We have an exceptional edition this spring to kick off 2026, most notably sharing a photo recap of our leadership congress, The Forum, just held in February.
This year’s Forum had a special energy to it. Business and operations were in attendance because the realization that AI and cybersecurity are not an “IT issue” has occurred. AI is an intelligence that will permeate and disrupt processes and models far beyond what we saw in the digital age. The digital age was so 2021.
The day’s range was exceptional, from national policy, AI, cybersecurity, FinTech, to an authentic robot concierge – it brought innovation to life in a way that felt inspiring. The content was carefully curated for senior leadership, and the conversations reflected that depth.
“The realization that AI is an intelligence capable of not only transforming processes but completely blowing up business models and creating new verticals beyond what we can even fully grasp is beginning to take hold. Business, operations, and finance leaders are now joining CISOs and CIOs at the table for these critical conversations. We are living history as these next few years are going to make the previous digital age look like getting voicemail in the 80s.” – Jeannie Caruso
I’m deeply grateful to everyone who participated and helped make it such a meaningful experience. More than a few vendor CEOs shared with me that the Forum has become the best event for them each year, which is both humbling and incredibly rewarding to hear.
And the undiluted quality time to chat with so many minds from different verticals – in addition to friendships that span decades – never disappoints.
Thank you to our staff, Board, and Colleague attendees, and to our sponsors, speakers, and moderators below for an exceptional experience.
I hope each of you left with a better ability to champion smarter outcomes for your organization, as well as personal growth in the space, and new helpful connections and genuine friendships.
We’re all in for an incredible leap year this year with the true dawn of Agentic AI.
As always, I hope you enjoy this edition, and thanks for welcoming G&L into your home and office this spring.
All the best,
Jeannie Caruso, CEO
jeannie@mygamingandleisure.com