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GDEX Pitch Battle!

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Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Oct 15, 2026 10:00 am - Oct 18, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Oct 17, 2026 4:00 pm - Oct 17, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

The Midwest's Premier Gaming Expo is coming back Oct 15th-18th, 2026. GDEX is Ohio's center for gaming featuring a weekend full of games to play, tournaments to compete in, raffles with unique prizes, educational workshops and tons more! GDEX is the regions top Game Dev Conference that brings in top developers from around the country to Connect with each other about the industry, Learn about game dev from some of the best industry professionals, and Share their work with their colleagues.
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About the application

Think you got the goods?

 

Throw your hat into the ring for the GDEX 2026 Pitch Battle. It's your chance to showcase your idea and win some prizes. 

 

How It Works

  • You have 5 minutes to do your pitch
    • You can use any slide format you'd like, as long as it's 5 minutes
  • The panel judges witll have 5 minutes for questions
  • Winners will be announced that day
    • Prizes will be distributed after GDEX 2026

NOTE: Your projects cannot use generative AI to create code, images, art assets, etc.

 

 

What Do You Need?

  • Have a GDEX 2026 Exhibitor pass or GDEX+/GDEX+ Pro
  • Submit your application 
  • A slide deck on your own laptop w/HDMI to showcase your project
  • A great game and great attiude!

What Can You Win?

The winning team will receive...

  • Unity Pro License for a year
  • $1,000 in cash
  • IGDA membership for a year for the team
  • GDEX+ Pro passes for 2027

Terms & Conditions

ou are giving permission to GDEX to access, read, and potentially stream/showcase materials associated with your game/project. GDEX will not be held liable for any damages associated with the content and execution of the project. 

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • What Is The Project Name
  • Give Brief Description Of Your Project.
  • Please Include a Logo for your Game
  • I Agree To The Terms & Conditions of The GDEX Pitch Battle
  • Who Are The Members Of Your Team?