LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology , a global leader in creating the major games that players love and the network systems that improve the player experience, announced today the opening of registration for the IGT Systems Global Users Conference at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, June 29-30. Customers can register for the annual event at http://www.IGT.com/UsersConference.

"This is truly a customer-driven event," said Eric Tom, IGT chief operating officer. "With a mix of systems training, strategy discussions and networking with IGT experts, we focus on the things that matter to our customers. Their expectations are high, and we raise the bar every year to give users a conference that's relevant and re-energizing. Everything about this event represents value to our customers and end users. From the amazing venue and hot presentation topics to the exciting guest speakers, we've crafted the conference to deliver an exceptional experience."

Conference attendees will get a first look at IGT's newest systems releases with detailed, hands-on information about enhancements to the Company's industry-leading casino management systems. The next evolution includes new capabilities and technologies, highlighting the ever-converging nature of games, systems and players. IGT continues to secure acclaim and momentum with a growing roster of more than 30 of the most innovative customers around the world who are optimizing their operations with IGT's server-based applications and thousands of industry-leading, network-connected games.

The 2011 conference will deliver everything that IGT systems customers have come to expect, and more. This valuable event includes two days of hands-on training to ensure that customers gain the ultimate confidence in the performance of their current IGT systems, along with the opportunity to network with IGT experts and other casino operators in the Interactive Area.

Augmenting IGT's free online learning programs and on-demand systems training, the Systems Global Users Conference is one more example of IGT's commitment to partnering with customers to help support their business needs at every operational stage.

The 2011 Users Conference returns to ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter in Las Vegas. Located at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA is the centerpiece of this extraordinary urban resort destination with striking architecture, over 4,000 state-of-the-art guest rooms and 150,000 square feet of gaming. The ARIA casino floor offers players 1,940 slot machines powered by IGT Advantage(R) and the sbX(TM) server-based gaming solution, and features IGT's award-winning Service Window.

Conference registration is free for all current IGT systems customers. Email UsersConference@IGT.com for more information.