The 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit is set to offer a more robust conference agenda than ever before thanks to the event’s new management by SBC.
Scheduled for June 13th to 15th, the event takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will delve deep into the Canadian industry’s potential for growth and innovation.
The roster of speakers boasts over 150 Canadian industry specialists, including Amanda Brewer (Kindred), Aubrey Levy (TheScore), Cassie Brickman (Betting Hero), Dale Hooper (FanDuel), Kris Abbott (Betano Canada), Megan Chayka (Stathletes), Owen Welsh (Canadian Football League), Scott Vanderwel (PointsBet Canada) and Scott Woodgate (BetMGM), among others.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, says: “This agenda is particularly compelling because it reflects on the current state of the industry in Canada and draws upon lessons learned from both the past year and more mature markets.
“We are excited to delve into the specifics of other provinces beyond Ontario, offering valuable insights into how we can modernize the industry while prioritizing responsible practices.”
The Leaders and Land-based tracks will explore iGaming innovation in Canada, share regulator insights from Ontario, examine expansion opportunities for provinces, and discuss the convergence of land-based, lottery and iGaming experiences.
The Growth and Leadership track will host roundtable discussions on regulatory and market developments in various Canadian provinces, showcase the ‘First Pitch’ start-up competition and cover topics such as the collaboration with lotteries and crown corporations, responsible gaming, international investment and social responsibility and ESG within the industry.
The Sports Betting track will cover a range of topics, including the provincial rollout of sports betting in Canada, collaborations between operators and regulatory bodies to ensure integrity in sports betting, partnerships between Canadian teams, leagues and sportsbooks, content innovation and the potential growth of esports betting.
The Affiliates & Advertising track will discuss how affiliates can successfully launch in the Canadian iGaming market by understanding Canadian audience preferences. It will offer regulatory advertising and marketing guidance and discuss how to maximize customer conversions, use data for customer engagement and engage in responsible partnerships.
The ‘iGaming’ track will cover topics such as player engagement, user experience, the convergence of charitable and iGaming in online bingo, Canadian gaming laws, game mechanics, lessons learned from international operators entering the Canadian market, and sourcing diverse talent for local offices.”
Finally, the Payments & Compliance track will cover topics such as customer choice in adopting cashless systems, how to work with financial institutions and investors, payment technology’s role in customer acquisition and loyalty, modernising anti-money laundering regulations, alternative currencies and cybersecurity.
“The agenda topics address current problems and offer solutions. A variety of formats, including keynotes, panels, debates and roundtable sessions, add to the conference’s appeal, making it a must-attend for everyone operating in or interested in the Canadian market,” Sojmark adds.
Visit the Canadian Gaming Summit website to access the conference agenda and purchase your tickets at the Super Early Bird discount of CA$695.
