CONFERENCE 2019 PROGRAM
The hugely successful IAGR2019 Conference ran in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from 30 September to 3 October 2019.
You can view the program below.
The program for the Boston conference will be confirmed in 2020. If you are not already on our mailing list, please contact us to sign up for the IAGR2020 Boston email announcements.
Day 1 - Monday 30 September
Day 2 - Tuesday 1 October
Day 3 - Wednesday 2 October
Day 4 - Thursday 3 October
THEME: "Regulating the game"
Monday, 30 September
08.00-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
09.00-12.00
IAGR Board of Trustees Meeting
Lunch is on your own ~ on Monday only
IAGR 2019 CONFERENCE PROGRAM BEGINS
12.30-12.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
12.45-13.00
Opening of the IAGR 2019 Jamaica Conference: Welcome & introduction
IAGR President Trude Felde, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Gaming & Foundation Authority
13.00-13.15
Host's welcome & opening remarks
Mr. Clovis Metcalfe, OD, Chairman, Casino Gaming Commission and Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission
13.15-14.45
Keynote session
The dynamic realities of crisis management and casinos: prevention and oversight in the midst of chaos
Dr Larry Barton, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Crisis Management and Public Safety at the University of Central Florida (UCF)
14.45-15.15
Session
Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
Mr Robin Sykes, Technical Director, Financial Investigation Division of the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service, Jamaica
15.15-15.30
Group photo
15.30-15.45
Networking & refreshments break
15.45-16.45
Session & panel discussion
Indicators of deception in language
Paul Curby, Director, CurbyPartners
Questioning the evidence: what works in strategic interviewing and lie detection for regulatory compliance investigations?
Associate Professor Georgina Heydon, RMIT University, Australia
John Tedeschini, Edmonton Police Service - Retired
16.45-17.15
Session
Fighting fire with fire: reducing and preventing gambling harm using technology
John Dalzell, Chair, Responsible Gambling Fund Trust, NSW, Australia
17.15-17.30
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
18.00-20.15
Opening reception
The IAGR2019 conference delegates will be welcomed at a reception by the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission and Casino Gaming Commission.
Tuesday, 01 October
07.30-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
09.00-09.15
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Mr Vitus Evans, Executive Director, Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
09.15-10.55
Keynote session
Applying behavioural insights to increase safer gambling
Aisling Ní Chonaire, Senior Advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team
Gambling behaviour in focus
Jack Wilson, Head of Digital, 2CV Research
10.55-11.15
Group photo
Networking & refreshments break
11.15-12.00
Session
Responsible gambling and stakeholder responsibility: customer model
Alexander Blaszczynski PhD, Professorial Research Fellow and Director, Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, Science Faculty, Brain Mind Centre, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Session
Cyber security challenges
Gene Chayevsky, EVP Europe and South America, BMM Testlabs
14.00-15.00
Session & panel discussion
Blockchain: implications for gaming’s public and private sectors
Facilitator
Sue Schneider, VP, Growth & Strategy, Americas, Sports Betting Community (SBC)
Panellists
John English, Partner, Managing Director Sports Betting & Technology, Global Market Advisors
Earle Hall, CEO, AXES | GSA Blockchain Chair
André Wilsenach, SVP, Government Relations, BMM Testlabs
15.00-15.15
Networking & refreshments break
15.15-15.45
Session
The impact of the regulator (and regulations) on technologically driven product and service development
Ann-Dawn Young Sang, President and CEO, Supreme Ventures Group
15.45-16.45
Session
Modern monitoring system
Igor Rus, Director of Systems of ComtradeGaming
Modern central monitoring systems: implementation and benefits
Michael Bowman, General Manager - Regulatory Services, Tabcorp
16.45-17.15
International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Masterclass
No advertising please - will the acceptance of promoting gambling activities soon be as restricted as tobacco advertising?
