Eventus International Announces SPiCE International 2026 Return to Cebu, Philippines
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Eventus International has confirmed that SPiCE International will return to Cebu, Philippines, on 12–13 November 2026. The two-day event will bring together operators, suppliers, investors, regulators and technology providers from across Asia's gaming industry, combining an exhibition floor with a conference programme focused on market intelligence, product discovery and business connections.
SPiCE International is positioned around a single idea: bringing gaming innovation, technology and capital together with demand from Asia's markets. Exhibitors will showcase products and solutions, buyers will evaluate new technologies, investors will scout opportunities, and industry leaders will look to form partnerships that support commercial growth.
Asia's gaming sector is moving through a period of rapid change. Operators are investing in digital transformation while navigating rising expectations around localisation, compliance, infrastructure and player acquisition. At the same time, artificial intelligence, esports, social gaming, creator-led entertainment and prediction markets are opening up new areas of opportunity across the region with themes that regional events in the SPiCE series, including SPiCE Southeast Asia's Bangkok edition, have also placed at the centre of their agendas this year. The Philippines remains a significant market within this shift, making Cebu a natural venue for the industry to gather.
Jonas Diego, Senior Gaming Consultant, said the timing gives attendees an early read on where the region is headed:
"The Philippine gaming industry is evolving at a rapid pace and the changes made here could signal what's next for emerging markets in the Southeast Asian region. SPiCE International in Cebu could give you crucial insight into the future of the region."
Beyond the keynote and panel sessions, the exhibition floor will feature gaming suppliers, platform providers, payment companies, AI specialists, fintech innovators and technology businesses. The conference programme will cover artificial intelligence, payments, infrastructure, product-market fit, market access, investment, regulation and emerging entertainment verticals, with sessions built to give attendees practical insight into supplier scaling and where regional opportunities are emerging.
Confirmed speakers include Akili Polee (CEO, DeFiX/Gwallet), Alex Czajkowski (CEO, Players Today), Amandine Vu (Product Manager, MediaPro), Crystal Nadal (Head of Business Development, Asia, Tom Horn Gaming), Harmen Brenninkmeijer (Executive Chairman, NYCE International Plc), Jared Valarao (Managing Director, Lakandula Holdings Pte. Ltd.), Joe Pisano (CEO, Jade Group of Companies), John Ross Calderon (Senior Gaming Consultant), Jonas Diego (Senior Gaming Consultant) and Krishna Tanwani (Founder & CEO, Analytiks Inc.), with further speakers to be announced.
The event also continues its focus on diversity and leadership through the Gaming Leadership Forum, which looks at the growing role of women as players, creators, entrepreneurs and executives in the industry. Ahead of the event, Crystal Nadal, Head of Business Development, Asia at Tom Horn Gaming, said:
"Excited to be part of SPiCE International, where I'll be joining the Gaming Leadership Forum panel to explore how women are not just participating in gaming but are redefining it as players, creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. I look forward to sharing ideas on building a more innovative and inclusive future for our industry."
SPiCE International typically draws senior decision-makers from across the gaming ecosystem — operators, regulators, government officials, investors, software providers, payment and fintech companies, AI and technology firms, affiliates, consultants and business development professionals. For exhibitors, the event offers direct access to buyers seeking new products and commercial partners; for attendees, it offers a chance to review new technologies, gather market intelligence and build relationships across the region.
Attend, Sponsor or Exhibit
Delegate, sponsorship and exhibition packages are available for organisations looking to reach Asia's gaming community and connect with industry contacts. To register, visit www.spiceseries.com/si. Readers tracking the wider gaming events calendar can also browse iRevs' events listings for other regional shows in the coming months.
For sponsorship or exhibition enquiries, contact Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International, at [email protected] or +27 82 907 5850.
About Eventus International
Eventus International is the organiser behind the SPiCE Series, a set of B2B gaming exhibitions and conferences held across Asia and other regions, connecting operators, suppliers, investors and regulators through dedicated market events.
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