Welcome Trade Day event hosts, presenters, event organizers!

This page is intended to serve as your one stop shop for all information related to hosting events for Gen Con's Trade Day program.

A couple of things to know ...

• The policies and procedures listed herein apply to Trade Day only.
• Trade Day is held on Wednesday prior to Gen Con Indy ("Convention").
• There is no cost to you for hosting a Trade Day event.
• In order to submit an event, you must have an account in the Gen Con system.

Event Submission Opens January 2025

Gen Con is always looking for content to offer from professionals and experts in the field, Trade Day is no exception. If you have something to offer/share with the Trade Day audience of retailers, educators, librarians, and health professionals we want to hear from you!

Key Info

• Event submission opens January 2025.
• Trade Day will stop accepting events for the program in June 2025.
• There is no cost to host an event for Trade Day (or for Gen Con).
• Be sure to indicate in your event submission if you want AV. This is not automatic.

The Trade Day Event Host Policy document for 2025 will be updated this fall/winter. Please read the Trade Day 2024 Event Host Policy to give you an understanding of what to expect and what is expected when hosting an event for Trade Day. Again, changes regarding policies and processes will be made to this document for 2025.

Badges

The Trade Day badge policy is subject to change for 2025 and will be listed in the Trade Day Event Host Policy. For now, here is general Trade Day badge information ...

• Trade Day events hosts should not purchase a Trade Day badge.*
• A Trade Day event host is eligible to receive one (1) complementary badge for a Trade Day event that has been accepted.
• Event hosts may receive one badge for hosting one or more events for Trade Day.
• The Trade Day Host badge is also a complimentary 4-day badge to Gen Con Indy.
• The Trade Day Host badge allows you to register for Trade Day events!




* If you want access to the Attendee housing lottery, purchase a 4-day badge. It can be refunded once your event has been accepted and a complimentary Trade Day Host badge added to your account.

Trade Day Event Host Badge Request Form

Trade Day event hosts must fill out this form in order to receive a complimentary Trade Day Host badge.

Things to know:

• The Trade Day Host Badge Request form will open in February.
• The deadline to request your badge is two (2) months prior to the start of Gen Con.
• The Trade Day Host badge allows you to register for events!

Questions?

For additional questions about hosting events at Trade Day, please email us.

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