The show is a standout on the trade show circuit every year and featured world-class speakers, powerful conferences, extensive government engagement and promotion, diverse networking opportunities and activities, and numerous highlights showcasing Asia as a leader in the gaming industry.
Attendees to the event included stakeholders from government, gaming and tourism professionals, and international and domestic buyers.
The G2E Asia 2016 Opening Ceremony will feature a gathering of dignitaries from local government and business organizations as well as the international gaming industry, including Mr. Kou Ming -Deputy Director of Economic Affairs Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macau SAR; Ms. Liu Yu - Director of Policy Research Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Mr. Cheong Chu Weng - President, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; Mr. Paulo Chan - Director, Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Macao S.A.R.; Mr. Ho Hoi Ming - President of Board of Directors, Macao Convention & Exhibition Association; Ms. Angela Leong - Executive Director of SJM Holdings Limited; Mr. Wilfred Y. W. Wong GBS - JP, President & Chief Operating Officer, Sands China Ltd. ; Dr. Jorge Neto Valente - Group Advisor of Galaxy Entertainment Group and managing director of Galaxy casino S.A.; Mr. Ted Chan - Chief Operating Officer, Melco Crown Entertainment Limited; Mr. Charlie Ward - Executive Vice President of Casino Operations, Wynn Macau Limited; Mr. Brian Fiddis - Senior Vice President of Casino Marketing &Business Development, MGM; Mr. Marcus Prater - Executive Director, Association with Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.
The event included over 180 exhibitors, representing a 12 percent increase since 2015, with over 40% listed as new exhibitors and 80% from overseas. The expo floor covered more than 9,200 square meters of exhibition space, and welcomed more than 800 VIPs and buyers, over 400 conference delegates, and over 9,000 visitors from all major gaming operators and regulators in Asia and internationally.
The G2E Asia show floor also featured the fast-growing iGaming Zone which more than double the number of exhibitors in 2015, with over 65% of these being new companies. The Zone gives the growing iGaming community direct market access and a networking platform with over 50 iGaming exhibitors showcasing their latest solutions and products from Asia and abroad.
Day 1 of the show was dedicated to getting a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the gaming markets in Asia and internationally. Aaron Fischer, a Chartered Financial Analyst and Head of Consumer & Gaming Research at brokerage and investment group CLSA delivered a highly anticipated assessment titled “Asian Gaming Market Outlook”.
More highlights from Day 1 of the G2E Asia show included the inaugural Asia Gaming Awards (AGAwards), an independent, transparent and representative event that recognizes significant achievements within the Asian gaming industry. The AGAwards, produced by Asia Gaming Brief in association with G2E Asia and The Innovation Group, celebrate operators, regulators, suppliers, and service providers for outstanding contributions in online and land-based fields. Categories included:
- Best Casino Operator - Las Vegas Sands
- Best Integrated Resort - Galaxy Macau
- Best Casino Design - Wynn Macau
- Best Table Games Supplier - Scientific Games
- Best Electronic Game Machine Manufacturer - Scientific Games
- Best Industry Supplier - Scientific Games
- Best Online Service - Bet365
- Best Online Supplier - Playtech
- Best Mobile Solution - Playtech
- Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Innovation - Suzo Happ
In addition to the winners in each of the above categories, eight young industry executives were selected and recognized for their leadership and potential to shape the industry going forward. The following executives received a special trophy from the Judges:
- Constance Hsu, Melco Crown Entertainment
- Christopher Rowe, Aristocrat
- Desmond Lam, University of Macau
- Toby Simmons, Favourit
- Albert Yu, Aruze Gaming
- Nelson Cheung, Suzo Happ
- Loren Stout, NagaCorp
- Mike Bolsover, Silver Heritage
About G2E Asia
G2E Asia is the international gaming trade show and conference for the Asian gaming industry. Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibition, G2E Asia made its debut in 2007, defining itself as the preeminent show for the Asian gaming-entertainment industry.
About the American Gaming Association
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $240 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.7 million jobs in 40 states. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to be the single most effective champion of the industry, relentlessly protecting against harmful and often misinformed public policies, and paving a path for growth, innovation and reinvestment.
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading event organizer, with over 500 events in 43 countries. In 2014 Reed brought together over seven million event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 41 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events. It is part of the RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
