SPiCE South Asia 2025: Shaping the Future of the Gambling Industry in South Asia

SPiCE South Asia 2025: A Premier Industry Assembly

SPiCE South Asia 2025 is one of the foremost industry assemblies in South Asia, set to unfold in just a fortnight at the esteemed Shangri-La Colombo in Sri Lanka. This highly anticipated event will span over three days, from March 4 to March 6, 2025, promising a wealth of opportunities and insights.

Event Overview

This gathering serves as a convergence point for a diverse group of industry pioneers, offering them the platform to engage with key decision-makers and insiders. The shared ambition at the heart of this event is to foster progress in the regulatory and commercial landscape of the gambling industry within the region.

SPiCE South Asia 2025 will dedicate a substantial portion of its agenda to pivotal subjects, particularly focusing on the impact of innovative technological advancements that are propelling industry growth and the consequent benefits to the gaming sector.

Key Topics and Sessions

Regulatory developments will naturally take center stage, as the event seeks to keep pace with the dynamic transformations occurring at all levels of the industry, encompassing legal frameworks, technological innovations, and commercial prospects. Notable highlights of the event, featuring various panels and speakers, include:

• Intellectual Property Challenges in iGaming Affiliate Marketing: Protecting Brands & Maximizing Revenue – Presented by Kshitij Malhotra, Managing Partner at Global IP India.
• Enhancing Responsible & Safer Gaming: A Collaborative Approach Between Regulators & Operators for a More Sustainable Environment – A panel discussion moderated by Bhavesh Parthi (CEO, 21 M.Digital) with panelists Satya Mahapatra, Ketan Joshi, and Navneeth Srinivas.
• Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Staying Competitive in the Rapidly Evolving iGaming Ecosystem – A fireside chat featuring Joe Pisano (Founder & CEO, Jade Entertainment & Gaming Technologies Inc.) and Janis Baltalksnis (Sales Lead Asia, SoftGamings).
• Updates on GST-Related Issues Concerning the Gaming Industry – A keynote address by Srinivas Kotni, Founder & Managing Partner at Lexport.
• Beyond the Field: Understanding the Rapid Expansion of Sports Gaming in India – A panel discussion moderated by Mahesh Madan Bhat (Founder, MMB Legal) with panelists Eshwar Ramachandran, Parvati Bhat, Rakesh Eligapalli, and Samir Sarkar.

Event Highlights

The event’s three-day itinerary includes the following highlights:

• The Affiliate Day and Welcoming Reception will focus on cutting-edge marketing strategies for the next generation, the role of AI in brand building, and transformative SEO strategies and tools for regional companies.
• The Full Day Conference & Expo alongside an Awards Ceremony marks the event’s official commencement, featuring engaging discussions and fireside panels. This day will culminate with the SPiCE South Asia Eventus Awards Ceremony.
• The concluding Full Day Conference & Expo and Networking Poker Tournament will delve into the future of iGaming in India, addressing regulatory and taxation hurdles, and offering a chance to socialize and unwind at the SPiCE It Up Networking Poker Tournament following two days of intensive business dialogues.