Rose Estes (the writer of many of the original Endless Quest books) joins Matt Forbeck (the writer of the latest Endless Quest books) to talk about the development of early D&D fiction.
Join us for an all-star panel discussing D&D fiction throughout the years, featuring Rose Estes, Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, James Lowder, and Matt Forbeck.
Join Ed Greenwood (the creator of the Forgotten Realms) and Forgotten Realms novelists Jeff Grubb and James Lowder to discuss how some of D&D's most legendary stories came to be.
Join Dungeons & Dragons historians Ben Riggs, David M. Ewalt, Jon Peterson, and Mike Witwer to discuss the history behind the design and development of D&D.
Join Tracy and Laura Hickman (the creators of Ravenloft) and James Lowder (Ravenloft novelist) to discuss the scariest of the official D&D settings and how it first spawned.
Join us for an opportunity for BIPOC individuals to connect with gaming industry professionals in an informal setting to discuss opportunities to support your career and interests.
Description:
This event is intended for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) 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.
Description:
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).
Your favorite Gen Con Saturday afternoon event! Cosplayers can muster outside Hall A beginning at 3pm (or join anywhere along the route). Spectators welcome!
Description:
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!
A chance to demo games & meet w/some of your favorite TRD exhibitors and presenters. Part demo, part networking, part social; join us for this culminating TRD event! A great way to end your Trade Day.
The electronic ticketing support team is running open-house style demos and answering questions for event organizers and GMs utilizing electronic ticketing for their events this year.
Description:
This is a great chance for event organizers and GMs who aren't already experts with electronic ticketing (or who just need a reminder) to get a chance to talk to our support team and refresh their understanding and skills. For some of us, it's been a couple years, so it never hurts to double-check. Priority will be given to folks using electronic ticketing for 2024 events, but anyone interested in running their events with electronic tickets in the future is welcome and will be helped as time allows.