The MIDWEST'S PREMIER GAMING EXPO

COLUMBUS, OHIO OCT 11TH-13TH

GDEX is a Weekend Celebration of Games that attracts fans, students and developers from across the country. GDEX is the Industry Event of the Region, offering more to do, see, and learn than any other Gaming and Creative Technology expo in the Midwest.

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Games

Esports

Tournaments

Charity Raffles

Board Games

Drones

Music

Fashion & Cosplay

Escape Room

Artist Alley

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SPEAKERS

Every year GDEX attracts thousands of people wanting to share their experiences in gaming. Whether its the designer of your favorite game, up and coming streamers, or your favorite ESports athletes, GDEX has something for everyone.

GDEX is the best place in the Midwest to Connect, Share, and Learn about gaming

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VOLUNTEERS

Our great volunteers are the backbone of GDEX. Volunteering is a great way to be involved in the GDEX family, and net yourself a free weekend pass while you're at it.

Sign up now to help the best gaming event in the Midwest be all that it can be.

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EXHIBITORS

There is always a ton to do at GDEX and the exhibitors are what make it happen. GDEX has tons of great teams sharing their projects with the world, and it's a great way to get feedback and promote the next indie darling.

If you're looking to showcase your work to a great community, this is the place to do it.

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Adam Boyes

CEO | Iron Galaxy

As Chief Executive Officer of Iron Galaxy Studios, Adam Boyes is responsible for the Company’s finances, strategic development, partnerships and alliances. Prior to his current role, Boyes was Vice President of Third-Party Relations & Developer Technology Group at Sony Interactive Entertainment America where he oversaw Publisher & Developer Relations, Portfolio Strategy, Financial Strategy, Partner Alliance, Technical Account Management, Developer Technology Group and the 3rd Party Production team - driving them to record revenue and profitability numbers consistently year over year. Previously, Adam has held various management and production roles at companies like Capcom, Midway, and Electronic Arts.

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Ross A. Hersemann

Founder | Loading Law

Ross is the Founder of Loading Law, a Chicago-based law practice, and provides legal counsel to video game developers and entrepreneurs in the tech sector. Ross is also the Organizer of the Chicago Video Game Law Summit and an Adjunct Professor of Video Game Law at DePaul University. He speaks frequently on hot topics in law and technology. Ross also serves as the Chair of IGDA Chicago, Chair of the CBA YLS Creative Arts Committee, and Vice Chair of the ABA IPL Digital Games and New Media Committee.

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DB Cooper

Award-winning narrator and actor DB Cooper is the voice of a national conscience, a car brand, a casino; the AI, the Mercenary, the Goblin, and the Goddess.

DB Is a director, editor, and speaker, and has been teaching people how to take bullets, howl in agony, and die since 2006.