Gambling Conference Corner
Published: Saturday, July 02, 2005 Online-Casinos.com
GAMBLING CONFERENCE CORNER
G2E to be bigger and better this year
The next big industry get-together is Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") that will be held from September 12th through the 15th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Indications to date are that this popular show will be bigger and better than ever, with over 25,000 people planning to attend. Most of the major gaming suppliers introduce new product lines in connection with the show, resulting in attendance by industry from around the world.
The 2005 event will kick off with the G2E Training & Development Institute, which features two new tracks this year. The first is a Tribal Government Track of seminars. The second new track is one sponsored by Casino Connections magazine. The Training & Development Institute provides an opportunity for focused education, a day prior to the opening of the trade show floor.
The trade show starts on September 13th and runs through the 15th. This year, the show will once again feature a dedicated Food & Beverage pavilion, together with new pavilions for Air Quality, Amenities and Technology. Also, new this year is the opportunity for off-site casino property tours.
Emmy Award Winning Talk Show Host Larry King will moderate a keynote panel. This year, the panel will feature some prominent Las Vegas entertainers who will discuss the state of entertainment in Las Vegas - what it was like in the past, how it has evolved and where it is headed.
Another keynote event will be moderated by the American Gaming Association's President and CEO Frank Fahrenkopf. This discussion, entitled "Industry Leaders in the Spotlight," will feature Terri Lanni, chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage, and Gary Loveman, president and CEO of Harrah's Entertainment. These industry insiders will talk about the recent mergers and acquisitions (MGM Mirage acquired Mandalay Resort Group, Harrah's acquired Caesars Entertainment) and how the gaming industry is changing.
The Conference program, featuring over 400 speakers with specialised educational tracks, was organised by a cutting-edge group of industry advocates and leaders. The Conference Advisory Board for the 2005 G2E was led by Executive Committee Members: Judy Patterson, senior vice president and executive director, American Gaming Association; Courtney Muller, industry vice president & executive director, Global Gaming Expo; and Ernie Stevens, chairman, National Indian Gaming Association.
The Advisory Board includes the following at members: Paul Dworin, publisher, Global Gaming Business; Roger Gros, editor, Global Gaming Business; Allison McCoy, conference director, Global Gaming Expo; and Keli Wallace, director of special projects, American Gaming Association.
Specific conference program content includes:
Bingo Track
Design & D�cor Track
F&B Track
Finance & Money Track
Games & Technology Track
Gaming Development
Gaming Law & Regulation Track
I-Gaming Track
International Track
Marketing Track
Operations Track
Racino Track
Research & Public Policy Track
Security & Surveillance Track
Slot Operations Track
Slot Technology Track
Training & Development Institute Operations Track
Table Games Track
Tribal Government Track
The G2E continues to be the gaming industry trade show and conference organised "by the industry and for the industry." In any industry - particularly one that is rapidly expanding and utilising cutting edge techniques and technology - trade shows are a must for both information exchange and networking. With the strong backing of the American Gaming Association, which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, this year's G2E will surely stand out as a premier event. Information regarding the Global Gaming Expo is available at www.globalgamingexpo.com.
