The CTGA Community at GenCon 2026
GenCon 2026 is finally here! The Chicago TTRPG community has been hard at work writing insightful presentations, designing heart-pounding games, and finishing just one more thing on their cosplays. Many of us will be starting our adventures together and taking the CTGA Express from Merchandise Mart to Indianapolis.
If you’re still looking for a few more panels or games to fill out your schedule, here’s a quick roundup of the events being hosted by our CTGA community members. Show them some love!
A Quick Guide to Presentations and Games
by CTGA Community Members
GenCon 2026
| Event / Game | Presenter / GM | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin Market 12 Different Events | Various GMs | Various times (Wed–Sun) | Various locations |
| Who Isn't at Your Table Yet? Programming That Grows Your Gaming Community | Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association | Wednesday, July 29, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | JW: 208 |
| Truth is Cooler than Fiction: Using Your Community's Hidden History as Inspiration for Your Campaign | Susan Haarman | Thursday, July 30, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Marriott: Tennessee |
| Insect Pinning for Artsy Nerds 8 Sessions | Courtney Gunderman | Various times (Thu–Sun) | Various locations |
| A Night in the Nightwood | David Mika | Thursday, July 30, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Marriott: Kentucky: HQ |
| AAW Games Booth #738 & Game Room | Various GMs | All 4 days | Exhibit Hall (Booth 738) / JW Marriott: White River Ballroom C-D |
| The Magistrate's Gambit: A Timed Fantasy Tournament | Mel Georgiou, Jonah White, Brian Moody, David Mika | Thursday, July 30, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Marriott: Kentucky: HQ |
| The Sentinel Vanishes | Jon Kopp | Thursday, July 30, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Marriott: Kentucky: HQ |
| 一騎当千 / Ikki Tōsen: The Iron Man at Kaga | Jon Kopp | Thursday, July 30, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Marriott: Kentucky: HQ |
| Tarot for Insight, Story, & More | Tobi (Nyx) Mattingly, Charles Riffenburg | Thursday, July 30, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Westin: Senate II |
| AAW Games 56 Sessions / 6 Games | Various GMs | Various times (Thu–Sun) | JW Marriott: White River Ballroom C-D |
| Homeroom for GMs | Catherine Dizon, Evan Fusco, Brian Moody | Friday, July 31, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Westin: Senate I |
| Clown Logic: Using Theatricality to Engage and Surprise Your Table | Catherine Dizon | Saturday, August 1, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Embassy Suites: Consulate |
| Homeroom for GMs | Catherine Dizon, David Mika, Evan Fusco, Brian Moody | Saturday, August 1, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Embassy Suites: Envoy |
| Could Your Hobby Be A Business? | Tobi (Nyx) Mattingly, Rachel Longa | Sunday, August 2, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Stadium: Meeting Room 10 |
| TTRPG Content Creator Panel with @StephaniePlaysGames & @TheMindofGuy | Daniel Gierhart (Gearheart Gaming) | Sunday, August 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Stadium: Meeting Room 10 |
| Night Goddess Games 19 Different Games | Various GMs | Various times | Various locations |
Never been to a con before? You can learn the ropes here!
Don’t Miss the CTGA Mixer!
If your schedule is booked already, you can still hang out with the CTGA community! We’ll be having a free mixer Friday evening after the Ennie Awards. We’ll be gathering in the Union Station Grand Hall Bar between 11pm - 12pm. (Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG, 123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN 46225) Depending on the size of the crowd, we’ll choose another bar within walking distance to keep the party going.
Look out for Sean Rawly, Lindsay Lundeen Kellior, and Marcus Robertson.
Want to make sure you don’t miss the mixer or any of the other best parts of GenCon? You should connect with other local TTRPG lovers in our Discord:
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