Renowned game designer Joe Kaminkow officially announced as headliner at ICE World Gaming Conference
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Is the Gaming World Ready for Joe Kaminkow's Insights?
Stepping onto the global gaming stage, veteran game designer and industry maverick Joe Kaminkow will be one of the main attractions at the Casino & Leaders Conference (CLC) on the 20th of January. This powerhouse behind the success of Aristocrat and IGT will deliver captivating insights at the ICE World Gaming Forum.
Kaminkow boasts over 150 patents across game design, operations, and networks, having shaped or contributed to game design intellectual property for more than 1,500 games across various formats and markets. Joining a star-studded lineup that includes Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico, and Akhil Sarin, CMO of online brands Stake and Kick, he will be sharing the stage with a plethora of industry gurus, including Simon Thomas, Chairman of Hippodrome Casino, Marcel Tobler, CEO of Swiss Casinos, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chair of the French Gambling Authority, and a host of other renowned speakers.
Picture this: The one and only Joe Kaminkow, the force behind Aristocrat's unparalleled success.
Joe will lead a headline talk on capturing a diverse global audience by leveraging branded IP, drawing on his impressive roster of secured licensing rights, ranging from pop culture staples such as Batman and Star Trek to the Wheel of Fortune, Sex in the City, and Game of Thrones. Following his keynote presentation, he'll join a panel of brand experts to deliberate strategies for attracting the elusive Millennial and Gen Z demographic, both in brick-and-mortar and online gaming settings.
With the announcement of Kaminkow's participation, Clarion Gaming's Senior Conference Producer, Damien Ashton-Wellman, expressed excitement: "The ICE World Gaming Forum aims to deliver thought-provoking, authoritative insights from Tier 1 thought leaders, and Joe Kaminkow fits that mold perfectly."
Kaminkow is no stranger to accolades, having been inducted into various Halls of Fame, including the Pinball, American Gaming Association, Licensing International, Coin-Op, Amusement Expo International, and EKG Halls of Fame. In 1984, Kaminkow secured licensing rights from NASA which resulted in the smash hit game Space Shuttle at Williams Electronics. His subsequent transition to International Game Technology (IGT) was instrumental in transforming slot machines through the extensive use of licensed titles, such as the iconic Wheel of Fortune deal. After a stint at Zynga, Joe established Spooky Cool Labs, where he developed an online Wizard of Oz city builder before the company was acquired.
At the height of his game, Kaminkow's vision and innovative strategies have set the pace for the gaming industry's convergence with entertainment, earning him the nickname "the gaming industry's Doc Brown."
The ICE World Gaming Forum is expected to attract over 1,210 senior decision-makers from 79 countries, including 621 operator C-Level executives, 87 global CEOs, 72 national and regional regulatory bodies, and 7 government ministers. Taking place within the pulse of Fira Gran Via Barcelona, the Forum will offer an exclusive club-style VIP lounge for delegates and speakers, dedicated networking areas, and a variety of concierge services. Running from the 20th to the 22nd of January, the Forum will concurrently host the ICE and iGB Affiliate exhibitions.
- Joe Kaminkow, a standout figure in the casino-and-gambling industry, will be presenting at the Casino & Leaders Conference (CLC), showcasing insights from his successful career at Aristocrat and IGT.
- Kaminkow, with his expertise in casino-games, will lead a conversation on capturing diverse global audiences by using branded IP, featuring notable licensed titles like Batman, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones.
- As the gaming world prepares for the ICE World Gaming Forum, the casino-culture will be enriched by the presence of industry personalities like Kaminkow, sharing insights that could potentially shape the future of the gaming industry.
