Raving NEXT Announces Agenda and Speakers for Free Virtual Casino Strategy & Operations Summit
Raving NEXT announced the agenda and speakers for its free virtual Casino Strategy & Operations Summit on February 2-3. The two-day event targets casino hospitality and tribal leaders with no-cost live sessions and optional VIP access to the 2027 Industry Insights Report. Speakers represent operators executives and specialists across key functions.
SCCG Take — The virtual free-access model expands participation for smaller and tribal operators. The speaker mix prioritizes practical operational input over promotional content.
Raving NEXT: Casino Strategy & Operations Summit on Tuesday announced the schedule for its virtual conference February 2-3.
The event delivers a free two-day virtual experience for gaming hospitality and tribal leaders. Its goal is accessibility for every casino operator hospitality professional and future leader. Live sessions carry no cost.
A VIP Pass upgrade supplies on-demand access to session recordings the 2027 Industry Insights Report and exclusive downloadable materials. This structure lowers entry barriers for participants across property types.
Summit Format and Accessibility
The virtual delivery and free live sessions eliminate travel and fee obstacles that often limit attendance. Casino operators and emerging leaders gain direct exposure to strategy and operations content without incremental expense. The approach matches the resource profiles of many tribal and regional properties.
Speaker Roster
The lineup draws from operators suppliers and academia. Deb Hilgeman is Raving senior partner for market research. Danielle Finn serves as University of Nevada Las Vegas program director of the Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program. John Lyden is Chinook Winds Casino Resort director of finance.
Jake Godin directs data analytics at Mole Lake Casino Lodge event center. Zephyr Krapfel leads human resources at Rolling Hills Casino and Resort. Bashar Wali is This Assembly founder and CEO. Kevin Parker is Raving partner for casino operations table games and gaming technology.
Antonio Perez is Rivers Casino Portsmouth general manager. Joe Nayquonabe is Eagle Casino and Resort CEO. Janet Hawk is Raving vice president for player development and guest experience. Their roles map to sessions on finance analytics HR technology operations and guest relations according to reporting by CDC Gaming.
The combination of practitioner and specialist voices supplies concrete operational perspectives rather than abstract theory.
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