Global Gaming Expo (G2E) "By the Industry, For the Industry" Student Program

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The G2E "By the Industry, For the Industry" Program gives undergraduate students an opportunity to attend the gaming industry’s premier trade show and conference and begin planning for your future career right now! If you are chosen to be a part of the G2E student program, you will join the Who’s Who of gaming professionals from around the globe, see the latest products, learn about the hottest trends and begin to develop your professional network. G2E is your best opportunity to enhance your educational experience within gaming.

Students looking to pursue a career in gaming or the meeting and event planning industry will be asked to write and submit a compelling essay explaining why they want to be at G2E. All essays will be reviewed by members of the G2E Conference Advisory Board and Directors from UNLV’s International Gaming Institute. A total of 50 winners will be chosen. Students whose essays are selected will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Free G2E Four-Day Conference Pass, including access to the exhibit floor and the Advanced Gaming Institute (Monday, 11/15 – Thursday, 11/18)
  • Admission to a special student group session on gaming and hospitality career opportunities.
  • Opportunity to have resumes/CVs made available to G2E Exhibitors and industry professionals for potential internship opportunities.
  • See first-hand how the G2E Conference is organized by participating with the logistics on-site for one full day.

Essay Criteria for Submission

Essay content to address the following:

  • Why do you want to attend G2E?
  • What you hope to gain by attending the conference and/or show?
  • How you think your attendance will help in pursuit of a career in the gaming or hospitality industry?

Essay will be evaluated on content, organization, format, grammar and spelling.
Essay must be double spaced.
Essay must be typed using 12 point, Times New Roman font.
Essay must be a maximum of two 8 ½ x 11 pages.
Student resume/CV must be submitted with essay entry.

Please send your entry to Kathi Nazario, conference manager, via the following:

Email: knazario@globalgamingexpo.com

Deadline to submit essay and resume/CV: September 15, 2025

Responsibilities of Winning Students

Travel and accommodations are not included.
Students must complete and submit an evaluation form after the event on their experience at G2E.
Team up with G2E and take part in the conference logistics on site for one full day.

Note: Paid G2E conference attendees will have priority seating at the conference sessions.

Questions?
Call Kathi Nazario at 1-203-840-5355, knazario@globalgamingexpo.com.

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