SPiCE East Asia summit to debut in Ho Chi Minh City in June 2026

Industry leaders from gaming, tourism, hospitality, payments, technology and regulation will gather in Ho Chi Minh City from June 24-26 for the first SPiCE East Asia Summit. The event aims to spotlight Vietnam’s integrated resort and gaming outlook as the region weighs policy, investment and operations trends.

Why it matters: - The first SPiCE East Asia Summit is designed to become a regional meeting point for gaming and tourism decision-makers as East Asia’s market evolves. - The event comes as Vietnam’s integrated resort and gaming sector faces questions around growth, regulation and investment. - The summit also puts responsible gaming, payments, compliance and customer experience on the agenda for operators and suppliers.

What happened: - SPiCE East Asia Summit will take place from 24-26 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. - The summit will be hosted at the Mai House Saigon Hotel. - Organizers are bringing together stakeholders from gaming, integrated resorts, hospitality, tourism, payments, technology and regulatory sectors. - The event is promoted as a premier meeting point for East Asia’s gaming and tourism landscape. - Registration is open at Register now.

The details: - Day 1 on 24 June will feature the Official SP’iCE Breaker Welcoming Evening for networking among leaders, operators, investors and innovators. - Day 2 on 25 June will focus on market, policy and investment. - Day 2 topics include Vietnam’s integrated resort growth, local demand and regulation, lessons from Macau, technology and innovation trends, and electronic gaming strategies in Vietnam. - Day 3 on 26 June will center on operations, marketing and sustainability. - Day 3 sessions will cover responsible gambling, CSR, ESG, digital and influencer marketing, payments, fraud, compliance and guest experience innovation. - Confirmed speakers include Alexander G. Czajkowski of Players Today, Andrew Pearson of Intelligencia, Carmina Agnes Racaza of Salt Marketing Solutions, Chris Lu of Usobi.org, Cristina Amor Maclang of iDEA, Danny Ong of Elefin Finance, Danny Too of MediaPro, David Carruthers of David Carruthers Consultancy Limited, Dr. Dharshana Weerakoon of Global Cooperation (Private) Limited, Evan Spytma of Casino Plus and Giorgi Tsamalaidze of Random Systems Georgia. - Organizers say many more speakers will be added. - The expected audience includes operators, integrated resort and casino executives, regulators, government representatives, affiliates, payment and fintech providers, investors, technology and platform providers, marketing and media specialists, and hospitality and tourism stakeholders.

Between the lines: - The agenda shows how gaming events are broadening beyond casino operations into policy, technology, compliance and tourism strategy. - The inclusion of ESG, fraud prevention and regulatory themes signals stronger pressure on operators to balance growth with governance. - Vietnam’s role as host suggests growing interest in the country as a regional hub for integrated resort discussions.

What’s next: - Organizers will continue building out the speaker lineup ahead of the June 2026 event. - Attendees will use the summit to network, compare market outlooks and explore partnerships across East Asia. - More details are available through the event registration page and related Eventus International channels.

The bottom line: - SPiCE East Asia is aiming to launch as a high-level forum for the region’s gaming and tourism ecosystem, with Vietnam as the backdrop for policy, investment and operational discussions.