New to Gen Con; have questions? First time can be overwhelming. This session provides tips, tricks, highlights, and a recap of the Gen Con experience. It's Prize Day for the Passport Game!
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It's Sunday and you survived Gen Con! Recap your experiences as a new Gen Con attendee and get your Gen Con Passport turned in for the prize drawing.
New to Gen Con? Have questions? First time can be overwhelming. This session provides tips, tricks, and highlights of events to experience each day of the convention. Each day, a different focus.
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Thursday morning, start your adventure with a look look at all the fun that awaits you at Gen Con. Designed to help introduce new attendees to all the experiences of Gen Con with tips, ticks, and answers to questions. Each daily session highlights different events to experience that day, or throughout the show. Let the fun continue throughout the day with the Gen Con Passport! Designed to introduce attendees to all the varied activities at the con, Passports will be handed out on Wednesday and Thursday*. Visit 12 locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday. *Passports are not guaranteed for Friday Saturday.
New to Gen Con? Have questions? First time can be overwhelming. This session provides tips, tricks, and highlights of events to experience each day of the convention. Each day, a different focus.
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At the convention on Wednesday, get a advanced look at all the fun that awaits you at Gen Con. Designed to help introduce new attendees to all the experiences of Gen Con with tips, ticks, and answers to questions. Each daily session highlights different events to experience that day, or throughout the show. Let the fun continue throughout the day with the Gen Con Passport! Designed to introduce attendees to all the varied activities at the con, Passports will be handed out on Wednesday and Thursday*. Visit 12 locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday. *Passports are not guaranteed for Friday Saturday.
Kickoff the best four days in gaming with Gen Con and special guests as they share highlights for the weekend to come! Special music performance and prize drawings for the audience. Don't miss it!
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Please note that this event is TICKETED. Seating priority will be given to those who have tickets, followed by those who don't.
Join Gen Con Staff & DEI Advisory Committee members as we talk about the changes weve made, our goals for improvement, mission & values in creating a more diverse, inclusive, & equitable Gen Con.
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Join a moderated discussion with Gen Con staff and DEI Advisory Committee members Mandi Hutchinson and Aaron Trammell as we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion at Gen Con. Includes a 2024 update to the community on the work Gen Con has undertaken, outlining our goals for fostering a more diverse and inclusive Gen Con, and discuss ways in which you can become involved. Questions can be submitted in advance using the form sent in the message to registered players, or during the Q&A session of the presentation.
An opportunity for BIPOC individuals to connect with gaming industry professionals in an informal setting to discuss opportunities to support your career and interests.
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This event is intended for Black, Indigenous, and people of color only. The event will be an informal job fair like atmosphere where industry professionals representing several interests/disciplines will be available and ready to talk to you. Areas of interest are: Game Design, Game Publishing, Art Design, Content Creation, Freelance. Attendees will be asked to fill out a brief form regarding your areas of interest prior to the event.
Drinks, Snacks, Games and the opportunity to connect with fellow Gen Con PoC attendees and industry folks right in the BIPOC Lounge! Hosted by Aaron Trammell and Mandi Hutchinson.
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There will be a cash bar, free snacks, party games and more. Awesome door prizes will be raffled off that you won't want to miss (must be present to win and receive prizes).
The annual costume parade returns to Gen Con for 2023! Muster outside Hall A beginning at 3pm. Cosplayers may join anywhere along the route. Spectators welcome!
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Plan to cosplay but don't want to enter the contest? No problem! The parade is a great way to gather with fellow cosplayers and show off your costume. Muster outside of the Hall A entrance near the West Street Plaza at 3pm and anyone in costume may join the parade anywhere along the route. Details on the Parade Route can be found on the Costume Contest page of the Program Book. Spectators are welcome, but we ask that you remain mindful of blocking any pathways and are respectful to those marching in the parade. Cheering is encouraged!