GLOBAL BUSINESS INNOVATION SUMMIT

Advancing Global Business Through Technology

January 5 I Las Vegas, NV

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About GBI SUMMIT

WHERE VISIONARIES MEET & IDEAS THRIVE

The GLOBAL BUSINESS INNOVATION SUMMIT is a premier event convening of global business leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators. We are dedicated to positioning Southern Nevada as a dynamic global hub for trade-driven innovation.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Guest speakers on advancing innovation through emerging technology and strategies.

DRIVE Innovation

We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transform in 2026

GLOBAL NETWORKING

Direct engagement with Global Leaders, Business Owners, Government Leaders, International Delegations and Investors.

MARKET EXPANSION

Advance in global market trade by convening policymakers and global leaders for sustainable international business growth.

A FULL Day of DRIVING BUSINESS &
ECONOMIC GROWTH

DAY EVENT

January 5, 2026

9:00am

Registration & Networking

9:45am

Rachel Gomez

Founder & CEO
ArtCee

Angelica Villarta

Founder
HAAPIROOTS

Joseph Campos

Honorary Consulate
Republic of South Korea
Dean of the Nevada Consular Corps

10:00am

John Kwon

Founder of Seanergy
Co-founder of K-BIC

Bernard Bermudez

Senior Vice President
MidFirst Bank

10:10am

Mark Rhee - Southern Nevada Gateway to Global Business

CEO
Western Automotive Group LLC

10:20am

Gene Lee

Chief Analytics Officer
Caesars Entertainment

10:30am

Vivian Palmer, MBA

Executive Director
World Affairs Council

10:40am

Andrew Woods

Director
UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

10:50am

Brandon K. Sim, MS

President and CEO
Astrana Health

11:00am

BRUNCH

11:30am

GLOBAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Moderated by Matt Westfield

Co-Founder
Granite Landings

Shiva Kittusamy

Small Busininess Education Coordinator
University of Nevada, Reno Extension

VISIONARY PANEL
Moderated by Matt Westfield

Co Founder
Granite Landings

Chris Markl

Lecturer II
Community & Economic Development Specialist University of Nevada, Reno Extension Southern Area

Mike Bindrup

Clark County Community and Economic Development Coordinator
University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Russ Beutler

Industry Expert

Eddy Pham

CEO
Infortum

02:15pm

Words of Wisdom by Paul Yoo

CFO & Managing Partner
500 Global

02:25pm

Evan Louie

Founding Principal
Asian Pacific Joint Venture LLC

EVENING EVENT

January 5, 2026

6:00pm

Cocktails & Networking Event

Joseph Soul

Live Entertainment:

7:00pm

Patranya Bhoolsuwan

Founder & CEO
Patranya Media LLC

Commissioner Justin Jones

County Commissioner
Clark County, District F

GLOBAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PANEL DISCUSSION

Jay Vickers - Moderator

COO
UNLV Sports Innovation Institute
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. John Mercer

Co-Director
UNLV Sports Innovation Institute
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tommy Eichenberg

Linebacker
Las Vegas Raiders

Kristen Santero

VP, Digital Marketing & Fan Development
Vegas Golden Knights

Vikrant Bodalia

Head of Technology
Las Vegas A’s

8:00pm

Live Entertainment:

Joseph Soul

Artist

Cultural Performances

Various Performance Groups

9:00pm

John Kwon

Founder of Seanergy
Co-founder of K-BIC

Bernard Bermudez

Senior Vice President
MidFirst Bank

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Join us in Las Vegas and learn what’s next in Innovation & Technology during this Global Business Innovation Summit. Chat with fellow innovation enthusiasts, enjoy food and drinks, and stand a chance to meet exclusive global business leaders. Reserve your seat today.

CANYON GATE COUNTRY CLUB

2001 CANYON GATE DR. LAS VEGAS, NV 89117

Monday, Jan 5 2026

9:00am
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & NETWORKING

11:00am
GLOBAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

6:00pm
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVATIONS

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