Las Vegas – September 15, 2026 -- Chief executives of MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts will share a Main Stage panel at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 on Sept. 29, addressing expansion strategies for a U.S. casino industry valued at $329 billion and supporting 1.8 million jobs, organizers announced.
G2E 2026 opens Sept. 28 at The Venetian Expo with over 25,000 professionals expected
The four-day event, running through Oct. 1, will draw attendees from more than 120 countries, regions and territories alongside nearly 400 exhibitors. Programming spans more than 100 education sessions featuring over 300 speakers, organized by RX and presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
Hornbuckle, Reeg and Billings to discuss integrated resorts and technology at 8:45 a.m. session
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings will join a moderated discussion led by CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer covering Las Vegas expansion, international growth, integrated resorts, technology and tourism trends. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller opens the Tuesday session with a keynote before the CEO panel.
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt to interview Wayne Gretzky on sports betting convergence
Following the CEO panel, BetMGM chief executive Adam Greenblatt will host Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky in a discussion on the intersection of sports, digital innovation and sports betting. The conversation will examine leadership lessons from building sports betting brands amid rapid market disruption.
Elizabeth Smart to headline Wednesday session on workplace resilience
On Sept. 30, activist Elizabeth Smart joins Global Gaming Women Co-Chair of Mentorship Meghan Speranzo for a session on power, voice and resilience at work, presented by Global Gaming Women. The 9 a.m. discussion targets professionals navigating identity and adversity in corporate settings.