Event Listing

Well, what would a convention be without anything to do? Ai-Kon has a variety of panels, demonstrations and events planned to make sure you'll always have something new and interesting to pass the time. Whether you want to learn something new, spend some cash on merchandise you can't find elsewhere, chat with other fans about anime related topics, or just chill out and meet new people over a cup of tea, we'll do our best in forming an environment that has something for everyone.

Of course, we've got all of the mainstays on the convention menu. We're equipped with several viewing rooms to showcase both animated and live action entertainment from Asia, with a schedule set up with programs enjoyable for people new to the scene, as well as people who've already seen it all. Our Vendors' Room is stacked with all sorts of unique, imported good up for purchase, as well as the Artists' Gallery, which brings in talent from kilometers around. The games room is set up with gaming booths both state-of-the-art, as well as set up for the types of imported games that never make it to North America, and how would we be complete without a masquerade where attendees in costume can compare their hard work and be judged in front of a rowdy audience.

After the Cosplay Masquerade, Saturday night is wrapped up with a dance where you can groove to the rhythms of your selected tunes. Our DJ's equipped with all the house and dance music you'd expect, but don't be afraid to request your favorite anime or J-music songs. We wouldn't be an anime con if we weren't prepared for that!




Want to run a panel or host an event at Ai-kon?

Sign up for 2012 has closed, but if you want to start planning for 2013, keep in mind we can offer time on the schedule and a room to host your panel/event in, with tables and chairs if required, along with free day passes* for the day of your panel/event so you and your organizers** can enjoy the rest of the con before or after your schedule panel/event.  We can also offer the following equipment for your use:
All other equipment would have to be brought in by the panel/event organizer(s).

Simply fill in the proposal form located on this page.

* Day passes are only valid from 9am the day of the panel/event until 2am the next day.

** Day passes are offered to organizers within reasonable numbers.  We do reserve the right to refuse an organizer a day pass.  We do not offer reimbursements if a pass is purchased.