Tuesday, October 16, 2012

G2E 2012—It’s Now a Wrap!

By Kimberlie I. Leon, Director of Marketing

It’s official, G2E 2012 has concluded and what a show it was! If you were there you felt the energy and buzz filling the rafters of the Sands, and if you weren’t there, you probably heard all about it. From making new business contacts and seeing new technologies, to learning about game-changing trends, and enjoying everything our industry offers, everyone walked away with their fill of G2E and Vegas for 2012.

G2E 2012 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A highlight this year was unveiling our version of G2E TV with an on-the-ground camera crew and correspondent dedicated to capturing video highlights and pushing it out over social media and our blog each day. The team worked tirelessly to capture truly memorable and fantastic video live from the show floor and conference.

In case you’re curious, here are some favorite moments from G2E 2012 from me and the team…

Kimberlie: Looking at the packed to capacity G2E Ultra Lounge Uniform Fashion Show as models showcased the latest fashion from Cintas and clubs along the Strip. It’s a not to be missed and dazzling highlight at G2E each year!

Cintas Ultra Lounge Uniform Fashion Show.

Courtney Muller: Listening to Katty Kay during the Global Gaming Women luncheon as she talked to a room full of female gaming executives about being a working woman. She has such a good understanding of the issues women face and listening to her made me realize I am normal.

Thomas Loughran:  My favorite moment was the last afternoon of the show while walking the show floor and thanking exhibitors for their support.  The feedback we received was incredible – exhibitors felt the traffic was very strong and they were seeing the right people.  Many exhibitors said it was the best G2E in many years!

Mike Carlucci: Seeing it all come together so well after a year of planning.  Stepping back and looking at how packed the aisles were and how much business was being done with exhibitors.

iGaming Congress.
Mike Johnson: Our Thursday Insights on Operations program looked at the casino, and casino player, of the future and was very well received by our audience.  It was enlightening to hear our three experts provide insight into generational nuances, cutting edge marketing strategies, as well as the likely future of casino technology and operation.

Brett DeWeese: Monday night’s Welcome Reception that featured David Hasselhoff performing his variety act with the Hoffettes! This combined with The Guess Who and Them and Us made it a Welcome Reception not to be forgotten in G2E history.

David Hasselhoff performing at the Welcome Reception.
Catherine Auriana (G2E TV):  It was a thrill meeting and interviewing the State of the Industry speakers - true leaders in the industry.  Also, taking performance cues and strategy with David Hasselhoff after sound check!

Joseph Vella (G2E TV):  Walking into the standing room-only iGaming Congress (complete with virtual ticket option) on Monday was an incredible sight as was walking the empty exhibit hall floor just prior to official opening.

G2E Exhibit Hall Floor just prior to opening.
If you missed any of G2E, or if you just want to relive the week, take a few minutes to check out the video highlights on our YouTube Channel and in the archives of this blog. Then, be sure to start following us on Facebook and Twitter so you can keep us with the team and the show as we prepare for 2013!

Until next year…




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