Join us at GDEX!

GDEX is the leading Game Industry expo in the region and this year we’re looking forward to the largest year of GDEX yet!

We’re adding lots of new experiences, tournaments, raffles, workshops, and loads more and we are excited to have you join us. Please take a moment to look over our badge options to find the one that is best for you!

Remember that Kids 12 and Under are Free for standard GDEX passes.

GDEX 2024 Important Dates

Thursday (Sep 4, 2025): GDEX Dev Day (10a-6p)

Friday (Sep 5, 2025): GDEX Day 1 (Show floor open 10a-6p)

Saturday (Sep 6, 2025): GDEX Day 2 (Show floor open 10a-6p)

Sunday (Sep 7, 2025): GDEX Day 3 - Family Day (Show floor open 10a-4p)

*All passes include the local Columbus Event Ticket Tax

  • The GDEX Pass is the best way to experience GDEX. It offers all the best content of the show and gets you into all the great talks

    GDEX pass provides access to GDEX experiences including:

    • GDEX Expo Hall, filled with the best exhibitors, artists, and more!

    • The GDEX Underworld, our center for free-play gaming and eSports.

    • Community Charity events and other experiences!

    • Access to Professional Sessions, Workshops, and Special Speakers

    • Access to the Saturday Concert featuring Extra-Lives and The Super Guitar Bros.

    • Priority Keynote access.

    • Free access to any competitive tournaments.

  • The GDEX+ Pass is the GDEX VIP of passes, which includes access all the main events at GDEX, as well as the GDEX Exhibitor/VIP Mixer, and comes with a GDEX T-Shirt.

    Pass provides access to GDEX experiences including:

    • GDEX Expo Hall, filled with the best exhibitors, artists, and more!

    • The GDEX Underworld, our center for free-play gaming and eSports.

    • Community Charity events and other experiences!

    • Access to Professional Sessions, Workshops, and Special Speakers

    • Access to the Saturday Concert featuring Extra-Lives and The Super Guitar Bros.

    • Priority Keynote access.

    • Free access to any competitive tournaments.

    • GDEX T-Shirt

    • Access to the GDEX Exhibitor/VIP Mixer on Friday.

  • This is the bees knees of GDEX passes. It includes everything in the GDEX+ pass, as well as GDEX Dev Day Pass. This is the best value bundle you’ll be able to find at almost any game industry event!

    Pass provides access to GDEX experiences including:

    • GDEX Expo Hall, filled with the best exhibitors, artists, and more!

    • The GDEX Underworld, our center for free-play gaming and eSports.

    • Community Charity events and other experiences!

    • Access to Professional Sessions, Workshops, and Special Speakers

    • Access to the Saturday Concert featuring Extra-Lives and The Super Guitar Bros.

    • Priority Keynote access.

    • Free access to any competitive tournaments.

    • GDEX T-Shirt

    • Access to GDEX Dev Day

    • Access to the GDEX Exhibitor/VIP Mixer on Friday.

  • GDEX Dev Day is the regions top game industry educational event. Featuring all day sessions and workshops taught by game industry professionals. Though this is a deep dive day for moderate to advanced learners, students and hobbyists are welcome to attend as there is a variety of great educational resources and opportunities.

Find the full list of experiences for 2024 at thegdex.com/experiences