Official CIC Batumi speaker line-up revealed

Joining headline speaker Levan Varshalomidze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara – who will make the keynote speech at the Congress in the Sheraton Batumi Hotel – will be Dimitri Gvindadze, the Georgian Minister of Finance; Vera Kobalia the Georgian Minister of the Economy; Keti Bochorishvili, head of the National Investment Agency; Kakha Baindurashvili, Director of the Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and former national Minister of Finance; and David Kikava, head of the Ajaran Department of Tourism and Resorts.

The distinguished line-up will provide guests with a unique insight into a wide range of topics, including the government’s overall short- and long-term vision for Batumi, Ajara and Georgia, the current and future framework of gambling legislation and regulation, the development of tourism in Batumi, as well as practical information on how to go about doing business in Georgia.

Their presentations will be interspersed by case studies from several international hospitality and gaming companies already working in or with Ajara. Delegates will also have the opportunity for one-to-one contact with all the speakers during networking events throughout the Congress. In addition, speakers and other officials are making themselves available for more private discussions with delegates, arranged before or during the Congress.

CIC organiser, GB Media’s Director John Sullivan, said: “The speakers at the Casino Investors Congress Batumi represent a who’s who of key policy makers not only in Batumi and Ajara but also the whole of Georgia. To have the crucial players in a developing market all gathered in one place, ready to offer their advice and discuss exciting opportunities, is a unique prospect for the international gaming and hospitality industry.”

He continued: “We are delighted that so many senior people are offering delegates their valuable time and wisdom: it truly demonstrates the commitment of the government at all levels towards the development of a well-supported, well-regulated casino industry in Batumi.”

For more information about CIC Batumi and the speaker programme, please visit the website: www.cicbatumi.com