G2E 2026 Main Stage Opens with AGA Keynote and Casino CEO Panel on Global Industry Trends
TL;DR — G2E 2026 will open its Main Stage on September 29 with a keynote from Bill Miller, a CEO panel and conversation between BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt and Wayne Gretzky. The event runs through October 1, includes more than 100 sessions and is expected to draw more than 25,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries, regions and territories.
SCCG Take — The CEO-heavy lineup gives operators direct signals on growth drivers and sports betting integration. Investors should track resulting strategic alignments among participants.
G2E 2026 has announced its opening Main Stage programming, set to feature a keynote from the American Gaming Association and a panel of leading casino operators. The sessions will address key topics across the gaming sector, including expansion, technology, and the intersection with sports.
The event opens its Main Stage on September 29 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, will deliver the keynote address beginning at 8:45 a.m., after doors open at 8:15 a.m. Miller stated, “We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and speakers to the G2E Main Stage. 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.”
Executive Insights on US and International Gaming Trends
Contessa Brewer of CNBC will moderate a panel featuring Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, and Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. The discussion will examine the current state of the gaming industry in the US and internationally. Topics include expansion in Las Vegas and abroad, integrated resorts, technology, tourism, and the factors driving long-term growth.
The panel is followed by a conversation between Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, and hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky. The pair will discuss the connection between professional sports, digital innovation, and sports betting, as well as elements necessary for success in their respective fields.
Additional Sessions and Event Overview
On September 30, activist Elizabeth Smart will join Meghan Speranzo, Global Gaming Women’s Co-Chair of Mentorship, for a session on resilience and professional identity. This session is presented by Global Gaming Women.
As reported by Yogonet International, G2E 2026 features more than 100 sessions and over 300 speakers. The event is projected to attract more than 25,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries, regions, and territories, in addition to nearly 400 exhibitors. G2E has supported the legal, regulated gaming industry for more than 25 years, encompassing casinos, hospitality, technology, iGaming, and sports betting. The full event runs through October 1.
Reporting: Yogonet International
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The C-suite lineup signals strategic focus on expansion, tech integration, and sports betting—watch for partnership themes emerging from the stage.
This is the operator roadmap conversation—25,000 pros, 120 markets, and the CEOs actually calling the shots on expansion and tech. We've worked across every name on that stage. When Hornbuckle, Reeg, and Billings talk growth drivers in the same room, strategic alignment and deal flow follow. We'll be there.
- Bill Miller keynotes; MGM, Caesars, Wynn CEOs panel moderated by CNBC on US/international trends
- BetMGM's Greenblatt and Wayne Gretzky discuss sports betting and digital innovation integration
- 100+ sessions, 300+ speakers, 25,000+ attendees from 120+ markets—September 29–October 1
SCCG angle: SCCG has direct relationships across the operator, supplier, and tech ecosystem represented at G2E. We'll leverage those connections to facilitate introductions and strategic conversations for clients seeking expansion partnerships, sports betting integrations, or technology deals emerging from the event—turning stage insights into actual deal flow.
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