17:0020:00
Speakers' Cocktail Reception
Invitation-only reception for speakers on the eve of the summit. The draft agenda says 17:00-20:00; the event page says 5:30-8:30 p.m.
About GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate
GSATS is the International Gaming Standards Association's annual technology summit. It brings gaming and technology executives together with regulators and legislators to discuss how technology is used and regulated in the gaming industry. The 2026 edition, themed "Innovate & Elevate", is a free two-day educational conference hosted by Amazon Web Services at its Seattle campus next to the Amazon Spheres. The draft agenda includes panels on safer gambling technology, combating illegal offshore online gaming, cyber resiliency in the era of AI, crypto and stablecoin payments, online skill gaming, emerging technology, practical AI use cases, tribal gaming sovereignty, and regulatory approval challenges posed by AI-driven cyber threats. It closes with IGSA committee and regulator roundtables. IAGR CEO Kevin Mullally gives the opening keynote. Speakers come from operators, suppliers, test labs and regulators, including Aristocrat, AWS, GLI, BMM Testlabs, Konami, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Worldpay, ROGA, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the AGCO. The target audience is decision makers in compliance, IT, gaming operations, government relations, legal and marketing, plus legislators and regulators. Speakers' and all-delegate receptions are held at The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown.
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GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate speakers
31KMKevin MullallyCEOIAGRChris O’MalleyGeneral Manager, Edge Compute GroupIntelChristopher FleenorChief Technology & Gaming OfficerOhio Casino Control CommissionDavid KanCIOTennessee Sports Wagering CouncilDesiree DickersonCEO and Co-FounderTHNDRDJDr. Jennifer ShatleyExecutive DirectorROGAEarle G. HallPresident and CEOAXES.aiEric KarmarkVice President, VLT Gaming & OperationsWCLC Saskatchewan DivisonErrol RiceDirector of Systems QA & Technical ComplianceKonami GamingEvan DavisGaming & Sports Practice LeadRoyer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLCJamin HornChief Legal OfficerTriumph LabsJason WhiteFounder and CEOTallyUPJeremy EberweinDeputy ChiefNevada Gaming Control BoardJonathan MichaelsFounder and PrincipalMichaels StrategiesJoseph BunevithVice President, Government and Regulatory AffairsGLIJoseph WatkinsPresidentWorldpay SolutionsKarl RempelSenior Manager, Technology Regulation and ComplianceAlcohol and Gaming Commission of OntarioLindsay SladerChief Growth OfficerUBankMatt HoltCEOGaming Compliance InternationalNick FarleyPresident and FounderEclipse Compliance TestingNicolas SorinRegional Director, Central and North AmericaSharpVisionNimish PurohitVP of Product ResilienceAristocratRSRaj SalvajiPrincipal for the Gaming IndustryAWSRich RaderCTOSeven Feathers Resort Casino
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Sangeeta ReddyVice President of InnovationGLISean BrittSr. Director, Global Gaming MarketsLexisNexis SolutionsSteve BodmerGeneral Counsel & CLOPechanga Band of IndiansSteve BonillaExecutive Director, Information SecurityWynn ResortsTSTracy SchransPresident and CEOFocal Research ConsultantsTravis FoleyChief Government & Regulatory OfficerBMM TestlabsTravis O’NeilCEOAngel Of The Winds Casino Resort
GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate agenda
19 sessions09:0009:10
Welcome & Opening Address
Welcome from IGSA President Mark Pace.
09:1509:45
Opening Keynote Address – How is Technology Shaping the Global Regulatory Landscape?
IAGR CEO Kevin Mullally on how technology is changing gaming regulation worldwide.
10:0010:45
Safer Gambling – How are Advancements in Technology Changing the Way we Implement Player Protection?
Panel on using data analytics and AI to detect harmful play early, and on safer gambling policies that build trust while preserving player choice.
11:0011:45
Combating Illegal Offshore Online Gaming – Fighting Fire With Fire
Discussion of technology that can shut down illegal offshore sites as fast as new ones appear.
13:4514:30
Cyber Resiliency in the Era of AI – Protection Against Evolving Threats
How gaming companies can prepare for AI-powered cyber threats that may make existing defences obsolete.
