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The G.A.M.E Conference, hosted by Grand Canyon University’s College of Arts and Media, is an exciting event aimed at cultivating community and culture in the gaming industry. This year’s conference will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops and the highly anticipated “Cactus Cup” esports tournament.
Location
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Feb. 20-21, 2026
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Who’s in game chat?
Hear from multiple gaming industry professionals
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Alaire chambers

Creator Marketing

influential

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aram howard

Account Executive

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blake davis

Account Executive

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Christine fan

Community/Social Manager

Klook

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dani george

Producer/Editor

cloud9

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Jonathan Lopez

Sr. Motion Designer

Phoenix Suns

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logan threlkeld

Sr. Brand Manager

rosewood creative

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Malik larkin

Graphic Designer

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Schedule
The G.A.M.E. Conference Storyline
FRIDAY
Feb. 20
5 pm
Meet + Greet with Guests
7 pm
Gaming + Esports Panel
8 pm
After-Party
SATURDAY
Feb. 21
Time
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
Ethington Auditorium
Keynote
Game Design
Lunch
Lunch
Advertising in Gaming
Business Entertainment
Alumni Panel
Finals Watch Party
Finals Watch Party
Esports Stage
Cactus Cup
Time
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
Esports
Freeplay & Showcase
4-111
Student Showcase
Ticket options
Not free-to-play… Sorry
Student Tickets
$5.00
Open to all high school and college students.
General Admission Tickets
$40.00
Full access to all events and sessions Friday-Saturday.  
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