Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING SEPTEMBER 2018 48 TRADE EVENTS “We’ve put a major focus on the evolution of G2E to ensure it is staying ahead of the curve as the gaming industry changes.” – Korbi Carrison “The show floor will also support this initiative with an expanded presence from companies supporting sports betting,” adds Korbi Carrison, Reed Exhibitions/G2E Event Director. “We’ve put a major focus on the evolution of G2E to ensure it is staying ahead of the curve as the gaming industry changes. The expo hall will feature highly anticipated offerings from across the core gaming sector, along with exhibitors presenting their products in sports betting technology, iGaming, integrated resort products and other non-gaming amenities.” Also debuting at G2E this year is the Innovation Incubator, headlined by FUBU CEO and Founder Daymond John and The Pink Ceiling and Sprout CEO Cindy Eckert. During this first-of-its-kind industry event, start-ups and students will take the main stage to pitch their greatest innovations in gaming and hospitality to a live audience and two of the most dynamic investors in the business world. Starting at 9am on Thursday 11 October, the Innovation Incubator will see four finalists chosen by a panel of gaming industry experts to present their concepts to John and Eckert, followed by a fast-paced Q&A where the headlining guests will examine the potential business opportunity of each presentation. “The gaming industry was built by entrepreneurs with innovation in their DNA. At G2E, we embrace and spotlight gaming innovation on the show floor, delivering a powerful platform to drive the industry forward,” said Allie Barth, vice president of industry relations of the AGA. “Innovation Incubator at G2E is about giving all innovators – whether from gaming, hospitality or academia – the opportunity to bring their ideas to the forefront during one of gaming’s largest events of the year.” G2E is expected to attract around 28,000 gaming professionals from 111 countries with 450 exhibitors locked in.