October 22, 2009

Dr. Winfried Wortmann, EL Honorary President, Germany

The interview was made in Istanbul in June 2009

Why do you attend these congresses?

- I am here as the Chairman of the EL and as a speaker. I’m also attending the congress to learn new things, meet people and listen to good and inspiring presentations.

What are the most interesting topics?

Knowledge sharing about consumer behaviour and how we should react to it; pursuing a joint European strategy (among the national gaming companies).

What makes a good congress?

The atmosphere; a setting as fabulous as the one we have here in Istanbul – and which we will undoubtedly also have in Helsinki.

Mr. Stickler, EL President, Austria

The interview was made in Istanbul in June 2009

Why do you attend these congresses?

For several reasons; first of all, I am really eager to learn. I also get to meet people from outside of the industry this way. The second most important issue is that you meet colleagues here, have better contacts with them, and meet new people perhaps for the first time.

What are the most interesting topics?

Topics that are future-oriented: they help you to find out how the industry will develop within the next few years; topics that concern new trends in our business, new findings.

What makes a good congress?

Good business programme, it gives a good platform for people to talk to each other. The informal aspect is also quite important.