G2E 2026 will open its Main Stage on September 29, with a keynote from American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller, followed by a panel of three casino executives and a separate conversation between BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt and hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
The program is the first of three days of Main Stage discussions at the event, which runs through October 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
Doors for the program open at 8:15 a.m., with Miller’s keynote beginning at 8:45 a.m.
“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,” said Miller.
Three CEOs address global gaming trends
Following Miller’s remarks, CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer will moderate a panel with three casino company CEOs on the current state of the gaming industry in the US and internationally.
Participants include Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International; Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment; and Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. The conversation will cover expansion in Las Vegas and abroad, integrated resorts, technology, tourism and the factors driving long-term growth across the sector.
Greenblatt and Gretzky discuss sports betting convergence
The CEO panel will be followed by a conversation between Greenblatt and Gretzky on the connection between professional sports, digital innovation and sports betting, along with what each describes as necessary for success in their fields.
Gretzky is expected to speak about the coaches, teammates and family members who influenced his hockey career, while Greenblatt will discuss his experience leading BetMGM through a period of change in the gaming industry.
Wednesday session turns to identity and resilience
A separate Main Stage session on September 30 will feature activist Elizabeth Smart in conversation with Meghan Speranzo, Global Gaming Women’s Co-Chair of Mentorship. The session, presented by Global Gaming Women, begins at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. and will address resilience and professional identity, particularly for women in the workplace.
G2E’s full education program for 2026 includes more than 100 sessions and over 300 speakers. The event is expected to draw more than 25,000 industry professionals from over 120 countries, regions and territories, along with nearly 400 exhibitors. G2E has served the legal, regulated gaming industry for more than 25 years, covering casinos, hospitality, technology, iGaming and sports betting.
Register here for G2E 2026.