KPMG has announced a packed programme for its 2018 Isle of Man eGaming Summit, which this year will be held at the newly-opened conference rooms at COMIS Hotel at Mount Murray on Thursday 20th September.

Based around the theme of “Raising Standards Together”, the event will feature leading industry figures who will discuss their latest thinking on digital and legislative developments, M&A, diversity, innovation and customer protection. This will be the ninth Isle of Man eSummit, which forms part of a highly respected series of annual events that has in recent years has been extended to Malta and Gibraltar, and it is expected to attract some 250-300 delegates.

This year’s eSummit will be opened by Isle of Man Chief Minister Howard Quayle whose address will be followed by a presentation by the Isle of Man Government’s digital leadership team. They will outline their strategy and planned changes to legislation to support the Island’s future as a digital destination with a focus on the impact for the eGaming sector. This session will also include views from long-standing residents involved in the sector as well as some new arrivals who have chosen to make the Isle of Man their base.

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will then introduce the core theme for the day on ‘Raising Standards Together’, which will look at how the sector can collaborate on innovation, diversity and customer protection to enhance the performance and reputation of all operators.