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Welcome to IAGR2026. We’re looking forward to four-days of insights and networking as we explore our conference theme, ’Steady Hands, Shifting Ground: Advancing regulation in a connected world’. 
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Monday, October 19
 

8:00am GMT-05

Coffee/Continental Breakfast
Monday October 19, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
Monday October 19, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
  Coffee/Networking Break

8:00am GMT-05

Conference Registration Desk Open
Monday October 19, 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm GMT-05
Harbour Foyer
Monday October 19, 2026 8:00am - 5:30pm GMT-05
Harbour Foyer

9:00am GMT-05

Closing the cybersecurity gap in gaming
Monday October 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
The gaming industry faces an evolving cyber threat landscape and a patchwork of regulations that often leave critical vulnerabilities unaddressed. This session examines the current state of cybersecurity regulations in the gaming sector—what’s working, what’s falling short, and why attackers see gaming as a prime target. We will introduce the GLI Gaming Security Framework (GLI-GSF) as a practical, comprehensive approach to bridging existing gaps, enhancing resiliency, and aligning with global best practices. Through real-world breach examples, we will highlight common failure points and explore actionable steps to strengthen defences across the industry.
Speakers
avatar for Gus Fritschie

Gus Fritschie

Senior Vice President, IT Security Solutions Development & Delivery, Bulletproof, a GLI company
As Senior Vice President of GLI’s Information Security Services division, Gus Fritschie is a proven leader in global gaming cybersecurity. He directs a team of nearly 100 specialists who deliver high-impact services—including penetration testing, audits, and governance programs—that... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  GLI Seminar

9:45am GMT-05

Navigating the future of iGaming compliance
Monday October 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
This session presents best practices for balancing innovation, market growth, and compliance in emerging iGaming markets such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Highlighted is the $153.57B global iGaming market by 2030, driven by mobile penetration, youthful demographics, and technologies like AI, blockchain, and VR/AR. Additionally, regulatory challenges such as fragmentation, enforcement gaps, and player protection risks are contrasted with opportunities like standardized rules and sandboxes. Lastly, the session will propose a collaborative roadmap: stakeholder dialogues, regulator education, flexible policies, and sustainable growth.
Speakers
avatar for Devon Dalbock

Devon Dalbock

Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
Devon Dalbock holds the position of Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) EMEIA. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with regulators and government officials across the region, supporting both established and emerging... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  GLI Seminar

10:30am GMT-05

Coffee/Networking Break
Monday October 19, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
Monday October 19, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
  Coffee/Networking Break

10:45am GMT-05

Technology disruptors
Monday October 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
Emerging technologies being implemented in the gaming industry bring potential benefits and risks. This session will dive into the infrastructure required and the implications of such changes. Specifically, this presentation will discuss Mandatory Carded Play, Microservices, AI, Cloud-Based solutions, and the impact such technologies have on Responsible Gaming, Privacy, Security and AML/CTF. We will explore the importance and role of robust regulation and modern testing practices in the safe deployment of such technologies. The session ends with a discussion of the potential impact of Quantum Computing.
Speakers
avatar for Ian Hughes

Ian Hughes

Chief Revenue Officer, GLI
Ian Hughes is the Chief Revenue Officer for GLI®. In his role, he oversees the commercial success of the company’s global gaming group, ensuring clients grow their potential and increasing their efficiencies in the testing and certification process. He is also responsible for overseeing... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  GLI Seminar

12:00pm GMT-05

Hosted Arrival Lunch
Monday October 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
Monday October 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
  Hosted Lunch

1:00pm GMT-05

IAGR Welcome
Monday October 19, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Ben Haden

Ben Haden

IAGR President
Ben works in the UK as a director at the Gambling Commission. He has responsibility for a portfolio which brings together the Commission’s market and social research function. His team produces the Commission’s official statistics and delivers a varied research programme to s... Read More →
avatar for Karin Schnarr

Karin Schnarr

Chief Executive & Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Dr Karin Schnarr joined the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as CEO and Registrar in September 2023 after successful careers in government, management consulting and academia. Her role at the AGCO includes regulatory oversight of the province’s alcohol, gaming (land-based... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B

