IAGR 2026 Lima

IAGR 2026 Lima

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’.

Kirsten Hees

The Netherlands Gaming Authority

Senior Inspector

Netherlands

About me

Kirsten Hees is a senior inspector at the Netherlands Gambling Authority. She works in the Enforcement Department, in particular in the supervision and enforcement of unlicensed online gambling.

Kirsten has been working at the Netherlands Gambling Authority since 2021 and has a background in forensic science. She specializes in OSINT and is involved in several projects regarding illegal online gambling.

6:30pm GMT-05

Opening Reception Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Walker Court

8:40am GMT-05

Opening Remarks Harbour Ballroom A/BHon Kazembe Kazembe

8:45am GMT-05

Spotlight on illegal and unlicensed gambling – session 1 Harbour Ballroom A/BKirsten Hees • Brent McCurdy • Jamie Wall

9:45am GMT-05

Spotlight on illegal and unlicensed gambling – session 2 Harbour Ballroom A/BJohn Pierce

10:45am GMT-05

Coffee/Networking Break Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5

11:00am GMT-05

Spotlight on illegal and unlicensed gambling –session 3 Harbour Ballroom A/BThomas Thorø Furdal • Dave Phillips • John Pierce

12:00pm GMT-05

Hosted Lunch Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5

1:00pm GMT-05

The global challenge of regulating gambling advertising in sports – insights from multi-continental studies Harbour Ballroom A/BRafaello Rossi

1:30pm GMT-05

Crypto-assets in gaming – regulation, risk and public policy consideration Harbour Ballroom A/BDanielle Bush • Antony Gevisser • Chris Hovius • Lori Stein

2:30pm GMT-05

Managing competing priorities towards sustainable gaming Harbour Ballroom A/BMark Vander Linden • Carrie Torrisi

3:00pm GMT-05

Coffee/Networking Break Harbour C | Harbour Foyer | Pier 4/5

3:15pm GMT-05

What works and why – assessing safer gambling outcomes to advance evidence-based decision-making Harbour Ballroom A/BMegan Harris • Lindsay Kalbfleisch • Elizabeth Lusk • Sasha Stark

4:15pm GMT-05

Protective measures for young adults in gambling Harbour Ballroom A/BLiam Bradford • Portia Diteko • Judith Glynn • Jeroen Stil

6:00pm GMT-05

Gala Dinner - Omni King Edward Hotel The Omni King Edward Hotel - Crystal Ballroom

8:40am GMT-05

Opening Remarks Fontenac Ballroom

8:45am GMT-05

Rewiring responsible gaming – using AI, neuro-entertainment and the survival optimisation system to balance dopamine and reduce impulsivity Fontenac BallroomDr. Mary Donohue

9:15am GMT-05

Leveraging AI to enhance responsible gambling – Innovative solutions for early risk detection Fontenac BallroomRasmus Kjaergaard

9:45am GMT-05

Academic and applied research collaboration –using industry data to support evidence-based regulation Fontenac BallroomMelissa Salmon • Tracy Schrans • Linda Woo

10:45am GMT-05

Coffee/Networking Break Frontenac Foyer

11:00am GMT-05

AI tools for gaming regulators Fontenac BallroomJennifer Carleton • Ian Hughes • Josh Kellman • Paul Resch • Justin Stempeck

12:00pm GMT-05

Emerging and converging technologies – trading, crypto and skins: A focus on harm and harm-prevention Fontenac BallroomMatt Zarb-Cousin

12:30pm GMT-05

Technology and gaming – What was, what is and what could be Fontenac BallroomMark Pace

1:00pm GMT-05

Closing Remarks Fontenac BallroomBen Haden

1:30pm GMT-05

Hosted Closing Lunch Fontenac Ballroom