The gaming markets in Central Asia and the Caucasus are undergoing significant changes influenced by evolving regulations, investments, and technological advancements, creating fresh opportunities for various stakeholders in the industry. In just one month, the 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 will convene the region's gaming community at The Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia, scheduled for September 24-25, 2026.
Participants can anticipate two days filled with discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking. The event will gather policymakers, regulators, operators, affiliates, investors, and technology providers to discuss shifts in the regulatory and commercial environment, alongside advancements in technology, payment systems, responsible gaming, affiliate marketing, and market expansion.
### Agenda Highlights
**Day 1 | Thursday, September 24**
– **Channelisation & Market Sustainability in Emerging Gaming Jurisdictions**: This segment will focus on methods to curtail illegal gambling, enhance player protection, and bolster participation in regulated markets.
– **Responsible Gaming & Consumer Protection in the Digital Era**: Topics will cover responsible gaming frameworks, affordability measures, behavioral monitoring, and strategies for player protection.
– **Georgia’s Export-Only Online Gaming Model: A New Opportunity for International Operators**: This discussion will revolve around Georgia's proposed export-only online gaming license, its market appeal, compliance challenges, and the issue of preventing domestic access to these sites.
**Day 2 | Friday, September 25**
– **Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement**: The focus will be on understanding language preferences, cultural differences, mobile-first behaviors, customer retention, and creating personalized gaming experiences.
– **Women in Gaming: Building Inclusive Leadership & Future Talent**: This session aims to foster diversity, workforce development, and mentorship to empower upcoming women leaders in gaming and tech.
– **Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading?**: Participants will explore prediction markets, event-based trading platforms, decentralized wagering models, regulatory implications, and the burgeoning ecosystem of digital entertainment.
### Spotlight on Industry Leaders
SPiCE Central Asia 2026 will feature prominent figures from the gaming sector, including:
– Alona Mamulaishvili, Managing Director, Gambling Consulting Authority
– Dimitri Tchitchinadze, SEO Manager, Leverage
– George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration, Georgian Gambling Association
– Maka Gorgadze, CMO, Casino Adjara
– Sergei Mosolov, Head of Sportsbook, Deep Games
Numerous other industry experts are also expected to participate.
Organizations have the opportunity to elevate their presence by attending, sponsoring, or exhibiting at SPiCE Central Asia 2026, facilitating connections within the regional gaming community and fostering valuable relationships.
