The KnowNow 8th Annual Conference Speakers
We’ve got a great event lined up for you at the FDM Offices on 9/10 September.
It’s time to start introducing our speakers…
Introducing the 8th Annual KnowNow Conference Speakers.
Kirsty Caldwell. Founder & Director. Betsmart Consulting.
Kirsty delivered the opening keynote at our 7th Annual Conference last year. She’s back again this time with another Keynote. This time she’ll give us an overview of the current regulatory landscape and looking at the challenges that we will need to navigate over the year ahead.
With vast experience in building and leading compliance teams located in every corner of the world, both in large PLC and small start-up environments, Kirsty’s sector specific compliance knowledge is second to none. Her experience has been gained through in-house positions and consultancy services, provided via her business Betsmart Consulting.
Kirsty holds degree and post graduate degree level qualifications in governance, risk and compliance, as well a degree level qualification in anti-money laundering, with the International Compliance Association. She is also Interim Chair of the British Gambling Commission’s inaugural Industry Forum panel which was established 2024.
Jessica Wilson, Senior Associate, Harris Hagan.
Jessica joined Harris Hagan in March 2019 after training at another law firm in the City of London. She is back in September to deliver another legal update.
Specialising in all aspects of online and land-based gambling law, Jessica advises land-based and online gambling businesses (B2C and B2B), as well as many start-ups. She advises on legal classification, non-remote and remote licence applications, premises licensing, personal applications, change of corporate control applications, transaction due diligence, general compliance and reporting requirements, compliance assessments, regulatory investigations, corporate evaluations, operating and personal licence reviews, and developing associated remedial compliance programmes and action plans.
Josh Hodgson, Chief Operating Officer, H2 Gambling Capital.
H2 Gambling Capital is a global specialist gambling sector market data provider based in the UK and is widely recognised as the leading independent authority regarding market forecasting and intelligence on the gambling industry.
The intelligence generated by H2’s industry forecasting model has become the most quoted source regarding the sector in published company reports, transaction documentation and sell-side analysts’ notes, as well as in the trade/business media. Its detailed coverage extends to over 150 national/state gambling markets and 100 listed operators and suppliers with market share analysis in over 100 markets.
Josh joined H2 Gambling Capital in 2015 as a data analyst and has progressed to the role of COO following his instrumental advancement of the company’s data and regulatory services over the course of 10 years.
He has an academic and applied background in data analytics and drives the continuous
development of H2’s intelligence resources. Josh oversees H2’s coverage of over 150 markets worldwide from both a data and regulatory perspective to deliver accurate, up to the minute intelligence on the global gambling market.
Paula Murphy, Head of Business Development, Mindway AI.
Paula Murphy has worked with the Gambling industry for over 9 years. As Head of Commercial at Mindway AI, she is focused on helping operators meet their legislative requirements and enhance player protection. Prior to joining Mindway AI, Paula was the Founder of specialised compliance and safer gambling information provider, KnowNow Ltd and Managing Director at Wilmington PLC’s legal division. She has a vast industry network and a deep understanding of challenges faced by operators in this space. She is passionate about helping operators boost player protection through early detection and intervention. Paula was named Woman of the Year at the European Casino Awards 2025. She has also featured in Hipther’s list of the 50 best speakers of 2024 and 2025.
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