G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo, taking place from May 12-14, 2026, continues to assert its significance as a hub for industry exchange and collaboration within the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts sectors.
Attended by a wide range of industry stakeholders, the event spans three halls and offers a platform for digital engagement, showcasing innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) that are poised to shape the future of these sectors.
On its first day, May 12, the event facilitated over a thousand B2B meetings through an AI-driven matchmaking tool. This was highlighted by Yip Je Choong, Senior Vice President, Commercial, APAC, RX (Reed Exhibitions), who noted that the substantial utilisation of AI-assisted networking indicates a noteworthy shift from mere conversation to active collaboration within the industry. The tool enhances interaction among attendees by translating digital contacts into real-world business outcomes.
May 13, the second day of the event, is set to concentrate on scalable technological solutions, offering a glimpse into the digital transformation reigning across gaming and entertainment industries. The exhibition addresses developments in AI, automation, and guest experiences, underscored by themes such as "AI, Robotics & New Digital Innovations for Gaming Floor" at G2E Asia and "Entertainment Technology" at the Asian IR Expo.
The event features 150 brands, both new and returning, showcasing a wide array of products across the sector's supply chain. A prominent feature includes an automated cocktail-making station, allowing attendees to enjoy robot-mixed drinks while exploring innovations such as smart guest recognition technologies. The exhibition highlights future integrated resort experiences through a live performance by a robot band and an immersive showcase of automation and interactive technology.
Focusing on next-generation tech, the dedicated area integrates digital and physical experiences with AI and VR. Visitors can engage with interactive digital walls that simulate crowd flows and optimise revenue insights, driven by NVIDIA Omniverse, and partake in VR-powered environments and AR enhancements. This tech hub illustrates the convergence of digital interfaces with real-world applications.
The G2E Asia Conference on May 13 will feature discussions led by industry leaders like Niall Murray, Shaun McCamley, and Clayton Peister, exploring the impact of advanced technologies on gaming operations. Topics include smart table systems, AI-driven player analytics, and the broader implications of technology in optimising gaming performance. Additionally, panels on AI governance in gaming highlight monitoring strategies aimed at reducing problem gambling through predictive analytics.
During the Asian IR Summit, experts such as Sungwoo Choi and Alex Zhu will examine AI's role in reshaping integrated resort experiences, focusing on personalised hospitality, guest journey optimisation, and the deployment of connected technologies in large-scale resort ecosystems.
As the event draws to a close on May 14, attendees can anticipate engaging sessions on anti-money laundering compliance frameworks and the merging of sports, technology, and entertainment within resort ecosystems. The day features discussions on global standards in cash-intensive gaming markets, with insights from experts like Ben Haden and Paul Devlin.
The Asian IR Summit will close with talks on the convergence of sports, technology, and entertainment, including keynote addresses from Mario Yau Kwan Ho and other industry leaders. These sessions will explore how integrated resort experiences are being redefined, such as incorporating electric racing activations to boost guest engagement.
Following a strong opening day, G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo continues its momentum today, reinforcing its position as a event for industry exchange, innovation, and collaboration. Taking place across three halls from May 12-14, the co-located events bring together key stakeholders from across the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts sectors.
May 12, 2026 (day 1) recorded over a thousand B2B meetings initiated through the event’s AI-powered matchmaking tool. “The strong uptake in AI-driven matchmaking on day 1 reflects how the industry is increasingly translating digital engagement into tangible business outcomes,” said Yip Je Choong, Senior Vice President, Commercial, APAC, RX (Reed Exhibitions). “It underscores a clear shift from conversation to connection, and from connection to collaboration.”
Enhanced guest experiences
This sets the stage for May 13 (day 2), which focuses on scalable, tech-driven solutions. Spanning 30,000 sqm, the exhibition and its two concurrent three-day conferences underscore a strong focus on digital transformation across the industries.
The 2026 edition spotlights AI, automation, enhanced guest experiences, and other emerging innovations shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. This is reflected in the distinct themes of the two anchor events:
- G2E Asia: “AI, Robotics & New Digital Innovations for Gaming Floor”
- Asian IR Expo: “Entertainment Technology”
Automated mixology systems
The joint exhibition, spanning three halls, features 150 returning and new brands, covering the full spectrum of the industry’s supply chain and offering professionals a comprehensive view of the sector.
A standout feature of this year’s edition, this immersive three-day pop-up bar brings digital innovation to life on the show floor. Attendees can experience a fully automated cocktail-making robot with AR-powered guest preference recognition, reducing service time by 30%. Attendees can also network and unwind with robot-crafted cocktails, powered by automated mixology systems and enhanced by smart guest recognition technologies.
