The G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo, hosted from May 12 to 14, 2026, has sustained its momentum following a successful opening day, reinforcing its standing as a pivotal gathering for stakeholders in the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resorts sectors. Over the course of the event, held in three expansive halls, it has become a hub for industry collaboration and innovation.
On May 12, the expo's AI-powered matchmaking tool facilitated over a thousand B2B meetings, reflecting the industry's shift towards digital engagement and its tangible impact on business outcomes. "The strong uptake in AI-driven matchmaking on day 1 reflects how the industry is increasingly translating digital engagement into tangible business outcomes," stated Yip Je Choong, Senior Vice President, Commercial, APAC, RX (Reed Exhibitions). This highlights the transition from mere conversation to active collaboration.
Day 2, May 13, places emphasis on scalable and tech-driven solutions across a 30,000 sqm exhibition space. The event underscores digital transformation within the gaming and entertainment sectors, with notable themes presented through two primary conferences: G2E Asia focusing on "AI, Robotics & New Digital Innovations for Gaming Floor" and the Asian IR Expo concentrating on "Entertainment Technology."
This year's joint exhibition features a striking automated bar that showcases a cocktail-making robot enhanced with AR technologies, designed to reduce service time by up to 30%. Visitors enjoy networking opportunities accompanied by robotic cocktails, which demonstrate the integration of automated systems and smart guest recognition technologies.
Beyond the bar, participants experience performances by a robot band, blending music and robotics to enhance the interactive element of the event. A dedicated area for immersive technologies displays how digital interactions are reshaping gaming and hospitality. Interactive digital walls powered by NVIDIA Omniverse provide real-time data for resort optimization, offering valuable insights for planning.
Attendees can explore VR environments and AR activations, alongside engaging with large-scale immersive displays. These experiences emphasize how AI-driven technologies are revolutionizing audience interaction and entertainment. Additionally, an intelligent AI platform streamlines networking by facilitating over a thousand pre-scheduled and on-site meetings, contributing to meaningful dialogues and outcomes.
Insights from industry leaders during the G2E Asia Conference on May 13 examine advanced technologies in gaming, such as smart table systems and AI-powered player analytics, enhancing gaming operations and player experience. Meanwhile, discussions in the afternoon address AI governance and ethical deployment in gaming, with evidence of significant reduction in problem gambling through predictive analytics.
The Asian IR Summit also on May 13 investigates how AI influences integrated resort operations. Topics include personalized hospitality, streamlined guest journeys through digital infrastructure, and connected technologies enhancing resort ecosystems. With leaders from various technology sectors sharing their expertise, the sessions highlight evolving trends in guest service.
Concluding on May 14, the event presents discussions and showcases on anti-money laundering compliance in gaming markets and the convergence of sports and technology within resort ecosystems. Participants witness the convergence of robotics, automation, and performance art, alongside innovations like AI-driven environments and digital installations enhancing audience interaction.
The G2E Asia Conference on the final day offers insights from global gaming regulators into anti-money laundering practices applicable in Asia's gaming industry. The Asian IR Summit addresses how sports fusion, technology, and commerce redefine future entertainment. Discussions include electric racing integrations in resorts to boost guest interaction and 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 optimization, 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 optimize 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 personalized hospitality powered by real-time data, the optimization 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.
