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(AsiaGameHub) –   As AI broadens the attack surface and cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the gaming industry is under growing pressure to boost oversight and control mechanisms. The Cybersecurity in Gaming Summit will return in 2026 to tackle these challenges, with a focus on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.

Held on Wednesday, May 20, the summit is a component of the SBC Summit Canada 2026 conference agenda. Co-developed with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), it brings together cybersecurity leaders, legal and compliance experts, and industry specialists for an in-depth exploration of one of the sector’s most rapidly expanding areas of concern.

In addition to identifying risks, the programme will examine how organizations can respond—from handling AI-powered threats to establishing governance frameworks that can withstand growing regulatory scrutiny.

“Gaming operators manage large amounts of player data and financial transactions, which makes cybersecurity a key priority for the entire industry,” stated Graham Reed, Vice President of Cyber and Information Security at OLG.

“Each time we advance with technology, the risks evolve alongside it. With AI, the current difference lies in the speed and scale of those threats. The question ‘are we moving quickly enough?’ is more crucial than ever. This summit is focused on ensuring Canadian operators are thinking about what comes next.”

As the industry navigates these challenges, the summit will showcase prominent figures in AI and ethics, including Nell Watson—a philosopher, engineer, and author—who will participate in two sessions during the day.

Watson has spent decades working in ethics, emerging technologies, and AI, holding leadership positions at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the European Responsible Artificial Intelligence Office (EURAIO), and providing advice to organizations like Apple and Amazon. She is also the author of two AI-focused books and has spoken at institutions including the World Bank, the United Nations General Assembly, and the Royal Society.

Watson will present a keynote on the “Leaders Stage” titled “The Agent in the Machine: Trust, Capability and the New AI Era,” which explores how agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity and pushing organizations to reevaluate trust and control. The session will also cover how operators can implement AI responsibly while upholding effective governance.

Watson will also join the fireside chat “Bonus Level: An Interactive Conversation with Our Keynote”. Alongside OLG’s Graham Reed, she will respond to questions about agentic AI and strategy before opening the session to a live audience Q&A.

The session “Cybersecurity in Gaming: Emerging Risks and Opportunities” will look at how cyber threats are becoming more automated, organized, and influenced by AI—including the growth of agentic systems. Experts Rick Carville (VP, Cybersecurity & CISO, Great Canadian Entertainment) and Bryan Pollitt (Associate Partner, Consulting, EY Canada), along with moderator Graham Reed (Vice President, Cyber & Information Security Office, OLG), will discuss the most significant pressure points, evolving attack methods, and ways organizations can enhance their resilience.

“Mastering Agentic AI: The Playbook for Safe & Scalable Autonomy” will center on how agentic AI is changing organizational operations, necessitating a shift from risk management to building cross-organizational capabilities. Led by Graham Reed and moderated by Tom Nightingale (Editor, Canadian Gaming Business), the session will explore how to align cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to safely deploy autonomous systems.

The panel “Proving Control: Compliance and Accountability in a Changing Risk Environment” will tackle how organizations can go beyond understanding risks to demonstrating control and accountability as new technologies develop. Graham Reed, Tony Wong (General Counsel, OLG), Karl Rempel (Senior Manager, Technology Regulation and Compliance, ACGO), and Danielle M. Bush (Senior Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault) will discuss strategies for building compliance frameworks that can adapt to regulatory changes and emerging technologies.

“Cybersecurity is emerging as one of the key challenges facing the gaming industry,” noted Aidan Brain, VP of Conference Production at SBC. “Partnering with OLG lets us root this programme in real-world operational experience and focus on the risks organizations are facing right now.”

OLG is a Crown agency responsible for overseeing lottery, casino, digital, and charitable gaming operations in Ontario, as well as supporting the province’s horse racing industry.

Since 1975, OLG has contributed nearly $64 billion to the people and Province of Ontario, supporting critical priorities like healthcare, problem gambling treatment and prevention, and amateur sports. Its revenues also benefit host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers, and local charities throughout Ontario. All of OLG’s profits are reinvested into the province.

SBC Summit Canada will be held from May 19–21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, gathering operators, suppliers, regulators, and affiliates at a critical juncture for the Canadian gaming industry—especially as Alberta progresses toward launching a regulated market that is expected to mirror Ontario’s model.