Next week, the 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 returns to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, Georgia, on 24–25 September, bringing together leading operators, technology providers and gaming experts from across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Specialists in AI, marketing and compliance, alongside senior industry representatives, will share practical insights from their experience in the region.
With regulation, compliance, payments, localisation and market entry among the key considerations for businesses, discussions over the two days will focus on the practical realities of operating in diverse markets. The highly anticipated SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 will also take place on the evening of 24 September, recognising outstanding professionals and organisations across the region’s gaming industry.
Highlights on the Agenda
This year’s agenda will cover prime opportunities and emerging developments in Central Asia and the Caucasus, alongside dedicated networking and industry recognition.
Day 1 | Thursday, 24 September
- Central Asia’s Gaming Market: Regulation, Investment & Future Growth
- AI, AML & Risk Management: The Future of Compliance
- Georgia’s Export-Only Online Gaming Model: A New Opportunity for International Operators
- Women Driving Innovation Across Gaming & Fintech in Central Asia
- SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 – an evening recognising outstanding companies, professionals and achievements across the region’s gaming industry
Day 2 | Friday, 25 September
- Women in Gaming: Building Inclusive Leadership & Future Talent
- Fintech-Enabled Payments: Strengthening Trust & Security in the Region’s Online Gaming Market
- Localisation Strategies That Drive Player Engagement
- Prediction Markets & the Future of Digital Wagering: Where Are We Heading?
- Farewell Networking Drinks – closing out two days of industry discussion with drinks and a final opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders
Hear from the Region’s Renowned Gaming Leaders & Innovators
- Dito Khvichia, Managing Partner, Justice League Law Firm
- Gennady Shemrayev, Marketing Director, Olimpbet Central Asia
- George Mamulaishvili, Head of Administration, Georgian Gambling Association
- Maka Gorgadze, CMO, Casino Adjara
- Tania Sianko, Employer Branding & Comms Strategist | ex-Evolution Regional EB & Comms Lead
AND MANY MORE!
Honouring the Region’s Top Performers
The SPiCE Central Asia Awards 2026 will celebrate the professionals, companies and achievements making their mark on the region’s gaming industry.
Nominations for four categories – Technology Provider of the Year, Payment Provider of the Year, Innovation of the Year and Operator of the Year – remain open until Wednesday, 16 September. The shortlist will be announced on 18 September, ahead of the winners being revealed at the awards ceremony on 24 September.
View the award categories and nominate a leader.
Last Chance to Secure a Spot
With only one week left until SPiCE Central Asia 2026 kicks off, limited places are still available for those looking to connect with prominent leaders from across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