14:4515:30
Payment Processing – Crypto Exchanges & Stable Coins, a Reality Coming to a Jurisdiction Near You?
Examines what crypto exchanges need to operate in regulated gaming, and whether fiat-backed stablecoins have a real use case.
15:4516:30
Online Skill Gaming – True Skill and no RNG
Covers regulatory oversight of online skill games and the legal line between games of skill and games of chance.
16:3016:35
Day 1 Wrap-up
Day 1 closing remarks from IGSA President Mark Pace.
17:3020:30
All Delegate Cocktail Reception
Evening networking reception open to all delegates.
09:0009:10
Welcome & Opening Address
Day 2 opening from IGSA President Mark Pace.
09:1510:00
New Technology – How Does the Industry Keep Up?
Panel on how AI, blockchain, cloud, digital payments, digital identity and cashless gaming are reshaping the gaming ecosystem.
10:1511:00
Artificial Intelligence – Beyond the Hype
Case studies showing where AI is adding real value in gaming.
11:1512:00
Tribal Gaming – Balancing Tribal Sovereign and State Rights
Covers tribal sovereignty, state regulatory interests, compacts and revenue sharing as new gaming markets emerge.
13:1514:00
Regulatory Approval Challenges in the Era of AI-driven Cyber Threats
Test labs and regulators discuss modernising approval processes, such as risk-based models and continuous monitoring, against fast-moving AI-driven threats.
Christopher FleenorChief Technology & Gaming Officer, Ohio Casino Control CommissionEric KarmarkVice President, VLT Gaming & Operations, WCLC Saskatchewan DivisonJeremy EberweinDeputy Chief, Nevada Gaming Control BoardJoseph BunevithVice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, GLITravis FoleyChief Government & Regulatory Officer, BMM Testlabs
14:1515:00
Beyond the Hype: Architecting the AI-Native Gaming Company
Earle G. Hall argues that AI must be built into company culture rather than bought as a tool, and introduces a five-stage AI maturity model.
15:1516:00
IGSA Committee Roundtable
IGSA committee chairs and members report on work under way in each active committee.
16:1517:00
Regulatory Roundtable
Regulators reflect on the two days and on how the industry can support technology adoption through associations such as IGSA.
17:0017:15
Summary & Wrap-up
Closing summary from IGSA President Mark Pace.
Exhibitors at GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate
4 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: Aristocrat, Eclipse Compliance Testing, Howard & Howard PLC, Intel
GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate news
3IGSA NEWSLETTER: The Voice of Standards for the Gaming Industry – September 2026
IGSA's September newsletter says the GSATS 2026 web page, registration and hotel booking are live. It lists the agenda themes and the operators, suppliers and regulators represented among the speakers.
GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate
IGSA announced its next Gaming Standards Technical Summit for 17-18 November 2026 in Seattle, run in partnership with AWS and free to attend. IAGR CEO Kevin Mullally will give the opening keynote. The release also thanked AWS, GLI, Eclipse Compliance Testing, Howard & Howard and Konami as sponsors.
IGSA’s Recent GSATS Technology Summit was an Exciting Success
IGSA recapped its 2025 GSATS conference, "Evolving Gaming Through Technology", where Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer gave the keynote on speeding up technology approvals. IGSA said it planned to return in 2026.
GSATS 2026 – Innovate & Elevate FAQs
6How much does it cost to attend GSATS 2026?
Nothing. GSATS 2026 is a free two-day educational conference sponsored by AWS. Register online through the IGSA registration page.
When and where is GSATS 2026?
Sessions run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 17 and 18 November 2026 at the Amazon Spheres Bio-Dome Campus, 2205 7th Ave, Seattle, in Building SEA41 ("Day 1"), meeting rooms 16.100-16.102.
Where do I check in?
Pick up your badge at the dedicated GSATS reception station in the Building SEA44 lobby. AWS staff will escort attendees to the meeting room.
Is there an event hotel?
Yes. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown (Tapestry Collection by Hilton), 2120 4th Avenue, offers a special rate of $249 per night for a single-occupancy king room with breakfast, $293.82 including tax.
Which airport should I fly into?
IGSA recommends flying into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Who can I contact for help?
Contact Nina Tvauri, IGSA Technical Project Manager, at [email protected].