Gain rare insights into how hackers target online gaming platforms by dissecting real-world tactics used in high-stakes bank breaches - straight from the offensive security frontlines.

Phuong Nguyen

Founder

ECQ Group

Delve into Asia's regulatory landscape, payment challenges, and the unique behaviors of its player base.

Supported by: 

Ivan Kurochkin

Partner & Head of Consulting Department

4H Agency

Keith McDonnell

Director

KMI Group

Lisa Fino

Senior Regulatory & Licencing Executive

WH Partners

Calvin Lim

Founder & Executive Chairman

EMB Mission Bound

With the cancellation of POGO licenses, Thailand exploring casino legalization, and the Philippine gaming market poised for record growth, dive into how regulatory reforms, tax changes, and digital expansion are reshaping the licensing landscape, and what opportunities lie ahead as markets evolve.

Ivan Kurochkin

Partner & Head of Consulting Department

4H Agency

Kris Galloway

Head of iGaming Product

Sumsub

Paul Fox

Co-Founder & Chairman

Claymore Solutions

Brycan Dayao

VP for Operations

Amused Group Philippines

From revived Trump-era tariffs and Chinese policy changes to Western protectionism and blocked cross-border deals, the industry is being reshaped by forces far beyond market demand. Unpack how rising geopolitical tensions and emerging regulatory fault lines across Asia are creating a new wave of operational risk and strategic opportunity.

Oliver De Bono

CEO

Quantum Gaming

Ramon C. Garcia Jr.

Executive Chairman

DFNN

Kyle Wiltshire

CEO

TESTA

Supported by: 

Discover how meaningful social impact initiatives are not only transforming lives but also strengthening the values, purpose, and global reputation of companies across the gaming industry.

Keith Marshall

Chief Philanthropy Officer

SiGMA Foundation

Explore effective tactics for affiliates, including leveraging social media platforms and understanding commission structures.

Bhavesh Parthi

CEO & CMO

M21 Media BV

Maxim Makovetskyi

Head of Affiliates

PM AFF

Lesley Li

Head of Partnerships

Chargeblast

Karl Uy

CEO

GIG Rewards

Unveil how affiliates can tap into Telegram apps to drive traffic, launch viral mechanics, and monetize early in this high-engagement, rapidly growing ecosystem.

Dmitry Melentyev

Director of Strategy

AdsGram

Unpacking how medium to mega creators shape brand trust at scale, what metrics matter when working with high-reach influencers, and how strategic partnerships (not just paid posts) turn massive audiences into loyal players.

Trent Lyall

County Manager AU/NZ

Basher Agency

Practical insights for B2C and B2B gaming companies on setting up, scaling, and succeeding legally in the Philippines and using it as a launchpad across emerging Asian markets.

Marie Antonette B. Quiogue

Co-Founder & CEO

Arden Consult 

Unlock innovations in slot machine tech, including connectivity to mobile apps and real-time data analytics, to enhance player engagement and operational efficiency. 

Niall Murray

Chairman

Murray International (Macau) Co.

Jerry Chan

SVP of Electronic Gaming & Special Project

OKADA Manila

Mary Mendoza

Managing Director

The Platinum Consulting Group

Ken Jolly

Managing Director, Asia

Light&Wonder Gaming

Ian Garner

VP of Electronic Gaming

LET X Integrated Resort

Explore how online and offline casinos can leverage best practices to identify, engage, and reward every player - creating exceptional experiences at scale with practical tools and real-world strategies.

Niall Murray

Chairman

Murray International (Macau) Co.

As Thailand moves closer to legalising casinos, industry leaders must examine the outcomes in neighboring countries (China (Macau), Singapore, Philippines) to shape a model that can succeed while minimizing social and economic risks. 

Brady Hiscox

Managing Director

Cosanta Technology Group

Joe Pisano

Founder & CEO

Jade Entertainment Technology

Evan Spytma

CEO

Casino Plus

Lucifer Morningstar

CEO

Lucifer Gaming

We´re championing up-and-coming startups with the exciting Pitch competition. Held live on stage, it's your chance to connect with investors and VCs—don't miss this golden opportunity!

Blockchain technology and quantum computing are reshaping digital security and cryptography. This convergence seeks to tackle vulnerabilities, enhance encryption, and redefine secure transactions, ushering in a new era of trust and resilience in digital communications. 

Kapil Dhiman

Co-Founder & CEO

Quranium

Whether you are a technologist, strategist, or simply AI-curious, this keynote offers both a panoramic view of the field and a deeply personal lens on why AI’s story is, at its core, our own.

Puneet Singh

Associate Director, Innovation & Technology

PwC India

What are the most exciting and profitable crypto narratives to watch in the upcoming season? From the rise of AI, to memecoins frenzy, find out which trends are worth watching and following.

