The region's gaming community gathers in Tbilisi
Across Central Asia and the Caucasus, gaming markets continue to evolve alongside regulatory developments, investment activity and technological innovation, creating new opportunities for operators, suppliers and other industry stakeholders. In one month, the 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 will bring the region's gaming community together at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 24–25 September 2026.
Attendees can look forward to two days of industry discussion, knowledge exchange and networking, with policymakers, regulators, operators, affiliates, investors and technology providers set to attend. The event will examine the changing regulatory and commercial landscape, alongside developments in technology, payments, responsible gaming, affiliate marketing and market growth.
Highlights on the Agenda
Day 1 | Thursday, 24 September - Channelisation & Market Sustainability in Emerging Gaming Jurisdictions – reducing illegal gambling, strengthening player protection and supporting regulated market participation - Responsible Gaming & Consumer Protection in the Digital Era – responsible gaming frameworks, affordability measures, behavioural monitoring and player protection - Georgia's Export-Only Online Gaming Model: A New Opportunity for International Operators – Georgia's proposed export-only online gaming licence, its commercial appeal, compliance requirements and the challenges of preventing domestic player access
Day 2 | Friday, 25 September - Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement – language preferences, cultural nuances, mobile-first behaviour, customer retention and personalised gaming experiences - Women in Gaming: Building Inclusive Leadership & Future Talent – diversity, workforce development, leadership pipelines, mentorship and empowering the next generation of women across gaming and technology - Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading? – prediction markets, event-based trading platforms, decentralised wagering models, regulatory considerations and emerging digital entertainment ecosystems
Hear from the Region's Most Established Gaming Leaders
A strong line-up of industry voices is set to take the stage at SPiCE Central Asia 2026, 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
And many more.
Attend, Sponsor or Exhibit
Whether it's through attending, sponsoring or exhibiting, SPiCE Central Asia 2026 offers organisations opportunities to raise their profile, connect with the region's gaming community and build valuable relationships with potential partners and key industry contacts. Register at spiceseries.com/sca.
For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries, contact Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International (loumari@eventus-international.com).
Source: Eventus International
Alex Bilyi
Senior Editor
Member of the iGaming Pulse editorial team. Covering industry news, analysis, and B2B developments across the global iGaming sector.