1:15pm GMT-05

Where the wind is blowing – emerging trends and market dynamics
Monday October 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
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.
Speakers
avatar for Bashir Are

Bashir Are

Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority
Bashir Are is a dynamic, innovative, result-driven private and public sector executive with over 28 years of proven technical, entrepreneurial, and managerial expertise. He’s vastly skilled in conceptualizing and implementing transformative business solutions. His background includes... Read More →
avatar for Peter Czegledy

Peter Czegledy

Partner & Chair of the Gaming Practice, Aird and Berlis, LLP Canada
Peter is a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group, as well as the Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology and Licensing Groups. He is Chair of the Gaming Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Esports & Gaming Group and Sports, Media & Entertainment Group... Read More →
avatar for Michel Groothuizen

Michel Groothuizen

Chairman, The Netherlands Gaming Authority
Michel Groothuizen is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit). Previously, he served as Deputy Director of the Netherlands Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) for over four years.

From 2015 until 2020 he was the Managing Direc... Read More →
avatar for Karin Schnarr

Karin Schnarr

Chief Executive & Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Dr Karin Schnarr joined the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as CEO and Registrar in September 2023 after successful careers in government, management consulting and academia. Her role at the AGCO includes regulatory oversight of the province’s alcohol, gaming (land-based... Read More →
avatar for Chun Ching TEO

Chun Ching TEO

Chief Executive, Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore
TEO Chun Ching is the Chief Executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA). He took the helm of Casino Regulatory Authority on 1 Aug 2018. Prior to 1 Aug 2022, GRA was the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore. He successfully led the transformation to GRA, involving... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  Panel Session

2:15pm GMT-05

Resilience through change – evolution of regulation in Great Britain
Monday October 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Rhodes

Andrew Rhodes

Chief Executive, Gambling Commission
Andrew joined the Gambling Commission as Interim Chief Executive in June 2021, was appointed permanent Chief Executive in June 2022, and was appointed a Commissioner by the Secretary of State in July 2023.

As the Commission’s Accounting Officer, Andrew is personally responsible... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  General Session

3:00pm GMT-05

Coffee/Networking Break
Monday October 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
Monday October 19, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm GMT-05
Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5
  Coffee/Networking Break

3:30pm GMT-05

Regtech – the regulator’s ally or an unregulated shortcut?
Monday October 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
The gambling sector is undergoing a profound transformation as regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally. As regulatory scrutiny evolves within jurisdictions and across borders, it’s natural that the gambling sector mirrors the use of technology in other sectors.

Regulatory technology (RegTech) tools and platforms are designed to help gambling operators comply and regulators to understand that level of compliance.

This panel explores how RegTech has evolved in the gambling industry, the regulatory and operational challenges it addresses, and what innovations and policy shifts are likely to shape its future.

Speakers
avatar for Daniel Grabher

Daniel Grabher

Founder & CEO, ComplyGuard
With over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, Daniel Grabher has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and ethical transformation. Starting his career as Austria’s youngest state-licensed bookmaker, Daniel quickly established himself as a trailblazer, founding... Read More →
avatar for Jean Claude Kasala

Jean Claude Kasala

Chairman, SONAL
Jean Claude Kasala is a seasoned executive and strategist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing over three decades of international and multi-sector experience to his leadership role.

After graduating in Economic Sciences, he began his career with leading global corporations, serving for 10 years in commercial roles at Heineken and Coca-Cola’s bottling operations, where he built a strong foundation in business development and corporate management. He then advanced... Read More →
avatar for Dr Ian Messenger

Dr Ian Messenger

Founder & CEO, ACGCS
Dr Ian Messenger is the Founder and CEO of the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists (ACGCS), a training and certification body for compliance officers in the casino and iGaming sector. ACGCS offers a range of courses—most notably the Certified Gaming Compliance... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Aftab Rizvi

