SEP 4-7TH, 2025
GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER

COLUMBUS, OHIO

A Weekend Celebration of Games, and Our Lucky Year 13!

GDEX is the best gaming expo in the midwest showcasing new & unreleased games. It is also the leading video game developer conference featuring learning sessions and panels all weekend long for those interested in being a game developer. Not to mention loads of special guests from the industry, your favorite YouTubers/Streamers/Esports players, and a whole ton of free to play gaming experiences. Join us for year 13 of the Midwest’s Premier Gaming Expo!

GDEX brings together gamers and game developers from across the country to Connect about their love of games, Learn more about game development, and Share the latest indie and unreleased games. Enjoy a weekend full of gaming experiences, tournaments, charity raffles, speaking sessions, special guests, and a lot more. You won’t find a weekend filled with more to play, see, and do in the Midwest!

Happening in Columbus, Ohio from Sep 4th-7th, 2025!!!

GDEX EARLY DISCOUNT!

Buy your GDEX 2025 Weekend & Pro Passes now for a big discount!

APPLY TO SHOWCASE!

Apply to showcase and GDEX and get your space at a discount until May 31st!

Are You A Game Dev?

GDEX is the Game Industry event for the region, offering professional, hobbyist, and student game devs a one of kind opportunity to Connect with each other, Share their projects and passions, and Learn more about the games industry.

  • Connect with game devs from across the country (and world)

  • Take part in the numerous Educational Sessions & Workshops brought to you by leading game dev industry professionals

  • Join our Publisher & Investor round tables for opportunities and knowledge on how to get the most success out of your game.

  • Build your Industry Network consisting of other developers, publishers, games journalists, YouTubers/Streamers and more!

  • GDEX Awards Ceremony celebrates the best of the best!

Are You A GAMER?

GDEX is a weekend long event that promotes the amazing world of video games. Featuring tons of unique titles, old-school classics, arcades, and more. If you love video games, this is the place to be!

  • Play tons of New and Unreleased Games

  • Compete in Fun Tournaments all weekend long with prizes and giveaways

  • Free-Play Arcade Games, Pinball, and Retro Games

  • Explore new VR games & experiences

  • Attend speaking sessions and workshops from industry pros

  • AND LOADS MORE!

Amazing Artists!
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