Founded in 1968 in Lake Geneva WI, Gen Con has been held continuously in Indianapolis since 2003.

Upcoming convention dates:

Gen Con 2025: July 31 – August 3, 2025

Gen Con 2026: July 30 – August 2, 2026

Gen Con 2027: August 5 – August 8, 2027

Gen Con 2028: August 3 – August 6, 2028

Gen Con 2029: August 2 – August 5, 2029

Gen Con 2030: August 1 – August 4, 2030

All convention activity takes place at the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and multiple participating hotels.