Convenes the worldwide gaming industry for the first time since pandemic began
The American Gaming Association (AGA), with partner Reed Exhibitions, are hosts to the gaming industry’s premier event Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021, over 5-7 October at the Sands Expo Hall in Las Vegas, where the worldwide gaming industry will meet face to face for the first time since pandemic began.
Following a one-year in-person hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, G2E will coordinate with the Sands Expo & Convention Center, federal, state and local authorities, and partners to safely reconvene the global gaming industry for the first time since 2019.
“For over 20 years, G2E has been the leader in uniting the global gaming community and we are beyond thrilled to come together this October for the industry’s hallmark event,” said Korbi Carrison, G2E event director.
Attendants will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the FDA or authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO and this extends for all exhibitors, attendees, speakers, media, and AGA and RX staff. G2E has committed to the following health and safety requirements: Approved face coverings for all individuals; Increased cleaning and sanitization standards that meet or exceed the recommendations of the CDC; Updated layout and exhibitor guidelines with capacity management and physical distancing in mind.
World leaders exhibiting at G2E: Novomatic Americas, Aristocrat, IGT, Interblock, TCSJOHNHUXLEY, EGT, Konami, Scientific Games, Ainsworth, CPI, JCM Global, Aruze, Quixant.
Historic CEO Panel, Global Leaders Headline Keynote Stage
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller will kick off the show today Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. PT with a welcome address reflecting on gaming’s road to recovery. “This year’s G2E reflects the resilience, innovation, and leadership that’s propelled gaming forward,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “We’re excited to welcome a robust lineup of the top names and brightest minds in this industry. These collective insights couldn’t be more important as we forge the path ahead after one of the most challenging years in gaming history.”
Following Miller’s remarks, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (NV-1) will speak on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamic role gaming plays across the state, and delivering for the state of Nevada.
G2E will also welcome as speakers, Hard Rock International’s Jim Allen, MGM Resorts International’s Bill Hornbuckle, and Wynn Resort’s Matt Maddox to the keynote stage when G2E 2021 returns to Las Vegas. The three gaming executives—appearing for the first time together—will discuss the ever-evolving commercial and tribal gaming landscape.
On Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. PT, G2E will debut an afternoon keynote session, Gaming & Diversity: Pushing the Industry Forward featuring MGM Resorts International Chief People, Inclusion & Sustainability Officer Jyoti Chopra, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark, and Marriott International Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils Apoorva Gandhi. Moderated by CNBC’s Contessa Brewer, Chopra, Clark, and Gandhi will discuss how gaming companies can and should prioritize diversity at all levels to better serve customers, employees, and communities.
