Walk around Gen Con and you may see people you've known from years. The event has become like a reunion for many, and always offers new experiences to join. This year was no different and it is amazing when we realized that there were over 70,000 people at Gen Con. Hosted over August 3-6 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the main events took place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
The games, performances, and unique experiences make this the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America. And, Gen Con will continue to bring the gaming action back to Indy through 2030. Yes, it's really happening:
“The Gen Con attendee experience is continually at the forefront of our decision-making,” said David Hoppe, president of Gen Con. “We are excited to announce that Gen Con will be extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2030. I am eager to see the continued growth and success that will come from our partnership with a city that has supported us over the last 20 years.”
Activities Hosted At Gen Con Include:
- Board games
- Roleplaying games
- Seminars
- Costume Contest
- Film Festival
- Performances
- Vendors from everywhere
These events are just a sampling of the activities at Gen Con that has grown since it began in Indy. “Twenty years ago, when Gen Con first came to Indy, they were a 20,000-person hobby gaming show,” said Leonard Hoops, president & CEO of Visit Indy. “Today, it is a 70,000-person cultural phenomenon. Indy and Gen Con have grown together, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to do so in the future. Keeping this global event in Indy has been a team effort and the Pan Am convention center and hotel project has been an indispensable part of that. We greatly value our decades-long partnership with Gen Con.”
What we have loved is the sense of community at Gen Con, which gives back by raising money each year for charity. Knowing that the convention will return thru 2030 is exciting and we cannot wait to see you there next year!