Global Gaming Women announces events for G2E

Summary

Punchy: Global Gaming Women (GGW) has published its programme for the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), running 6–9 October at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, offering a mix of networking, education, celebration and fundraising aimed at uplifting women and allies in the gaming industry.

Highlights include the Day Zero Celebration on 5 October to honour the “10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2025” (invitation only); a public GGW Retreat on 7–9 October providing headshots, profile help and a quiet space away from the show floor; the induction celebration for founding member Ann Simmons Nicholson into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame (invitation only); the 15th annual Kick Up Your Heels fundraiser on 8 October at XS Nightclub supporting the GGW Charitable Education Fund; and the Sip & Social networking breakfast plus a Wednesday main stage session on mental health featuring Kendall Toole and moderated by GGW member Megan Speranzo.

Key Points

GGW will run a week of events at G2E (6–9 October) focused on networking, education and fundraising for women in gaming.
Day Zero Celebration (5 Oct) honours the “10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2025” in partnership with CDC Gaming (invitation only).
The GGW Retreat (Lido 3001-3102) is open to all G2E attendees and offers free coffee, updated professional headshots, GGW profile assistance, podcast host meet-and-greets and a quiet relaxation space. Hours: Tue 9am–5pm, Wed 9am–5pm, Thu 9am–1pm.
Founding member Ann Simmons Nicholson will be celebrated for induction into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame (invitation only).
The 15th annual Kick Up Your Heels Fundraiser is on 8 Oct at XS Nightclub, supporting the GGW Charitable Education Fund; tickets are $200 and the evening includes a tribute to founder Patty Becker and the Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award recipients.
Sip & Social networking is on 9 Oct, 8–8:45am in Venetian Ballroom F, followed by the Wednesday main stage session at 9am: “Breaking the Stigma: An Honest Dialogue on Mental Health” with Kendall Toole, moderated by Megan Speranzo.

Why should I read this?

Quick hit: if you’re at G2E or care about diversity, leadership and wellbeing in gaming, this is where you should be or at least know what’s happening. GGW’s schedule mixes practical perks (free headshots, a calm retreat) with high-profile recognition and fundraising — useful whether you’re networking, recruiting, advocating or simply keeping tabs on industry moves. We’ve saved you time by laying out the essentials so you can pick the events that matter to you.

Source

Source: https://cdcgaming.com/global-gaming-women-announces-events-for-g2e/