Excalibur Columbus Conference

Organizer: Khailyn Schaefer
Judge manager: Khailyn Schaefer
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: Booster Draft
Event date(s): July 23, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High St. Columbus, OH. 43215
Applications accepted through: July 22, 2026

Event Information

Hello, friends!

 

I am happy to announce that a Magic: The Gathering Judge Conference will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, attached to Excalibur Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from 5 PM - 10 PM. 

 

Come and socialize, build your judging network, and most importantly, learn.  Here are some cool things that will be offered to you if you attend:

 

The conference will have one main opportunity to learn, practice, and reflect on your tournament skills, especially difficult calls/conversations.  Here is a general/tentative itinerary for the conference: 

 

A successful and vibrant judge conference would be impossible without the following group of individuals: I am specifically looking for 2 individuals who are comfortable navigating and facilitating the workshop (the workshop is designed, but I would need these individuals to act as players).

Most importantly, none of this work would be possible without attendees, so if you are interested and excited, please apply!  I am so excited to see you there!

 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please add me on Discord: specialk52431 or send me an email at bigred2431@gmail.com

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Garrison Fogt
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - South Central Attendee
Khailyn Schaefer
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Bliss Bizzell-Hand
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Gaige Frederick
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Christopher Melton
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Darrick Chase
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Brandon Teall
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Michael Arrowsmith
Uncertified USA - Northeast Staff
Andres Cantillo
Uncertified USA - Southeast Attendee
Liam Giddins
Uncertified None Attendee