Global Gaming Women at G2E 2025
Global Gaming Women is excited to present a powerful lineup of events at the 2025 Global Gaming Expo! A week filled with celebration, connection, and inspiration. From honoring industry trailblazers to hosting meaningful conversations and our signature Kick Up Your Heels fundraiser, GGW’s presence at G2E offers something for everyone. |
10 Women Rising - Class of 2025 Sunday, October 5 – Invitation-only event An exclusive evening honoring the 10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2025, presented in partnership with CDC Gaming. This recognition celebrates the leadership, mentorship, and impact these professionals have made in advancing women across the gaming industry. |
Behind the Gloves Boxing & Fitness Session Monday, October 6 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Join us for an energizing start to G2E week with a special GGW Behind the Gloves Boxing & Fitness Session, hosted by the Behind the Gloves Initiative and proudly sponsored by White Hat Studios. This unique session is designed to promote both mental and physical wellness while connecting GGW members in a fun and empowering way. No boxing experience is needed—just come ready to move, sweat, and enjoy! A portion of all sponsorship proceeds supports the Aberfeldy Boxing Club in East London, providing a safe, structured environment for 100+ local youth each week. |
![]() | Recharge, Connect, and Shine at the GGW Retreat Recharge and connect at the GGW Retreat, located in Lido 3001-3102, Venetian Expo (3rd floor). Open to all G2E attendees, the retreat offers coffee, professional headshots, GGW profile assistance, meet-and-greets with the Fair Game podcast hosts, and a quiet space to relax between sessions. Hours
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![]() | American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame Tuesday, October 7 – Invitation-only event We are proud to celebrate the induction of founding member Ann Simmon Nicholson into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame. This historic honor recognizes her enduring contributions and passionate advocacy for women in gaming. |
Event Details:
| Sip & Social: Connect, Inspire, Empower Wednesday, October 8 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM We will host our annual Sip & Social networking event. Immediately following, in partnership with G2E and AGA, we will present the Wednesday Main Stage session! We’re excited to welcome fitness influencer, mental health advocate, and NKO Club founder Kendall Toole for a moderated conversation by GGW Sip & Social Chair Meghan Speranzo. This event is FREE to all G2E badge holders and GGW members! Spots are limited, so register today to ensure you snag your seat! |
Global Gaming Women is proud to partner with Light & Wonder and G2E on the inaugural Gaming vs Cancer Wednesday, October 8 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM At this year’s G2E, be part of a hands-on Gaming vs. Cancer activation! Volunteers will assemble wellness kits for women currently undergoing cancer treatment. Kits are provided through United Way of Southern Nevada and benefit the American Cancer Society, directly supporting women in need. No registration needed—just stop by, lend a hand, and make a difference! |
Kick Up Your Heels Fundraiser Wednesday, October 8 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas for the 15th Annual Kick Up Your Heels Fundraiser, supporting the GGW Charitable Education Fund. The evening includes a tribute to Patty Becker, founder of the event, and honors recipients of the Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award. |
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