LevelUp Indy: Gamifying Corporate Training & Workforce Engagement
LevelUp Indy is a premier conference bridging the gap between corporate training teams and game designers. The event showcases how gamification strategies can transform employee development, boost engagement, and create more effective learning experiences. By bringing HR, L&D professionals, and game design experts together, LevelUp Indy fosters collaboration that pushes training innovation forward.
Hosted in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2025
Corporate Training
Multiple regional and national brands
Projected Attendance
1,000+
Challenge
Traditional corporate training often struggles to engage employees and deliver measurable outcomes. While gamification offers proven results in boosting retention and motivation, many HR and L&D teams lack the resources and expertise to implement it effectively. At the same time, game designers face barriers entering the corporate space due to limited industry connections. LevelUp Indy aims to solve both challenges by creating a dedicated platform for cross-industry collaboration.
Results
LevelUp Indy is positioned to transform how organizations approach training and development:
HR & L&D Teams gain actionable insights into gamified learning strategies.
Game Designers connect with corporate leaders to expand their skill applications.
Organizations discover scalable ways to improve employee engagement and retention.
40%
Anticipated increase in applied gamification strategies post-event
60+
Confirmed HR, L&D, and training leaders participating
85%
Projected attendee satisfaction rate
Process
Research & Outreach: Conducted industry analysis to identify core pain points in corporate training and emerging gamification trends.
Curated Programming: Built a lineup of sessions including hands-on workshops, case studies from leading companies, and panels with game design experts.
Networking Design: Structured targeted networking events to connect HR professionals, training specialists, and designers.
Resource Development: Created toolkits and playbooks enabling attendees to implement gamification strategies immediately within their organizations.
Conclusion
LevelUp Indy redefines corporate learning by integrating gamification into training programs. By uniting HR teams, training professionals, and game designers, the event accelerates adoption of innovative learning solutions, enhances employee performance, and reshapes the future of workforce development.