Gaming Community Expo
July 23 - 25, 2027
Exhibit at GCX
Games · Retail · Artists
01 · THE AUDIENCE
Working Adults Who Travel to GCX
Age
70%aged 25 to 44, working adults with their own money to spend
Travel
73.8%travel more than 75 miles to attend, and 43.5% fly in
Trip Spend
$1,303average spent per person on the trip, before their badge
Creators
48%of attendees create content or stream
Reach
49 Statesplus DC and 11 countries sent attendees in 2026
Stay
3.7 Nightsaverage stay, against 2.9 for the typical Orlando visitor
On Site
$318average spent per person inside the venue
Artist Alley
71%of attendees bought from Artist Alley
Sources: GCX 2026 General Attendee survey (n=327), ticketing data and Visit Orlando 2025 visitor profile.
02 · WAYS TO EXHIBIT
Games, Retail or Artist Alley
RETAIL
For merchants, brands, service providers and organizations looking to connect with a gaming audience. Multiple booth sizes and configuration options, plus custom designs available.
ARTISTS
For illustrators and independent artists. The busiest place to spend money at GCX. Booths start at $480, approved artists only.
03 · WHY GCX
Attendees Take Their Time
VACATION
No Rush to Get Back to Work
Attendees are on vacation, so nobody is rushing back to work. They treat the show floor as part of the trip, so they browse longer and buy the things they will remember the trip by.
- 80% stay overnight
- $1,303 average trip spend
- Two full show days in 2027
SHOW FLOOR
Small Enough to See Every Booth
GCX is sized so attendees can walk the whole floor, come back to you on day two and bring a friend. 87% of exhibitors who rated their 2026 traffic called it high in both volume and quality.
- Repeat visits across two show days
- Themed areas for games, tabletop, art and retail
- Promotion through the GCX app
CREATORS
300+ Creators on the Floor
48% of attendees create content, and 300+ vetted creators with a combined following of 34.2 million join them on the show floor.
- 3.02M hours watched on GCX creator channels in the month before the 2026 show
- 34.2M combined creator following
- MeetToMatch meetings with creators and industry
04 · RESULTS
What Exhibitors Told Us
From our 2026 exhibitor survey of 47 exhibitors.
Traffic
87%of exhibitors called their traffic high in volume and quality
Audience
93%of exhibitors rated the audience a strong match for their customer
Return
85%of exhibitors rated themselves 9 or 10 likely to exhibit again
Growth
33%of exhibitors plan to increase their footprint in 2027
“We absolutely loved the energy and atmosphere at GCX this year! The community was incredibly welcoming, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in supporting artists and small businesses.”
“GCX feels like a con people don’t want to leave. That’s rare, and it’s why I keep coming back.”
“An intimate opportunity to connect with gaming communities that was relatively cost effective. Also nice getting to go to a theme park to wind down after the show.”
Past exhibitors include Verizon, Bethesda, Board and more than 40 independent game studios.
05 · PERKS
Included With Every Booth
Social Spotlight Post
A dedicated post about you on GCX socials.
Collab Posts and Content
Instagram collabs, plus content you pitch: speed draws, packing videos, dev diaries.
Improved Website Listing
An upgraded listing on gcxevent.com.
Artist and Indie Newsletters
Dedicated artist and indie emails closer to the show.
Early Hotel Access
Accepted before the public room block? Book early with Premium passholders.
Discount Codes
Codes to share with friends, family, customers and fans.
Exhibited With Us Before?
Exhibited or partnered with us in the last five years? Tell us about your new art, game launch or sale and we will help share it. Alumni spotlights run through the end of 2026.
06 · HOW IT WORKS
From Application to Show Floor
STEP 1
Choose Your Path
Pick Games, Retail or Artist Alley and fill in the short application. It takes about five minutes.
STEP 2
We Review
Our team reviews every application for fit and floor placement, and replies by email.
STEP 3
Lock In Your Space
Approved exhibitors receive an invoice and the exhibitor kit with load-in, power and ordering details.
07 · QUESTIONS
Exhibitor FAQ
When and where is GCX 2027?
The GCX 2027 show floor is open Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24, 2027, from 10am to 5pm ET, on the soundstages at Universal Orlando Resort. Attendees also have GCX After Dark at Universal Islands of Adventure on the Saturday night and a GCX day at Universal Epic Universe on Sunday July 25.
Who can exhibit?
Game studios and publishers of all sizes; retailers, brands, and other merchants or service providers; independent artists; creators, organizations, charities, and community groups.
What does a booth include?
In-line 10×10 and larger booths include a 10ft back wall and 3ft side wall drape, basic signage, tables and chairs, vendor wifi and an allocation of exhibitor badges. Artist Alley and Indie Avenue details are on their own pages.
Can I get power or hard-line internet?
Yes. Power, hard-line internet, custom booth design and other services can be ordered through the exhibitor kit after your application is accepted.
Is there a hotel block?
Yes. GCX room blocks return to Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Universal Aventura Hotel. Exhibitors accepted before the public room block opens get early access, alongside our Premium passholders.
When will I hear back?
We reply to every application by email. Space in Artist Alley and Indie Avenue is limited, so we recommend applying early.
I want to sponsor rather than exhibit.
Sponsorships are available which cover: the Main Stage; themed areas, such as our LAN area, Tabletop Tavern, and Indie Avenue; the event app; creator and industry partnerships, including our green room and industry lounge; panels, tournaments and programming; the GCX After Dark Party, and more! Send us a sponsor inquiry and our partnerships team will be in touch.
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