Tuesday, November 18, 10:30am - 11:30am, Room N250 Award-winning journalist and CNBC contributor Ron Insana
Ron Insana
Don't miss award-winning journalist and CNBC contributor Ron Insana as he delivers a thought-provoking and
lively look at the world today—addressing such issues as global economics, financial markets, political policy
and the alternative investment industry. Mr. Insana brings more than two decades of financial market and
media experience, giving color to major market and political events.
Wednesday, November 19, 10:30am - 11:30am, Room N250 State of the Industry: The Evolution of Global Gaming
Frank J.
Fahrenkopf, Jr.
Armin Karu
Gary Loveman
TJ Matthews
Ernie Stevens, Jr.
Moderator:Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association Panelists include:Armin Karu, chairman of the management board, Olympic Entertainment Group; Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and president of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.; Thomas J. (T.J.) Matthews, chairman, president, CEO and COO of International Game Technology (IGT); and Ernie Stevens, Jr., chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association.
From the explosive growth of retail, dining and entertainment amenities at casinos to the limitless potential created by new gaming technologies, no topic is out of bounds when some of the most influential leaders in gaming gather for this high-powered roundtable discussion about the future of the industry. Hear their perspectives on domestic and international expansion, the changing face of Las Vegas, the future of server-based gaming and the challenges of growing the gaming business in an uncertain economy and increasingly competitive marketplace. Don’t miss this unprecedented insight into the trends that will shape how the industry operates now and for years to come.
Thursday, November 20, 10:30am - 11:30am, Room N250 Change and Challenges: The Tribal-Community Connection
Sponsored by
Ernie Stevens, Jr.
J R Mathews
Robert Benavides
John Guevremont
J. Kurt Luger
Anthony Miranda
Opening Remarks: Ernie Stevens, Jr., chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. Moderator: vice chairman J R Mathews, Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma Panelists include: Governor Robert Benavides, Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico; John Guevremont, president and CEO, Native American Contracting Services, LLC; J. Kurt Luger, executive director, Great Plains Indian Gaming Association; Anthony Miranda, chairman, California Nations Indian Gaming Association; and Tracie Stevens, senior policy analyst, governmental affairs, Tulalip Tribes.
Indian gaming is facing challenges across the U.S., but not all regions have the same concerns. Come listen to representatives from various regions of the country discuss what tribal gaming has done for their communities. From employment, revenue-sharing and infrastructure improvements to land acquisition, sovereignty and expansion issues, this panel of industry leaders will reveal the dynamics of Indian gaming in 2009 and beyond.
