Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry’s 14th annual trade show in Las Vegas, will unite the greatest collection of industry leaders in the show’s history this fall, including: Sheldon Adelson, Thomas Graf, Patti Hart, Jim Murren, Jamie Odell and Steve Wynn. The annual event—known as Global Gaming Expo (G2E)—takes places September 30 to October 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas and will feature the largest expo floor since 2008.
“We’re thrilled to bring together an impressive group of industry leaders who have helped to lead the growth of our industry into the economic engine it is today,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). “We look forward to hearing from each of our speakers about how we can strengthen gaming in the years to come.”
Adelson and Wynn will each offer exclusive keynote addresses to G2E seminar attendees on Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1, at 4:30 p.m. each day, respectively. Additionally, G2E will bring together global leaders for conversations about the state of gaming:
State of the Industry: Operators on Tuesday, September 30, featuring:
• Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International; and
• James Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and Chairman of Hard Rock International.
State of the Industry: Suppliers on Wednesday, Oct. 1, featuring:
• Patti Hart, CEO of IGT;
• Jamie Odell, CEO and managing director of Aristocrat Leisure Limited;
• Thomas Graf, CTO of Novomatic AG;
• David Baazov, CEO of Amaya; and
• Pat Ramsey, CEO of Multimedia Games.
Both State of the Industry keynotes remains open to all G2E attendees.
G2E’s show floor will be its largest in five years, showcasing more than 450 exhibitors from around the world. In addition to announcing new Hollywood and other entertainment-themed slot machines before they hit casino floors across the country and world, G2E will feature conversations with industry leaders on the most important industry topics, such as skill-based gaming trends and consumer behavior; capturing the millennial customer; and big data and cyber security.
In partnership with the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association, G2E will also introduce its first-ever Hotel Conference, which will deliver a full spectrum of hotel and lodging content covering the latest trends in revenue management and technology and spotlight non-gaming amenities, products and services that resorts need to drive traffic and create the ultimate guest experience.
G2E will also introduce an expanded roster of networking opportunities as part of a broader effort to provide attendees with more valuable and unique opportunities to make solid business connections and share insights and experiences. Organized by the AGA and Reed Exhibitions, G2E is the premier trade show and conference for the international gaming entertainment industry. G2E takes place September 30 to October 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
“G2E has always been an event shaped ‘by the industry and for the industry’,” said Ron Rosenbaum, chief operating officer of the AGA. “Our delegates have made it clear that they are looking for G2E to provide venues allowing them to meet with industry colleagues to network and share best practices. Our attendees will have no shortage of outstanding opportunities to network.”
Networking opportunities available at G2E include:
• AGA Gaming Hall of Fame: Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., Hyde Bellagio
The AGA’s annual celebration of gaming-entertainment leaders returns to G2E this year. Colleagues from across the industry will come together to support the National Center for Responsible Gaming and honor the following inductees.
• Bob Faiss (posthumously), gaming law expert, Lionel and Sawyer
• Jan Jones Blackhurst, executive VP of communications, government relations and corporate responsibilities, Caesars Entertainment
• Patricia Becker, first female member, Nevada Gaming Control Board
• Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association
• NIGA Networking Lounge: Tues., September 30, 12:45 p.m., Booth 4400
Those working in the Indian gaming segment of the industry are invited to this event hosted by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA.) This annual event is the best place to make connections with fellow tribal gaming executives and learn more about NIGA.
• Global Gaming Women (GGW) Networking Breakfast: Wed., October 1, 8:00 a.m., Galileo 901
This annual event hosted by GGW brings together women from all levels and segments of the industry for an hour of strategic networking at G2E.
• GGW Kick Up Your Heels Reception and Fundraiser: Wed., Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m., Caesars Palace
Women across the international industry will gather together to raise money for the GGW Education Fund, which provides scholarships throughout the year for continuing education opportunities. Visit www.globalgamingwomen.org for more information.
• Latin American Gaming: Wed., Oct. 1, 12:45 PM, Latin American Gaming Lounge, Booth #6540: Executives in the Latin American gaming industry are invited to network and connect at this annual event, produced in partnership with SAGSE and Yogonet and sponsored by Aristocrat and Konami, with Casinos de Latinoamerica Magazine as the official media sponsors.
• G2E Meet-Ups—Wed., Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m.
New networking events for attendees involved or interested in key industry segments will be held at the ends of the show day on Wednesday, as follows:
• Slot professionals: V Bar
• Table Games professionals: Public House
• Marketing professionals: Aquanox
• Regulators and compliance professionals: AGA Booth #L1
• iGaming professionals: DB Brasserie
• Casino Entertainment professionals: Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
• Emerging Leaders: Wed., Oct. 1, 6:00 PM, Lagasse Stadium
Casino-entertainment professionals under age 40, nominated by their colleagues and peers as Emerging Leaders, are invited to network with one another and participate in a speed mentoring opportunity with leaders of the industry during this one-of-a-kind event. The Emerging Leaders program at G2E is produced in partnership with The Innovation Group.
