The Official Gen Con Blog
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Andy, Bri, Celeste, and Cam, the visionary mavens and founders of Ladies of D&D, a San Diego-based collective of women who play tabletop RPGs with a passion for community, inclusiveness, friendship, and Dungeons & Dragons. How did Ladies of D&D initially come together? Bri: About a year into our home game, I was eager […]
Every year, more than 70,000 people travel for Gen Con from all over the country. They come to play games, check out the year’s newest releases, and spend time with people who speak the same language of laughter, strategy, and shared passion. When we’re not in the convention center, you’ll find us in hotel lobbies, […]
Gen Con is a magical place. And when it comes to the food and drinks at the restaurants around Indianapolis, many eateries near the convention center go all out, curating fandom-inspired menus where drinks are sometimes named after games, or even Genevieve herself! There’s something for everyone, from cocktails to mocktails, and just as there’s […]