In two days, Ho Chi Minh City will become the focal point for everyone with a considerable stake in the future of integrated resorts, gaming, and high-value tourism across the region. The inaugural SPiCE East Asia 2026 opens on Wednesday, 24 June, at the Mai House Saigon Hotel.
Vietnam continues to assess the impact of its pilot programme that allows eligible local players access to selected gaming facilities, while pursuing ambitious tourism growth targets and advancing major integrated resort developments. The questions this raises – about regulation, investment, and long-term sustainability – are precisely what this summit was designed to address.
Over three days, operators, investors, technology experts, and marketing strategists will go beyond the headlines and into the operational and commercial opportunities that will define success in this market.
Day One – Wednesday, 24 June: The SP’iCE’ Breaker Welcoming Evening
The summit opens with the much-anticipated SP’iCE’ Breaker Welcoming Evening, a relaxed networking gathering where attendees can enjoy drinks and canapés while connecting with fellow industry stakeholders ahead of the main conference programme.
Day Two – Thursday, 25 June: Market, Policy & Investment
Several sessions will examine the broader forces shaping Vietnam’s integrated resort landscape and its place within the regional market, including:
- Vietnam at an Inflection Point: Shaping the Next Phase of Integrated Resort Growth
Setting the strategic context for Vietnam’s future as a destination for tourism, investment, and integrated resort development. - Integrated Resorts as Tourism Engines
Exploring how integrated resorts contribute to high-value tourism, extended visitor stays, and increased tourism spend. - Macau at a Crossroads: Lessons for Emerging Markets
Examining diversification strategies and the lessons emerging markets can draw from Macau’s evolving integrated resort model.
Day Three — Friday, 26 June: Operations, Marketing & Sustainability
Discussions continue with a focus on the practical considerations that underpin sustainable industry growth, including:
- Responsible Gaming in Emerging Markets
Unpacking how markets can balance industry growth with effective player protection measures and responsible gaming practices. - Guest Experience Innovation: Blending Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality
Reviewing how integrated resorts can create compelling experiences that combine entertainment, culture, hospitality, and high-value tourism. - Technology & Innovation Trends in East Asia
Examining the impact of AI, analytics, and digital innovation on industry growth and operations.
Collectively, these insight-rich contributions from leading industry voices will offer attendees practical insights to inform investment decisions, market expansion plans, and brand strategy.
The Speaker Lineup
Hear from an impressive group of professionals with deep expertise across multiple sectors and jurisdictions:
- Amandine Vu, Product Manager, MediaPro
- Andrew Pearson, Managing Director, Intelligencia
- Bolormaa Ganbold, Senior Director, Murray International
- Cristina Amor Maclang, Co-Founder, International Digital Economy Association (iDEA)
- Danny Too, VP – Sales, MediaPro
- Evan Spytma, CEO, C+
- Jared Valarao, Managing Director, Lakandula Holdings Pte Ltd
- Joe Pisano, CEO, Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc.
- John Ross Calderon, Senior Gaming Consultant
- Jonas Diego, Senior Gaming Consultant
- Lau Kok-Keng, Head of Intellectual Property, Sports and Gaming, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Lorraine Koo, Corporate Chief Marketing Officer, Kompong Dewa Integrated Resort
- Nagesh Mekala, CCO, Czar Gaming
- Neha Ahlawat, Head of Business Development, Jumping Play Studio
- Niall Murray, Chairman, Murray International
- Paul D. Volodarsky, Partner, Head of Regional Real Estate Practice & Hospitality Sector, DFDL
- Priya Ahlawat, Founder, Jumping Play Studio
- Shaun McCamley, Founder & Chairman, GameWorkz
- Shweta Dubey, Owner, Aahdya IT Services
- Tim Nguyen, Partner, Fortuna Investments
- Tim Shepherd, Director, Fortuna Investments
- Warnika Dhanawansha, Founder, CareTours Hamburg & Dhanve
AND MANY MORE!
The Industry Meets in Ho Chi Minh City This Week
SPiCE East Asia 2026 opens on Wednesday. For those tracking the development of integrated resort and gaming markets across the region, this is where the conversations that carry weight will be happening.
Register now before remaining spaces are filled.
Register Here: https://www.spiceseries.com/sea
24 – 26 June 2026 | Mai House Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries
As SPiCE East Asia 2026 approaches, the final sponsorship and exhibition packages are now available.
This represents one of the final opportunities for organisations to position their brands in front of key decision-makers across the integrated resort, gaming, tourism, and investments landscape.
For more information, contact:
Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International
loumari@eventus-international.com
Disclaimer: BFM Times acts as a source of information for knowledge purposes and does not claim to be a financial advisor. Kindly consult your financial advisor before investing.