Torben Friis

Managing Director

Match Liquidity DMCC

Anton Golub

CBO

Freedx

Zaky M

Head of Global Marketing

Blum

Jose Mendoza

Country Manager

Bitget

Unlike the usual crypto rollercoaster of value volatility, stablecoins bring an alleged dose of stability to the digital currency game - how will it change digital assets and payments landscape?

Torben Friis

Managing Director

Match Liquidity DMCC

Jonathan Low

Founder & CEO

Biptap

Nick Hill

CEO

PremierChain

Wei Zhou

CEO

Coins.ph

Hacks, scams, and insider fraud pose major risks in crypto-based iGaming. This session explores common attack methods, recovery strategies, blockchain forensic tools, automated reporting, insurance options, and legal pathways to reclaim lost digital assets.

Dmitrii Sandzhiev

CBDO

Match Systems

Kris Galloway

Head of iGaming Product

Sumsub

Joe Zhou

CEO

Beosin

Learn more about how Philippines and the Blockchain Council serve as a hub for blockchain enthusiasts, professionals, and crypto entrepreneurs in South-East Asia.

Chezka Gonzales

Founder

Philippine Blockchain Week

Donald Patrick Lim

President & Chief Operating Officer

Dito CME

Atty Mark Gorriceta

Managing Partner

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

Ida Tiongson

Member Board of Trustees

Fintech Alliance PH

Paul Soliman

Chairman & CEO

BayaniChain

In the era of constant innovation and shifting trends, how do KOLs maintain influence, trust, and relevance? This panel dives into how today’s top voices are cutting through the noise in Tech, Gaming, and Web3, building resilient communities, and creating lasting impact, beyond the temporary hype cycles. 

Gerry Go

KOL & Content Creator

CryptoPareh

Christopher Rodil aka Prof Toff

Education Lead

ÂTTN.LIVE

Giu Comia

KOL & Content Creator

Rommel Celestino

Content Creator & Community Leader

Project One Percent

AI-generated games and personalized gaming experiences, brain-computer interfaces and neural gaming and the intersection of gaming, social impact, and global change.

Dr Jane Thomason

Emeritus Chair

World Metaverse Council

Tech solutions are creating new markets for sports betting and the traditional sports industry. They enhance fan engagement, introduce new revenue models with AI tools, tokenized teams and loyalty programs, and enable athletes to crowdfund their performance through income share agreements.

Dr Jane Thomason

Emeritus Chair

World Metaverse Council

Joebert Yu

Secretary General

Philippine Electronic Sports Organization (PESO)

Tryke Gutierrez

CEO

Tier One Entertainment 

Breaking down the most common mistakes operators make - from poorly designed reward structures to lack of personalization - and revealing data-backed strategies and successful gamification models that keep players coming back.

Alec Gehlot

Solutions Engineer

Optimove

Tom Jang Lemke

Founder & CEO

SavageTech

Felipe Pastenes

CEO

Miela

Dan Morrison

Director of New Business

Fast Track

Kate Frolova

Business Development Manager

SOFTSWISS

From player psychology and monetization models to creative design and regulatory pressure, this session unpacks the hype, the hurdles, and the future of gaming's fastest-moving genre.

Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar

Asia Lead Senior Journalist

SiGMA Group

Miranda Guliashvili

VP Commercial

SmartSoft

Igor Samardziski

CEO

Wicked Games

Unpacking region-wide QA and testing data to reveal how real users across the Philippines and Asia Pacific experience iGaming - not just through UX, but through device performance, mobile processing limitations, varied payment flows, and hyper-local behaviors. Discover what slows players down, keeps them engaged, and how top operators optimise for every screen, wallet, and connection.

Kyle Wiltshire

CEO

TESTA

Discover how live-streaming, peer-to-peer betting, and social casino gaming are changing player dynamics and engagement in Asian markets.

Shaun McCamley

Founder & Managing Partner

Euro Pacific Asia Consulting

Consider how cutting-edge fraud prevention strategies can enhance player trust, streamline operations, and drive business growth.

Paul Foster

CEO

Crucial Compliance

Troy Nyi Nyi

SVP & GM, APAC

SEON Technologies

Kristina Antaranyan

Senior Business Development Manager

SOFTSWISS Sportsbook

Discover which AI-driven marketing strategies as well as tech enhance player experiences, retention, and lifetime value.

Tejinder Kumar

Group CCO

Kyrrex

Jack Wheeler

APAC Lead

Optimove

Navneeth Srinivas

Founder

Metamine Gaming

Jeremy Jones

CRO

nVenue 

Revealing how to scale smarter, slash cloud costs, and safeguard your platform with real-world strategies from one of AWS’s top iGaming partners. Witness actionable insights on FinOps, AI-powered infrastructure, and next-gen security - helping operators future-proof their platforms, boost profitability, and lead responsibly in a regulated landscape.

