The event comprised an expo, career fair, student showcase, and a variety of tutorials, lectures, and roundtables by industry professionals.
The expo also held a number of tournaments for popular games of the time like Guitar Hero, Super Smash Bros., and Halo 3.
The event featured an expo with exhibitors including Gamefrog, Virtual Heroes, Inc., and Red Storm Entertainment.
The 2006 DGXPO featured keynotes from Jerry Heneghan of Virtual Heroes, Inc., and Jason Della Rocca of the IGDA.
The two keynote speakers for 2008 were Steve Reid from Red Storm Entertainment, and Brenda Brathwaite from the Savannah College of Art and Design.