Conference Corner

Published: Thursday, January 04, 2007 Online-Casinos.com

CONFERENCE CORNER

Clue up on the Euroscene


Before you know it, March will be here so make a note of an important date to expand your knowledge of the critically important European gambling scene.

The Betmarkets conference will take place on Monday 26th March and Tuesday 27th at the Le Meredien in Vienna, Austria.

The programme for the first ever BetMarkets is developing fast, and Jean Bergevin, Head of Unit in DG MARKT and responsible for Sports Betting at the European Commission has been confirmed as a keynote speaker. Bergevin's attendance at BetMarkets is vital in helping delegates understand the potential growth and future landscape of sports betting business opportunities across Europe.
This senior official will provide a detailed presentation on the European Commission's current progress and work in the sports betting arena, but most importantly, he'll be on hand to answer all those sensitive yet critical questions.

Other world class speakers sharing their knowledge and experience at BetMarkets include:

Giorgio Sandi, Chief Executive, Sisal
Kevin Hopgood, International Business Development, Ladbrokes
Michael Charlton, International Projects Manager, Ladbrokes
Matt Jellicoe, Sales Director, Sportingbet
Jacob Weinreich, Business Development Manager, Northern Europe, Betfair

BetMarkets is a global, senior level conference for both the online and land based sports betting community. It tackles the most significant issues affecting the wider industry, including:

Developing strategic and marketing success in emerging markets
Combating legal challenges across Europe and beyond
Creating effective solutions to: enhance technology; streamline betting shops; deliver more efficient payment processing; and develop on multiple platforms
Plus many more crucial topics to be covered over a jam-packed two days!
Don't forget, BetMarkets is the only globally focused conference where you can gather information on emerging sports betting markets; consolidate your existing contacts as well as make further contacts in sports betting; source innovative ideas for more effective business development; and garner greater knowledge in your industry all under one roof!

Information is available from Anna Pinch at apinch@ateonline.co.uk