SPICE South Asia 2025 is only two weeks away

One of the most prominent industry gatherings in South Asia, the SPiCE South Asia 2025, is only two weeks from taking place at the prestigious Shangri-La Colombo in Sri Lanka. The three-day event hosted from March 4 through March 6, 2025, will have a lot to offer.

The event brings together various industry leaders who will have the opportunity to join key decision-makers and other insiders who share the common goal of advancing the regulatory and commercial framework of the region so far as the gambling industry is concerned.

SPiCE South Asia 2025 will dedicate a significant part to crucial topics, such as how transformative technological changes are spurring growth and how the gaming industry stands to benefit.

Regulatory developments will be naturally in focus, as the event tries to stay ahead of the dynamic changes undergoing on every industry level – from laws to technology to commercial opportunities. Among the event’s highlights in terms of panels and speakers are:

• Solo Presentation:Intellectual Property Challenges in iGaming Affiliate Marketing: Protecting Brands & Maximising Revenue by Kshitij Malhotra, Managing Partner at Global IP India.
• Panel Discussion:Enhancing Responsible & Safer Gaming: A Collaborative Approach Between Regulators & Operators for a More Sustainable Environment – moderated by Bhavesh Parthi (CEO, 21 M.Digital) with panellists Satya Mahapatra, Ketan Joshi, and Navneeth Srinivas.
• Fireside Chat:Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Staying Competitive in the Rapidly Evolving iGaming Ecosystem – a conversation between Joe Pisano (Founder & CEO, Jade Entertainment & Gaming Technologies Inc.) and Janis Baltalksnis (Sales Lead Asia, SoftGamings).
• Keynote Address:Updates on GST-Related Issues Concerning the Gaming Industry by Srinivas Kotni, Founder & Managing Partner at Lexport.
• Panel Discussion:Beyond the Field: Understanding the Rapid Expansion of Sports Gaming in India – moderated by Mahesh Madan Bhat (Founder, MMB Legal) with panellists Eshwar Ramachandran, Parvati Bhat, Rakesh Eligapalli, and Samir Sarkar.

A quick breakdown of the three-day event includes:

• Affiliate Day, Welcoming Reception during which the event will pivot towards the next generation of marketing strategies, how AI can help with brand building and what SEO strategies and tools can prove game changers for the region’s companies.
• Full Day Conference & Expo, Awards Ceremony will be the first day when the event will begin in earnest featuring thought-provoking thought discussions and fireside panels. Day one will be crowned by the SPiCE South Asia Eventus Awards Ceremony.
• Full Day Conference & Expo, Networking Poker Tournament will be bringing things to a close with more discussions focused on India’s iGaming future, regulation and tax challenges as well as the SPiCE It Up Networking Poker Tournament, for a chance to wind down after two busy days of business discussions.

You can find out more about the event at the official event website.

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