Facilitator
Morten Ronde, Managing Partner, Nordic Gambling | CEO, Danish Online Gambling Association (DOGA)
Panellists
André Wilsenach, SVP, Government Relations, BMM Testlabs
Jessica Maier, Partner, Melchers
17.15-17.30
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Mr Vitus Evans, Executive Director, Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
Wednesday, 02 October
07.30-17.00
Registration – Information desk open
08.30-08.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Nathan Bennett, Executive Officer, Liquor & Gaming NSW
08.45-9.45
Keynote session
Where's my jetpack? The future of legal gaming
Prof. I. Nelson Rose, Professor Emeritus Whittier Law School and Visiting Professor University of Macau
09.45-10.45
Session & panel discussion
Sportsbetting and match fixing – how should sports integrity frameworks develop to deal with current and emerging threats
Session facilitator
Julian Hoskins, Principal, Senet Legal Pty Ltd
Panellists
Becky Harris, Current academic fellow of University of Nevada Las Vegas
Khalid Ali, Secretary General of the International Betting Integrity Association (formerly ESSA)
Vitus Evans, Executive Director of Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
Jessica Maier, Partner, Melchers
10.45-11.00
Networking & refreshments break
11.00-12.00
Session & panel discussion
Artificial intelligence and the impact on gaming – including regulator, operator, supplier and test labs perspective
Facilitator
André Wilsenach, SVP, Government Relations, BMM Testlabs
Kim Mouridsen, Professor in Neuroinformatics, Aarhus University | Founder, Mindway AI
Lloyd Danzig, Founder and Chairman, International Consortium for the Ethical Development of Artificial Intelligence
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-13.30
Session
Threat of serious organized crime
Miss Paula Llewellyn QC, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Director of Public Prosecution, Jamaica
13.30-14.00
Session
Revolutionary responsible gambling: innovative approaches for regulators
Brianne Doura, Legislative Director, National Council on Problem Gambling (US)
14.00-14.40
Discussion & workshop
The perks and drawbacks of different forms of regulating the game
Birgitte Sand, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
Dr Simon Planzer, Partner, PLANZER LAW
14.40-15.10
Session
Can the use of big data prevent problem gambling?
Liv Rothe, Norweigan Gaming and Foundation Authority
15.10-15.15
Closing remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Nathan Bennett, Executive Officer, Liquor & Gaming NSW
15.15-15.30
Networking & refreshments break
15.30-17.00
IAGR Annual Members Business Meeting (IAGR Members Only)
18.20-18.30
Delegates gather in the hotel lobby for departure to Gala Dinner. Dress code: business or cocktail attire.
18.30-22.00
IAGR Gala Dinner | Montego Bay Convention Centre
The host jurisdiction is organising a memorable gala dinner for the 2019 Jamaica conference delegates at a uniquely Jamaican venue. Details of the dinner and all social networking activities will be available in the coming months.
22.30
Delegates return to hotel.
Thursday, 03 October
08.00-16.00
Registration – Information desk open
08.30-08.45
Opening remarks & announcements by Master of Ceremonies
Gayle Cameron, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
08.45-09.45
Keynote session
Responsive regulation of gambling
Professor John Braithwaite, B.A. (University of Queensland), Ph.D (University of Queensland), Distinguished Professor, College of Asia and the Pacific, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
09.45-10.45
Session & panel discussion
The light side of the (Caribbean) moon: positive play and safe gambling practices
Facilitator
Professor Paul Delfabbro, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide
Panellists
Dr. Richard Wood, Gamres, Montreal, Canada
Professor Nerilee Hing, Central Queensland University, Australia
Dr. Jonathan Parke, Sophro Limited
10.45-11.00
Networking & refreshments break
11.00-11.30
Session
Regulator driven responsible gaming
Richard Henry M.Sc. Psychology - Counselling, Responsible Gaming Counselling & Support Services, RISE Life Management Services
11.30-12.00
Session
A review of product-related risk in gambling and new developments in education to promote responsible game design
Dr. Jonathan Parke, Sophro Limited
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Session
Updates and insights from Latin and Caribbean regulators: lessons learned
Karen Sierra-Hughes, Gaming Laboratories International
Laurie Wiggan, Director, Compliance & Regulatory | Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission
14.00-15.00
International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Masterclass
Hot topics in the United States
Facilitator
Marc Ellinger, Partner, Ellinger and Associates, LLC
Panellists
Marie Jones, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP (USA)
Ian Hughes, Vice President of Global Services, Gaming Laboratories International (USA)
Gayle Cameron, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
15.00-15.05
Remarks from Master of Ceremonies
Gayle Cameron, Commissioner, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
15.05-15.30
IAGR2019 closing remarks
Paul Newson, IAGR Vice President, Trustee, NSW Responsible Gambling Fund
Conclusion of IAGR 2019 Jamaica Conference week
Please check back often as sessions and speakers are confirmed & updated regularly.
- All conference sessions are held at the Half Moon Resort.
- Registration and refreshment break locations will be confirmed near the conference space.
- The registration desk will be staffed during all conference sessions.
- Dress code information for the week's activities may be found above and on the Registration webpage.
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