G2E News: Discovering the 2026 Education Program
Education at G2E is designed to deliver real value—not recycled conversations. This year’s program brings together operators, innovators, and new voices from across the industry to share fresh perspectives on what’s working today, what’s changing, and what’s coming next.
With just a few weeks until G2E 2026, take a closer look at what’s new, the conversations you won’t want to miss, and how to make the most of your time in Las Vegas.
New Themes
The future of gaming starts at G2E, and this year’s education program introduces four new themes designed to explore emerging opportunities, evolving challenges, and what’s next for the industry.
- Visionaries: Visionaries bring together the people whose leadership, ideas, and experiences have helped shape gaming—and those defining where the industry goes next. Featuring Gaming Hall of Famers, Tribal leaders, industry executives, innovators, and other influential voices, Visionaries offers candid perspectives on the forces transforming gaming today and the opportunities ahead.
- Lottery: Explore the modernization of lottery, iLottery, VLTs, and their role withing the broader, regulated gaming ecosystem.
- New Gaming Frontiers: What’s really on the gaming horizon? New Gaming Frontiers explores emerging gaming formats, technologies, and the opportunities shaping the next era of legal, regulated gaming.
- Digital Technologies: As gaming and hospitality operations become increasingly complex, operators are looking beyond the casino floor to drive efficiency, improve guest experiences, strengthen security, and increase revenue. Interested in learning more? Explore Digital Technologies sessions here, plus make sure to check out the Business Solutions & Tech Zone in the Expo Hall.
Responsible Gaming Education Month
This September, G2E is putting responsible gaming at the forefront as a core part of how the industry continues to grow. Hear from operators, regulators, and experts on player protections, emerging risks, and practical strategies that strengthen trust and sustainability across the gaming ecosystem.
Explore these Responsible Gaming sessions on Wednesday, September 30:
Main Stage Features
Open to all G2E badge holders, the G2E Main Stage brings the industry’s top leaders and most influential voices together for can’t-miss conversations on the issues and opportunities shaping the future of gaming.
- Monday Main Stage Feature Coming Soon
- G2E Keynote, CEO Outlook: The Global State of Gaming, and Defining Greatness: A Conversation with Adam Greenblatt and Wayne Gretzky – Tuesday, September 29 at 8:45 AM
- Identity Beyond the Headline: Power, Voice and Resilience at Work – Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 AM
Come for a Day, Experience It Your Way
There’s a lot to experience across G2E and the Education program, and choosing where to start can be a challenge. While many themes span multiple days, we’ve made it easier to find the day that best aligns with your interests—especially if you’re joining us with a 1-Day Education Badge.
- Monday, September 28
- Tuesday, September 29
- Wednesday, September 30
At G2E, the conversations shaping gaming’s future are happening now. Come ready to hear fresh perspectives, tackle real-world challenges, and leave with actionable ideas you can put to work long after the show ends.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation.