Trade Day Event Host Information

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.

Trade Day Event Submissions

Gen Con is always looking for content from professionals and experts in the field offering valuable learning experiences, and 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!

For 2025, Gen Con will be taking a more selective approach to the types of events accepted for Trade Day. While we remain committed to maintaining an open submission policy, we will be curating some events for specific tracks as well as reviewing submitted events for appropriateness and to ensure all events align with the program's objective of professional development for our target audiences.

Thank you for considering hosting an event for Trade Day.

Key Information

  • January 5: Event Submission - Opens
  • May 5: Trade Day will stop accepting events for the program
  • 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.

Note regarding Game Design events: Trade Day is not accepting events related to Game Design; please do not submit them to the Trade Day program. Game Design Academy events on Wednesday are curated by our Academy Coordinators. Feel free to submit your game design related event to be hosted during Gen Con.

Trade Day Event Host Policy

This document will give you an understanding of what to expect and what is expected when hosting an event for Trade Day. It also has step-by-step instructions for submitting a Trade Day event. Some things have changed in 2025, so be sure to (re) read the policy. Review the Trade Day 2025 Event Host Policy.

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 status of "active".
  • 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 the status of "active" 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:

    • February 3: Trade Day Host Badge Request form - Opens
    • June 5: Trade Day Host Badge Request form - Closes
    • The Trade Day Host badge allows you to register for events!

The Trade Day 2025 Host Badge Request Form is now open.

Questions?

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

(BACK TO TOP)