IAGR releases conference program for IAGR2022
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has released the program for its
annual conference, taking place in Melbourne, Australia from 17 to 20 October.
The programis availableonIAGR’s website, withearly–bird ticket priceson offer until 15
August.
IAGR Vice President and UK Gambling Commission Director,Ben Haden, believes the
line–upis one of the strongestyet,reflectinga time of disruption through a lens of
innovation.
“Over four days,our speakers and attendees willdelve into global regulatory challenges,
safer gambling initiatives, security updatesandtechnology advances impacting the
industry,” explains Ben.
“With sessions including ‘Why the Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the biggest betting
event ever’, ‘An introduction to gambling in the Metaverse’, ‘Regulating emerging
technology’, ‘Gambling–like reward mechanisms in video games’ and ‘How regulators can
use lived experience to prevent gambling harm’, it’s clear we have a richlydiverse,
fascinating and relevant line–up.”
This year’s speakers include:
•Michael Morton, Senior Policy Counsel, Nevada Gaming Control Board
•Fran Thorn, Chair, Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
•Earle Hall, VC, International Gaming Standards Association & CEO @ AXES.ai
•Andrew Rhodes, CEO, Gambling Commission United Kingdom
•ProfessorSally Gainsbury,Director, Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic,
Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
•Stephen Bryan, QC, Special Manager for the Melbourne Casino Operator
•Paul Buck, CEO, Epic Risk Management
DrJason Lane,IAGR President and Chief Executive of the Jersey Gambling
Commission, says he’s particularlylooking forward to being able to greet regulators from
across theglobe in person.
“Many gambling regulators, includingme,couldn’ttravel to last year’s conference in
Boston,” says Jason. “IAGR2022 will be an amazing opportunity toreunite,connect and
build relationships with regulators, industry stakeholders and thought leaders in person
in beautiful Melbourne.”