AIBC ASIA AGENDA 2025

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.

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

Keith McDonnell

Director

KMI Group

Lisa Fino

Senior Regulatory & Licencing Executive

WH Partners

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.

Ramon C. Garcia Jr.

Executive Chairman

DFNN

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.

Kris Galloway

Head of iGaming Product

Sumsub

Supported by: 

Keith Marshall

Chief Philanthropy Officer

SiGMA Foundation

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

Maxim Makovetskyi

Head of Affiliates

PM AFF

Unveil how faster payments and cryptocurrencies are transforming affiliate payouts and the role of biometric authentication in securing commission transactions.

Vadim Sterlin

CEO

AdsGram

Unpacking why niche audiences convert better, how to spot influencers who actually influence, and why throwing money at massive followings is like betting blind.

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

Jerry Chan

SVP of Electronic Gaming & Special Project

OKADA Manila

Mary Mendoza

Managing Director

The Platinum Consulting Group

Learn how game mechanics, bet pacing, and reward structures impact retention, spending habits, and even responsible gaming strategies.

As Thailand moves closer to legalizing 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

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!

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.

Anton Golub

CBO

Freedx

Zaky M

Head of Global Marketing

Blum

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?

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.

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

AI agents are revolutionizing business operations, decision-making, and growth strategies. This panel brings together AI experts to showcase real-world examples and insights on how these tools drive efficiency and innovation, making them essential for modern entrepreneurs.

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

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

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.

Tom Jang Lemke

Founder & CEO

SavageTech

Dan Morrison

Director of New Business

Fast Track

Felipe Pastenes

CEO

Miela

Unveil how crash games attract both traditional gamblers and video game-influenced players, and the monetization models driving their success, and what's left behind the scenes with regulatory challenges and gamification risks.

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.

Troy Nyi Nyi

SVP & GM, APAC

SEON Technologies

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

Navneeth Srinivas

Founder

Metamine Gaming

Jack Wheeler

APAC Lead

Optimove

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.

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.

Witness how AR/VR is transforming promotions and user engagement, while live dealer games and interactive streaming are being used as a marketing tool.

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

Julia Xamat

VIP Business Development Manager

RiverTraffic

Grasp the explosive growth of TikTok-style content for gambling brands, the risks of influencer-driven promotions, and strategies to navigate regional advertising laws.

Delve into methods for fostering a strong, unified culture within dispersed teams, enhancing collaboration and employee satisfaction.

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

Industry experts will explore the evolving landscape of decentralized gaming and gambling, highlighting innovative projects, user engagement strategies, and monetization models. Delve into the future potential of these sectors as the lines blur between gaming, finance, and entertainment.

Blockchain technology is transforming the way players engage with virtual environments through tokenization. Explore the benefits and challenges of integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies into web3 gaming and iGaming.

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.

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.

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!