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Vietnam to Welcome Gaming & Tourism Leaders at the SPiCE East Asia Summit 2026

The countdown is officially on for the inaugural SPiCE East Asia Summit, taking place from 24 – 26 June 2026 in the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Key Points
SPiCE East Asia Summit will be hosted at the luxurious Mai House Saigon Hotel, offering delegates a sophisticated setting in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Bringing together key stakeholders from the gaming, integrated resorts, hospitality, tourism, payments, technology and regulatory sectors, SPiCE East Asia is set to become the premier meeting point for East Asia’s rapidly evolving gaming and tourism landscape.

Known for its blend of Vietnamese heritage and contemporary elegance, the venue creates the ideal environment for networking, business development and high-level discussions.

Event Highlights:
Day 1 – Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Official SP’iCE Breaker Welcoming Evening

Kick off SPiCE East Asia 2026 with an exclusive networking evening designed to connect industry leaders, operators, investors and innovators ahead of the main conference agenda.

Day 2 – Thursday, 25 June 2026

Market, Policy & Investment

Dive into the future of Vietnam’s integrated resort and gaming landscape through insightful keynote presentations and expert-led panel discussions. Key topics include:

  • Vietnam at an Inflexion Point: Shaping the Next Phase of Integrated Resort Growth
  • Local Players in Vietnam: Demand, Regulation & the Gap Between Policy and Reality
  • Macau at a Crossroads: Lessons for Emerging Markets
  • Technology & Innovation Trends in East Asia
  • Electronic Gaming in Vietnam – Trends and Winning Strategies

Day 3 – Friday, 26 June 2026

Operations, Marketing & Sustainability

Explore how innovation, responsible gaming and customer experience are redefining integrated resorts and gaming operations across Asia. Featured discussions include:

  • Responsible Gambling in Emerging Markets
  • CSR, ESG & the Social License to Operate
  • Influencer & Digital Marketing
  • Payments, Fraud & Compliance in Emerging IR Markets
  • Guest Experience Innovation: Blending Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality

Confirmed Speaker Lineup Includes:

  • Alexander G. Czajkowski, CEO, Players Today 
  • Andrew Pearson, Managing Director, Intelligencia
  • Carmina Agnes Racaza, Head Honcho, Salt Marketing Solutions
  • Chris Lu, Founder & CEO, Usobi.org
  • Cristina Amor Maclang, Co-Founder, International Digital Economy Association (iDEA)
  • Danny Ong, Co-Founder, Elefin Finance
  • Danny Too, VP - Sales, MediaPro
  • David Carruthers, Founder & CEO, David Carruthers Consultancy Limited
  • Dr. Dharshana Weerakoon, Chairman, Global Cooperation (Private) Limited
  • Evan Spytma, CEO, Casino Plus
  • Giorgi Tsamalaidze, Chief Legal Officer, Random Systems Georgia

 …AND MANY MORE!

Who Will Attend?

SPiCE East Asia will welcome a high-level audience of:

  • Operators
  • Integrated Resort & Casino Executives
  • Regulators & Government Representatives
  • Affiliates
  • Payment & Fintech Providers
  • Investors
  • Technology & Platform Providers
  • Marketing & Media Specialists
  • Hospitality & Tourism Stakeholders

Expect a powerful gathering of C-level executives, decision-makers and innovators from across East Asia and beyond.

Secure Your Place Today!

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of East Asia’s newest and most exciting gaming and tourism summit. Connect with industry leaders, gain exclusive market insights and position your business at the forefront of regional growth

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