and • Effectively using WeChat for marketing moderators — and the most up-to-date and relevant and payments content. Increasing player acquisition • How to increase player acquisition without driving more traffic to your website • Identifying your website’s weak points - looking With a superb line-up of speakers and at bounce rate, unique page views, exit pages, average pageviews per session and click paths. panellists“ covering all fronts, the Summit was • Identifying potential quick wins, best converting informative, interesting, and inspiring. landing pages, converting campaigns, leaks in your conversion funnel, best converting affiliates Christy Fung, Playstudios ” traffic, biggest affiliate traffic source. Dean Chew, Ayima Dov Allin, Marketing Cross Media Jonathan Casuncad, 88 Interactive

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