{"id":777025728,"date":"2025-04-24T09:13:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777025728"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:35:10","slug":"keynote-speakers-revealed-industry-heavyweights-to-headline-g2e-asia-conference-and-asian-ir-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/keynote-speakers-revealed-industry-heavyweights-to-headline-g2e-asia-conference-and-asian-ir-summit","title":{"rendered":"Keynote speakers revealed: Industry heavyweights to headline G2E Asia Conference and Asian IR Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Both events will feature a lineup of over 100 speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Press release.- The <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/g2e-asia-and-asian-ir-expo-2025-grow-by-50-returning-with-increased-space-and-opportunities-for-new-businesses\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/g2e-asia-and-asian-ir-expo-2025-grow-by-50-returning-with-increased-space-and-opportunities-for-new-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G2E Asia Conference and Asian IR Summit<\/a> are set to return this May, bringing top industry leaders together to tackle the most pressing issues and opportunities within the entertainment and integrated resort sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The G2E Asia Conference will be held from <strong>May 7-9 at The Venetian Macao<\/strong>, with the Asian IR Summit taking place from <strong>May 6-8 at the Galaxy International Convention Center<\/strong>. Both events will feature a refreshed lineup of over 100 speakers, including influential experts and key decision-makers, delivering actionable insights and thought leadership on the evolving landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To inaugurate the events, distinguished leaders will take the stage as keynote speakers, offering exclusive, in-depth perspectives into global industry trends.<\/p>\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\/2025\/04\/AsianIRExpo-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Asian IR Expo\" class=\"wp-image-777025732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/AsianIRExpo-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/AsianIRExpo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/AsianIRExpo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/AsianIRExpo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group to kick off as opening keynote speaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The G2E Asia Conference proudly announces <strong>Francis Lui<\/strong>, chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, as the opening keynote speaker, set to deliver invaluable insights on the evolving entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gaming perspectives continue with afternoon keynote address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The G2E Asia Conference is pleased to welcome <strong>Ed Bowers<\/strong>, president of global development of MGM Resorts International, as the afternoon keynote speaker, continuing the exploration of gaming and market evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macau representatives to lead keynote address at Asian IR Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Asian IR Summit is also honoured to welcome <strong>Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes<\/strong>, director of the  Macao Government Tourism Office, who will share her expert perspectives on the future of integrated resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G2E Asia Conference highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three full days of <strong>G2E Asia Conference sessions<\/strong> will provide in-depth market analysis of emerging markets and the outlook for Asian gaming markets, strategies around technology and innovations for the gaming industry, a Responsible Gaming Forum, and the IAGA Best Practices Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers include <strong>Wilson Wong<\/strong>, vice president of Cyber Security, Asia of Sands China Ltd; <strong>Henry Yuen<\/strong>, head of enterprise business development \u2013 Hong Kong and Macao of Amazon Web Services; <strong>Brian Wyman<\/strong>, executive vice president of The Innovation Group; <strong>Fredric E. Gushin<\/strong>, managing director and CEO of Spectrum Gaming Group; <strong>Jerry Chan<\/strong>, SVP of electronic gaming &amp; special project of Okada Manila; <strong>Shee Chean Ho<\/strong>, partner of Ernst &amp; Young and <strong>Praveen Choudhary<\/strong>, managing director of Morgan Stanley Asia Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asia IR Summit highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Asian IR Summit <\/strong>will feature insightful sessions focusing on integrated resorts, the hospitality industry, emerging technologies, sportainment, and the new era of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers include <strong>Kevin Benning<\/strong>, senior vice president and studio city general manager, Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment; <strong>Jeffrey Jiang<\/strong>, EVP- entertainment services, Galaxy Entertainment Group; <strong>Crystal Wang<\/strong>, national leading partner, Deloitte China Sports Business; <strong>Jeremy Walker<\/strong>, senior vice president, marketing and event services, Galaxy Entertainment Group; <strong>Kevin Chang<\/strong>, senior vice president and head of Asia Pacific, UFC; <strong>Henry Kerins<\/strong>, CEO, EASL; <strong>Namkung Dan<\/strong>, CEO of Eternal Editions; <strong>Anna Robb<\/strong>, executive producer of Our Legacy Creations; <strong>Steven Wang<\/strong>, founder &amp; CEO, Mars Culture; <strong>Icy Wong<\/strong>, CEO of VS Media Limited; <strong>Wade Howk<\/strong>, COO of Inspire Entertainment Resort; <strong>Ben Wong<\/strong>, CMO, Greater China of Google; and <strong>Crystal Wang<\/strong>, national leading partner of Deloitte China Sports Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both events will feature a lineup of over 100 speakers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":218,"featured_media":777025731,"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 G2E Asia Conference and Asian IR Summit are scheduled for May in Macao, featuring over 100 industry leaders. 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