Next-generation immersive technologies
The experience goes beyond the bar: a live robot band performs at scheduled intervals, blending music, robotics, and entertainment into a fully interactive showcase. Designed as a glimpse into the future of integrated resort experiences, the activation highlights how automation and immersive technology can elevate guest engagement in real-world hospitality settings.
A dedicated space for next-generation immersive technologies, this zone showcases how digital and physical experiences are converging across gaming and hospitality. At its core, interactive digital walls powered by NVIDIA Omniverse simulate real-time resort crowd flow and revenue optimisation, offering operators actionable planning insights.
VR-powered environments
Beyond analytics, attendees can step into VR-powered environments, explore AR-enhanced activations, and engage with large-scale immersive displays and responsive interfaces. Designed to move beyond passive viewing, the zone highlights how interactive and AI-driven technologies can transform audience engagement and redefine entertainment experiences.
Enhancing the event’s business impact, an intelligent AI-driven platform connects buyers and suppliers based on real-time preferences, business profiles, and sourcing needs. The system facilitates pre-scheduled and onsite meetings, enabling more targeted conversations and measurable outcomes. On the first day alone, the platform initiated over a thousand B2B meetings, demonstrating its role in driving efficient deal-making and maximising ROI for attendees.
Smart table systems
G2E Asia Conference – May 13 Morning: Technology and Innovations for Gaming
Industry leaders including Mr. Niall Murray, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Murray International (Macau) Co. Ltd., Mr. Shaun McCamley, Founder and Chairman, Gameworkz, Mr. Clayton Peister, Managing Director and Analyst, Hex Gaming, and more, explore how advanced technologies are reshaping gaming operations – from smart table systems to AI-driven player analytics – helping operators optimise performance and elevate player engagement.
G2E Asia Conference – May 13 Afternoon:
Global Gaming AI Governance and Sustainable Development Summit and The 5th Asia Pacific Responsible Gaming Forum. Industry experts such as Mr. Guojing Su, Founder of China Lottery Industry Salon and Asian Responsible Gaming Alliance, Mr. Wayne Gao, Chief AI Officer, Mr. Travis Sztainert, Director of Research and Education, International Center for Responsible Gaming, and more, address the importance of ethical AI deployment in gaming environments, highlighting how real-time behavioral monitoring and predictive analytics can support early intervention strategies, with case studies showing reductions in problem gambling of up to 20%.
Redefining the guest experience
Asian IR Summit – May 13:
Future Technology for Integrated Resort and Hospitality Industry - With insights from Mr. Sungwoo Choi, Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Jimmy Pak, Regional Solutions Strategy Lead, Twilio APJ, Twilio, and Mr. Alex Zhu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Vista and Robo Space, the sessions examine how AI and intelligent systems are reshaping integrated resort operations and redefining the guest experience.
Focus areas include the evolution of personalised hospitality powered by real-time data, the optimisation of end-to-end guest journeys through digital infrastructure, and the growing role of connected technologies in enabling seamless, responsive service environments across large-scale resort ecosystems.
Integrated resort ecosystems
What’s ahead on Thursday, May 14
As G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo enters its final day on May 14, attendees can look forward to a curated lineup of forward-thinking discussions and immersive showcases, with sessions focusing on global anti-money laundering compliance frameworks and the evolving convergence of sports, technology, and entertainment within the integrated resort ecosystems.
Across three halls, the exhibition brings together more than 150 brands representing the full industry ecosystem. Key experiential highlights include the Asian IR Bar x Robo Space, an immersive activation where robotics, automation, and live performance converge, and the Display and Entertainment Zone, featuring next-generation immersive technologies, AI-driven environments, and interactive digital installations that redefine audience engagement.
Cash-intensive gaming markets
G2E Asia Conference – May 14: IAGA Best Practices Institute
Featuring Mr. Ben Haden, President, International Association of Gaming Regulators, Mr. Paul Devlin, Global Leader, Betting, Gaming & Sports, Amazon Web Services, Mr. Rod Francis, Managing director, Alvarez & Marsal, and more, the program delivers practical insights into global anti-money laundering standards tailored to Asia’s cash-intensive gaming markets, alongside operational frameworks drawn from jurisdictions including the Philippines and Japan.
Extend guest engagement
Asian IR Summit – May 14: Sports Fusion: Where Culture, Technology and Commerce Redefine the Future of Entertainment
The program opens with a keynote by Mr. Mario Yau Kwan Ho, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of NIP Group INC., and Co-owner of Boston Celtics, setting the stage for discussions on how entertainment, sports, and technology are converging to reshape integrated resort experiences. With further insights from Mr. Jeffrey Jiang, Executive Vice President, Entertainment Services, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Mr. Che Kuong Hon, Chairman of the Executive Committee, General Association of World Sports Federations, and more, the program explores how these converging forces are redefining destination engagement models, including how electric racing activations can be integrated into resort ecosystems to extend guest engagement and dwell time.
