Call for final conference chair – Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney
The conference will be held from March 9 to 11, 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference are inviting expressions of interest for the final Conference Chair position for its 2026 edition. The conference will be held from March 9–11, 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Conference Chairs steward a day of the event and play a pivotal role in shaping dialogue and setting the tone, guiding discussions across key themes, including safer gambling, compliance, governance, technology, and regulatory and sector transformation. Each Chair brings unique expertise and perspective, enriching debate and fostering collaboration among regulators, policymakers, operators, academics, and industry innovators.
The final chair will be appointed to bring fresh perspective and balance to the program, ensuring diverse voices and expertise are represented in the conversations that matter most to the sector.
Paul Newson, principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said: “The calibre of our Conference Chairs underscores the influence and reach of Regulating the Game. This appointment presents an exciting opportunity for a persuasive communicator to help frame critical conversations and contribute to shaping the future of gambling regulation.”
Honouring past conference chairs
Regulating the Game has been privileged to work with an exceptional group of Conference Chairs who have guided the event in recent years:
Dr Marla Royne Stafford, professor of Marketing at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas and leading authority on responsible gambling.
Andrew W Scott, vice chairman and CEO of Inside Asian Gaming, bringing nearly four decades of expertise in the gaming industry and deep knowledge of Asia-Pacific markets.
Donata Szabo, regional head of licensing, government & regulatory affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, with global expertise in licensing and regulatory frameworks and a background in international and human rights law.
Andrew Gellatly, executive director, Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
Dan Rule, general manager, Regulatory & Compliance, Endeavour Group.
Paul Curby, partner at CurbyMclintock.
Dr Anastasia Hronis, clinical psychologist and author of The Dopamine Brain.
Ian Hughes, chief commercial officer at Gaming Laboratories International
