Inside Asian Gaming is upping the ante when it comes to providing industry events of genuine value, hosting the inaugural “The Industry Party” in Macau in July and announcing the new “Super September” week in the Philippines, comprising a two-day summit, a networking social and a gala dinner awards ceremony.
Inside Asian Gaming gave birth to a brand-new industry event with the debut of “The Industry Party” at MGM Cotai’s Vista on Wednesday 12 July.
Planned to be held regularly on the middle evening of all future Macau gaming industry trade shows, the inaugural “The Industry Party” coincided with the return of G2E Asia to Macau from 11 to 13 July at Cotai Expo.
More than 200 industry figures gathered to celebrate at Vista, where they were treated to lively entertainment, delicious food and quality drinks while catching up with industry friends.
IAG Vice-Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott said he was thrilled to help bring the industry together again given the challenges faced during the three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Macau is clearly back, and IAG is delighted to play a role in bringing the industry together again,” he said.
A huge thankyou goes to all of our sponsors for their generous support, namely Diamond Sponsor Okada Manila, Platinum Sponsor Light & Wonder and Gold Sponsors Angel, Aristocrat, Asia Pioneer Entertainment, IGT, LT Game and Walker Digital Table Systems (WDTS). Representatives of all eight sponsors were in attendance and gave speeches during the event.
The Industry Party was a brand-new event in 2023, developed in order to provide guests with an opportunity to mingle in a relaxed and friendly environment while many senior industry figures were in Macau. It offered a unique opportunity for supporting sponsors to promote their brands and products in a low pressure and enjoyable environment with key decision makers in attendance.
IAG looks forward to bringing the industry together via its many networking events in the coming months and years, including the recently announced “Super September” at Manila’s Newport World Resorts from 12 to 14 September 2023.
Another brand-new addition to Asia’s annual industry calendar, “Super September” will kick-off on Tuesday 12 September with the return of networking social Manila After Dark (MAD 18), to be held at The Grand Bar and Lounge at Newport World Resorts from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This represents just the second ever edition of Manila After Dark following its debut at Okada Manila in April, with the event doubling as the evening Welcome Cocktails for the IAG Academy Summit kicking off the next morning.
Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 September will see the maiden IAG Academy Summit take place in The Ballroom at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts. The IAG Academy Summit is a new two-day summit bringing together the best minds in the Asian gaming industry. With content developed by IAG’s Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott and Managing Editor Ben Blaschke, it will feature a range of speakers from across the region offering their insights via a range of methodologies including traditional panels and presentations as well as more innovative formats never before witnessed at industry trade shows in Asia.
Rounding out the week’s festivities are the IAG Academy IR Awards, a black-tie gala to be held in The Ballroom at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts on the evening of Wednesday 13 September (day 1 of the Summit). The awards will feature 20 awards categories, the details of which can be found at iagacad.com.
