NEXT Summit New York 2024: North America’s Foremost iGaming & Sports Betting Summit

NEXT Summit is North America’s premier iGaming and sports betting summit, offering world-class content, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities. This year’s NEXT Summit New York event is going to be held from 5 to 7th March at the heart of Manhattan (Convene at 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281).

The summit brings together over 1200 online casino and sports betting communities, including 300+ operators, 100 start-ups, senior decision-makers, investors, and top media. The main focus is exploring trending new technology and innovation, regulatory framework, and investment opportunities in North America’s market.

In this article, we will discuss the talking points of the NEXT Summit New York 2024, highlighting the online gambling revolution in the North American market.

NEXT Summit New York 2024 Agenda

During the NEXT Summit New York 2024, the following talking points were brought forward:

Responsible Investing

Rob Heller, CEO of Spectrum Gaming Capital; Spectrum Gaming Capital Tech Exchange, will moderate a panel discussion on responsible investing. The panel features Martin Bland, Director of Business Development, EPIC, Sara Tait, Partner, ICE Miller LLP, and Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital.

The panel insists on social responsibility amid the changing face of responsible gaming. It will discuss how social responsibility influences decision-making for investors venturing into the perceived “sin” industry.

The panel also talked about ESG’s “smoke and mirror” nature, the value opportunity investors see, and the viability of committing to the RG space.   

Working Towards the Perfect Player Experience

Simon Lidzén, CEO and Co-Founder at Fast Track, will discuss how the gaming industry can create the perfect player experience. Simon, a specialist in technology, product development, innovation, and organizational scalability, insisted on the need for a complete overhaul of the operational processes.

He will also discuss integrating AI-compatible technology and data systems into gaming processes. This includes redefining roles, leadership, responsibilities, and responsibilities to reduce labor costs when entering new and existing markets and achieve the industry’s sustainability goals.  

Simon shared the story and lessons from Fast Track, a leading company that embraces innovations geared toward achieving the perfect player experience.

Redefining the North American Online Gambling Experience

Ashley Rodriguez, a New York-based media editor at Business Insider, and Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2bet, will discuss redefining the online gambling experience in North America.

They acknowledged that one of the constant challenges facing sports betting and online casinos in the US is Return on Investment (ROI). As a result, operators are investing heavily in acquisition and advertising to acquire a market share.

Ashley and Martin discuss the sustainability of this ‘race to the bottom’ consumer acquisition and the tech solutions that can enhance this process for higher ROI.

Interactive Viewer Experiences: Driving New Revenue Opportunities in Live Sports and Streaming

Ryan Jespersen, Director of Product Strategy at DOLBY, will lead discussions on the changing world of live sports and streaming. Ryan will insist that the shift to direct-to-consumer (D2C) is opening up more avenues for investors to generate revenue. This includes interactive rights, which feature aspects like betting, gamification, and e-commerce.

He will talk about how DOLBY is leveraging its technological offerings to empower content creators to design immersive, interactive, and socially resonant experiences. This allows start-ups and existing businesses to increase their viewer engagement while benefiting from organic monetization opportunities.

Tribal Gaming: Collaboration and Partnerships Key Ingredients

Jeremy Tyra, Partner at KYPROCK, and Oscar Schuyler, Executive Director at the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, will discuss the historical context, regulatory framework, and economic influence of tribal gaming in the US.

They will examine the opportunities for forging innovative partnerships with non-tribal entities. A panel by Mark Hemmerle, Chief Legal Officer, Koin Payments; Marker Trax, discusses the methods and insights for building effective partnerships with tribal communities. This includes understanding the unique needs of tribal gaming communities and their culture.

For tribal gaming to thrive, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and digital platforms must be integrated into this sector. These technologies can transform the gaming experience, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate customer engagement within tribal casinos.

NEXT Summit New York Headline Sponsorship

Soft2Bet is the headline sponsor of the 2024 NEXT.io Summit New York. Soft2Bet is a leading provider of gaming and betting solutions to iGaming operators in regulated markets. The company benefits from this headline sponsorship in New York City. It will strengthen its ties with partners in the North American market.

Other sponsors of the event included:

• Platinum sponsors: Alternar, Play’n Go, Evolution, and Fast Track
• Strategic partners: Morgan Stanley, Spectrum Gaming, and John Wall Street
• Gold: Bragg, Radar, Optimove, Gaming Malta, SB22, Dolby Millicast, Enteractive, NVenue, Approvely+GambleID, VisitMalta, Internet Vikings, Clever Advertising, and Continent8.
• Silver sponsors: Pikkit, Catenamedia, callsU, Strive Gaming, Everi, humbl.ai, Oddin.GG, The Unit, Intellias, Wagerwire, Hater, Playtech, and MindwayAI.
• Media and Strategic partners. Gaming Americas, iGaming Future, G3 Media, iGaming Events, European Gaming Congress, Gaming International Online, ibd, Game On, Prague, SCCG Management, Mare Balticum, iGaming Express, and Eilers & Krejcik.  

Final Thoughts

The iGaming Next Summit New York 2024 is more than a conference. It is a central hub for the iGaming revolution, offering networking events, expert discussions, and insights into industry trends.

The summit brings together over 1200 online casino and sports betting communities. It includes 300+ operators, 100 start-ups, senior decision-makers, investors, and top media. The main focus is exploring trending new technology and innovation, regulatory framework, and investment opportunities in North America’s market.

This event is an opportunity for discussions on collaborations, partnerships, and emerging technologies. Collaborations that can lead tribal gaming in North America to success.  

NEXT Summit New York 2024:

• Date: 6-7 March 2024
• Location: Convene, New York, USA
• Book your ticket for NEXT.io Summit New York 2024