10 Women Rising in Gaming celebrates five years with 2026 class
This year’s class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming might be the most geographically diverse.
The honorees hail from California and Illinois, Texas and Virginia. From Japan and Ireland, and, of course, Las Vegas.
What they have in common is a litany of accomplishments that are impressive and illuminating.
“It is a true honor to recognize the 2026 Class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming during such a meaningful anniversary year for Global Gaming Women. We are grateful to CDC Gaming for its continued partnership in helping us celebrate outstanding women in gaming whose leadership, impact and commitment to lifting others reflect the very best of GGW’s mission and values,” said Global Gaming Women Executive Vice President Pamela Buckley.
A collaboration between CDC Gaming and Global Gaming Women, 10 Women Rising in Gaming focuses on the accomplishments of women who have worked in the gaming industry tirelessly, often without receiving recognition. This year’s class includes a cross-section of accomplished women in the gaming industry who transcend their roles.
“Over the past five years, 10 Women Rising in Gaming has given us the opportunity to tell the stories of remarkable women whose contributions might otherwise not receive the attention they deserve,” said CDC Gaming Publisher Cory Roberts. “The Class of 2026 comes from across the industry and across the world, with careers shaped by very different experiences. What connects them is the impact they have made, the way they lead and the opportunities they continue to create for others.”
The honorees will be recognized at CDC Gaming’s Day Zero party September 27 at Resort World’s Alle Lounge on 66.
Here are their stories.
Click each recipient to read their interview.
