Usually, this time we are pouring over the event list and getting ready to try to get the events we want to do at Gen Con, well this year not so much.
Gen Con LLC is taking early action ahead of one of the state’s largest conventions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the dates for the gaming convention itself remain unchanged (for now at least), organizers say the release of the event catalog and the opening of event registration will be delayed.
Gen Con, which attracts nearly 70,000 attendees each year, is still scheduled to take place July 30 through August 2 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
We have been closely following the current outbreak of COVID-19, and we know that our attendees and community are as concerned as we are about the virus and the uncertainty that comes with it.
In light of announcements made by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, we want to assure our community that we are considering health guidelines from Indiana State officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we monitor the situation and prepare for any contingencies.
While we evaluate safety measures related to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, both the release of the event catalog and the opening of event registration will be delayed. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time. We will update our community with the measures we are taking to keep everyone safe and healthy in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. We wish you health and safety, and we will continue to post updates to this page as the situation develops.
Gen Con says it will update the community with the measures being taken to keep everyone safe and healthy during the event “in the coming weeks.”
The convention generated an estimated $70 million in economic impact in 2019, according to Visit Indy. The event is currently slated to stay in Indianapolis through 2023.
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