{"id":587,"date":"2025-08-22T13:32:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/?p=587"},"modified":"2025-09-23T13:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:17:54","slug":"canterbury-gaming-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/2025\/08\/22\/canterbury-gaming-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Canterbury Gaming Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, we had the pleasure of welcoming gaming fans to our campus for the <a href=\"https:\/\/canterburygamingconvention.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canterbury Gaming Convention<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diceanddestiny.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dice and Destiny<\/a>, a Canterbury-based gaming shop, the convention transformed our\u00a0Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena\u00a0into a buzzing gamer\u2019s hub for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees had the chance to explore exhibitor stands, try out new and exclusive games, add unique merch to their collections, reminisce at the retro games station, enjoy improvised roleplay performances, and win some fantastic prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The event also featured a packed schedule of tournaments throughout the weekend, from Pok\u00e9mon and Lorcana to Flesh and Blood and The Witcher, offering something for every type of player.<\/p>\n<p>Our Conferences and Events team worked closely with our catering team to create a custom food menu for the event, alongside a fully licensed bar to keep guests refreshed throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-601 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/Stall-Holder-at-the-Canterbury-Gaming-Convention.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-604 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/Gaming-group-at-Canterbury-Gaming-Convention.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-591 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/KITEA-set-up-for-the-Canterbury-Gaming-Convention.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-592 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/Canterbury-Gaming-Convention-in-KITEA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-598 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/Gaming-Convention-in-our-Kent-Indoor-Tennis-and-Events-Arena.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-597 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2025\/08\/Canterbury-Gaming-Convention.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, we had the pleasure of welcoming gaming fans to our campus for the Canterbury Gaming Convention. 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