The agenda revealed for 2022 CasinoBeats Summit provides the focus of discussion at the fourth edition of this industry-leading exhibition. (Image from sbcevents.com)
The dates, location, and agenda for the fourth edition of the CasinoBeats Summit have been set. Following a stripped-down event in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming 2022 CasinoBeats Summit will return to the full-scale event it once was.
Organised by SBC, the exhibition will take place between 24 and 26 of May at the Intercontinental in St. Julian’s, Malta, and will tackle topics on the latest development, innovation, and strategy in the iGaming industry.
The CasinoBeats Summit will attract an estimated 40 exhibitors, 120 speakers, over 800 operators, and over 2,000 delegates, making it an ideal networking opportunity for brands operating in the iGaming market.
The exhibition will allow industry experts to meet, showcase their products, and discuss important industry topics. The event will finish with the much-anticipated CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards on the 26th of May.
The Key Topics of Discussion at the 2022 CasinoBeats Summit
The main action will take place on May 25 and 26, the two full days of the CasinoBeats Summit. On the 25th, Stage One at the Summit will focus on the future of video slots. Topics will include whether the trend of high volatile slots could alienate casual players, what developers could learn from developers of video games, and a closer look at the latest game mechanics used in modern video slots.
The second stage on the same day will focus on industry leadership. It will address topics, including how the industry can tackle a current shortage in skills and how the industry can continue to attract new players. As for the third stage, this will discuss the latest regulatory developments in countries such as the UK, Malta, the US, Germany, and the Netherlands.
On the final day of the event, one stage is dedicated to the latest products in the iGaming industry. It will take a close look at how live casino is continuing to develop, what the future might lie for cryptocurrency casinos, and how the metaverse might affect the industry. The second stage on the final day tackles the marketing and affiliate side of things.
Confirmed Speakers: Of the speakers already confirmed for the event, there is Ulrich Gilot, the Head of Media at the Betsson Group, Lee Beirne, Entain’s Head of SEO, Karamba’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Thorne, and the Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Global.
The Event Culminates in the Prestigious CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards
On the final day of the CasinoBeats Summit, they will hand out 14 awards at the CasinoBeats 2022 Game Developer Awards. The awards will fall under one of three categories, ‘Game Performance’, ‘Game Creation’, and ‘Game Marketing’. For us slot fans, it is the first of those categories that will interest the most. Within that category are awards, including:
- Slot of the Year 2022
- Slot to Watch 2022
- Slot Studio Debut 2022
- Slot Legacy Title
- Slot Collaboration of the Year
The Game Creation category awards brands and individuals for things like game innovation, design & artwork, and music & soundtrack. As for the Game Marketing category, this rewards streamers and the brands, which create the best marketing for any new video slots they release.
The winners at this event last year include Relax Gaming scooping two awards as Money Train 2 won ‘Slot of the Year 2021’ and Book 0f 99 won ‘Slot to Watch 2021’. Developed by Red Tiger Gaming and Big Time Gaming, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways won the ‘Slot Collaboration of the Year’.
Rasmus Sojmark, the CEO of SBC, declared his excitement at the return of the CasinoBeats Summit by saying “It’s truly exciting that we’re returning to Malta, a country that is central to the global iGaming industry, for the 2022 CasinoBeats Summit”. He added “The conference is one of the main highlights for me, as it will attract the industry’s most influential people who will add to the discussions taking center stage at the exhibition”
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