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 just like you who’ve transformed their training through gamification, GamiCon NOLA is your next step.
GamiCon NOLA 2025
A TechLearn 2025 Pre-Conference Event
October 4-6, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us in New Orleans
Where the music never stops, the beignets are hot, and the learning is as rich as the coffee. GamiCon NOLA is where friends, fun, and fresh ideas meet.
Use Discount Code: GATC at checkout and SAVE $150 on your registration.
Register Now and Save!Meet the Event Team
What makes this year’s event unique? Every speaker and event team members once stood exactly where you are. And each one has learned and applied the Sententia codified process for gamification and game-based learning.
They 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 of enhancing learner engagement and motivation.
Monica Cornetti
GamiCon Game Master
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
Jazmin Webster
Anchoring Onboarding to Business Objectives
St. Louis, MO, 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
Bernaro Letayf
Harmony: Building Cohesive Game Mechanics and Content
Hialeah, FL, USA
Destery Hildenbrand
BYOD—In the Key of AR: Layering Augmented Reality Over Learning Experiences
USA
Shawna Stushnoff
BYOD—Design in Harmony: Creating Interactive Learning with Genially
USA
Jeffrey Riley
BYOD—Behind the Beat: AI & JavaScript in Harmony
Birmingham, AL, 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
Carriann Lane
Create Your GamiCon NOLA Band—Low Tech Game Experience
USA
Joshua Barol
Chief of Staff
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Frank Parker
Event Team
Charlotte, NC, USA
Steven Shook
Event Team
New Orleans, LA, USA
David Kolmer
Event Team
St. Louis, MO, USA
Rebecca Arnett
Event Team
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Renee Boisvert
Remote Event Team
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Steve Abrams
Remote Event Team
Los Angeles, CA, USA
🎺 Kick Off GamiCon NOLA with Ashlin Parker and the Trumpet Mafia 🎺  Â
Thursday, September 4 | Opening Keynote + Live Performance
We’re launching GamiCon NOLA 2025 in true New Orleans style—with music, storytelling, and the contagious energy of jazz innovation. Join us for an unforgettable opening session led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Ashlin Parker, founder of the groundbreaking ensemble Trumpet Mafia.
Ashlin is more than a performer—he’s a mentor, educator, and community builder. He’s played with legends like Ellis Marsalis and toured the globe, but his most powerful work may be what he builds right here in New Orleans: spaces where people grow, fail, collaborate, and create something new together.
His keynote sets the tone for a weekend of immersive, rhythm-driven learning. His message resonates deeply with GamiCon’s mission to transform how adults learn, lead, and design engagement.
Following Ashlin’s keynote, members of Trumpet Mafia will bring the heat with a live set that blends New Orleans jazz with unexpected harmonies and infectious fun. But they’re not just here to entertain.
Throughout the event, Trumpet Mafia members will be on-site, mingling, connecting, and sharing insights into what it means to learn in community, improvise with intention, and challenge the traditional rules of engagement—whether on a bandstand or in a boardroom.
Ask them what it's like to be part of the Mafia. They’ll tell you: everyone has a voice, everyone has a place, and everyone has a few fails to get through before they find their groove.
🎺 Don’t miss this high-energy kickoff that blends performance with purpose,
creativity with courage, and jazz with gamification. 🎺  Â
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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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