Feature: G2E Las Vegas Preview
Discover All That Is Possible Korbi Carrison, Event Director, Global Gaming Expo chats with Peter White
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lease tell our readers about yourself, involving your background and your experience in the industry, and your role as event director of Global Gaming Expo? I have lived in Las Vegas and worked in the gaming industry since the mid-90s and have been fortunate to develop countless close friendships and garner priceless mentors over the years. The people I have met and my experiences wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the incredible people in the gaming community. Working for gaming technology developers, both large and small, gave me first-hand experience knowing what it’s like to be an exhibitor at G2E. Over the years, I have worked in marketing and promotions, conference development, trade show operations, and sales. What seemed like a random journey turned out to be a collection of experiences that uniquely prepared me for my current role overseeing G2E for RX. I remain connected through long-time friendships, and I meet new people every day. I tap into these relationships with the entire RX team as we learn, collaborate, conceive and create the ever-evolving G2E that the industry knows and loves today.
G2E Las Vegas is a vitally important exhibition for the gaming industry, given the massive amount of business deals conducted during and post-show, so there must be a considerable pressure on RX and AGA to get this show back this year? While there is some element of pressure, the overwhelming feeling is that of anticipation and excitement. This industry is strong, made up of passionate people that love what they do and are excited to reconvene in-person to reconnect and do 40
Korbi Carrison, Event Director, Global Gaming Expo
business at G2E. The time that has elapsed since our last in-person G2E hasn’t been easy for anyone. But this time has illustrated gaming’s incredible resilience and highlights our recovery story. G2E will no doubt reflect our industry’s vitality and excitement for innovations to come. What has been the process of evaluation that RX and the AGA have applied that has been involved in the decision to proceed with the in-person G2E Las Vegas show in 2021? www.casinolifemagazine.com
