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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Top Cybersecurity Challenges for Gaming and Hospitality Operations

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS101
Secure data is critical to a Tribe’s gaming and hospitality operations. Data security breaches or inaccessibility to this data from ransomware threats can have a devastating effect on patrons and employees, leading to reputational damage and a lasting financial impact on Tribes. Therefore, it is critical for IT departments, gaming... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Troy Hawes
Senior Director of Cybersecurity Consulting
Moss Adams LLP

Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Emergency Action Plan: Preparing Your Casino for Natural Disasters and Other Unforeseen Events

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS102
This panel will address the protocols and emergency action plans that are needed during a power outage or natural disaster. We will talk about the importance of Tribal Governments in developing an action plan and communications strategy for your community, local emergency services, including fire, police, water treatment facility and... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Andrew Hofstetter
Tribal Government Affairs, TGPN Chairman
BlueBird, CPAs
Panelist
Donald Molloy
Senior Vice President
Tribal First
Panelist
Eddie Ilko
Risk Safety and Security Consultant/Chairman NICSSA
National Indian Casino Safety and Security Association (NICSSA)
Panelist
Jason Ramos
Chairman
Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission
Panelist
Zach Carillo
Fire Chief
Sycuan Casino Resort

Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Hackers, Crooks and Thieves: Are You Protected?

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS103
With rapid advances in technology, your approach to security and surveillance has to stay ahead of the game. From A.I., facial recognition, and many other threats, protecting your tribe and its assets has become more crucial than ever. Join us as we explore security and surveillance from a regulatory perspective,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Frances Alvarez
Merydyan Technology
Panelist
Jason Gonzalez
Director
Knightscope
Panelist
Kalvin Lee
Solutions Engineer
Omnigo Technology
Panelist
Meir Shachar
Managing Director
IsTec
Panelist
Randy David
Senior Consultant
Bo-Co-Pa & Associates

Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Facial Recognition: The Dawn of a Technological Epoch

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS104
With the adoption of neural networks, trained by billions of online photos, facial recognition is nearing the accuracy of fingerprinting. The burden of information: What new FinCen requirements are on the horizon with this technology? We will explore the full potential of facial data that is stored over the course... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Malcolm Rutherford
EVP of Strategic Operations
eConnect, Inc.

Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

The Evolution of Law Enforcement & Intergovernmental Tribal Relationships

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS105
As sovereign nations, Tribes operate a multi-billion dollar industry with a variety of issues and concerns that involve multiple state and federal law enforcement agencies and the IRS. As issues and concerns arise, having collaborative intergovernmental relationships is imperative for all parties involved to seek resolutions. In this session we’ll... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Andrew Hofstetter
Tribal Government Affairs, TGPN Chairman
BlueBird, CPAs
Panelist
John Kucera
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Central District of California
Panelist
Paul Camacho
VP of AML Compliance/BSA Officer
Stations Casino
Panelist
Tyler Burtis
Director of Investigations
BURTIS INVESTIGATIONS LLC

Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Looking at the Essential Elements of Event Security at your Entertainment Venue

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS106
This panel will cover the necessary elements needed for event security at your property. We will examine case studies at various event security situations, identify solutions and protocols to maintain safety for your guests, staff, casino and tribe....
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Boyd Long
VP Security & Transportation
Valley View Casino & Hotel
Presenter
Dave Vialpando
Chairman
San Ysabel Gaming Commission
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