Inside AGE 2022

austgamingexpo.com | #1 AUG 2022 | INSIDE AGE | 41 and employment and support to hundreds of thousands of workers and their families. I have also gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that we face as an industry, and how we must deal with them. Our line of business has its detractors, and there is an ongoing public debate about gaming industry policy that we need to be a part of. These are challenges we must address collectively, and GTA will be willing to play its part. IAGE: Adrian, as long-time Chairman of GTA, how do you think AGE has evolved since it started in 1990? AH: AGE is established globally as the premium event for the Australasian gaming industry. Since its inception in 1990, AGE has maintained its core focus on showcasing the best products to clubs, pubs and casinos in the region. It is one of the only comprehensive platforms that promotes commerce for all stakeholders within our industry. Where else can you see regulators, operators and vendors throughout the week of the show, all recognising the opportunity to collaborate and gain knowledge on the evolving trends and issues? It’s this collaboration that ensures the l ong- term success and sustainability of our industry. IAGE: Putting your supplier hats on for a moment, how is the local market looking for suppliers and what is the longer-term outlook? AH : C l e a r l y t h e l a s t t wo ye a r s h ave be en d i f f i c u l t but the industry has shown real resilience along with a willingness to work through hurd l es . We’ ve ach i eved a de l i c a t e ba l ance be tween