Name: Regtech – the regulator’s ally or an unregulated shortcut?
Start: 2026-10-19T15:30:00-0500
End: 2026-10-19T16:30:00-0500

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’.

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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Daniel Grabher

Jean Claude Kasala

Dr Ian Messenger

Dr. Aftab Rizvi

Birgitte Sand

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Daniel Grabher

Jean Claude Kasala

Dr Ian Messenger

Dr. Aftab Rizvi

Birgitte Sand

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