Conference Program

 

 

Here’s the program for IAGR2025 conference in Toronto. Please note the program is subject to change.

 

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Monday 20 October

Monday 20 October Stream2
09:00
GLI seminar

GLI’s seminar is designed for gaming industry professionals eager to stay ahead of the curve in regulation, technology, and cybersecurity.

All conference ticket-holders are welcome to attend.
Canadian Gaming Summit

Details TBC
10.30
NETWORKING BREAK

 
NETWORKING BREAK
10:45
GLI seminar continues
Canadian Gaming Summit continues
12.00
IAGR ARRIVAL LUNCH
13:00
IAGR2025 Welcome and introduction

 
13.15
PANEL:
Where the wind is blowing: Emerging trends and market dynamics

Four regulators from different regions share their perspectives on the shifting dynamics of the global gambling industry — from the rise of AI and rapid product diversification to new technologies, cross-border challenges and the ongoing balance between innovation and consumer protection.

Panellists:
  • TBC (Moderator)
  • Dr Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Canada
  • Bashir Are, Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries & Gaming Authority, Nigeria
  • More panellists TBC

 
14.15
Title TBC

Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer, Gambling Commission, Great Britain

 
15.00
NETWORKING BREAK
15:30
PANEL:
Compliance
  • Details TBC
 

 
16.30
Leveraging AI to enhance responsible gambling: Innovative solutions for early risk detection

This session explores how AI and behavioural science are transforming responsible gambling. Using real-world examples, Mindway AI will demonstrate how tools like GameScanner and Gamalyze help identify at-risk players, support early intervention and improve regulatory compliance. Attendees will gain insight into the latest developments in AI-driven risk profiling and how these technologies can support safer gambling across markets and jurisdictions.
17:00
PANEL
Academic and applied research collaboration: Using industry data to support evidence-based regulation
  • Details TBC
17:40
CLOSING REMARKS
18:30 - 20:30
OPENING RECEPTION
The Art Gallery of Ontario

Dress code: Smart casual (come as you are, direct from the conference)

We officially open IAGR2025 with a welcome reception at one of Toronto’s premier cultural landmarks — the Art Gallery of Ontario.

This relaxed, standing event includes drinks, light appetisers and access to selected exhibits for attendees. The Art Gallery is a 34-minute walk from the conference venue, offering the perfect start to your Toronto experience.

Tuesday 21 October

Tuesday 21 October Stream2
08:30
Opening remarks

 
08:45
PANEL:
Navigating complexity: Tackling key challenges in responsible gambling regulation
  • Tracy Parker, Senior Vice President, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights, Responsible Gambling Council, Canada (Moderator)
  • Panellists TBC

This session explores some of the most pressing challenges in responsible gambling regulation today — including emerging gambling products, VIP programs, non-traditional advertising and shifting financial behaviours. Panellists will examine current regulatory responses, identify potential gaps, and consider the real-world impact of these measures on player protection and market sustainability.
Lotteries stream
  • Details TBC
09:45
PANEL:
Compliance
  • Details TBC
Lotteries stream
  • Details TBC
10:45
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00
PANEL:
Self-exclusion
  • Details TBC

 
Lotteries stream
  • Details TBC
12:00
LUNCH
LUNCH
13:00
Lessons learned since opening
  • Details TBC
13:30
AI and responsible gambling: Shaping the future of player protection
  • Details TBC
14:00
Addressing the problem of gambling addiction in Africa

Gambling addiction is a rising public health issue across Africa, worsened by limited awareness, cultural stigma and the rapid spread of online betting platforms. This session explores the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups in Africa, especially young people, and examines how unregulated markets contribute to harm.

