The 18th annual Southern Gaming Summit and the 15th annual BingoWorld Conference and Expo will be May 4-5 at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center.

Other sessions will look at developments in tribal casinos, online gambling, racetrack gambling and slot machine technology.

BingoWorld sessions will include an interactive Bingo University that teaches about bingo-hall promotions and other workshops.

Plenty of networking opportunities are also available throughout the event, with evening entertainment for attendees and a large trade show floor that includes both Southern Gaming Summit and BingoWorld exhibitors. Trade show hours are expanded this year, allowing more time for interaction between vendors and customers.

In all, the unique mix of education, networking and southern hospitality make this a necessary event for anyone doing business in or interested in developing business in the region. With this dynamic audience, it’s no wonder that vendors are reaching out with exhibit booths, sponsorships and advertising opportunities. Prime exhibit space is going fast, so contact Lesley Grashow at grashowl@bnpmedia.com for more information.

Complete event details are at www.sgsummit.com.

BiloxiCasinos.com was at last year’s event. Here is a small clip of the exhibitor hall at the 2010 show.