Patrick Camilleri

CEO

56Bit

Launch or scale fast with aged domains - follow a proven blueprint that avoids penalties and maximizes ROI.

Kherk Casaña Roldan

Founder & CEO

Kherk Roldan White Label SEO Solutions

An interactive 20-minute quiz where mixed teams of affiliates and operators compete on stage, testing their industry knowledge in a fun and engaging battle to win exciting prizes.

Discover the current state and future expectations on online gaming presence and influence within Japan’s tightly regulated gambling landscape, including the effect on past practices of leveraging SEO, influencer tactics, and culturally tailored content to build funnels where direct advertising is prohibited.

Joji Kokuryo

Managing Director

Bay City Ventures

Uncover practices driving region-specific marketing campaigns, enhancing localized advertising strategies for higher conversion rates, and optimizing affiliate and influencer partnerships for diverse markets.

Alex Czajkowski

OG

PlayersToday

Julia Xamat

VIP Business Development Manager

RiverTraffic

Grasp how to redefine player engagement in the digital age through human-centric strategies, omnichannel presence, and emotionally intelligent marketing that goes beyond ads to build lasting connections.

Jasper Vicencio

President

AB Leisure Exponent (ABLE)

Unpacking where the industry is hiring, how talent hubs are shifting, how women are stepping into critical roles in Asia and what opportunities & challenges are emerging for women in the workforce.

Bolormaa Ganbold

Senior Director

Murray International Group

Julia Panina

Head of Product Marketing

EvenBet Gaming

Ellen Frojd

CEO

SmartRecruitment.com

Priya Ahlawat

Founder

Jumping Play 

Based on Peter Lynch’s classic value investing book One Up On Wall Street, this workshop shows how anyone — not just Wall Street analysts — can evaluate their own business like a seasoned investor. We’ll update Lynch’s timeless ideas to fit the modern, global, and digital world, and explore how businesses can position themselves for investment, growth, or sale.

Nicholas Levenstein

Managing Director

Nicholas Levenstein & Company

Join the Regional Director or SANDBOX for a deep dive into decentralised gaming world trends, recent and the most exciting applications of AI and where does the gaming adoption stand in South East Asia.

Joe Josue

Serial Founder

Independent Contributor

George Wong

Regional Integration Director (SEA)

The Sandbox

In this session, we explore how gaming guilds are nurturing highly engaged communities that crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, and Web3 apps can tap into. We’ll look at how guilds drive sticky, mission-driven engagement at scale, and how trust, culture, and incentives come together in the Web3 growth playbook.

Michael Mislos

Editor-In-Chief

BitPinas

Spraky YGG

Community Lead

YGG Pilipinas

Jenna Ilao

Co-lead, Metaversity

YGG Pilipinas

Brylle Uytiepo

Growth Lead

YGG Pilipinas

Identifying and nurturing groundbreaking technologies in the startup ecosystem can be a challenge. Discover the emerging trends, tools, and investment opportunities that can help entrepreneurs and investors alike navigate the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and uncover the next big breakthrough.

Leah Callon-Butler

Director

Emfarsis 

Adrian Niculescu

Founder & CEO

TOMORROWerse Capital

Laura K. Inamedinova

Chief Global Ecosystem Officer

Gate.io

Nelson Tung Lumbres

Co-Founder

ICP HUB Philippines (ISLA Camp)

DEVCON Philippines has spent 15 years tackling the country's tech talent gap through free programs like robotics for kids, smart contract camps for IT students, and leadership training for professionals, now spanning 11 community chapters.

Dom De Leon

Executive Director

DEVCON Philippines

Insights from founders and investors on scaling, securing funding, and overcoming technical hurdles.

Leah Callon-Butler

Director

Emfarsis 

Anton Golub

CBO

Freedx

Myrtle Anne Ramos

CEO

Block Tides and Solstice

Daniel Malinovski

Co-Founder

Simplicity Group

In her keynote, Laura will break down the exact questions founders must answer in their pitch, the red flags killing most pitches in 2025, and the top 5 mistakes projects make while fundraising.

Laura K. Inamedinova

Chief Global Ecosystem Officer

Gate.io

We´re championing up-and-coming startups with the exciting Pitch competition. Held live on stage, it's your chance to connect with investors and VCs—don't miss this golden opportunity!

Opening of the Batiawan Community Centre with local community members, featuring a welcome performance by the Jose Depiro Centre for the Arts, speeches from key stakeholders and dignitaries, and a ribbon-cutting followed by a brief tour.

A guided walk at the Bataan Formation Centre showcasing its community work, including a live demo at the instrument repair shop run by students, followed by light refreshments.