Chris Volpe

The final boss of GDEX! Executive Director and Founder of GDEX and Multivarious Games. He has been helping to grow the games industry in the Midwest for over a decade and has worked in the indie and AAA space to develop games. He is also currently running for U.S. Senate in the Ohio 2026 Special Election.

Teaches game writing as an adjunct at Columbus State Community College. Certified in gamification and entrepreneurship. Has unlocked the following achievements from The Ohio State University: Bachelors Fine Arts Photography, Masters Health Administration, Masters Public Health (Health Behavior & Health Promotion, Global Public Health).

https://www.thegdex.com/
https://www.volpeforamerica.com/
https://www.volpecreates.com/

GDEX 2025 Panel: Game Writing Tips & Tricks Panel | Learn from industry professional games writers as we discuss creating engaging and unique stories and side quests that make an impression with your players.

GDEX 2025 Panel: Gaming Collectibles Conversation | Join Joey (ReadyUp) and Chris as they discuss the changing landscape of the collectibles world. This will be a fun conversation about the love of video games over the years and how the market has grown around it.

GDEX 2025 Session: Building A Games Industry In Ohio | This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a games industry in Ohio.

GDEX 2025 Panel: Games Media Insights: A Panel Discussion | TBA

GDEX 2025 Panel: Keynote: AI Panel Discussion | AI is an important topic that is changing the face of technology and video game development. Join our Keynote panel of industry experts as we discuss the ever evolving landscape.