Beyond the Table: How TRPGs Are Being Used to Build Real-World Teams and Leaders

TitleBeyond the Table: How TRPGs Are Being Used to Build Real-World Teams and Leaders
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Game CodeTRD26ND309648
Start DateWednesday July 29, 2026 - 10:00 am
End DateWednesday July 29, 2026 - 11:00 am
Cost$0
Tickets Available300/300
Short DescriptionThis panel of experts using TRPGs in businesses explores how and why TRPGs translate so effectively to real-world group development, and what facilitators must understand to do this work responsibly
Long DescriptionTabletop roleplaying games already teach collaboration, decision-making, improvisation, and shared storytelling but what happens when those strengths are intentionally applied beyond the gaming table? In this panel, facilitators, designers, and leadership professionals who actively use TRPGs in workplaces, universities, and community organizations share how they adapt roleplaying games for leadership development and team growth. Panelists will discuss what actually works, what doesn’t, ethical and safety considerations, and how this emerging space differs from improv, gamification, or traditional team-building. Whether you’re a GM curious about applied play, a designer thinking about impact, or a facilitator working with groups, this session offers a grounded look at TRPGs as a serious (and playful) tool for real-world development.
Event TypeTRD - Trade Day Events
Game System
Rules Edition
Group/CompanyGamenamic Leadership
Minimum Players1
Maximum Players300
Age RequiredEveryone (6+)
Experience RequiredNone (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
LocationJW
RoomWhite River Ballroom F
Table
GM NamesCosmo Rahn, Joe Lasley, Brian Stauber, Laura Khalil, Anthony Kurza
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Email Contact[email protected]
Tournament0