Schedule Day 1 CEC-U:
1:00 PM
Registration Open / Badge pick up - Q & A
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Enjoy, and Welcome to the CEC 2023
Technologent
IT design for better cyber security and ransomeware
2:00 PM
Peerless AV / Unilumin / PSX-Inc
Equipment and design that create immersive technical entertainment for your property
3:00 PM
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
Connect your igaming platforms to Include Esports
Taught by Matthew Toler, Senior Gaming Technology
Advisor. Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
4:00 PM
Why Immersive Experiences are here to stay - Field Trip to Illuminarium LV! Bus leaves the hotel at 4:45 PM from Alexis Hotel & Resort
Speakers on this panel:
Brian Allen Illuminarium, Allison Stubberud
See our teaser sneak peek video for the day one field trip below!
Schedule Day 2 CEC:
9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
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Registration Open / Badge pick up
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Enjoy, and Welcome to the CEC 2023
10:00 AM
Review of Esports and video gaming culture this past year and the state of the industry
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What is esports and how is it useful to my property or online casino
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Why is it so popular and what are the mistakes I should know about
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Why does it matter to the gambling industry that it should have anything to do with esports
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How do I get started in creating this offering
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Streaming and influencers how do they fit in
Speakers on this panel:
Christian Bishop, David Chen, Ahman Green (Virtual), Ben Feferman, Ernest Stevens
11:00 AM
Cyber security, Blockchain, and the volatility of digital markets and currencies.
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What do these terms mean?
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Does this matter to my business?
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Breaking it all down and how this started.
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How can I use it or don't use it?
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The FTX collapse, is crypto for real?
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Other uses for Blockchain technology
Speakers on this panel:
Jason Chung (Virtual), Joe DePinto, ,John Mendoza, Daniel Carrasco
12:00 PM
Lunch TOURNAMENT EVENT
WITH NEXT GAMING
1:00 PM
Keynote ~ Next passion
after soccer by Vlastimil,
CEO of Oddin.gg
1:30 PM
What is Web 2, Web 3, and The Metaverse? Does the Metaverse matter?
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Web 2 is defined as user-generated content - How can I create my own version of Web 2 or what are the best ways I can utilize some other platform?
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Web 3 What is web 3? Is this a new type of internet built on blockchain and should I create my own space using blockchain?
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Where can I go to get help to become part of a metaverse?
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Gamification in the Metaverse
Speakers on this panel:
John English, Keith Waggoner, Mark Thomas, Thomas Christopher, Jeff Lippert
2:30 PM
Cannabis Industry and Getting into the Business
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Political, and Legal Issues
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Legalization of Cannabis on Tribal Lands and Casino locations
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Operating a Marijuana Business
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Regulating The Cannabis Businesses
Speakers on this panel:
Chris LaPorte, Steve Gardner, Reggie Harris, Lamont "Supreme" Compton, Sheldon Cooper
3:30 PM
Technologies to entertain visitors in your brick-and-mortar and in igaming
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Do I use this technology for pure entertainment?
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What are some of the other uses I can use this technology for
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How can or should I use this technology with my new metaverse product
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Immersive experiences and how to implement
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Sight and Sound and its effects on connecting to a younger audience
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AR/VR/MX
Speakers on this panel:
Megan Zeller, Brian Allen, Allison Stubberud Louis Alfieri, Jeff Lund, Thomas Kachnik
4:30 PM
State Regulators and how they are dealing with advancing technology
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What is the gap between regulators and how they deal with technological advancement?
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How can tech advancements and state regulators close the gaps?
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How will the department of gaming regulators adopt advancements in technology?
Speakers on this panel:
Anthony Strangia, Deputy Attorney General,
Jan Jones Blackhurst, Brian Lessman, Michael Morton, Seth Schorr
5:30 PM
Keynote ~ Jan Jones Blackhurst
Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors Chief Executive in Residence, UNLV International Gaming Institute
6:30 PM
Mixer / TOURNAMENT EVENT WITH NEXT GAMING
9:00 AM
Breakfast and coffee TOURNAMENT EVENT WITH NEXT GAMING
10:00 AM
Ai & Blockchain
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How can this new technology help regulators track players and gamblers
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How can Blockchain make it safer for players?
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What is the blockchain, and what are its uses for your business
Speakers on this panel:
Kendall Hartley, Thomas Christopher, Sean Chatman, Bruce Merati
11:00 AM
Wagering on Esports
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What is taking so long for it to catch on?
Why haven't publishers sat down with the gambling community to chart a path for business -
The Trinity for publishers - make one game with three different versions -
1. E for everyone 2. 18 and older for the gambling communities 3. a professional version for the pros
Speakers on this panel:
Anthony Strangia, Deputy Attorney General, John Dulaly, Vlastimil Oddin.gg, Anthony Gaud (Virtual), Paris Smith
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Marketing to a younger demographic
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What are platforms like Discord and Tiktok and how do I integrate into them since most young people are ALWAYS online what are the best ways to reach them?
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What kind of content should I post?
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What activities should I place at my brick-and-mortar and online casino
What are the different communities?
Speakers on this panel:
Lukas Eggan, David Chen, Jay Bednar
Ahman Green (VIRTUAL), Christian Bishop
2:00 PM
What are the top easiest video games to adopt to take peer to peer wagering?
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Racing games, Simulated sports, VR/AR
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Online tournaments
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Live-in-person tournaments
Speakers on this panel:
Anthony Gaud (Virtual), Mike Darley, Seth Schorr, Ben Fefferman
3:00 PM
Influencers and Streaming on social media
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What is this and why do I need to implement this into my business?
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Who are the most well-known influencers today?
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What are the best platforms to stream content?
Speakers on this panel:
Zack Pearlstein, Lukas Eggan, Laurie Locklier, Sheldon Cooper
4:00 PM
Technology and trends move fast how do I stay ahead?
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Hiring staff a tech-savvy staff
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Hiring video gaming cultured staff
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Know your audience
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Know what is trending and make your own trends for others to follow
Speakers on this panel:
Paul Stevens, Jay Bednar, Andrew Weilgus (Virtual), Louis Alfieri
5:00 PM
Why responsible gaming measures by the industry will make it more successful with a younger audience
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Distrust from younger players
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Transparency and honesty
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Limiting addictive behavior for the customer's best interest
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Why being a responsible business will earn you a customer for life
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A good experience is vital for younger people.
Speakers on this panel:
Bo Grey, Jamison Selby, Bill Coley, Karen Russo, Bill Pascrell, Charles Oakley