IAG Names 100 Judges For 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards
IAG Names 100 Judges For 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards
Inside Asian Gaming has unveiled the full list of 100 judges for the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards. The ceremony is set for 15 September at the Manila Ballroom, Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts, as part of the wider IAG EXPO programme.
The 2026 edition will feature 26 award categories. It will also include an IAG Academy Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognising Rising Stars, Industry Icons and the Industry Legend award.
Broad Industry Representation On The Panel
The judging panel brings together operators, suppliers, lawyers, consultants and media professionals. That mix matters because integrated resort awards touch multiple parts of the gaming value chain, from operations and compliance to technology, marketing and guest experience.
IAG said the judges' names, titles, organisations and short profiles are available on the awards website. The public call for candidates remains open through the IAG EXPO platform, keeping the process visible to companies and individuals seeking recognition.
Why The Awards Matter For The Market
Industry awards do more than celebrate brand visibility. For operators and suppliers, they can sharpen commercial credibility, support regional networking and highlight which products, properties and teams are setting the pace in Asian gaming and hospitality.
For the Philippines, the event also adds weight to Manila's role as a meeting point for land-based and online gaming stakeholders. That is relevant at a time when regulated digital channels, resort investment and policy discussions are increasingly linked.
IAG EXPO Expands The Conversation
The awards sit within IAG EXPO, scheduled for 14 to 17 September 2026 at Newport World Resorts. The programme will also include the inaugural iDEA Summit, presented by Complete iGaming, with a focus on regulated online gaming in the Philippines and other markets.
Other events on the agenda include Manila After Dark, the IAG Academy Summit and The Regulators Forum, which is organised in partnership with PAGCOR. Taken together, the line-up shows that the expo is designed as both a recognition platform and a working forum for policy, product and partnership discussions.
IAG's Growing Industry Footprint
Inside Asian Gaming was founded in 2005 and has built its name as a B2B media outlet covering gaming, resorts and entertainment across Asia. In January 2025, it merged with CDC Gaming under Complete Media Group, creating a broader international media network.
The later launch of Complete iGaming extended that reach into online gaming coverage across the Americas and Asia-Pacific. For readers and event participants, that wider media footprint gives the awards and expo stronger distribution, broader audience reach and deeper links into both retail and digital gaming segments.
Source: Inside Asian Gaming
