{"id":777026111,"date":"2025-05-06T09:40:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777026111"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:17:58","slug":"asian-ir-summit-kicks-off-with-power-packed-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/asian-ir-summit-kicks-off-with-power-packed-conference","title":{"rendered":"Asian IR Summit kicks off with power-packed conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The summit officially opens today, May 6, and the Asian IR Expo exhibition, co-located with G2E Asia, opens May 7-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Press release.- Asian IR Summit<\/a> officially kicks off today, May 6<\/strong>, at the Galaxy International Convention Center in Macau<\/strong>, bringing together top executives from both local and international travel and integrated resort sectors. Over the next three days, industry leaders will engage in high-level discussions, addressing the challenges shaping the future of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Asian IR Expo exhibition<\/a>, co-located with G2E Asia, opens tomorrow May 7-9<\/strong>, at The Venetian Macao, with complimentary shuttle service to ensure seamless access between the two venues throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Macao Government Tourism Office opens summit with keynote address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asian IR Summit proudly opened with a keynote address by Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes<\/strong>, director of Macao Government Tourism Office, setting the tone for the day with key insights into the integrated resort sector, particularly in Macau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day’s theme focuses on the industry and hospitality<\/strong>, featuring speakers including Wade Howk, chief operating officer of Inspire Entertainment Resort; Jeffrey Kiang, Equity Analyst of CLSA; and Angel Sueiro, chief operating officer of PH Resorts Group, who explore the opportunities and challenges of incorporating non-gaming components into integrated resorts across the Asia region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the next two days, the Asian IR Summit will continue to spotlight key industry trends, including emerging technologies, the rise of sportainment and the evolution of next-generation entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of Macao Government Tourism Office.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Celebrating the finest in gaming and entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introducing the\u00a0G2E Asia Awards<\/strong>, recognising excellence and innovation across the industry. Winners will be announced the day before the exhibition, with honors given in five key categories: Best Slot Award, Best Electronic Table Game Award, Best Table Game Award, Best Casino Supply Award, and Best IR Tech Solution Award. All winning and nominated products will be showcased in the exhibition, allowing attendees to experience them firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 7-9 exhibition highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The leading joint event is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors from 80 countries and regions. Event highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • New smart hospitality technology experience zone\u00a0<\/strong>offering an immersive and interactive onsite experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Technology zone and tech talk<\/strong>\u00a0showcasing the latest advancements from emerging industry brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New gaming innovation forum<\/strong>\u00a0highlighting cutting-edge innovations from G2E Asia Awards nominees across the gaming industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Targeted networking events<\/strong>\u00a0for professionals from the slots, table games, MICE and marketing industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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