ORIGINS 2024 TRADE DAY 

Origins Trade Day will include more than a dozen retailer to retailer peer education workshops, a series of industry seminars for publishers and game designers, Game Nights to demo new games, and networking time with industry partners.  

SCHEDULE 

A full Trade Day schedule will be posted as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, plan to be in Columbus on Wednesday, June 21 for a full day of professional development. 

  • Wednesday, June 21 - Peer-to-Peer Sessions, Premier Presentations  

  • Thursday, June 22 - Exhibit Hall opens one hour early for retailers only.  

GAMA members can attend Origins Trade Days for FREE. Each company receives two complimentary badges as a benefit of membership. Please note, these badges are in addition to badges Exhibitors receive for being in the exhibit hall. Trade Day attendees are welcome to stay for the rest of Origins as part of their badge at no additional cost! You must register in advance to participate in this program. 

 RETAILER APPRECIATION BOX 

Retailers should register early to be eligible for the Retailer Appreciation Box due to limited quantities. Don't miss out! 

To receive the appreciation box, retailers attend Premier Presentations.  Retailers who attend the Premier Presentations will receive a Retailer Appreciation Box from presenters to take home with them.  

To receive the Retailer Appreciation Box, retailers need to attend at least 3 Premier Presentations. At each presentation, you will receive a unique code from a company representative at the end of the presentation. Use the QR code in session rooms to complete the form with these unique codes. Details will be posted later where and when to pick up your Retailer Appreciation Box.  

*NOTE: Only one retailer box per retailer membership. 

COMPLIMENTARY BADGES 

The best part is GAMA members can attend Origins Trade Days for FREE. Each company receives two complimentary badges as a benefit of membership. Please note, these badges are in addition to badges Exhibitors receive for being in the exhibit hall.  

You must register in advance to participate in this program. 

GAMA MEMBER’S LOUNGE 
GAMA Member’s Lounge will be open throughout Origins to provide a space for members to network, conduct business and hang out during the show. Please note that this area is designated as alcohol free to provide an alternative to the Big Bar on 2 for industry members to conduct business.