Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association announced that Korbi Carrison (pictured right) has been named event director for the Global Gaming Expo, the world-class international gaming trade show. She will be responsible for designing, building and delivering a dynamic experience to the tens-of-thousands of gaming-industry professionals who travel from around the world to attend G2E in Las Vegas each year.
“Korbi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and expertise across both the gaming and trade show industries,” says Melissa Ashley, senior vice president, Reed Exhibitions. “AGA and Reed are excited to welcome Korbi to the team, and to benefit from her perspective as a G2E exhibitor and contractor since its inception. We look forward to Korbi’s many contributions as we work together to make G2E an exceptional experience for the gaming industry.”
Carrison has more than 20 years of trade show experience leading exhibit efforts of large companies in the gaming space. Most recently, Carrison served as Everi Holding’s director of marketing and promotions where she oversaw the planning and execution of more than 22 events annually. Her previous roles include leading the worldwide trade show team for WMS Gaming, directing North American trade shows for IGT and running conferences for Spectrum Gaming Group.
“G2E’s greatest strength lies its ability to connect people from various branches of the casino-entertainment business in a place where they can share ideas, collaborate and find solutions that will impact the bottom line and keep our industry moving forward,” says Carrison. “I’m excited to join such a talented team and look forward to exploring new ways to enhance what’s already the world’s greatest gaming convention.”
Global Gaming Expo is “the show” in the casino-entertainment industry, showcasing the technologies, services and products of exhibitors while providing an atmosphere to explore, network, do businesses and learn. G2E offers the most comprehensive look at international gaming, hospitality and innovation. For more info, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $240 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.7 million jobs in 40 states. AGA members include commercial and Tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions. For more info, visit www.americangaming.org
