Stepico Executives Attended Global Gaming Expo
Game developers and vendors gathered at The Venetian Expo this week to discuss new industry partnerships.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Casino
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Industry professionals and developers have converged at The Venetian Expo for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo. The event, which draws thousands of experts, serves as a hub for discussing the latest trends in iGaming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Why it matters
The annual expo functions as a primary venue for developers to secure contracts and shift online industry connections into in-person agreements. The surge in convention traffic impacts local resort corridors as professionals from over 120 regions arrive for the sessions.
The conference expects over 25,000 gaming professionals and 400 exhibitors representing 120 countries, regions, and territories. The specific number of deals concluded during these sessions remains unknown.
The players
Stepico
A game development company seeking to establish new production contacts and industry partnerships.
Inkration
The iGaming-focused art and co-development studio that works with Stepico.
Andrii Titov
The CEO of Stepico who conducted meetings in Austin and San Francisco ahead of the Las Vegas event.
The details
Stepico executives are prioritizing direct meetings with companies that produce slot and casino content during their time at the expo. The company relies on this face-to-face engagement to expand production capacity, often working with their art and co-development studio, Inkration. While presentations are ongoing, Stepico is focusing its time on scheduled industry discussions rather than floor walkthroughs.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Global Gaming Expo begins at The Venetian Expo.
October 1, 2026: Global Gaming Expo concludes.
Beyond the Strip
This gathering follows the pattern set by previous Global Gaming Expo sessions that serve as the industry's central point for vetting new technology. It updates the ongoing trend of developers seeking face-to-face meetings to solidify digital partnerships made throughout the year.
Commuters should anticipate higher traffic volumes near the resort corridor and The Venetian Expo through the end of the week. Those traveling near the Strip should plan for potential delays as thousands of industry professionals attend the scheduled events.
The takeaway
Developers and suppliers use this week to convert virtual industry ties into formal production contracts. Residents can watch for reports on industry trends following the conclusion of the expo on October 1.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry trends in our Casino section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
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