Latest updates of Asian Racing Conferences.
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Jones told the Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 15 February that racing has work to do to lift its audience, especially with the younger generation.
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
Global cooperation in expanding the World Pool, enhancing integrated customer experience and engaging with Generation Z were the key themes of session two of the business programme “The Wager” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 15 February in Melbourne.
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
The Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has outlined the key issues and challenges facing racing globally at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne on Wednesday, 15 February.
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
The scene was set for fruitful and forthright discussion of racing issues and more when Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, on 14 February welcomed approximately 700 guests from 35 countries to the opening ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) at Palladium at Crown in Melbourne.
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held from 14 to 19 February 2023 promises to be an invaluable forum for a meeting of the leading minds in racing and sports. As with previous Conferences, the Business Programme of the 39t ARC will facilitate stimulating dialogues on an expansive range of themes and topics, such as...
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation, Racing Victoria and Racing Australia are delighted to announce the initial details of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 14 to 19 February 2023.
Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced
Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced
Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced
After an engaging and informative week, the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) closed on Friday evening, 21 February with Mr. Andrew Harding, Secretary-General of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Executive Director, Racing, of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, thanking the forum’s South African hosts and announcing the venue for the 2022 ARC at a gala closing ceremony in Cape Town’s International Convention Centre.
Mr. Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), led the eighth Plenary Session, entitled ‘Equine Welfare’, on Friday morning, the final day of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder
Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder
Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder
Throughout the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), there are different approaches being implemented across jurisdictions, regions and projects. This was the focus of the penultimate 10th Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa, titled 'Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region'. The session featured presentations and case studies about China, Japan, New Zealand and Korea.
Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region
Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region
Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region
Throughout the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), there are different approaches being implemented across jurisdictions, regions and projects. This was the focus of the penultimate 10th Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa, titled 'Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region'. The session featured presentations and case studies about China, Japan, New Zealand and Korea.
Promoting the international movement of horses
Promoting the international movement of horses
Promoting the international movement of horses
Host Mr. David Eades introduced the 11th and final Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) on Friday afternoon in Cape Town, South Africa, entitled Promoting the international movement of horses. Pointing out that South Africa racing and breeding has been held back by African Horse Sickness (AHS), Mr. Eades explained that the session would explore where South Africa was, where it is right now and where it plans to be in the future.
Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Mr. Andrew Harding, Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Secretary General, and Executive Director, Racing, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on behalf of Mr.Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, ARF Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivered the opening address of the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) on Wednesday morning.
BBC journalist and conference moderator Mr. David Eades introduced a lively Plenary Session 4, entitled Protecting Racing's Integrity, on Thursday morning at the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
For Racing’s Integrity, and Engaging Government Agencies: the Anti-Illegal Betting Taskforce
For Racing’s Integrity, and Engaging Government Agencies: the Anti-Illegal Betting Taskforce
For Racing’s Integrity, and Engaging Government Agencies: the Anti-Illegal Betting Taskforce
Mr. Douglas Robinson, Deputy Chairman, Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Anti-Illegal Betting Taskforce, and Senior Due Diligence and Research Manager, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, warned of the “war” racing faces against illegal betting as he moderated Plenary Session 5 on Thursday afternoon at the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Racecourses, Racing and the community
Racecourses, Racing and the community
Racecourses, Racing and the community
Racecourses, by their very nature, take up large swathes of land, but historically, their use has been restricted to horse racing. However, with growing demands for prime land in urban areas and a changing market for leisure and entertainment consumers, there is a need for racecourses to diversify and adapt.
Ensuring the wellbeing of racing athletes
Ensuring the wellbeing of racing athletes
Ensuring the wellbeing of racing athletes
Ms. Victoria Carter, Deputy Chair of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, opened Thursday’s Plenary Session 7 of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), titled ‘Ensuring the wellbeing of racing athletes’, by asking: “Are we, the administrators, doing enough to support our jockeys? They may be self-employed, but without them we have no sport.”
Exploring innovative race concepts at the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Exploring innovative race concepts at the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Exploring innovative race concepts at the 38th Asian Racing Conference
Dr. Makoto Inoue, Vice-Chair, Asian Racing Federation (ARF), Presidential Counsellor for International Affairs, Japan Racing Association (JRA), opened the second Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) exploring innovative race concepts, with a reminder that while tradition is important, there is a need for innovation.
Fan Engagement through Media, Marketing, Data and Sponsorship
Fan Engagement through Media, Marketing, Data and Sponsorship
Fan Engagement through Media, Marketing, Data and Sponsorship
Mr. Greg Nichols, Chairman, Racing Australia, and Director, Racing Victoria, chaired Plenary Session 3 entitled Fan Engagement through Media, Marketing, Data and Sponsorship on Wednesday afternoon at the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Wagering & Digitalisation is the theme of the first ARC 2020 Plenary Session
Wagering & Digitalisation is the theme of the first ARC 2020 Plenary Session
Wagering & Digitalisation is the theme of the first ARC 2020 Plenary Session
Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Chairman Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges on Wednesday morning participated by video in the first Plenary Session covering Wagering & Digitalisation which began the business sessions at the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Opening ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town
Opening ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town
Opening ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town
After an absence of 23 years the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) returned to Cape Town, South Africa where delegates attending the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) were warmly welcomed by Mr. Andrew Harding, ARF Secretary General, on behalf of ARF Chairman, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, on Tuesday evening.