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Deadline: Sep 03, 2025 10:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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GDEX & Corgscon 2025
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Date: Sep 04, 2025 10:00 am - Sep 07, 2025 4:00 pm (EST)
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400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, United States

About the event

The Midwest's Premier Gaming Expo is joining with Ohio's oldest retro gaming event Corgscon for a very special weekend happening on Sep 4th-7th, 2025 featuring a weekend full of games to play, tournaments to compete in, loads of good gaming deals, raffles with unique prizes, and tons more! GDEX is the regions top Game Dev Expo with loads of new and unreleased games to play all weekend long. Gamers and Game Devs are welcome to join us for a Weekend Celebration of Games! The Columbus Ohio Retro Gaming Society was born in August 2008 right here in the capital city at the ACEC annual swapmeet, when two retro gamers named Gary met in person. The Atari Computer Enthusiast Club had been hosting an annual swapmeet for its members and the community since the 90s.
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About the application

Welcome to the GDEX 2025 Exhibitor Application! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GDEX! GDEX would not exist without all the amazing people who help make it run throughout the weekend. Volunteers will be expected to have all day availability (8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) for one of these date blocks (but preferably two): Thursday, September 4th Friday, September 5th Saturday, September 6th Sunday, September 7th *The availability is for scheduling purposes only, not to work the entire time. Shifts will not be back to back unless it is preferred.

Terms & Conditions

There are a few other things to keep in mind. You must be at least 18 years old by Thursday, September 4th All volunteers will work two 3.5-4 hour shifts, totaling in 7-8 hours of service. These will generally be across two days, but in some cases may be same day. In exchange for your time, you will receive one T-Shirt and one full show pass (does not include Dev Day) which allow access to the entire GDEX show as long as you fulfill two 4-5 hour shifts! Please do not purchase any tickets through GDEX prior to receiving confirmation of your volunteer status as GDEX show badges are non-refundable. If you have any questions feel free to contact our volunteer coordinator Henry Bawden at henry@thegdex.com

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Applicant (Only select this shift as you apply, Ignore all others) Greater Columbus Convention Center Sep 04, 2025 12:00 am - Sep 05, 2025 12:00 am 78 24
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Volunteer Lead Greater Columbus Convention Center Sep 04, 2025 8:00 am - Sep 07, 2025 6:00 pm 0 82
message Volunteer Leads will be expected to attend the whole conference, manage volunteers and oversee their area.
04 Thursday Check-in/Sales: Shift 1 Sales Window Sep 04, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday Speaker: Shift 1 Speaker Rooms Sep 04, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday VIP Room: Shift 1 VIP Room Sep 04, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday Load-In: Shift 1 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 04, 2025 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 1 3
04 Thursday Check-in/Sales: Shift 2 Sales Window Sep 04, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday Speaker: Shift 2 Speaker Rooms Sep 04, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday VIP Room: Shift 2 VIP Room Sep 04, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday Load-In: Shift 2 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 04, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 3
04 Thursday Check-in/Sales: Shift 3 Sales Window Sep 04, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm 0 4
04 Thursday Speaker: Shift 3 Speaker Rooms Sep 04, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 3
04 Thursday VIP Room: Shift 3 VIP Room Sep 04, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 3
04 Thursday Load-In: Shift 3 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 04, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1 4
04 Industry Leaders Meeting TBD Sep 04, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 2 3
05 Friday Check-in/Sales: Shift 1 Sales Window Sep 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday Speaker: Shift 1 Speaker Rooms Sep 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday VIP Room: Shift 1 VIP Room Sep 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday Doors/Floor: Shift 1 Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 2 4
05 Friday Load-In: Shift 1 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 1 3
05 Friday Check-in/Sales: Shift 2 Sales Window Sep 05, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday Speaker: Shift 2 Speaker Rooms Sep 05, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday VIP Room: Shift 2 VIP Room Sep 05, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
05 Friday Doors/Floor: Shift 2 Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 2 4
05 Friday Load-In: Shift 2 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 3
05 Friday Check-in/Sales: Shift 3 Sales Window Sep 05, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 3
05 Friday Speaker: Shift 3 Speaker Rooms Sep 05, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 3
05 Friday VIP Room: Shift 3 VIP Room Sep 05, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 3
05 Friday Doors/Floor: Shift 3 Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 3
05 Friday Load-In: Shift 3 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 05, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1 4
05 Exhibitor Mixer TBD Sep 05, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 0 3
06 Saturday Check-in/Sales: Shift 1 Sales Window Sep 06, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 4
06 Saturday Speaker: Shift 1 Speaker Rooms Sep 06, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
06 Saturday VIP Room: Shift 1 VIP Room Sep 06, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 0 4
06 Saturday Doors/Floor: Shift 1 Main Hall Sep 06, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1 4
06 Saturday Check-in/Sales: Shift 2 Sales Window Sep 06, 2025 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 0 4
06 Saturday Speaker: Shift 2 Speaker Rooms Sep 06, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
06 Saturday VIP Room: Shift 2 VIP Room Sep 06, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 0 4
06 Saturday Doors/Floor: Shift 2 Main Hall Sep 06, 2025 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 1 4
06 Saturday Check-in/Sales: Shift 3 Sales Window Sep 06, 2025 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
06 Saturday Speaker: Shift 3 Speaker Rooms Sep 06, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 3
06 Saturday VIP Room: Shift 3 VIP Room Sep 06, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 3
06 Saturday Doors/Floor: Shift 3 Main Hall Sep 06, 2025 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm 1 4
06 Saturday Doors/Floor: Shift 4 Main Hall Sep 06, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 2 4
06 Saturday Doors/Floor: Shift 5 Main Hall Sep 06, 2025 8:30 pm - Sep 07, 2025 12:00 am 2 4
07 Sunday Check-in/Sales: Shift 1 Sales Window Sep 07, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday Speaker: Shift 1 Speaker Rooms Sep 07, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday VIP Room: Shift 1 VIP Room Sep 07, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday Doors/Floor: Shift 1 Main Hall Sep 07, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2 4
07 Sunday Check-in/Sales: Shift 2 Sales Window Sep 07, 2025 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday Speaker: Shift 2 Speaker Rooms Sep 07, 2025 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday VIP Room: Shift 2 VIP Room Sep 07, 2025 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 0 4
07 Sunday Doors/Floor: Shift 2 Main Hall Sep 07, 2025 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 1 4
07 Sunday Load-Out: Shift 1 Loading Dock/Main Hall Sep 07, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 0 4
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Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • More about you!
  • Have your volunteered previously for GDEX?
  • If "Yes", what were your responsibilities?
  • Why are you interested in volunteering?
  • What experience do you have with volunteering?
  • What is your shirt size?
  • Are you a student?
  • If yes, what school do you attend?
  • Are you a member of any groups, clubs, projects, etc...?
  • If "Yes" what are they?
  • Are you comfortable enforcing rules?
  • Are you comfortable lifting heavy objects?
  • Do you enjoy meeting and conversing with new people?
  • Are you comfortable with public speaking and making public announcements?
  • What date blocks do you have all day availability? (Select all that apply)
  • If given the option, would you like to work an additional 3.5 - 4 hour shift?
  • Volunteer Terms and Conditions
  • I certify that I am over 16 years old and the information I've provided is complete and true.
  • By checking the box below, I agree to follow the terms described above and agree to any consequences following any violations with the above.
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