KIRSTEN CLARK Executive Director,
International Association of Gaming Advisors
With regulatory representatives from five continents and sport integrity representatives from FIFA, UEFA, Te FA, World Rugby, the International Olympic Committee Olympic Movement on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions, the International Tennis Integrity Association, the NFL, NASCAR, MLB, MLS and more, during this inaugural meeting of the Coalition participants will discuss shared challenges and identify key areas of focus that will be addressed in future meetings held in conjunction with other industry events.
Known for its vibrant culture, world-class hospitality, and dynamic energy, Berlin, Germany blends centuries of history with modern innovation. Its origins date back to the 12th century when the city was the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenberg, and by the 1900s Berlin was recognised globally for its advancements in science, music, art, higher education, government and military affairs, diplomacy and more.
During its colourful and at times controversial history, Berlin has also served as a host city for major international sporting events including the 1936 Olympic Games, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and more recently the 2024 UEFA Euro Cup where the city’s iconic Brandenberg Gate formed a perfect backdrop for one of the Cup’s Fan Zones.
Beyond sports, Berlin’s state-of-the-art venues and efficient infrastructure make the city not just a magnet for sports fans and history buffs, they also make the city a compelling location for executive conferences, and June 9 – 12 the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) will take advantage of the city’s many benefits and hold its 42nd annual International Gaming Summit at Te Ritz-Carlton in Potsdamer Platz.
Widely recognised as the industry’s premier conference, the IAGA Summit will draw executives, regulators and sport governing body representatives from all over the world for three days of insightful discussions on critical issues facing the global regulated gambling and betting industry combined with networking events that celebrate Berlin’s unique blend of
tradition and transformation. Just steps from remnants of the Berlin Wall that separated the city into east and west sectors until 1989, and a short walk from the current seat of the German federal government, on Monday, June 9 the IAGA Summit will kick off with an opening reception reminiscent of the lively opulence of Berlin in the 1920’s.
Te following morning, the conference will open with an in- depth look into the current state of illegal gambling around the world, where experts will discuss the growing threat unregulated gambling and betting poses to the industry’s long- term sustainability.
Tuesday’s sessions also include a fireside chat between Ellen Whittemore, a member of the Board of Directors of Wynn Macau, and Kevin Mullally, the Chief Executive Officer for the newly formed United Arab Emirates General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, a regulator roundtable with representatives from the US, Canada, Ireland and Germany, and a thoughtful discussion about whether artificial intelligence could be a game changer for the gambling industry.
After Tuesday’s evening reception held atop the Reichstag, the German federal parliamentary building, Wednesday’s sessions will begin with a fireside chat with Andrew Rhodes, the CEO of the Gambling Commission of Great Britain. Interviewed by John Hagan, the Managing Partner of Harris Hagan in London, Andrew will share some of the trials and tribulations that have occurred to date during his four-year tenure and share insights
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