G2E to launch FinTech segment to its expo

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia is launching its new show segment, “Financial Technology Asia,” at the 13th edition of the gaming event, which will be held from May 21 to 23 at The Venetian Macao.

“Financial Technology Asia” will be jointly organized by G2E Asia and Blockchain Labs Co., Limited. 

The new segment will provide a platform where attendees can meet and explore new partnerships and business opportunities with financial professionals, as cited in a press release issued by G2E.

These professionals range from casino and gaming platform operators to banking and financial institutions, funding and venture capitalists and FinTech system integrators.

The segment will bring together members of FinTech from an exclusively Asian perspective to share insights, and will cover blockchain technology for gaming and lottery, as well as innovations in payments and cyber security.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Blockchain Labs to organize the Financial Technology Asia exhibit segment and high-level forum,” said Josephine Lee, chief operating officer of Reed Exhibitions Greater China.

“G2E Asia’s new coverage of the financial aspects of cyber security directly responds to market needs, while providing financial technology and business solutions for the whole of the gaming and entertainment industry.”

“Financial Technology Asia” will spotlight Asia-Pacific’s FinTech industry, which is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 72.5 percent from 2015 to 2020, reaching USD72 billion.

According to G2E, it will provide a unique opportunity for financial technology and solution providers to showcase the latest solutions and services, including cloud financial solutions, block chain technology, cybersecurity, FinTech and payment solutions. 

Jack Liao, CEO of Blockchain Labs, said “We’re absolutely delighted to work with G2E Asia to co-organize Financial Technology Asia. […] It is a great honor [to] join hands in launching Financial Technology Asia as one of the key segments and highlighted features of the upcoming event in May 2019.”