AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION
The Countdown to G2E 2023 Is On
Gaming ’ s premier event returns to Las Vegas October 9-12
BY MAUREEN BEDDIS
For some , summer means barbecues and beach trips . If you ’ re in the gaming industry , it ’ s the start of the countdown to Global Gaming Expo Las Vegas . Registration is officially open for G2E 2023 at the Venetian Expo ( October 9-12 ), and I ’ m excited to see gaming ’ s biggest players are gearing up .
Last year ’ s expo hosted nearly 25,000 attendees from across the global gaming community in our first year fully returning from pandemic-related restrictions . This year ’ s show is shaping up to build on that success as we bring the industry together again in Las Vegas to chart the future of gaming .
Here ’ s a quick look at what you can expect at this year ’ s show .
Cutting-Edge Exhibitions For one week , G2E 2023 will once again transform the Venetian Expo into the most innovative casino floor in the world , with more than 300 companies ready to show off their latest games , technologies and solutions . Along with the biggest gaming manufacturers in the world , every major industry segment from payments providers and sports betting suppliers to game testing and geolocation companies will all be represented .
Among new features on the expo floor will be a dedicated iGaming Zone designated to exploring the future of the growing online casino space .
Industry Insights Beyond the expo hall , G2E 2023 ’ s education conference will be our most in-depth yet . Industry stakeholders demonstrated their excitement for this year ’ s show by submitting more than 400 proposals in our first-ever G2E call for content and speakers — giving us unprecedented insight into what issues are top of mind for the global gaming community .
This year ’ s sessions will explore topics like responsibility and integrity in sports betting , customer acquisition and loyalty strategies , and how artificial intellience will impact the future of gaming . Preview the agenda in our Schedule at a Glance .
Industry stakeholders demonstrated their excitement for this year ’ s show by submitting more than 400 proposals in our first-ever G2E call for content and speakers —— giving us unprecedented insight into what issues are top of mind for the global gaming community .
Networking Opportunities As the largest gathering of gaming professionals in North America , G2E is the industry ’ s most valuable annual networking event . Whether it ’ s a conversation at an exhibitor booth or built-in networking events like those scheduled at the reimagined Innovation Lab on the expo floor , G2E is where industry executives go to get real business done .
Reflected in G2E ’ s new look , G2E 2023 will embody our industry ’ s innovation and record-setting momentum . Stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the coming weeks and months as we approach the most anticipated G2E yet . We can ’ t wait to see you there .
Maureen Beddis is senior vice president , membership and events for the American Gaming Association .
10 Global Gaming Business AUGUST 2023