The 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 is set to take place next week at The Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia, from September 24 to 25. This significant event will gather leading operators, technology providers, and gaming experts from Central Asia and the Caucasus. Experts in AI, marketing, and compliance, along with senior industry representatives, will provide practical insights based on their experiences in the region.
Key discussions during the event will address critical aspects such as regulation, compliance, payment systems, localization, and market entry strategies, focusing on the practical realities of operating within diverse markets. The much-anticipated SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 will also be held on the evening of September 24, honoring remarkable professionals and organizations in the gaming industry across the region.
**Agenda Highlights**
This year’s agenda encompasses significant opportunities and emerging developments in Central Asia and the Caucasus, supplemented by dedicated networking sessions and industry recognitions.
**Day 1 | Thursday, September 24**
– Central Asia’s Gaming Market: Regulation, Investment & Future Growth
– AI, AML & Risk Management: The Future of Compliance
– Georgia’s Export-Only Online Gaming Model: A New Opportunity for International Operators
– Women Driving Innovation Across Gaming & Fintech in Central Asia
– SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 – An evening to recognize outstanding companies, professionals, and achievements in the gaming industry
**Day 2 | Friday, September 25**
– Women in Gaming: Building Inclusive Leadership & Future Talent
– Fintech-Enabled Payments: Strengthening Trust & Security in the Region’s Online Gaming Market
– Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement
– Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading?
– Farewell Networking Drinks – A closing opportunity for industry leaders to connect.
**Key Industry Leaders and Innovators**
Notable speakers include Dito Khvichia, Managing Partner at Justice League Law Firm; Gennady Shemrayev, Marketing Director at Olimpbet Central Asia; George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration at the Georgian Gambling Association; Maka Gorgadze, CMO at Casino Adjara; and Tania Sianko, Employer Branding & Communications Strategist, previously with Evolution.
**Recognizing Industry Excellence**
The SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 will honor the professionals, companies, and achievements that stand out in the regional gaming industry. Nominations are open for four categories: Technology Provider of the Year, Payment Provider of the Year, Innovation of the Year, and Operator of the Year, with a deadline of September 16. The shortlist will be announced on September 18, leading up to the winners being unveiled during the ceremony on September 24.
With just a week remaining until the event, registration is still open for those wishing to engage with key leaders from Central Asia and the Caucasus.
