{"id":777029260,"date":"2025-07-21T09:21:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777029260"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:49:13","slug":"where-innovation-meets-impact-pitch-lands-at-the-sydney-opera-house-for-regulating-the-game-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/where-innovation-meets-impact-pitch-lands-at-the-sydney-opera-house-for-regulating-the-game-2026","title":{"rendered":"Where innovation meets impact: Pitch! lands at the Sydney Opera House for Regulating the Game 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The global gambling sector\u2019s premier innovation showcase returns, bringing together trailblazers, regulators, and thought leaders at the iconic Sydney Opera House to shape the future of compliance, policy, and responsible gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ress release.- <strong>Pitch! @RTG<\/strong>, the dynamic innovation showcase of the <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-masters-of-gaming-law-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-masters-of-gaming-law-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulating the Game conference<\/a>, returns in 2026 with even more energy, impact, and ingenuity &#8211; elevating its platform in the breathtaking Yallamundi Rooms at the <strong>Sydney Opera House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed as a crucible for breakthrough ideas and regulatory transformation, Pitch! is more than a stage; it&#8217;s where innovation meets integrity and where bold ideas turn into actionable solutions. From RegTech and AI to blockchain, policy reform, research and safer gambling technologies, Pitch! 2026 will spotlight the innovators and changemakers reshaping compliance, policy, and performance across the global gambling sector.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mid-Res_RTG-2025_Day-2_306-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777075926\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are now open for organisations, entrepreneurs, and researchers to secure a coveted 10-minute slot and share their game-changing concepts before an audience of regulators, operators and industry leaders, policymakers, and sector stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The call for game changers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This high-energy session is a major networking event of the conference, blending bold pitches with curated entertainment, gourmet hospitality, and powerful storytelling &#8211; all under the lights of one of the world\u2019s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expressions of interest across a broad spectrum of transformative topics are invited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leverage <strong>RegTech<\/strong> for smarter compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance <strong>product integrity<\/strong> and embed compliance by design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance <strong>risk management<\/strong> or anticipate regulatory shifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer visionary approaches to <strong>public policy<\/strong> and regulatory reform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen <strong>industry supervision<\/strong> or investigative practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tackle <strong>digital assets<\/strong>, crypto regulation, and blockchain oversight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combat <strong>cybercrime<\/strong> and uplift digital resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Champion <strong>safer gambling<\/strong> and harm minimisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redefine <strong>AML\/CTF controls<\/strong> and combat financial crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harness <strong>AI<\/strong> for risk detection and predictive supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote <strong>ESG leadership<\/strong> within gambling regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected participants will receive a 10-minute presentation slot, plus Q&amp;A. Pitches should be sharp, compelling, and insight-driven &#8211; with a focus on progress, impact, and uplift and transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mid-Res_RTG-2025_Day-2_345-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777075927\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, 10 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-betting-integrity-association-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/international-betting-integrity-association-joins-judging-panel-for-inaugural-rtg-global-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulating the Game<\/a>, <strong>Paul Newson<\/strong>, emphasised the unique role of Pitch! in energising the sector: \u201cPitch! is the heartbeat of innovation within the conference, where we elevate emerging talent, catalyse sector capability, and connect industry and regulatory stewards with cutting-edge solutions. It\u2019s about fuelling the conversation and fast-tracking progress.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The global gambling sector\u2019s premier innovation showcase returns, bringing together trailblazers, regulators, and thought leaders at the iconic Sydney Opera House to shape the future of compliance, policy, and responsible gambling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":680,"featured_media":777029728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Pitch! @RTG, the innovation showcase of the Regulating the Game conference, is scheduled to return in March 2026 at the Sydney Opera House. This event will convene industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to present advancements in RegTech, AI, blockchain, and safer gambling technologies. 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