For Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees isn’t just about what happens inside the convention center. It is about the energy and support of an entire city. That is why Gen Con continues to choose Indianapolis.

With more than 70,000 gamers filling downtown Indianapolis each summer, having a compact, walkable, and fully connected convention district is essential for the Gen Con team.

"With the connected hotels, people can finish gaming, even though we run all night long, and go to the hotel lobbies or back to their hotel rooms and continue to game and socialize."

There is no need for complicated transportation plans or long-distance shuttles. In Indy, Gen Con attendees step out of the Indiana Convention Center and directly into a city that embraces the spirit of play and imagination.

For David and the Gen Con team, hosting in Indianapolis means they can focus on what matters most: delivering a top-tier experience for fans and industry professionals alike. Indianapolis offers more than convenience. It offers a sense of partnership and reliability that helps Gen Con thrive year after year.

"Not only are they coming to this one particular event, but they’re coming to the city, and the entire city is embracing what’s going on here. We hear it all the time that people here in Indy love our convention, and we love being here. Our folks love being here as well."