Top Gaming CEOs, Tribal Leaders to Headline G2E 2025 Main Stage
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) has unveiled the lineup for its main stage programming at its upcoming 25th anniversary event in Las Vegas. The three-day agenda will feature a series of high-profile conversations with some of the most influential leaders in the global gaming industry, including top CEOs from the commercial and tribal sectors.
A Deep Dive into the Future of Tribal Gaming
The main stage will kick off on Monday, October 6, with a keynote address from Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. His remarks will be followed by a panel discussion titled “Progress or Pressure: How Tribes Can Harness Innovation on Their Terms.”
This session will bring together leading tribal voices to explore how tribal operators are navigating the complex landscape of modern gaming. The discussion will focus on the balance between growth and sovereignty, and how tribes can embrace emerging technologies and new business models while protecting the integrity of their operations.
The panel, which will be moderated by IGA Executive Director Jason Giles, will feature Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association.
Inside the C-Suite: The CEO Perspective
On Tuesday, October 7, the main stage will shift its focus to the commercial side of the industry with a series of one-on-one conversations with top global gaming CEOs. The session, titled “Inside the C-Suite: Gaming’s Future in Focus on Stage,” will be led by the financial journalist Hope King.
The lineup of CEOs is a who’s who of the industry’s most powerful figures:
- Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President of MGM Resorts International
- Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment
- Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings
The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of critical topics, including investor expectations, domestic and international expansion, and the intensifying competition in both regulated and unregulated markets. The keynote session will be opened by AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness
The final day of main stage programming, on Wednesday, October 8, will take a different approach, focusing on the important issue of mental health. The session, presented by Global Gaming Women (GGW), will feature a conversation with the multi-sport athlete and mental health advocate Kendall Toole.
The dialogue, moderated by GGW’s Meghan Speranzo, is designed to “reframe how attendees think about wellness” and to foster a more open and honest conversation about mental health within the gaming industry and beyond.
The G2E 2025 event, which runs from October 6-9 at The Venetian Expo, will also feature over 100 educational sessions in addition to its main stage programming. The event is expected to welcome over 25,000 industry professionals and nearly 400 exhibitors, cementing its status as the premier global gathering for the legal, regulated gaming industry
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