Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill marks a new phase for iGaming in Sri Lanka. This session outlines what operators need to know - from licensing expectations to how it reshapes land-based and online strategy.

A player in Colombo expects more local aesthetic, another in India wants familiar volatility pacing. This session looks at how game studios deploy geo-UI layering, dynamic RTP spins, and quick enable/disable features to optimize play. The aim: deliver a single game globally, but with regional suit-up.

Retention lives inside the product. Game mechanics, volatility design, and cultural familiarity all shape how long players stay and spend. This session looks at how localised content keeps players returning without resorting to giveaways or compliance headaches.

Not every bonus should match the global playbook. This topic explores micro-promotions tuned for local festivals, cultural cycles, or even cricket season in Sri Lanka. It covers compliance-safe caps, message tone, and legal triggers for limited offers that feel personal but stay green-lit.

Colombo’s new mega-resort isn’t just about gaming - it’s a bet on foreign tourists, high-end retail, and global conferences. This session unpacks its regulatory structure, MICE design and projected impact on future licensed zones.

India has pulled the plug on real-money gaming, freezing payments and ads. Big names are suspending products, while players and capital shift offshore. This panel looks at what operators can legally run, where the cracks are, and how the market reshapes in the months ahead.

Probably fair games sound ideal, but UX and AML add friction. Builders show hybrid on-chain and off-chain setups that regulators accept.

Regulatory compliance is resource-heavy for financial institutions. AI-powered monitoring tools promise real-time oversight, reducing risks while freeing resources for growth.

Players want one ID across platforms. Panelists examine reusable identity models, consent flows, and how to meet regulators with minimal data storage.

Crypto rails fill gaps where cards fail, yet rules differ widely. This session reviews acceptable coins, volatility risks, and compliance checks in regional markets.

From QR codes to super apps, retail payments are evolving rapidly. This session explores how emerging markets can leapfrog traditional banking systems with modern solutions.

Going beyond speculation — how smart contracts can automate payments, insurance, and trade finance, with real-world use cases in emerging economies.

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From infrastructure bonds to export financing, tokenization could open new capital flows for Sri Lanka. Industry leaders will explore real-world adoption in emerging markets.

AI agents are being integrated into decentralized finance platforms to execute trades, manage liquidity, and optimize yields. This session investigates how AI could accelerate adoption, mitigate risks, and unlock new financial products.

Virtual worlds are creating digital economies that go beyond gaming. Panelists examine how emerging markets can leverage NFTs, digital goods, and tokenized experiences for local and global growth.

The rise of super apps combining payments, lending, insurance, and e-commerce, and their potential to transform how people interact with financial services in frontier markets.

Shared poker liquidity runs into legal and payment barriers. Operators unpack rake, collusion prevention, and compliance hurdles for Sri Lanka and the wider region.

AI now decides who gets the bonus, who gets flagged, and who disappears into churn. But as targeting tech gets smarter, data protection laws get stricter. Learn how operators can personalise at scale without crossing the line on privacy and profiling.

Fake traffic, cloned wallets, rigged APIs - South Asia’s cyber threats are getting smarter. Security leads break down real attack patterns and offer clear strategies to protect player funds, without compromising speed or trust.

Affiliate channels still drive traffic, but watchdogs are circling. Panelists will lay out where tactics like aggressive landing pages or vague disclaimers create legal risk, and what a cleaner, more sustainable funnel looks like.

Virtual characters are hitting the affiliate scene, powered by AI and built to sell. They don’t sleep, they don’t age, and most don’t hold a license. What happens when your top referrer isn’t real - and what’s the fallout if they cross a line?

Fantasy leagues, simulated races, and screen-first competitions are pulling in a younger, faster player. But can legacy rules - and risk teams - handle this new hybrid?