Drawing on regional insights, Ladipo Abiose will highlight effective strategies — including culturally tailored awareness campaigns, community-based recovery models and tech-driven responsible gambling tools — offering practical ideas for regulators.
14:30
IAGR past, present and future: A fireside chat
Introduced by Louis Rogacki
  • Ben Haden, IAGR President, Great Britain
  • Thomas Auriemma, former IAGR President, United States

Past and present IAGR presidents Tom and Ben will consider the role IAGR plays in the context of the gambling sector today and the power of collective action.
15:00
IAGR GROUP PHOTO
15:10
NETWORKING BREAK
15.30
IAGR AGM
16:30 onward
FREE EVENING

Wednesday 22 October

Wednesday 22 October
08:40
Opening remarks
08:45
Illegal gambling
  • Details TBC

 
09:45
Illegal gambling
  • Details TBC

 
10:45
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00
PANEL:
Illegal gambling
  • Panellists and details TBC
12:00
LUNCH
13:00
AI-driven behavioural insights: The future of responsible gambling and real-time harm minimisation
  • Details TBC
13:30
PANEL:
Crypto-assets in gaming: Regulation, risk and public policy consideration
  • Panellists and details TBC
14:30
Managing competing priorities towards sustainable gaming
  • Mark Vander Linden, Director of Research and Responsible Gaming, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, United States
  • Carrie Torrisi, Chief, Division of Sports Wagering, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, United States

How can regulators and operators balance commercial goals with meaningful harm prevention? This session from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission explores early steps taken to examine player wager limits and VIP programs through a lens of sustainability. Mark Vander Linden and Carrie Torrisi from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will share insights into their review of operator practices and discuss how regulatory frameworks might evolve to better manage risk while supporting a healthy gambling environment.
15:00
NETWORKING BREAK
15:15
What works and why: Assessing safer gambling outcomes to advance evidence-based decision-making
  • Details TBC
15:45
Risk transformation amidst regulatory reinvention
  • Details TBC
16:15
PANEL:
Protective measures for young adults in gambling
  • Details and panellists TBC
18:00 - 22:00
GALA DINNER
Omni King Edwards Hotel

Dress code: Cocktail or formal

Celebrate with colleagues and peers at our signature Gala Dinner, hosted at the elegant Omni King Edward Hotel – a 16-minute walk from the conference venue.

This formal, seated dinner features a three-course meal, wine and the announcement of the 2025 IAGR Regulatory Award winners. It’s an evening to reflect, reconnect and toast the future of resilient regulation.

Thursday 23 October

Thursday 23 October
08:40
Opening remarks
08:45
Rewiring responsible gaming: Using AI, neuroentertainment and the survival optimisation system to balance dopamine and reduce impulsivity
  • Details TBC
09:15
Efforts to combat match-fixing and sports betting-regulated corruption: An Australian approach
  • Details TBC
09:45
How the Danish Gambling Authority uses data to combat match-fixing
  • Anders Dorph, Director, Danish Gambling Authority, Denmark

The Danish Gambling Authority has introduced new regulatory powers to strengthen its response to match-fixing — placing data at the centre of detection, investigation and international cooperation.

This presentation outlines how Denmark is using mandatory reporting, unique player identification and detailed betting data to monitor the market in real-time, assess risk and respond swiftly to suspicious activity. It also explores the opportunities and challenges of data sharing between regulators to address this global issue more effectively.
10:15
In conversation
  • Anders Dorph, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
  • More details TBC
10:45
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00
PANEL:
AI tools for gaming regulators
  • Jennifer Carleton, Chief Legal Officer, Sightline Payments, United States (Moderator)
  • Josh Kellman, Founder and CEO, Voicebox, United States
  • More panellists TBC

This panel will explore how regulators can harness AI to strengthen oversight — from detecting fraud and verifying identities to supporting responsible gambling and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Panellists will share real-world applications, examine current and emerging use cases, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into regulatory practice.
12:00
Emerging and converging technologies (trading, crypto and skins): A focus on harm and harm-prevention
  • Details TBC
12:30
The ‘Take a Break’ initiative: Responsible gambling innovation and minimising gambling harm
  • Details TBC

 
13:00
CLOSING PANEL AND REMARKS
How does the regulator of 2025 balance the challenges they face today and prepare for those ahead?
  • Details TBC

 
13:30
FINAL NETWORKING LUNCH