SÁB 18 DE MAYO DE 2024 - 18:01hs.
Sergio Jardim, General Director of Clarion Events Brazil

“The OGS is the most important online gaming and sports betting event in Brazil”

In an exclusive interview with GMB, the Director General of Clarion Events Brazil, Sergio Jardim, gives details about the second edition of the Online Gaming Summit, which will be held on December 9 and 10, at the Allianz Parque SP stadium. “The big news we can already talk about is the launch of the São Paulo Affiliate Conference, the first affiliate marketing event focused on the gaming and sports betting sector in the country,” comments Jardim.

Can we officially announce that there will be a new OGS Brazil? When and where will it be?
Yes, we are pleased to announce that the largest online sports betting event in the country, the Online Gaming Summit Brazil - OGS 2019, will take place on December 9th and 10th. The 2nd edition of OGS Brazil will be held at the most modern football and events arena in Brazil, Allianz Parque, located in São Paulo.
 
Is the change of scenery to a stadium as impressive as Allianz Park due to the growth predicted by Clarion for this year edition?
Allianz Parque adds to its modernity high flexibility to meet the most diverse demands of sporting, cultural or corporate events, giving OGS Brazil the necessary structure to organize a world-class event, both for the exhibition area and for the auditorium. The 2nd edition of OGS Brazil 2019 is sure to surpass the first one.

Clarion has launched a survey to know the market opinion on what should be the agenda of OGS Brazil..what are you looking for with this? How is the answer so far?
Clarion has launched a survey exactly to get even closer to those who will participate in OGS. We already talk regularly with all players in the market, with those we have contact at our fairs. We already talked to operators, regulators, all this audience. Broader research helps to better understand the pains, crises that the market has. And in this particular case is what this whole audience would like to hear, would like to discuss at this congress. This is our goal.

Unlike the first edition, there is now legalization of betting. How do you see SECAP's regulatory process? Do you imagine that until December this law can be regulated?
The process headed by SECAP is highly positive. With the online public hearing to listen to the market already launched, the expectations for regulation of the law are very high, as the process is led by highly qualified professionals who know the main world events in depth, having participated in the main trade fairs, among others, ICE London, the largest and most complete fair in the gaming industry.

Can you anticipate anything about the speakers or topics that will be covered at OGS Brazil?
OGS Brazil will address topics such as Business Models for the Brazilian Market & Feasibility Studies, the Brazilian Gaming Market Regulatory Scenario, Best International Practices for Government, Operators and Players and New Operating Technologies for Integrity and Sustainability.
It will also provide debate on current operators and how the regulated market will deal with them,  and introduce the topic of Affiliate Marketing for Gaming Operators.

What are the news of this year's event that we can already know?
The big news we can already talk about is the launch of the São Paulo Affiliate Conference - SPAC 2019 - the first affiliate marketing event focused on the gaming and sports betting industry.
SPAC will take place on December 11, in the same facilities as OGS Brazil, and it is a unique opportunity for operators to explore new sales and advertising channels.
SPAC will present Affiliate Opportunities to generate business in the Still Untapped Brazilian Gaming Market: Gaming for Affiliate and Affiliate for Gaming. In addition, the programming will include Legal Aspects and Compliance.
SPAC will also have its own exhibit space where potential industry affiliates meet the industry's major players.

Because of the size of the Brazilian market and the expected guests, do you think OGS is already the biggest iGaming event in Latin America?
If Brazil continues to follow the path of modernization and simplify business dynamics, it has the potential to be Latin America's largest market, and OGS is the country's premier online gaming and sports betting event.

How can companies interested on having a booth or sponsor OGS can have more information?
Interested companies can access the official website: www.ogsbrazil.com.br or contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone: +55 11 3893-1336.

Have you partnered with a travel agency to make it easier for participants to attend?
AD FAIRAS is the travel agency for the event and will negotiate special rates.
AD FAIRAS Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (11) 3857-3455.

Source: Exclusive Games Magazine Brasil