SPiCE International 2026 Set for Cebu on 12–13 November with Bidroid Sponsorship

SPiCE International 2026 will take place on 12–13 November 2026 at Shangri‑la Mactan Cebu in the Philippines, organisers Eventus International confirmed. The third edition of the Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition gathers operators, suppliers, investors, technology leads and regulators to address how to scale across Asia without losing control of costs, compliance or customer experience.

What the agenda will cover at SPiCE International 2026

Panels and workshops across two days will examine product‑market fit, localisation, payments, artificial intelligence and access to capital. The programme is positioned around mobile‑first growth in the Asia Pacific region and the commercial mechanics required to convert demand into sustained customer relationships.

Speakers are expected from operators and suppliers that operate or target Southeast Asia, and sessions will emphasise the different consumer behaviours and payment preferences found across markets such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Bidroid named sponsor and its message on mobile growth

Eventus International announced Bidroid as a sponsor of SPiCE International 2026. Bidroid.io is presented by organisers as a performance marketing and mobile advertising platform that uses machine learning and predictive targeting to help app owners acquire higher‑quality users and improve retention and lifetime value.

Bidroid outlined its approach before the summit, arguing that install volume alone is insufficient. The company said its platform turns early post‑install telemetry — metrics including first‑session depth, feature interaction velocity, tutorial completion and initial funnel conversion — into predictive signals used to identify high‑LTV cohorts.

"Bidroid is built to bridge the gap between user acquisition volume and long‑term, scalable profitability," the company said, adding that its platform optimises real‑time bidding toward audiences with high conversion intent and automates fraud prevention.

Bidroid also told delegates that Southeast Asia is a "mobile‑first, high‑growth ecosystem" where standard global templates fail because each market exhibits distinct localised behaviours and payment patterns. The company argues that AI‑driven precision and predictive LTV modelling are necessary as privacy frameworks tighten and acquisition costs rise.

Practical topics operators will bring to Cebu

Sessions on payments and localisation will address practical hurdles: integrating local rails, accepting market‑specific methods and matching onboarding flows to acquisition creative. Talks on product fit will drill into how operators tailor offers and UX to country‑level preferences rather than applying a single regional product.

Panels on AI and data will focus on linking acquisition to downstream retention metrics. Bidroid's pre‑summit commentary highlights three common failures in mobile marketing: focusing on Day‑0 and Day‑1 metrics at the expense of Day‑7/Day‑30 ROAS; separation of acquisition and retention teams; and one‑size‑fits‑all re‑engagement strategies that ignore cohort behaviour.

Awards, registration and commercial notes

Eventus International is running the SPiCE International Eventus Awards 2026 alongside the conference. Nominations are open to recognise individuals, teams and products shaping Asia's gaming industry. Organisers encourage submissions with one month to go before the event.

Registration and sponsorship remain available. The organisers say a limited number of exhibition and sponsor packages are still on offer for vendors and service providers seeking market access and visibility. Lou‑Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer at Eventus International, is listed as the contact for sponsorship and exhibition enquiries and reachable via the Eventus International office.

What delegates should expect on the ground in Cebu

Shangri‑la Mactan Cebu will host a programme designed for deal‑making and technical exchange rather than pure thought leadership. Operators looking for partners on localisation, payments integration, and performance marketing will find suppliers on the floor, while senior product and growth teams can join tactical sessions to map how AI and predictive models alter acquisition spend.

For attendees focused specifically on product and market access, the event also aims to surface what operators are currently buying and the service gaps they are prioritising. That practical horizon is reflected in the organisers' emphasis on connecting decision makers from operator businesses with regional suppliers.

Where this sits for the industry

SPiCE International positions itself as Asia's product and market‑access event for iGaming, with a mobile‑first framing and a two‑day timetable. The combination of a sponsor emphasising predictive performance marketing and a programme stressing payments, localisation and capital suggests the organisers are tilting the agenda toward commercially actionable sessions rather than purely regulatory debate.

Attendees wanting regulatory coverage should note that the lineup includes industry and regulatory experts, and the event page lists sessions that will touch on compliance alongside market entry and growth topics. For a quick look at related coverage and partner content, see the events section and the b2b pages on the organiser's site.

Oliver Grant, Industry Technology Correspondent, will be on site in Cebu to report on the sessions and vendor claims that aim to convert regional mobile demand into sustainable revenue.

12–13 November 2026 | Shangri‑la Mactan Cebu, the Philippines. Organiser: Eventus International. Sponsor highlighted: Bidroid.io.