Media Application (GDEX 2026)
About the event
About the application
Welcome to the GDEX Media Application!
Every year the GDEX Press Program seeks to bring the best press agencies, streamers, and content creators to GDEX to promote both the show and all the great work exhibiting. We offer press passes to big and small outlets based on the quality of their content as well as our desire to help bolster others in the game industry to be successful. Please take a moment to fill out the application and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Applications can be Accepted, put On Hold, or Rejected at any time for any reason.
Terms & Conditions
All participants and guests are expected to adhere to the GDEX Code of Conduct. GDEX and staff reserve the right to restrict or remove guests at the event at any time for any reason if we believe the Code of Conduct has been violated or the health and safety of guests is in danger.
Code of Conduct available at https://www.thegdex.com/about#code_of_conduct
In addition, it is a good idea to review our updated Exhibitor Terms and Conditions at https://www.thegdex.com/exhibitor-terms-and-conditions as there is relevant information related to interacting with guests.
PRESS/MEDIA TERMS AND GUIDELINES
GDEX has always been a show about helping to put a spotlight on Midwestern Development as well as a place for smaller companies to get their start in Games. We also believe in these values when it comes to our press partners, allowing for smaller outlets to get a chance to cover the games we want to spotlight! Below are some of our rough guidelines for this press process!
Upon applying to be a member of the Press at GDEX, the GDEX staff will look through your application and decide whether or not to approve your application. You may ask for any number of passes on the application, but GDEX holds the final say on how many they allot to your organization.
- Your Press Pass comes in the form of a weekend pass to the event, that is given to you without charge by the GDEX Staff
- Press Passes do not allow for any special access, or guaranteed seatings at any of the events within the GDEX weekend.
- Press is not allowed to cut lines or gain any additionally privileges above a weekend pass holder.
- Press Passes are non-transferable. You may not loan or sell your Press Pass, and any individuals; conducting such behavior will be disqualified from Press Passes at future events.
- Press Pass holders must provide links to any content created at or about GDEX within 30 days after the event to press@thegdex.com
- Interviews with exhibitors, artists, and attendees may be arranged on-site at your discretion.
- To help in the facilitation of this, the information that the press contact provides to GDEX will be shared with exhibitors of GDEX.
- YOU MUST ALWAYS BE CONSIDERATE WHILE interviewing, taking photos, or recording audio/video of any individuals. If you are reported doing otherwise, GDEX may revoke your access to the current and all future GDEX events.
- If accepted, your badge will be available on-site at badge registration. The badges will be registered under the outlet’s name or the name of the contact that applied.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- What Best Describes Your Outlet/Organization?
- Please tell us about your Organization/Channel.
- What are you intested in covering while at GDEX?
- How Many Passes Are You Requesting?
- What are your social media handles (if applicable)?
- Have you attended GDEX before?
- Would you like to interview GDEX staff during the event?
- What Days Do You Plan On Attending?
- Does Your Organization Promote or Create Adult Content?
- Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
- Do You Agree to the GDEX Press Terms & Conditions?
