ESA Announces Industry-Exclusive Interactive Innovation Conference, 'iicon'

The event, set for April 2026 in Las Vegas, aims to unite leaders from gaming and other industries to explore the future of interactive entertainment.

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.