{"id":31105,"date":"2022-06-23T10:05:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T13:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=31105"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:29:56","slug":"iagr-announces-the-programme-for-its-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/iagr-announces-the-programme-for-its-annual-conference","title":{"rendered":"IAGR announces the programme for its annual conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ben Haden, IAGR Vice President and Director, UK Gambling Commission, shared the program of IAGR2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Australia.- Preparations for the International Association of Gaming Regulator\u2019s annual conference,\u00a0<strong>IAGR2022<\/strong>, are already underway and<strong> Ben Haden, IAGR Vice President and Director, UK Gambling Commission<\/strong>, has recently shared the conference program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this year\u2019s event, there will be over 40 conference speakers and panellists who will challenge and inspire delegates towards bold innovation in regulatory practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"IAGR Melbourne 2022\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PG0Bm2OsMqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Haden stated: &#8220;Over four days, they\u2019ll delve into global regulatory challenges, safer gambling initiatives, security updates, technology advances impacting the industry and more.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then added: &#8220;With sessions including \u2018Why the Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 will be the biggest betting event ever\u2019, \u2018An introduction to gambling in the Metaverse\u2019, \u2018Regulating emerging technology\u2019, \u2018Gambling-like reward mechanisms in video games\u2019 and \u2018How regulators can use lived experience to prevent gambling harm\u2019, it\u2019s clear we have a richly diverse, fascinating and relevant line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As well as the sessions, you will, of course, have networking opportunities. I don\u2019t think you need me to tell you how important and welcome those opportunities will be this year. I particularly look forward to the gala dinner where we\u2019ll celebrate the winners of the International Regulatory Awards.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annette Kimmitt, CEO of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission<\/strong>, also talked about the value of attending this year\u2019s IAGR conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"IAGR&#039;s annual conference is taking place in Melbourne this October\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iwimBxqO45Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmed speakers and sessions for the conference this year include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christina Thakor-Rankin<\/strong>, Principal Consultant, 1710 Gaming Limited \u2013 \u2018The rise and rise of female sports bettors (or why the Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 will be bigger than Qatar 2022)\u2019<br><strong>Earle G Hall<\/strong>, Vice Chairman, International Gaming Standards Association &amp; CEO @ AXES.ai \u2013 \u2018An introduction to gambling in the metaverse\u2019<br><strong>Peter Soros<\/strong>, Deputy CEO Regulatory Strategy, Austrac \u2013 \u2018The role of Austrac in disrupting money laundering in casinos, pubs and clubs<br><strong>Stephen O\u2019Bryan QC<\/strong>, Special Manager, Crown Melbourne Limited \u2013 \u2018Role and nature of the Special Manager\u2019<br><strong>Tracy Schrans<\/strong>, Principal and President, Focal Research Consultants with\u00a0<strong>Dr Tony Schellinck<\/strong>, CEO, Focal Research Consultants \u2013 \u2018Linking real-time identification of at-risk players to relevant safer gambling action\u2019<br><strong>Jennifer Carleton<\/strong>, Chief Legal Officer, Sightline Payments \u2013 \u2018Regulating crypto, cashless, and other emerging payments technologies\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IAGR2022 will be held in Melbourne, Australia, from October 17 to October 20 and\u00a0tickets are already on sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben Haden, IAGR Vice President and Director, UK Gambling Commission, shared the program of IAGR2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":31106,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"The IAGR2022 conference program has been unveiled, featuring over 40 speakers addressing critical industry topics such as global regulatory challenges, safer gambling initiatives, and emerging technologies like the Metaverse and crypto payments. 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