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SPiCE Central Asia 2026 Kicks Off Thursday with Regional Gaming Insights

The 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 returns to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, Georgia, this Thursday (24 – 25 September), welcoming senior representatives from across Central Asia and the Caucasus.

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SPiCE Central Asia 2026 Kicks Off Thursday 24 September

Leading operators, technology providers and renowned gaming specialists will address some of the key developments influencing the region, with sessions covering regulation, compliance, payments, localisation, market entry, AI and marketing.

Highlights on the Agenda

This year’s agenda will focus on key opportunities and emerging developments across Central Asia and the Caucasus, including Georgia’s proposed export-only online gaming licence, alongside dedicated networking and industry recognition.

Day 1 | Thursday, 24 September

●        Channelisation & Market Sustainability in Emerging Gaming Jurisdictions

●        AI, AML & Risk Management: The Future of Compliance

●        Tackling Illegal iGaming Traffic

●        Women Driving Innovation Across Gaming & Fintech in Central Asia

Day 2 | Friday, 25 September

●        Affiliate Marketing & Player Acquisition in Central Asia

●        Fintech-Enabled Payments: Strengthening Trust & Security in the Region’s Online Gaming Market

●        Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement

●        Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading?

●        Farewell Networking Drinks – rounding off two days of industry discussion with drinks and a final opportunity to catch up with fellow industry leaders

An Esteemed Line-Up of Gaming Leaders & Innovators

Confirmed contributors include:

●        Gennady Shemrayev, Marketing Director, Olimpbet Central Asia

●        Maka Gorgadze, CMO, Casino Adjara

●        Mikheil Demetrashvili, Director, All Pay Way

●        Natali Chachua, Senior Project Manager, National Bank of Georgia

●        Nikoloz Orjonikidze, Project Manager, Flutter Central & Eastern Europe

AND MANY MORE!

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