LAS VEGAS, NV – Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced its event lineup for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, with programming focused on networking, education, professional development and fundraising. The organization is also celebrating its 10th anniversary and reaching 10,000 members worldwide in 2026.
“Global Gaming Women is proud to present a robust calendar of events that bring our mission and impact to life through dynamic programming at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo,” said Siobhan Lane, GGW President and Board Chair. “As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary and achieving the 10,000 global member milestone, we are motivated to deliver engaging programming that resonates with our diverse member base, deepens industry connections, and accelerates the professional development of women across the industry.”
GGW will begin its G2E programming Sept. 27 with its invite-only Day Zero Party at Resorts World Las Vegas, hosted in partnership with CDC Gaming and recognizing the 2026 class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
On Sept. 29, GGW will bring its signature Link and L.E.A.R.N. event to G2E for the first time, with programming, networking and light bites from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in Delfino Room 4001 at The Venetian Expo. The room will also serve as the GGW Retreat throughout G2E, providing a dedicated space for networking and learning from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sept. 29–30 and 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Oct. 1.
GGW leaders will also join the American Gaming Association Sept. 29 as GGW Founder’s Circle and Advisory Board member Holly Gagnon is inducted into the AGA Gaming Hall of Fame.
On Sept. 30, GGW will host its annual Sip & Social from 8:00–10:00 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom B/C/D. This year’s Main Stage Feature, presented in partnership with RX and the American Gaming Association, will feature abduction survivor and motivational speaker Elizabeth Smart in a moderated conversation on resilience and reclaiming personal stories beyond labels in life and at work.
GGW’s flagship Kick Up Your Heels fundraiser will follow from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Intrigue at Wynn Las Vegas. The event will bring together gaming industry leaders for networking and will recognize the 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward award recipients.
GGW will also participate in G2E educational programming Sept. 30, including “Negotiating Your Value: Money, Influence, and Career Advancement” from 11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and “Leadership Without Burnout: How High Performers Protect Their Energy” from 3:10–4:00 p.m. Both sessions are open to G2E Education Conference pass holders.