Iicon is a new event from organization behind E3

The ESA wants to replace E3 with a bunch of buzzwords
The Entertainment Software Association is making a fresh attempt to launch a gaming event. The new project is called iicon, or the "interactive innovation conference." It's not as catchy a name as E3,
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ESA Launches New Industry Event Called Iicon, And It’s Definitely Not The New E3
ESA has announced iicon, a new event that they’ll be holding this April. Let’s cut straight to the chase now; iicon is not a replacement for E3 at all.
Former E3 Organizer ESA Has Launched iicon, A New Gaming Event
ESA, the former organizer of the popular gaming conference E3, has announced the launch of a new conference, iicon, running from April 27-30, 2026 in Las Vegas.
The ESA gears up to replace E3 with a new conference
The Interactive Innovation Conference comes to you from the organizers of E3, and companies such as Nintendo and Sony are attending.
They’re replacing E3 with a networking event in Vegas.
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, once the most important video game show, got axed forever in 2023 — now, its former hosts have announced the Interactive Innovation Conference (“iicon”) this April.
iicon is a new event from the organization behind E3
Nintendo, Disney, and PlayStation are among the companies attending the inaugural iicon in Las Vegas next year.
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