{"id":777007180,"date":"2023-07-12T05:38:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T08:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777007180"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:09:21","slug":"g2e-asia-and-asian-ir-expo-unite-to-shape-the-future-of-gaming-in-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/g2e-asia-and-asian-ir-expo-unite-to-shape-the-future-of-gaming-in-asia","title":{"rendered":"G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo unite to shape the future of gaming in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo opened in Macau, offering industry professionals a unique platform to connect, exchange knowledge and explore potential collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Press release.- <strong>G2E Asia<\/strong>, the premier event for the gaming and entertainment industry in Asia, returns to Macau with <strong>the debut of Asian IR Expo<\/strong> to transcend boundaries and present new opportunities in the gaming and integrated resort industries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The events opened today (July 12) at <strong>the Venetian Macao <\/strong>with a shared vision of fostering growth and innovation and will attract more than 5,000 visitors. The collaboration of the events will provide an expanded range of sector offerings at the exhibition. This includes leading-edge products and solutions in the gaming, entertainment, themed travel, art, technology, sports and Esports industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complementing the exhibition is a carefully curated conference program led by renowned experts and thought leaders on trending topics shaping the industry landscape. Areas of focus include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An in-depth look at Asia\u2019s integrated resorts in terms of regulatory oversight and gaming control, as well as the future trends and challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asia Gaming Landscape: A Decade into the Future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition from VIP to Mass and Non-Gaming: Bumpy or Smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAGA Best Practices Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777007182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/G2E_keynote.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The events opeed today (July 12) at the Venetian Macao.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Along with keynote speakers,<strong> Dr. Wilfred Wong<\/strong>, president and executive director of Sands China and <strong>Mr. Alejandro Tengco<\/strong>, chairman and chief executive officer of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Cooperation (PAGCOR). Other speakers joining the stage include<strong> Alidad Tash<\/strong>, founder and managing director of 2NT8 Limited;<strong> Chen Si<\/strong>, COO of Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort; <strong>Ed Bowers<\/strong>, president Global Development of MGM Resorts International; <strong>Fredric E. Gushin<\/strong>, managing director of Spectrum Gaming Group; <strong>Hubert Wang<\/strong>, president and chief operating officer of MGM China; and <strong>Kenneth Fong<\/strong>, managing director of Credit Suisse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To seize the rare gathering of industry professionals, the three-day event also features various networking opportunities. <strong>From exclusive gatherings such as the Presidents\u2019 Reception <\/strong>and Artbiz Asia Networking Cocktail, these networking events offer industry professionals a unique platform to connect, exchange knowledge and explore potential collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo opened in Macau, offering industry professionals a unique platform to connect, exchange knowledge and explore potential collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777007181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"G2E Asia and the inaugural Asian IR Expo have commenced in Macau, uniting over 5,000 industry professionals. The event showcases leading-edge products across gaming and integrated resort verticals, featuring a conference program addressing regulatory oversight, future trends, and the strategic shift from VIP to mass market and non-gaming revenue streams, with key industry leaders presenting.","focusai_entities":"G2E Asia, Asian IR Expo, Venetian Macao, Sands China, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Cooperation, PAGCOR, 2NT8 Limited, Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort, MGM Resorts International, Spectrum Gaming Group, MGM China, Credit Suisse, IAGA Best Practices Institute, Dr. Wilfred Wong, Mr. Alejandro Tengco, Alidad Tash, Chen Si, Ed Bowers, Fredric E. 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