GamerCon: 20,000 set to attend gaming convention in Dublin

FERDI Roberts isn’t a conventional Irishman — but he does approve of conventions. 

Originally from Westmeath, Ferdi spent time living near the famous San Jose Convention centre in California. Next March, when up to 20,000 people attend GamerCon in Dublin, Roberts is hoping to summon the same spirit of community and celebration that San Jose has seen over the years.

“Before we had even announced details, over a quarter of the tickets had been sold,” Roberts says. “The Irish games community is so passionate, but there’s been nothing like GamerCon in place to bring them together.”