This isn't a Conference—It's a Player Powered Experience!
GamiCon NOLA is designed for professionals who create adult learning experiences—whether you're an
instructional designer, training manager, facilitator, eLearning developer, teacher, or project lead.Â
This year, EARN 11 ATD Recertification Credits | A Credly Digital Badge | A Training Magazine Certificate of Completion
 If you’re ready to level up your skills, gain real-world insights, and connect with peers who’ve transformed their
training through gamification, GamiCon NOLA is your next step.
GamiCon NOLA 2025
A Pre-Conference Event at Training Magazine's TechLearn Conference
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
October 4-6, 2025
Meet the Team
What makes this year’s event unique? Every speaker once stood exactly where you are.
Each one has learned and applied the Sententia codified process for gamification and game-based learning—and now lead award-winning programs recognized by top industry associations. Join us at GamiCon NOLA to learn from those who’ve walked the path and mastered the craft.
Monica Cornetti
GamiCon Gamemaster
Syncopation: Designing for Surprise and Delight
South Padre Island, TX, USA
Jonathan Peters, PhD
GamiCon Dungeon Master
South Padre Island, TX, USA
Christian Gossan
Fund the Fun: Making the Business Case for Gamification
Australia
Bernaro Letayf
Harmony: Building Cohesive Game Mechanics and Content
Hialeah, FL, USA
Artrell Williams
Know Thy Learner: Building Dynamic Player Profiles
Buffalo, NY, USA
Sherry Prindle
Groove: Creating Immersive Experiences That Resonate
Kansas City, MO, USA
Destery Hildenbrand
BYOD—In the Key of AR: Layering Augmented Reality Over Learning Experiences
USA
Shawna Stusnoff
BYOD—Design in Harmony: Creating Interactive Learning with Genially
USA
Jeffrey Riley
BYOD—Looped Logic: Using JavaScript & AI to Build Adaptive Learning Games
SC, USA
Jazmin Webster
Anchoring Onboarding to Business Objectives
St. Louis, MO, USA
Steve Abrams
Weaving Narrative and Aesthetics into Learning Design
 Los Angeles, CA, USA
Josh 'Doc' Yavelberg
BYOD—Rhythm & Relevance: AI Tools to Compose Personalized Learning Journeys
Washington, DC, USA
Leah Carrubba
Yes, Chef! How Hulu’s The Bear Changed the Way We Design Training Events
Austin, TX, USA
Sharon Goza
Create Your GamiCon NOLA Band—Low Tech Game Experience
Houston, TX, USA
Joshua Barol
Chief of Staff
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Frank Parker
Event Team Champion
Charlotte, NC, USA
Carriann Lane
Event Team Champion
USA
Renee Boisvert
Event Team Champion
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
We brought the fun to Austin in 2024—catch a glimpse in the video below. NOLA will raise the bar. Be there.
Shifting Gears in Gamified and Game-Based Learning at GamiConATX24 delivered an immersive experience, boosting the usual cruise control in corporate training with a nitrous boost. Hosted at the prestigious University of Texas campus in Austin, this premier event for L&D professionals turbocharged participants' design and delivery skills across all training formats—be it instructor-led, virtual, asynchronous, e-learning, blended, or hybrid. Attendees engaged in hands-on sessions, collaborated with industry pioneers, and explored cutting-edge tools to accelerate learner engagement and drive performance.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed sponsors for their generous support of GamiCon. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and belief in our mission to explore and expand the boundaries of gamified and game-based learning and engagement. Thank you for joining us on this journey and for your invaluable role in shaping the future of gamification.
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