The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), known for organizing the iconic E3 event, has announced the return of an exciting new gathering: the Interactive Innovation Conference (iicon). Scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from April 27th to April 30th, 2026, the conference aims to be a groundbreaking event that will unite visionaries, thought leaders, and innovators from various sectors of interactive entertainment. This conference is billed as a “first-of-its-kind” event designed to create a unique space for collaboration across diverse industries.
A Multidisciplinary Event
The Interactive Innovation Conference will not only focus on the gaming industry but will also encompass a broad spectrum of sectors that intersect with interactive entertainment. These include industries like film, television, music, sports, healthcare, education, and finance. By connecting such a wide array of industries, the event seeks to explore how these sectors can collaborate and innovate together through interactive entertainment and its technologies.
ESA Introduces Interactive Innovation Conference to Expand Entertainment’s FutureThe event promises to feature participation from some of the most influential companies in the interactive entertainment space. Attendees can expect to engage with industry icons and leaders from major companies, including Nintendo of America, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Microsoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, Amazon Games, and Disney. This gathering of experts is set to offer unique insights and foster valuable discussions on the future of the industry.
Doug Bowser’s Vision for the Event
Doug Bowser, Chairman of the ESA Board and President of Nintendo of America, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the ESA’s pivotal role in shaping the future of culture, business, and human connection. Bowser emphasized that the iicon will create an open platform for the exchange of new ideas and visions, bringing together industry leaders to discover innovative ways that interactive entertainment can push boundaries and redefine various sectors.
The Interactive Innovation Conference is positioned to become the premier summit for discovering new opportunities driven by the interactive entertainment industry and its technology. For those interested in attending or staying updated on the event, more information is available on the iicon website, where individuals can sign up for updates on what promises to be a game-changing event in 2026.
