G2E 2026 Unveils Main Stage Lineup

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, has announced its 2026 Main Stage programming, featuring prominent gaming executives, journalist Contessa Brewer, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and activist Elizabeth Smart.

Taking place from September 28 to October 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, G2E 2026 will offer more than 100 educational sessions and feature over 300 speakers addressing the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the global gaming industry.

Industry CEOs to Discuss the Future of Gaming

The Main Stage program will officially begin on Tuesday, September 29, with the G2E keynote delivered by AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.

Miller will open the day's programming by highlighting the innovation, collaboration and growth driving the legal gaming industry.

He will then join MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings for a high-level discussion on the global state of gaming.

Moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist and CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer, the session will examine developments across the U.S. and international markets, including expansion in Las Vegas, integrated resorts, technology, tourism and the factors expected to influence the industry's long-term growth.

Adam Greenblatt and Wayne Gretzky on Defining Greatness

Following the CEO discussion, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt will sit down with hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for a conversation focused on sports, digital innovation, sports betting and the pursuit of excellence.

Gretzky will reflect on the coaches, teammates and family members who contributed to his legendary career, as well as the preparation and discipline behind his achievements.

Greenblatt will draw parallels with his own experience leading BetMGM during a period of rapid transformation across the gaming and sports betting sectors.

The session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 8:45 a.m., with doors opening at 8:15 a.m.

Elizabeth Smart to Join Global Gaming Women Session

The Main Stage will also feature activist Elizabeth Smart on Wednesday, September 30, in a session titled “Identity Beyond the Headline: Power, Voice and Resilience at Work.”

Hosted by Global Gaming Women and moderated by Meghan Speranzo, Global Gaming Women's Co-Chair of Mentorship, the conversation will explore resilience, mental adversity and the importance of maintaining a sense of identity beyond labels and public expectations.

Smart and Speranzo will discuss how professionals, particularly women, can reclaim their personal narratives and navigate experiences that may otherwise come to define them.

The session will begin at 9:00 a.m., with doors opening at 8:30 a.m.

G2E 2026 to Welcome More Than 25,000 Professionals

Additional Main Stage programming for Monday, September 28 is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Overall, G2E 2026 will bring together more than 25,000 gaming professionals from over 120 countries, regions and territories, with nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing technologies and solutions spanning casinos, hospitality, iGaming, sports betting and other segments of the regulated gaming industry.

Now in its 25th year, G2E continues to position itself as a major international meeting point for the legal and regulated gaming sector, connecting industry leaders and innovators while highlighting emerging trends and technologies.