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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 […]
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 […]
We had the honor of working with artist Tinnel Lovitt on the 2025 badge art. In the spirit of Inktober, we asked Tinnel about the inspiration behind the badge art, her favorite Gen Con memory, and what it’s like being an artist in the tabletop gaming industry. How long have you been coming to Gen […]
In celebration of Tabletop Gaymers 10th Anniversary, we talked with Justin Nauman, the president of Tabletop Gaymers. Dive into this Q&A to prepare for all Gaymer activities at Gen Con this summer. How did Tabletop Gaymers begin? Tabletop Gaymers started as a Yahoo Group called “Gaymers,” where LGBTQIA+ gamers could share stories, network, and plan […]
The Writers Symposium brings together top authors, editors, and publishers for in-depth panels, workshops, and networking sessions that rival any dedicated writing convention. The Symposium is a fantastic opportunity to meet the minds behind the worlds you love — and maybe even discover your next literary obsession. We continue our exciting preview of this year’s […]
Get to know Megan Lara, the extraordinary artist behind the Gen Con program book cover art. How many years have you been showcasing your work at Gen Con? I’ve been fortunate enough to show my work in the Gen Con Art Show for six years (including this one)! I haven’t been able to attend since […]