G2E 2026 Main Stage to Feature Wayne Gretzky, Elizabeth Smart and CEOs from MGM, Caesars and Wynn
TL;DR — G2E 2026 Main Stage opens Sept. 29 with AGA’s Bill Miller and a CEO panel from MGM, Caesars and Wynn. Wayne Gretzky joins BetMGM’s Adam Greenblatt on sports betting and leadership. Elizabeth Smart addresses resilience Sept. 30. The Las Vegas event expects over 25,000 attendees from 120 countries.
SCCG Take — The lineup places sports betting integration and operator resilience narratives on the main stage for an international audience of 25,000.
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 has announced its Main Stage lineup. The event is presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX. Programming opens Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8:45 a.m. with remarks from Bill Miller, President and CEO of the AGA. A CEO discussion on the state of gaming in the U.S. and internationally follows.
Contessa Brewer, CNBC correspondent, moderates the session. Panelists include Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International, Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, and Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. Topics cover expansion in Las Vegas and international markets, integrated resorts, technology, tourism and long-term industry growth factors.
Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, then appears with Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky. The conversation addresses sports, digital innovation, sports betting and leadership. Gretzky discusses preparation, discipline and relationships. Greenblatt shares lessons from building BetMGM amid sector change.
Resilience Focus on Wednesday Lineup
On Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9:00 a.m., Elizabeth Smart joins Meghan Speranzo, Co-Chair of Mentorship for Global Gaming Women. The session “Identity Beyond the Headline: Power, Voice and Resilience at Work” is presented by Global Gaming Women. It examines resilience, adversity and moving beyond labels in life and the workplace.
“We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of industry leaders and speakers to the G2E Main Stage,” said Miller. “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.”
Scale of G2E 2026
The event runs Sept. 28–Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The full education program includes more than 100 sessions and 300 speakers. More than 25,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries, regions and territories are expected. Nearly 400 exhibitors will showcase gaming technologies and products. This programming was detailed in reporting by Indian Gaming.
Reporting: Indian Gaming
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G2E positions sports betting evolution and operator resilience center stage for a global audience of 25,000 decision-makers.
We track where capital and strategy conversations happen. When MGM, Caesars and Wynn CEOs share a stage with Gretzky and BetMGM's Greenblatt, it signals sports betting is now core to integrated resort strategy — not a side bet. That shift creates partnership, technology and market-entry opportunities we help clients capture.
- Main Stage opens with AGA's Miller, then Hornbuckle (MGM), Reeg (Caesars) and Billings (Wynn) on expansion and tech
- Gretzky joins BetMGM CEO Greenblatt to discuss sports betting integration, leadership and digital innovation
- Elizabeth Smart addresses resilience; event expects 25,000 from 120 countries, 400 exhibitors, 100+ education sessions
SCCG angle: SCCG coordinates G2E strategy for clients every year — from booth placement and speaking slots to intro meetings with the exact executives on this stage. We connect suppliers to operator procurement teams and international groups to U.S. market-entry partners during the event when decisions actually get made.
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