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Gen Con is excited to host the Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) as one of our two official charity partners for the 2026 convention. This partnership is particularly special as the IWC celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing support and advocacy for immigrants in Indiana. We chatted with Rachel Leininger to learn more about the IWC […]
Introducing Bryce Kho, the accomplished, fan-favorite, celebrated illustrator and artist handpicked to create the 2026 Gen Con program cover art. In this post, Bryce shares the creative inspiration behind his work, his crafty use of easter eggs, and what attendees will discover when they visit his booth at the Gen Con Art Show this summer… […]
Discover how the Diana Jones Award honors excellence in gaming, its unique connection to an iconic Harrison Ford character, and the mystery of the trophy that vanished without a trace. What is the Diana Jones Award? The Diana Jones Award (DJA) for Excellence in Gaming is a nonprofit organization originally founded in 2001 by James […]
Turn the page and discover the final collection of this year’s celebrated Writers Symposium authors… In this post, we are excited to introduce the fifth group of brilliant storytellers who will be heading to the Gen Con 2026 Writers Symposium this summer. Settle in and be ready to be inspired by the creative minds behind […]
Turn the page and discover the next collection of celebrated authors as our Writers Symposium series continues… In this post, we introduce a fourth group of brilliant storytellers who will be heading to the Gen Con 2026 Writers Symposium this summer. Settle in and learn more about the creative minds behind some of our community’s […]
Meet Carolyn Noe, the founder and visionary behind Super Heroines, Etc. (SHE), one of the official 2026 Gen Con charity partners. Read on to learn how she is using her powers for the good of the tabletop community and leading the charge to inspire advocacy and inclusion through gaming. What inspired you to establish Super […]
The annual Gen Con Art Show honors the creativity, craftsmanship, and imagination that bring our favorite worlds to life through stunning visuals. From far-reaching fantasy realms to striking sci-fi dreamscapes and beyond—the Gen Con Art Show is a sanctuary for visual revelations, where every composition tells a story, and every artist invites you to experience […]
Turn the page and discover the next collection of celebrated authors… In this post, we are excited to introduce a third group of brilliant storytellers who will be heading to the Gen Con 2026 Writers Symposium this summer. Settle in and be ready to be inspired by the creative minds behind some of our community’s […]
The story continues… In Chapter Two, we introduce another group of brilliant storytellers heading to the Gen Con 2026 Writers Symposium. Pull up a chair and be inspired by the creative minds behind the stories. Kelli Fitzpatrick What inspired you to become a writer, and how did you find your unique voice as an author? […]
Gen Con is delighted to host dozens of distinguished writers at the 2026 Writers Symposium this summer. In our new blog series, Meet the Writers, you’ll get to know the esteemed participants in the 2026 symposium, gain insights from their triumphs (and blunders!), and perhaps uncover a surprising secret or two… Tim Waggoner What inspired […]