G2E Asia @ the Philippines to bring global gaming brands, two days of industry insight to Manila

G2E Asia @ the Philippines will make its return to the Manila Marriott Hotel on December 10 and 11, bringing together gaming professionals, investors, and regulators for two days of exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities centered on the Philippine gaming sector.

The special edition of G2E Asia is tailored specifically to the Philippines, one of Asia’s most dynamic gaming markets, and will feature more than 100 exhibiting brands, many of which are making their debut in the country. The event will also host specialized sessions and networking activities designed to drive collaboration and professional growth across the gaming landscape.

A major highlight of the event will be the two-day conference examining key developments in both land-based and online gaming. The sessions will feature prominent leaders from the public and private sectors. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco will deliver the opening keynote on December 10, followed by Bloomberry Resorts Corporation and Solaire Resort President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Hawkins in the afternoon.

The first day of the conference will focus on the land-based gaming segment, with discussions on regulation, innovation, and non-gaming integration. Among the confirmed speakers are Evan Spytma, CEO of Casino Plus; Shaun McCamley, Founder and Chairman of GameWorkz; Samuel Wilkes, Vice President of F&B Business Development & Strategy at Solaire Resort; and John Lucas, Chief Hospitality Officer of Newport World Resorts.

The second day, December 11, will shift focus to the online gaming sector, tackling topics such as business expansion, anti-money laundering standards, corporate social responsibility, and evolving technology in slots and electronic table games.

Speakers will include DFNN Inc. President and CEO Ricardo Banaag; PAGCOR Assistant Vice President of Electronic Gaming Licensing Jeremy B. Luglug; Okada Manila Director of Gaming Compliance Nerie Aquino; PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Gaming Licensing and Development Vina Claudette Oca; and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Director Alexander Ngo, among others.

In addition to the conference, G2E Asia @ the Philippines will host a series of networking events dedicated to specific industry verticals. These include sessions for slots, iGaming, table games, IT, and marketing professionals, culminating in an open closing party on December 11.

To support industry skill-building, the event will also feature specialized masterclasses held within the exhibition hall and accessible to all expo pass holders. Topics include the iGaming Masterclass on December 10 and the IT & Marketing Solutions Masterclass on December 11, offering attendees practical insights into emerging trends and operational strategies.