Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced its programme of networking, education, fundraising and industry events for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas as the non-profit marks its 10th anniversary.
The organisation, which supports the professional development of women in the gaming industry, has reached 10,000 global members.
“Global Gaming Women is proud to present a robust calendar of events that bring our mission and impact to life through dynamic programming at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo,” Siobhan Lane, GGW President and Board Chair, said.
“As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary and achieving the 10,000 global member milestone, we are motivated to deliver engaging programming that resonates with our diverse member base, deepens industry connections, and accelerates the professional development of women across the industry,” Lane added.
The programme will begin with the invite-only Day Zero Party on Sept. 27 at Resorts World Las Vegas, hosted with CDC Gaming, where GGW will celebrate its 2026 class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
GGW will host its first G2E edition of Link and L.E.A.R.N. on Sept. 29, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. It will take place in Delfino Room 4001 at The Venetian Expo and feature inspiring programming, connection, and light bites in a social setting. The event is, with pre-registering via this link recommended.
The GGW Retreat will run from Tuesday, Sept. 29 to Thursday, Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 and 30, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 1, offering attendees opportunities to connect, recharge and learn more about GGW.
GGW leaders will also join the American Gaming Association (AGA) on Sept. 29 at 5:00 PM to recognise Holly Gagnon, a member of GGW’s Founder’s Circle and Advisory Board, as she is inducted into the AGA Gaming Hall of Fame.
The organisation’s annual Sip & Social event on Sept. 30 runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and will feature motivational speaker Elizabeth Smart in a moderated conversation on resilience and reclaiming authorship of personal stories. To secure tickets for Sip & Social, click here.
GGW’s flagship Kick Up Your Heels fundraiser will also take place on Sept. 30 at Intrigue at Wynn Las Vegas and will honour the 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward award winners. It will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and tickets are available for purchase here.
GGW has also helped assemble panel discussions that are open to anyone holding a G2E Education Conference pass. The featured sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 30 include “Negotiating Your Value: Money, Influence, and Career Advancement,” from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and “Leadership Without Burnout: How High Performers Protect Their Energy,” from 3:10 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/09/04/126225-global-gaming-women-unveils-lineup-for-g2e-2026-in-las-vegas
