The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the official speaker lineup and program for its annual conference, IAGR2019, to be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica September 30 to October 3.
IAGR President Trude Felde said the annual conference is the key event for gaming regulators and industry stakeholders on the trade event calendar.
“IAGR2019 is an unrivaled opportunity for delegates to connect with and hear from senior gaming regulators, leading researchers and experts, and access the latest international insights on emerging trends and issues, and help shape regulatory approaches,” Felde said.
Titled “Regulating the Game,” the 2019 event will focus on how best practice in gaming regulation can foster a secure, vibrant, innovative, safe and responsible industry.
“We’re really excited to announce the details of our four-day program for IAGR2019, which follows our hugely successful call for speakers,” Felde said. “We’ll be delivering a thought-provoking mix of keynote speakers, expert analysis and panel discussions on everything from responsible gambling and behavioral insights to the role of AI and big data in gaming regulation.”
Other key themes to be explored at IAGR2019 include:
- Risk and crisis prevention, and response
- Responsive regulation theory and practice
- Strategic interviewing and detecting deception
- Cyber security
- Blockchain and gaming
- Behavioral insights that impact gaming regulation
- The future of responsible gambling
- Sports betting integrity and match fixing.
The full program is now available to view on IAGR’s website.
“We also look forward to working with our hosts in Jamaica, the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission and Casino Gaming Commission, in putting on a fantastic event for the international regulatory community and industry stakeholders,” said Felde.
Vitus Evans, executive director of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, said, “We’re delighted to be hosting the world’s leading regulatory minds here Jamaica this year—it’s a great opportunity to engage with our peers in other jurisdictions.”
“The impressive speaker lineup will provide valuable insights for all international regulators, particularly those in the Caribbean that are developing or refining their regulatory approaches,” said Felde.
To register or to find out more about the program, fees and hotel bookings for IAGR2019, visit IAGR’s website.
