What are the main novelties and characteristics that will differentiate the Colombian fair 2020 from the previous editions?

As we have already announced, after 21 years, FADJA has been transformed into GAT EXPO Gaming & Technology www.gatexpo.net. The world lives an absolutely different time than in 1999 when we started; Interactivity through digital media has permeated the way of life, commerce, the way of relating and of course the entertainment industry. We wanted to incorporate the technological component to the fair, since this factor is the basis of the development and innovation of vertigo in gambling. Gaming could not survive these times without technology, so we wanted to rethink the brand, give it oxygen and in a process of ‘co-creation’ with the expert Ángel Becassino, we launched our specialized audience Gaming and Technology Expo. We are filling content and structuring the pillars and positioning of the portfolio name that opens the way to a new era for the fair.

The other novelty that harmonizes perfectly with the evolution of the brand is the change of city and venue. We will go from being in Bogotá to 2,600 meters above the Andes, to Cartagena de Indias, one of the most beautiful cities in America, Cultural and Historical Heritage of Humanity declared by UNESCO.

The fairground chosen is the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center https://cccartagena.com/, the only one in Colombia that holds the Gold Certification of the International Association of Conference Centers (AIPC) and the Bureau Veritas quality certification by the Excellence in operation processes. The convention center is a Transitory Free Zone authorized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, MINCIT of Colombia.

What academic and regulatory and technological update events will take place?

GAT Expo Gaming & Technology Week will be verified on April 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2020. Academics will be held on 21 and 22 in partnership with Clarion Gaming and Totally Gaming Academy https://www.totallygamingacademy.com/.

In addition to these first-level professional courses, the main guilds of Colombia: Asojuegos, Fecoljuegos, Cornazar and Camazar, will hold their annual assemblies in the CCCI rooms, with the presence of all their affiliates, on the 22, 23 and 24 of April.

We are leading a meeting between leaders of companies specialized in affiliate marketing and the directors of the 18 sports betting platforms authorized by Coljuegos to operate in the country.

Are there already confirmed exhibitors?

The commercial exhibition will maintain its two-day format and will open to the public on Thursday 23 between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the same time it will work on Friday 24.

To date, they already have their spaces reserved and confirmed: Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Aruze, Alfastreet, ASAP, Gambee, BMM Test Labs, Grupo IBC, Digitain, GOLD Club, Zuum, Quinel, PlayN’Go, Betradar, Even Bet, Golden Race, ICT, E Management, Crane Payment Solutions, Bya Group, Contrato Humano, Playtech Colombia, Enjambre, Listo Online, Auditplay, Octoplus, Tómbola Online, Recárgame Online,  Team Seven, Pixelo. We are closing negotiations with another plural number of stakeholders.

Why exhibit at GAT Expo 2020?

Colombia is experiencing a very positive political, economic and social moment, and the business of games of chance plays through its best moment with unique normative achievements in Latin America. The news of the International Monetary Fund is that Colombia has a 3.4% growth projection for 2019 and, among the 7 largest economies in South America: Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and Ecuador, it is the one that will grow the most in 2020.

In GAT Expo there will be room for all the verticals of the industry: casino, bingo, lottery, sports betting, virtual games, payment methods, eSports, to name a few.

On the other hand, once the new venue of the event has been announced, businessmen from Panama, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico are writing to us, as well as representatives of companies from Europe and Asia, very interested in this commercial meeting where they can see and acquire First hand, the latest advances in machines, equipment and platforms.

What other activities will be in Game Week in Cartagena?

I like this question. From the Sunday before the GAT Expo Gaming & Technology Week, the Colombian Poker Tour, with the assistance of national and foreign players. This tournament closes on Saturday, April 25. We will offer a welcome reception on the 23rd on the terrace of the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. It will be a VIP area with capacity for 400 people. An unmissable sporting event will be the mixed martial arts match in alliance with the Latin Fighter Championship and Brave Combat Federation. There will be more surprises that we will be telling you as the days go by. In the sea life is tastier.