GAMA Expo 2026 is the premier trade-only business event for the tabletop and hobby gaming industry, hosted by the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA). The expo is strictly B2B, with no public or family access, ensuring a professional, high-intent audience.
The event runs March 1 – 5, 2026 across the Kentucky International Convention Center and the adjacent Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Trade show hours take place Monday through Wednesday, while educational sessions, panels, and networking events run throughout the week.
With 300+ exhibitors—including publishers, manufacturers, and distributors—and 2,000+ professional attendees, GAMA Expo serves as the industry’s central marketplace for product launches, distribution deals, and strategic planning.
Board games, card games, role-playing games, and tabletop product lines
Physical game production, components, miniatures, and accessories.
Regional and national distribution partners serving hobby retailers.
New publishers and first-time exhibitors introducing innovative titles.
Dice, sleeves, mats, storage, and tabletop gaming accessories.
Logistics, crowdfunding support, marketing, and production services.
Store owners and buyers sourcing inventory and evaluating new releases
Decision-makers planning launches, partnerships, and distribution strategy.
Regional and national distribution partners serving hobby retailers.
Professionals managing wholesale and channel partnerships.
Senior leaders shaping the tabletop gaming ecosystem
Teams focused on promotion, events, and fan engagement.
Built specifically for the professional tabletop and hobby gaming market.
Contact records are validated and maintained at high accuracy standards.
Target buyers, publishers, designers, and distributors separately.
Engage professionals before product launches and follow up after demos.
Use the data for email outreach, sales teams, and partnership campaigns.
All processing follows applicable B2B data protection standards.
Access past and upcoming event editions with verified attendee and exhibitor email lists. Get accurate contact details of event attendees, key decision-makers, and exhibiting companies to power targeted B2B outreach and lead generation.
Our process is designed to deliver accurate, event-specific contact data while maintaining quality, relevance, and compliance at every stage.
We collect contact information exclusively from real expos, trade shows, conferences, and business events using trusted online and offline sources. This ensures our databases are built around active, relevant audiences, not generic or unrelated records.
Once data is collected, missing or incomplete fields are appended to create detailed and usable contact profiles. This includes company details, job roles, industry information, and event relevance to support targeted outreach.
Every contact record goes through validation checks to improve accuracy and reduce outdated or invalid information. Our review process helps ensure better data quality and improved campaign performance.
Target contacts by specific events, industries, job roles, company size, or locations for focused and effective outreach.
Connect with qualified professionals shaping the hobby market.
Engage buyers evaluating new titles and suppliers.
Target partners during peak inventory and planning periods.
Reach decision-makers responsible for purchasing and partnerships.
Access retailers and publishers across North America and beyond.
Focus outreach on trade-qualified gaming professionals.
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Click HereThe list includes exhibiting companies and verified professional attendees.
Yes. It supports B2B outreach across the tabletop gaming value chain.
Excel or CSV formats compatible with CRM and marketing platforms.