The November Bacta Convention will have a "Shaping the Future" theme, the UK organisation said this week.
London’s County Hall on November 22 will be the setting for the meetings, which will see some notable speakers, including Minister for Gambling Stuart Andrew, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, Michael Dugher, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, and Miles Baron, CEO of the Bingo Association.
The event will also include a presentation from the Bank of England which will outline the latest expert insight on payments trends, including what the bank is doing to protect access to cash which is in line with current government policy.
Bacta CEO John White, who is curating content, believes that this is one of the most significant years in the history of the association. He said: “I honestly don’t think there’s been a more significant convention in our history as a representative trade body with huge macro issues to prepare for.
“This year we’ve had the long-awaited publication of the government’s white paper on gambling reform, the outcomes of which will transform the industry.
"In addition Bacta has undergone its own head-to-toe restructure in advance of its 50th birthday, which we celebrate next year, and political observers are debating whether we will have a May 2024 or an October 2024 general election.”
