Convention Cancellations Stack Up For Las Vegas
National Hardware Show, Global Gaming Expo Pass On 2020 Events

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The convention cancellations related to concerns over coronavirus continue for Las Vegas in 2020. The National Hardware Show set for early September and the Global Gaming Expo set for the first week of October were called off by organizers Wednesday. The National Hardware show says it will hold a virtual version later this year.
After much consideration, NHS has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event. Originally slated for September 1-3 at the LVCC, NHS now plans to host a virtual trade show later in the year. Please visit the link in our bio for full information.#NHShow pic.twitter.com/6g9SF160r8
— NationalHardwareShow (@NHS_Show) July 8, 2020
The Global Gaming Expo would have brought tens-of-thousands of attendees to the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
G2E 2020 scheduled for October 5-8 in Las Vegas has been canceled due to uncertainty around global travel restrictions. While we cannot convene in person in 2020, G2E is committed to facilitating a series of virtual opportunities. Full press release here: https://t.co/l4cPqsTYS2. pic.twitter.com/0J7wc1qgsx
— Global Gaming Expo (@G2Eshows) July 8, 2020
Both groups plan to return to Las Vegas for in-person shows in 2021.