Macau, April 29, 2019 – Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), the must-attend marketplace for the Asian gaming-entertainment industry, will launch a new segment, ArtBiz Asia, at the expo’s 13th edition taking place 21 to 23 May 2019 at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo.
ArtBiz Asia is co-organized by G2E Asia and Macao International Culture and Sports Industries Association (MICSIA). In line with local government’s strategy of promoting a diversified economy, ArtBiz Asia creates a platform that connects the arts and culture circle with integrated resorts in Asia and drives opportunities between art industry professionals and Asian elites.
The first edition of ArtBiz Asia will notably present the ArtBiz Forum, which will uncover the relationship and relevance of art in today’s integrated resorts through a series of content-rich sessions and panel discussions with industry professionals and regional experts. Themes for the sessions include global trends, the role of art in integrated resorts development, the relationship of public art with destination travel, and the ins and outs of the art business.
Speakers for the ArtBiz Forum include but are not limited to:
1. Ms. Anne Li, General Manager of Beautiful Asset (Beijing) Art Industry Inc.
2. Ms. Mandy Pao, Marketing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture
3. Ms. Levina Li-Cadman, Co-founder of Art Partners
4. Mr. Konstantin Bessmertny, Artist
5. Mr. David Tung, Director of Lisson Gallery Shanghai
6. Mr. Calvin Hui, Co-founder and Chairman of 3812 Gallery
For further information on ArtBiz Asia, please visit https://www.g2easia.com/.
ABOUT G2E ASIA
G2E Asia is the international gaming trade show and conference for the Asian gaming industry. Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E Asia made its debut in 2007, defining itself as the preeminent show for the Asian gaming –entertainment industry.
About the American Gaming Association (AGA)
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 30 countries, and a staff of 3,900 exhibition specialists. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events. It is part of the RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
Macao International Culture and Sports Industries Association
Macao International Culture and Sports Industries Association (MICSIA) was founded in 2018.
Targeting the opportunity of the Greater Bay Area, MICSIA aims to establish a local brand of Macau in culture and sports industries, integrated with international projects in Macau and nearby areas. MICSIA endeavors to offer a platform for culture and sports-related institutions in the Greater Bay Area. It empowers economic development to march forward in a wide range of culture, sports and tourism industries, and together sketch a magnificent vision for the future landscape of Macau and the Greater Bay Area.
