Slot machine revenue drives the gaming industry forward, and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the leading trade organization of global gaming suppliers, has assembled a very distinguished panel of executives representing the “big five” slot companies Aristocrat, Bally, IGT, Konami and WMS to discuss a wide variety of issues from the suppliers’ perspective. These companies have been the driving force behind the exciting entertainment technology found on casino floors throughout Canada and the world. Hear from the experts about the state of gaming in Canada and what operators and the industry as a whole can expect from their slot and systems technology providers in the years to come.

Moderator:
Marcus Prater – Executive Director, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

Panelists:
Seamus McGill – Chief Operating Officer, Aristocrat Americas
Richard Haddrill – Chief Executive Officer, Bally Technologies
Reed Alewel – Senior Vice President, System Sales and Service, International Game Technology (IGT)
Thomas Jingoli – Senior Director of Compliance and Legal Administration, Konami Gaming
Ken Lochiatto – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, WMS Gaming

New for this year, we have assembled executives from Canada’s leading private gaming operators representing a cross section of Canada’s gaming landscape. They will give us their insights on Canada’s gaming industry today and a look towards the future. This session will be moderated by Bill Rutsey, President & CEO Canadian Gaming Association.

Introductory Keynote by:
Tim Wilmott – President & COO, Penn National Gaming

Moderator:
Bill Rutsey – President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association

Panelists:
Nick Eaves – COO, Woodbine Entertainment Group
Kevin Laforet – CEO, Caesars Windsor
Art Frank – President, Niagara Casinos
Harry Oshanski – CEO, Casino Rama
Michael Novac – CEO, Sonco Gaming
Dave Gadhia – CEO, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment
Zane Hansen – CEO, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority