LAS VEGAS, NV – The Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, has announced its 2026 Main Stage programming, featuring gaming executives, sports legend Wayne Gretzky and activist Elizabeth Smart.
G2E’s Main Stage opens Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 8:45 a.m. with remarks from Bill Miller, President and CEO of the AGA, followed by a CEO discussion examining the state of gaming in the U.S. and internationally.
“We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and speakers to the G2E Main Stage,” said Miller. “These conversations will bring together influential voices to share insights, spark meaningful conversations, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our industry.”
Contessa Brewer, CNBC correspondent, will moderate the CEO Outlook: The Global State of Gaming discussion with Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International; Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment; and Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. The conversation will cover expansion in Las Vegas and international markets, integrated resorts, technology, tourism and factors shaping the industry’s long-term growth.
Following the CEO discussion, Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, will be joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for a conversation exploring sports, digital innovation, sports betting and leadership. Gretzky will discuss the preparation, discipline and relationships behind his career, while Greenblatt will share lessons from building and leading BetMGM during a period of change and growth in the gaming industry.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9:00 a.m., Elizabeth Smart will join Meghan Speranzo, Co-Chair of Mentorship for Global Gaming Women, for “Identity Beyond the Headline: Power, Voice and Resilience at Work.” Presented by Global Gaming Women, the moderated conversation will explore resilience, adversity and moving beyond labels and expectations in life and the workplace.
G2E 2026 runs Sept. 28–Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The full education program includes more than 100 sessions and 300 speakers, with more than 25,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries, regions and territories expected to attend. Nearly 400 exhibitors will showcase gaming technologies and products.