Dr. Aftab Rizvi

Founder, Gaming Associates
Dr Aftab Rizvi is an internationally recognised iGaming compliance and regulatory advisor with over 25 years of experience in iGaming compliance, audits, regulatory frameworks, and cybersecurity. He is the founder of Gaming Associates, an internationally recognised, accredited test... Read More →
avatar for Birgitte Sand

Birgitte Sand

Senior Gaming and Regulation Associate, Gaming advisor, industry and authorities
Birgitte Sand is a Senior Executive with over 25 years of experience, including most recently as Director of the Danish Gambling Authority. During her twelve-year tenure as the head gaming regulator in Denmark, she was responsible for the successful construction and consolidation... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  Panel Session

4:30pm GMT-05

Efforts to combat match-fixing and sports betting-regulated corruption: An Australian approach
Monday October 19, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
The evolving nature of sports betting and competition manipulation, driven by commercialisation and technology, presents complex and globalised risks beyond the control of any single stakeholder.
Australia’s mature, well-regulated gambling environment helps reduce the appeal of domestic markets to criminal syndicates. However, the growing complexity and scale of sports betting demand proactive management of integrity risks.
This session will examine how Sport Integrity Australia is addressing match-fixing and betting-related corruption, both domestically and internationally. It will outline key measures, including national match-fixing laws, a transition to a national platform, and sport-specific policies to strengthen Australia’s defences against these threats.
Speakers
avatar for Lara Hayes

Lara Hayes

Director of Sports Wagering and Competition Manipulation, Sport Integrity Australia
Lara Hayes is the Director of Sports Wagering and Competition Manipulation at Sport Integrity Australia. Prior to this, she held various roles with the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health, where she developed and implemented key policy... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  General Session

4:50pm GMT-05

How the Danish Gambling Authority uses data to combat match-fixing
Monday October 19, 2026 4:50pm - 5:10pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
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.
Speakers
avatar for Simon Hørkjær Pedersen

Simon Hørkjær Pedersen

Chief Adviser, Danish Gambling Authority
Simon Hørkjær Pedersen is Chief Adviser at the Danish Gambling Authority with a legal background, specializing in preventing match-fixing. He acts as coordinator for the Danish national platform to combat match-fixing and has played a central role in Denmark’s efforts to tackle... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 4:50pm - 5:10pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  General Session

5:10pm GMT-05

Match-fixing: In conversation
Monday October 19, 2026 5:10pm - 5:25pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Lara Hayes

Lara Hayes

Director of Sports Wagering and Competition Manipulation, Sport Integrity Australia
Lara Hayes is the Director of Sports Wagering and Competition Manipulation at Sport Integrity Australia. Prior to this, she held various roles with the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health, where she developed and implemented key policy... Read More →
avatar for Harper Ko

Harper Ko

President, International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)
IAGA President Harper Ko was most recently Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Penn National Gaming where she was responsible for all legal matters for Penn, including commercial transactions, litigation matters, corporate governance and securities law... Read More →
avatar for Simon Hørkjær Pedersen

Simon Hørkjær Pedersen

Chief Adviser, Danish Gambling Authority
Simon Hørkjær Pedersen is Chief Adviser at the Danish Gambling Authority with a legal background, specializing in preventing match-fixing. He acts as coordinator for the Danish national platform to combat match-fixing and has played a central role in Denmark’s efforts to tackle... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 5:10pm - 5:25pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
  Panel Session

5:30pm GMT-05

Closing Remarks
Monday October 19, 2026 5:30pm - 5:40pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Ben Haden

Ben Haden

IAGR President
Ben works in the UK as a director at the Gambling Commission. He has responsibility for a portfolio which brings together the Commission’s market and social research function. His team produces the Commission’s official statistics and delivers a varied research programme to s... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 5:30pm - 5:40pm GMT-05
Harbour Ballroom A/B

6:30pm GMT-05

Opening Reception
Monday October 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm GMT-05
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Walker Court
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 35-minute walk from the conference venue, offering the perfect start to your Toronto experience. No transport provided — please plan ahead.

Directions from the Westin to the Art Gallery of Ontario
Monday October 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm GMT-05
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Walker Court
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