G2E Expands Networking

Global Gaming Expo is expanding networking opportunities for attendees of this year’s trade show, as part of an effort to make the event more valuable for business.

Global Gaming Expo 2014, to be held at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas September 30 through October 2, will introduce an expanded roster of networking opportunities as part of this year’s broader effort to provide attendees with more valuable and unique opportunities to make solid business connections and share insights and experiences, according to an announcement by organizers American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions.

“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.”

The expo week will include:

• AGA Gaming Hall of Fame – Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., Hyde Bellagio, when 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 vice president of communications, government relations and corporate responsibilities, Caesars Entertainment Corp.

Patricia Becker, first female member, Nevada Gaming Control Board, and

Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., chairman, National Indian Gaming Association.

• Tuesday, September 30, at 12:45 p.m., Tribal Gaming.

• Wednesday, October 1, 8 a.m., Global Gaming Women events.

• Wednesday, October 1, 12:45 p.m. Latin American Gaming and at 5:30 p.m., G2E Meet-Ups.

• Wednesday, October 1, 6 p.m., Lagasse Stadium, Emerging Leaders.