Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
Ohio 43055-9393, United States
This is the application for the GDEX 2026 event happening October 15-18th, 2026.
After you submit the application we will review it and send you an Approved, Rejected, or Waitlisted. Approved applications will then instantly be able to access the floorplan and purchase your booths/tables.
See thegdex.com/apply for general information about what is included with a booth/table. All tables are 8 foot by 30 inches. Many spaces (but not all, especially spaces around the outer walls) come with a backdrop. You are free to bring your own banner, tablecloths, or decorations. (Nothing flammable, hazardous, not-safe-for-work, or violating the privacy of passers-by.)
Welcome to the GDEX 2025 Speaker Application!
NOTE: The Conference (speaker schedule) is full, only Expo/Community events/experiences and Performance slots remain. Please visit thegdex.com/apply-community for faster response and turnaround.
NOTE: Conference Speaker Sessions will be waitlisted, unless they have already planned directly with us and are already on the schedule.
Do you have something you're really passionate about you want to bring to GDEX? Applications are handled on a rolling basis, so we will look over them as they come in on a weekly basis and approve, decline, or hold for a later decision. Applications can be Accepted, Waitlisted, or Rejected at any time for any reason. Accepted applications will be posted onto the schedule based on the time availability listed on the application.
We generally divide our experiences into the following categories
- Speaking Seminars. (Speakers give presentations about their topic, technologies, etc.)
- Workshops. (These are designed to be interactive sessions that require audience work and/or participation.)
- Panels. (Consist of multiple speakers discussing a topic.)
- Gaming Experience. (Any kind of game demos, tournaments, showcases, etc.)
- Tech Experience. (If you have a cool technology to demo, particularly visual or interactive experiences.)
- Community Gathering or Meetups. (Sessions that are designed to have people get together and meet each other or celebs, etc.)
- Live Performance. (This can be anything ranging from Music, Comedy, Theatre, Dance, Art or more! Anything done primarily to entertain an audience.)
NOTE: OUR EXPERIENCES ARE DESIGNED TO BE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, GAME SHOWCASES, OR COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND CANNOT BE SALES PITCHES.
Also note: The "Business Info" portion of the application is standard and we cannot modify it. If you don't have a business logo, just upload any image instead. (1x1 pixel, or full-transparent image, or any other placeholder is fine.)
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.
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
GDEX 2026 EXPO HALL
This is a much lighter-weight version of our Speaker (Performances & Experiences) Application, which allows you to claim Expo/Community Event slots on our schedule that any GDEX ticketholder can attend. If you want the Conference-only application, go to https://www.thegdex.com/apply-speak
This can be for literally any kind of performance, workshop, or hangout. Geek out about a particular game. Playtest your new board game. Practice public-performance or speaking. The limit is your imagination!
Types of Slots:
- Community Stage Slot: Great for performances or informal presentations.
- Barrel Room Slot: Nice aesthetic room with plenty of tables, good for workshops, board/card/tabletop gaming
- Lobby/Piano Slot: Reserve time in the lobby for an informal meetup, or to book time on the Piano. You are free to move the meetup anywhere else in the Venue after gathering.
Want longer than 25 minutes? Just request multiple adjacent blocks! Please specify in the questions if you want more than one session.
Slots are first-come-first-served; please select multiple slots that work for you, so we can flexibly schedule you in case conflicts arise!