“There will be over 400 companies with over 15,000 attendees at G2E”

How are you preparing for the upcoming G2E? What are the novelties that you will present this year?
Visitors can continue to expect to see the largest gaming trade show floor and conference program not only North America but the world.  There will be over 400 companies with over 15,000 attendees. 

The following conference tracks are available; Advanced Gaming Institute, iGaming Congress at G2E, Security & Surveillance, Institute at G2E, Social Media Boot Camp, Insights on Operations, Casino Design, Compliance/ Law & Regulation, Gaming Technology, Global Markets Forum, Hospitality, iGaming, Indian Gaming, Marketing, Talent Management, Table Games, Security & Surveillance and  NCRG (National Center for Responsible Gaming).

State of the Industry Panel: This is a not miss event moderated by Journalist Jon Ralston. This year's panelists include Walter Bugno, President and CEO of Spielo International, Brian R. Gamache, Chairman and CEO of WMS Industries Inc., Dick Haddrill, CEO of Bally Technologies, Inc., Patti Hart, CEO of International Game Technology (IGT), Michael Leven, COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., Gary Loveman, Chairman and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, and Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International.  Hear from the leaders of the top operators and vendors and get ready for some lively debates as the moderator will bring an international perspective to this distinguished panel.

Show Specials Program: The categories are new products, celebrity appearances, raffles and contests, discounts and rebates and free gifts.

•   Table Games Executives Networking Reception: table games executives, don't miss this all new networking reception where you can meet with colleagues, share ideas and connect with table games suppliers on Tuesday from 3:30 -5:00 in the Table Games Networking Lounge.
•         Plus many networking events; Welcome reception, Latin American reception, NIGA reception, networking lunches in conference and Global Gaming Women to name a few.
•         G2E Mobile—Expanded for 2012: Your guide to G2E right on your mobile phone—will return in 2012. Search G2E Exhibitors, view G2E conference schedules and Bookmark exhibitors and sessions for follow-up. Be notified when G2E Mobile has gone live.

•    Two Great Tools = One Great Plan:
o   Step 1 is to use My G2E Show Planner to create custom exhibitor lists, search new products, discover exclusive show specials, explore the all-new floor plan and customize your agenda.
o   Step 2 is to take your plan with you to G2E using the expanded G2E Mobile so you can access and update your custom exhibitor list, explore the interactive floorplan and venue map, discover show specials, find new products, search the full conference, identify networking events and new show features, and receive show updates and alerts.

What can you tell us about new exhibitors? What countries do they come from? What companies stand out?
G2E has 125 new companies this year from 17 countries including Australia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Germany, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Macau, Malta, Mexico, Slovakia, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, the British Virgin Islands, and of course, USA.
The largest new companies that stand out are the return of TCS John Huxley and Ortiz Gaming from Mexico.

What place will have iGaming in the expo?
When legislation changes we expect to see the integration of online and land based and when that happens it will be a game changer for the gaming industry in the U.S. We expect the iGaming Zone on the show floor to grow dramatically and G2E will continue to be the leading event in Americas for iGaming.  Convergence is the theme of the iGaming Congress (with live streaming) and the iGaming track in the conference program to address the importance of this new segment in the US.

What are the main keynotes?
Katty Kay from BBC America. She will provide insights on the state of the U.S. and global economies and discuss how public perception of each will play a critical role in the outcome of the race for the White House. Katty will explore the increasing polarization of the media and its impact on public opinion and political discourse from Washington, D.C. to Main Street USA. With timely analysis on these issues and more, Ms. Kay’s insights will prove invaluable at a time when the stakes could not be higher.

Conference Keynote speaker; Jim Ryan, is the co CEO of bwin.party digital entertainment.  Ryan is highly regarded for his knowledge of the internet gaming industry and his leadership of bwin.party digital entertainment, the world’s largest listed internet gaming company.  He plans to address the growth of the global internet gaming sector and its future potential.

What services will the Sands Expo & Convention Center offer to exhibitors and visitors?
The Sands Expo & Convention Center is attached to the The Venetian and Palazzo hotels.  It is centrally located on the strip in Las Vegas for easy access and optimal networking/ entertainment opportunities.

What are your goals?
To continue to be the largest gaming industry trade show floor and conference program not only North America but the world.  There will be over 400 companies with over 15,000 attendees.