# Event Details - **Event Name**: Waffle Games 9.0 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Waffle Games is a free, NYC-based gaming convention & conference held every spring. Join us in celebrating games, creativity, and community!About this EventTHE CARE OF THE FUTURE OF GAMES IS OURS...and when we democratize games education, we all win.Waffle Games is EGD's flagship annual convention and conference run by emerging adults, for everyone. This event is a collaborative effort to redefine what it means to be involved in games and their communities. We fight for affordable games industry education, the legitimization of esports on college campuses, and the recognition of games as an art form. Attending, exhibiting, and competing are always 100% free and open to all.There will be panels, workshops, tournaments, and an expo hall, all with the mission of allowing everyone the chance to interact with the community, chase their dreams, and change our industry for the better!What is there to do at the event?Panels & workshops hosted by industry professionals, hobbyists, and people like you. From career advice about breaking into games to how to make the best D&D map!IRL expo hall with so many exhibitors to interact with! Play their games, try their products, and ogle at their art while you try to convince yourself that you don't need another fanart print of your favorite characters!No entry fee tournamentsFree-to-enter and donation raffles, where you could win merch, games, or something bigger...Networking opportunities. Chat and meet with peers and industry professionals.One-shot RPG campaigns for both beginner and experienced players.Free-play gaming. Relax with your friends and play games from our library of consoles and board games, and hop into some scheduled group activities like our Jackbox Party Pack sessions!Free waffles!! (Wouldn't be "Waffle Games" without them, right?)Who We AreThe EGD Collective is a grassroots movement across North America with a mission to help every emerging adult finish their education and find their place within gaming.​We are a one-of-a-kind leadership development experience that not only prevents students from dropping out or getting academically dismissed but also prepares and propels emerging adults into the games industry across development, business, and creative roles.We also support careers beyond games, and remain alongside participants through the critical early years that follow—wherever their path leads.Learn More: https://www.egdcollective.org/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/waffle-games-90/100001981494549538 - **Event Categories**: business, tournaments, sports, workshops, exhibitions, art, nonprofit, conferences, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: North Academic Center (NAC) Building - **lat**: 40.8197145 - **long**: -73.9501397 - **full address**: North Academic Center (NAC) Building, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Waffle Games 9.0 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7c7b1885e1859e38aa2ff897249d1533dfb68b309e4ee64a898c672b6355fed6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc743760-gmir.jpg?v=1769708702 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Waffle Games 9.0 being held? - **A:** Waffle Games 9.0 takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at North Academic Center (NAC) Building, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Waffle Games 9.0? - **A:** Waffle Games 9.0 is organized by EGD Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Waffle Games 9.0 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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