Bold statement: A transformative summit is shaping how our world will work with interactive tech—and iicon is at the center of that shift. But here's where it gets controversial: Does bringing together executives from gaming, entertainment, sports, and finance risk privileging corporate agendas over broader public interests? This conference aims to answer that by turning bold ideas into actionable collaborations.
Tickets are now on sale for iicon, the Interactive Innovation Conference hosted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The event runs April 27–30, 2026, in Las Vegas at the Fontainebleau. Visit iicon.com/event-info to purchase tickets and learn more about joining the leaders steering the future.
The ESA describes iicon as a premier leadership forum that highlights how interactive technologies influence the trajectory of global business. As ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis notes, iicon represents a shift where video games and related interactive media are no longer just sources of entertainment but powerful, transformative tools across sectors such as healthcare, education, media, and finance.
Designed for senior decision-makers, iicon will host three days of keynotes, panels, and immersive programming focused on the convergence of video games, emerging tech, media, sports, education, and finance. This summit is carefully curated for executives and researchers rather than consumers, emphasizing strategic insight, cross-industry collaboration, and forward-looking dialogue.
Sarah Bond, President of Xbox and ESA Board Chair, выразedly welcomed iicon as a platform to deepen connections among gaming leaders and partners from varied industries. The event promises collaboration, innovation, and shared growth across participants.
iicon is backed by a broad coalition of leading companies and will feature high-profile speakers from entertainment, sports, and gaming. Confirmed includes:
- Strauss Zelnick, Chairman & CEO, Take-Two Interactive
- Yves Guillemot, Co-Founder & CEO, Ubisoft
- Sean Shoptaw, EVP, Games and Digital Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company
- Adam Sussman, President, Epic Games
- Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg, Co-Founders, Story Kitchen
Additional speakers will come from 2K, Amazon, Capcom, Microsoft, NBA, Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix, Warner Bros. Games, WWE, and more to be announced.
With the global video game industry expected to exceed $300 billion in revenue by 2027, iicon positions itself as the premier forum for identifying new opportunities powered by interactive technology. Attendance is by application to ensure quality conversations and meaningful connections. To apply or learn more, visit iicon.com/event-info.
About iicon (Interactive Innovation Conference)
iicon is a premier, senior-level forum focused on the business of interactive entertainment. Created by the ESA, iicon brings together global leaders and innovators across video games, technology, media, finance, sports, healthcare, and education to discuss how interactive technologies are reshaping the future of business. More information is available at iicon.com, with updates on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) as well.
About the Entertainment Software Association
Founded in 1994, the ESA represents the U.S. video game industry and its ecosystem of innovators, creators, publishers, and business leaders. ESA advocates for a vibrant, sustainable market and highlights the positive social and economic impact of video games. For more information, visit the ESA website or follow them on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
