Germany Unites: and Gaming in Germany Ushers in a New Era in Frankfurt
Published March 5, 2020 by Lee R
Gaming in Germany is positioned to provide all the vital information about Germany's new iGaming market and model.
Top local and international iGaming experts are descending on the Gaming in Germany conference to discuss the landmark new State Treaty--in advance of what long-awaited regulation in Europe's largest jurisdiction.
The Approval
Germany's 16 federal states are scheduled to convene on March 12th to approve the new State Treaty on Gambling, which welcomes nationwide online gambling for July 1, 2021.
The Conference
Less than a fortnight later on March 24th to 25th, Gaming in Germany will take place at Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Frankfurt International Airport to follow up on the booming momentum of the approval of the country's first iGaming regulatory framework.
Diverse Expertise
The Gaming in Germany Conference will feature both local and international experts.
Local Experts
Local experts sharing vital insights include Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV)
Senior Policy Adviser Dr. Bastian Scholz; Melchers Law Firm Head of Gaming and Betting Law Practice Dr. Jörg Hofmann; Melchers Law Firm Senior Lawyer Dr. Holger Jakob; sportcampo GmbH MD Frank Hesse; and IDnow Head of Regulatory Affairs Rayissa Manning Armata.
International Experts
International experts to provide vital external context for the proceedings include
EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer; Playtech Chief Policy Officer and former Head of Remote Gaming at Italian regulatory authority ADM Francesco Rodano; Stadtcasino Baden Group Online Gaming Leader and CFO Marcel Tobler; Better Collective A/S CEO and Co-founder Jesper Søgaard; and Assissa CEO and Study of Gambling EASG CEO Secretary General Pieter Remmers.
Agenda Highlights
The full conference agenda has been announced and is available at the event website.
Highlights include a kickoff mixer Tuesday, March 24th with business drinks and an official Conference Dinner; followed the next day by a full assortment of high-level sessions.
Some Presentations
Some presentations include Dr. Hofmann's keynote on Gambling Reform in Germany; Mr. Rodano's keynote on Gambling Reform in Germany from a Global Perspective; Dr. Scholz' discussion on the Past, Present, and Future of the Remote Gaming Industry in Germany; Dr. Jakob's Betting on eSports and the IMG Masterclass led jointly by Mr. Haijer & Dr. Hofmann.
Outlook
With registration still open for this landmark occasion, the opportunity to attend is clearly a hot ticket item and a chance to seize a significant portion of iGaming's future in Europe.
