Overview

• The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced iicon, the Interactive Innovation Conference, scheduled for April 27-30, 2026, in Las Vegas.
• Unlike the now-defunct E3, iicon will be an invitation-only event focused on networking, workshops, and discussions among industry leaders.
• Confirmed participants include major gaming companies such as Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Disney, among others.
• The conference aims to explore the intersection of video games with industries like film, television, music, healthcare, and education.
• ESA leaders describe iicon as a platform to foster collaboration and innovation, emphasizing the broader cultural and technological impact of interactive entertainment.