Ukrainian Gaming Week Exhibition Preview

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as there a decision to reschedule

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March 2021?

The decision to reschedule the exhibition from February to March was made due to the quarantine restrictions in different countries of the world, which could prevent our foreign exhibitors and guests from coming to Ukraine.

In particular, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lockdown is in effect in some jurisdictions, stricter requirements have been established, including for crossing the border. For this reason, overseas exhibitors and visitors may find it difficult to travel internationally. They simply will not be able to come to Ukraine on the dates previously announced for the exhibition.

Taking into account the current circumstances, in order to provide the access to the industry event, we decided to postpone Ukrainian Gaming Week until March 23-24, 2021.

These are tough times for the event sphere. How difficult was it for the team of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 organizers to postpone the exhibition to a later date?

We are really interested in holding a gambling exhibition in Ukraine as soon as possible, where representatives of the Ukrainian gambling community could meet the leaders of the world gambling market.

Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 was rescheduled to spring due to reasons beyond our control. As a team of organizers, we want all exhibitors, sponsors, guests and media partners of the event to be able to reach the event venue without limitations. Therefore, under the current conditions, the decision to postpone the exhibition to March turned out to be the best option and in our opinion – although difficult, it was correct.

Are there changes in the venue and location of the exhibition and conference?

The location where we originally planned to hold Ukrainian Gaming Week is the only exhibition zone within the city limits of Kyiv with modern conditions for organizing events of such format. Therefore, it is constantly loaded. Thus, unfortunately, we could not book the pavilion for those dates that would be optimal for the event.

As a result, a new venue was chosen to organize the exhibition: KyivExpoPlaza. Thanks to the change of location, the exhibition area was increased to 6,000 sq.m., which will allow even more companies to join the event.

The location of UGW conference has also changed. Event will take place at Premier Palace Hotel.

What will be featured in the program of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 exhibition?

At Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021, guests will enjoy a two-day exhibition, an open lecture zone, a party and UGW Awards.

Event will be attended by Ukrainian and international companies of various sizes. Among them are BetConstruct, GAMBEE, Talengrator, IGT, Endorphina, Digitain, Slot City and many others.

Companies will present the most popular solutions and the latest innovations on the gambling market. Guests of the event will be able to attend the stands of the participants, ask them questions and agree on further cooperation.

Also, an HR zone will be arranged at the entrance to the exhibition. There will be an HR board where attendees and participants will post CVs or job offerings. Job seekers and employers could fill out the questionnaire and indicate the necessary information about work experience, vacant positions in the company, etc.

Are you going to hold a conference at Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021?

Exhibition will feature an open lecture zone where gambling industry experts and business representatives will make presentations. They will analyze practical cases and discuss issues relevant to the industry.

We will announce the open lecture zone program after the UGW conference.

Will the rescheduling of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 exhibition affect the party program?

On the first day of Ukrainian Gaming Week, on March

Yulia Chopenko, the event coordinator of Smile-Expo company

23, a grand party will take place as planned.

The afterparty will create the most comfortable conditions for networking and establishing business contacts in an informal setting. The party will host UGW Awards and a poker tournament, with a performance of a cover band. Also, snacks and various drinks will be prepared for visitors.

Will most of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 participants feature Ukrainian or foreign companies? Representatives from what countries could be found among the guests of the event?

One of the main goals of the exhibition is to unite the Ukrainian gambling community and representatives of foreign companies to exchange experience and establish mutually beneficial cooperation. Therefore, most of the participants of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 will come to the event from abroad. Having extensive experience on the gambling market, they will be ready to pass on their knowledge to colleagues from Ukraine.

As for the guests of the event, the overwhelming majority of them are Ukrainian specialists from various fields: entrepreneurs, gambling operators, investors, lawyers, marketers, software developers, etc. Now the local public is very interested in attending the exhibition, where it will be possible to meet the advanced solutions for the gambling industry and get useful connections.

It should be noted that gambling business has long been legalized in various European countries. In Ukraine, the gambling market is just beginning to emerge after more than 10 years of ban. And now

our task is to organize an exhibition where everyone interested in the successful development of the industry can benefit.

What measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be taken at Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021?

It is important for us that in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibitors and guests of the exhibition do not expose themselves to the risk of coronavirus and could maintain good health. Therefore, at the event venue, our team will take all the necessary measures to prevent the spread of virus diseases.

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In particular, a mask-wearing mode will be required at the venue. Temperature screening will be performed at the entrance. Visitors with high body temperature will not be admitted to the event. Antiseptics will be available around the perimeter of the venue. During the coffee break, guests will be provided with individual dinnerware.

Exhibition area will be 6,000 sq.m. Thus, all the rules of social distancing will be observed.

How will the participants and attendees benefit from Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021?

During the event, attendees will discover the best products and services for the gambling industry. They will be able to communicate with representatives of leading companies and agree on cooperation or implementation of joint projects.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their companies to the general public. Also, participants will be able to find new customers and partners.

We invite industry professionals to attend Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 exhibition that will become the largest industry event after the legalization of the gambling business. Our team will make every possible effort to ensure that exhibitors and guests get the maximum benefit from participation and attending of event.