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MGS 2019
Technology for tourism development Over the years, the MGS Entertainment Show has pivoted towards a wider technology and innovation focus at its exhibition, as part of efforts to respond to Macau’s position as a “world tourism and leisure center.”
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he show will be held on 12-14 November 2019 in Macau, promising to facilitate business opportunities between exhibitors and buyers, whilst introducing new technologies to the industry. “After years of effort, MGS has gradually become one of the important trade platforms in the entertainment industry in the Asia Pacific region. This year, MGS will introduce new exhibitors with self-developed technologies and hope to create a positive influence on the tourism and entertainment industry in the Asia Pacific region,” said organizers. The exhibition, held at the Cotai Expo Hall at Venetian Macau, will feature seven distinct areas of focus, including Leisure Technology, Gaming Equipment, E-sports, Security Systems, Integrated Resorts (IR’s), Procurement Fair, Hotel Supplies Securities Systems and Environment Protection & Sustainability. The conference portion, in partnership with Sina Game, will consist of four major sections, including Transformation and Innovation of the 2019 Gaming Industry; Sina Asia E-sports Industry Summit; Sail Scientifically and Survival and Challenges of
Asia Gaming Briefings | November 2019
Overseas Living; and Future Development Trends of 5G Cloud Gaming. The show will also be cooperating with ICBC for the first time, to host a seminar on the topic of SMEs and smart finance, named ‘ICBC facilitates Macau’s apposite diversification of economic development by supporting the growth of local SMEs, driving the development trend and impacting smart finance.’ In addition, MGS is also working with telecoms company CTM to present the latest in 5G technical applications at their “Experimental Hall.” Interesting technologies to be seen on the show floor includes an interactive indoor cleaning robot named iSmart and Viggo, as well as a VR device named Pilot Era8k Panoramic Camera, which allows users to attend all sorts of events in virtual space, such as conferences, concerts, and games. Of course, a wealth of innovative gaming products and machines will be on display across the show floor - which will see government officials from various Asian countries, along with academics and senior management from integrated resort operators in attendance.
