2026 VGBA Los Angeles Summit

Thanks for your interest in our 14th annual Los Angeles Summit!   A magical time full of learning and camaraderie is guaranteed!  This page will update as details are confirmed.

TICKETS

SUMMIT TICKETS:  $1,500 ($1,300 for members with discount)

• VGBA Members, please apply your $200 discount code on the 2nd page of checkout
  • Code will be sent via email from the VGBA (Mailchimp from amya@vgba.org)

SUMMIT TICKET includes: 

• 2 days of CLE content.  Nixon Peabody is proud to partner with the VGBA and sponsor the CLE credits. This course is expected to provide 9 CLE credits. Click here for Nixon Peabody continuing education details.
• Lunch & snacks provided both days by our host, Nixon Peabody.
• Extended Networking Breakfast (day 1). Enjoy a warm breakfast and fully loaded coffee cart, hosted by Xsolla
• Cocktail Reception and Dinner (day 1).  We head out early to prepare for a special evening at the MAGIC CASTLE. Libations hosted by MSK, followed by dinner hosted by Frankfurt Kurnit.  Magic shows available until 12 midnight.  
• Breakfast & Coffee Cart (day 2) hosted by Taylor Wessing

GUEST +1 Tickets for THE MAGIC CASTLE: $350

MAGIC CASTLE guest tickets:

• Limited availability due to space.
  • Priority will be given to out-of-town attendees with personal guests traveling with them. 
• Includes the full evening at the Magic Castle (cocktail reception, dinner & shows)

LOCATION: NIXON PEAPODY

One California Plaza, 300 S Grand Ave #4100, Los Angeles, CA 90071

PARKING:

Parking will not be validated.  Please find multiple options below to best fit your budget:

• Nixon Peabody parking garage
  • Entrance is located at: 329 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • NOTE: The parking garage is not accessible via Grand Ave.
  • Daily max $45
• Alternate Parking:
  • Grand Central Market Parking on the corner of Hill and 3rd - $25 up to 8 hours. $40 between 8-24 hours. Garage closes at 10pm nightly
  • 420 W 2nd Street Parking corner of Olive and 2nd – Flat Rate of $30 Monday through Saturday, $10 flat if entering after 3pm.
  • ABM Wells Fargo Center corner of Hill and 2nd – $19 Maximum. Garage closes at 11pm
  • The Grand LA – Olive between 1st and 2nd - $42 Max, $55 Overnight, 24 Hour Access
  • Music Center Garage – 2nd Between Grand and Hope - $20 Max Rate, $10 if entering after 4:30 pm. Closes midnight.

TRAVEL 

HOTEL

• We have negotiated a group rate with OMNI for $229/night for the dates of the event (taxes and fees not included)
• You can access this negotiated rate and book your room through this LINK
• Only a limited number of rooms are available, and the offer ends on October 5th, 2026

FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS

• There is a dinner on Sunday evening, Nov 1st,  for all sponsors, speakers & committee members
  
• We will host a 2-hour networking breakfast on the first day of the conference from 8am-10am

SPONSORS

Our summits are the primary source of the VGBA operating budget. Sponsor support allows us to continue serving our members and the wider video game industry. We thank you:

Nixon Peabody, first-year host.  Thank you for allowing the VGBA to infiltrate your office for two days!

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, our long-standing sponsor of the LA Summit dinner.  Thanks for letting us go big with the Magic Castle this year!  

MSK, our new libations and reception hosts for the LA Summit dinner!  Your teamwork made is possible to make this year better than ever!

Morrison Foerster is a first-time sponsor of the VGBA. Our Pre-Summit VIP dinner is going to be a chef's kiss/perfection!  

Taylor Wessing has doubled down as a new sponsor this year! Thank you for covering our coffee addictions and the Student Breakfast on day 2!

Tencent supports the VGBA annually. We can't wait to share the fun surprises at the Summit.  Shhhhh, no spoilers!

Xsolla, is another first-time sponsor, and we're thrilled to have you! Thanks for helping us start day 1 with an extended Networking Breakfast.   

CONTENT

Content is still being finalized.  We will include details here once finalized.  Please watch for announcements on our LinkedIn, in our Emails, or on this site.  Thank you to the incredible LA Summit Committee for their work to provide timely content, with the top minds in our industry.

If you are unable to pay the full ticket amount and believe you may qualify for a reduced cost or free admission, please email amya@vgba.org.