AUTUMN CONFERENCE
IMGL autumn conference: all roads lead to Lisbon T his edition is designed to coincide with the IMGL
W hen Rome was announced as the venue choice for the 2024 autumn conference, there were some approving noises from both IMGL and IAGR members. After all, Rome is one of the world’s great cities with world heritage sites on virtually every corner. In the end, the event in October more than justified the excitement. The week started on Monday morning with a well-attended workshop from sponsors GLI, and the conference itself got started that afternoon. As the IAGR part of the program, the focus was regulatory with contributions from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North and South America. On Tuesday the focus broadened to take in AI, self-exclusion and cross-border enforcement. Tuesday was also the day the social program started in earnest with the opening reception on a balmy evening with a world-class view over Rome (pictured). Program and panelist contributions from IMGL started on Wednesday and the focus switched to how regulators work most effectively with the industry to achieve common goals. Panel sessions were broken up with some excellent keynote Future looking , future thinking There is a futuristic feel to the program this time, with new and emerging jurisdictions and technologies on the agenda for discussion. Evolving game formats, crossovers with sectors like video gaming and the gamification of media in general bring opportunities and challenges. We chart the highest autumn conference in Lisbon. This event, with its excellent education program and exceptional social events, is set to be a valuable and memorable time for IMLG members and guests. This year we have built on our partnership with SBC to colocate the autumn conference in Lisbon which will stage one of the biggest events in gaming: the SBC Summit. This event attracts over 30,000 of the brightest and best in the gaming industry and we have capitalised on their presence to create a program which is perhaps a little more diverse than the norm.
speakers, including from Andrew Scott, Commissioner of the organization which oversaw the fines handed out to Crown, the Australian casino group and the country’s largest private employer. It was a chastening tale which will be featured in the IMGL Magazine in 2025. The gala dinner was a glitzy affair that made the most of the Parco Principi’s excellent facilities. Attendees were treated to music from local jazz trios and the food was a wonderful mix of traditional Italian with a few special twists. Portugal may be firmly part of the old world , but it has well- established links with some of the newest and most exciting markets in gaming. The country traces its links from South East Asia to India, Africa and Latin America. Representing significant growth opportunities, some of these countries are at the start of their legalization journey but nevertheless have much to teach as well as to learn. There were a few bleary-eyed faces the following morning, but most made the effort to attend a fourth day of insights and action points. There were some differences to the program on the final day with technology getting a mention. There was still a good crowd in the room for one of the unlikely standout panels of the week when five lawyers had a fascinating discussion on Malta’s Bill 55. It is testament to the quality of the arguments that the audience remained engaged right up to the end. The IMGL Autumn Conference 2025 is poised to be a memorable and worthwhile event, offering a blend of cutting- edge education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a first-class social experience. Whether you are a seasoned expert or an emerging leader in the gaming space, Lisbon 2025 is your platform to learn, share, and build the future. visit www.imgl.org/events/imgl-2025-autumn-conference The closing reception was at one of Rome’s exclusive hotels growth areas and examine what it will take to navigate and regulate the future. For more details and to register
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IMGL MAGAZINE | JUNE 2025
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