Your favorite Gen Con Saturday afternoon event! Cosplayers can muster outside Hall A beginning at 3pm (or 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!
Kickoff the best four days in gaming with Gen Con and *extra* special guests as we share highlights for the weekend ahead! Raffles for Gen Con merch and more at the end of the show for attendees!
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Please note that this event is TICKETED. Seating priority will be given to those who have tickets. There will be a queue for attendees without tickets to fill any open seats.
Kickoff the best four days in gaming with Gen Con and *extra* special guests as we share highlights for the weekend ahead! Raffles for Gen Con merch and more at the end of the show for attendees!
Description:
Please note that this event is TICKETED. Seating priority will be given to those who have tickets. There will be a queue for attendees without tickets to fill any open seats.
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, attend our most in-depth session and get an 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. Finished with plenty of time to get to the Stink and Block Party. 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 at this session. Visit locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday.
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 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. First 45 minutes of the daily session highlights different events to experience that day, or throughout the show, so you can make the 10 am Exhibit Hall opening. Or stick around if you have more questions. 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. Visit locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday.
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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It's Friday and you are half way through all the fun that Gen Con has to offer. Designed to help introduce new attendees to all the experiences of Gen Con with tips, ticks, and answers to questions. First 45 minutes of the daily session highlights different events to experience that day, or throughout the show, so you can make the 10 am Exhibit Hall opening. Or stick around if you have more questions. 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. Visit locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday.
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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Saturday! The Biggest and Busiest day at the convention! More events and activities await those who want to learn about them. First 45 minutes of the session highlights the different events to experience, so you can make the 10 am Exhibit Hall opening. Stick around if you have more questions. 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. Visit locations to receive stamps and be entered to win prizes on Sunday.
New to Gen Con; have questions? This session recaps your first time Gen Con experience. It's Prize Day for the Passport Game! Prize Drawing Will be held at 2:30.
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Its 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.
Social media marketing can be a powerful tool for promoting your store/events. Its a great way to reach a large audience quickly & can help you engage with potential customers in a meaningful way.
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Using social media to highlight special promotions, share product or event information, or even create digital campaigns to drive traffic to your store or events. Additionally, social media can be used to create a sense of community among your customers, helping to build relationships and encourage loyalty. Come pick the brain of Gen Cons Community Development Manager who before becoming the social media manager for Gen Con worked in a Friendly Local Game Store and was a customer as well.
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.