As the organizer of the 2nd Annual G3 Expo, I thought I’d share a quick recap of the event.
The G3 (Graphics, Gadgets, and Games) Expo is an event at Pittsburg State University, that is open to the public and is all about sharing the love of graphics, gadgets, and games.
G3 Expo attendees signing in
As always it takes a full year to make this event happen, from booking the venue, scheduling speakers, setting up workshops and recruiting exhibitors. Of course, all my hard work is usually paid off, with a successful event.
Cosplay Fun
This year’s event was comic book themed and I couldn’t resist doing some cosplay. I dressed up as Agent Carter. I actually already had the red hat and by chance found a blue suit on sale. Unfortunately, I was so busy the day of the event I didn’t really get a chance to take any good photos of me in my costume.
Opening session with me dressed as Agent Carter
Doubled Attendees
Speaking of being busy, this year our event doubled in attendees. We went from 100 attendees to just about 200 this year. Wow! I have to say thanks to all our student volunteers without whom it would be impossible to coordinate such an event. Also, big thanks to Katie Sauter, one of our GIT students who took all these amazing photos.
Shot of attendees at on of our many speaker sessions
Full Workshops
This year we added to the schedule, including not only guest lectures but several hands-on workshops. The workshops were very popular, especially the photography workshops and the game development workshop.
3D Workshop taught by Chris Burris
Interviews and Entertainment
Before and during the event I got interviewed by several media outlets including, KZRG 102.9 news radio, KKOW 96.9 country radio and The Morning Sun (local paper). I even appeared on the local news that night in my costume (see below).
This year we also added to the entertainment with a live band that played during lunch.
Local band Among The Lost, performing at the G3 Expo
Overall the entire event was very successful and am already planning for next year’s event set for Saturday, March 26, 2016.