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Welcome to NekoCon 2024 - Mewths and Legends!

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Friday, November 1
 

9:00am EDT

Marvel Vs Capcom 1 (Collection)
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that wil face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).
    
    
    

Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

9:00am EDT

CCC-SFBAY-02-01 Old Enemies Arise
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The alliance between Thay and Mulmaster is stronger than ever, and this does not sit well with some of the neighboring countries; in fact, it appears that one of them is attacking caravans leaving Mulmaster and heading towards Thay.  You have been asked by the Cloaks to investigate the attacks, discover who is behind them, and stop them if you can.  Part 1 of Agents of the Cloaks.

A 4-hour adventure for Tier 2 characters. Optimized for APL 8.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn

https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda



Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

9:00am EDT

DC-POA-DOBU-01-01 Beneath a Stony Stump
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
Beneath a Stony Stump is a puzzle-solving adventure inspired by old-school funhouse dungeons.

Within the Spine of the World is a flat-topped mountain: the Stony Stump. The fortress within is a den of traps and treasure, curses and creatures, puzzles and perils. Many enter to steal its treasures; some return to put them back.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn
https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda


Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

9:00am EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The Cult of the Dragon has come to Phlan, a lawless refuge on the Moonsea. Now, with no significant authority to stop the cult, other power groups in the Realms – the Harpers, Order of the Gauntlet, Emerald Enclave, Lords’ Alliance, and even the Zhentarim – must unite to stop the cult from fulfilling its dark purpose in the city. Join the fight by participating in any one of five different missions aimed at stopping the cult.

Five 1-Hour Tyranny of Dragons Adventures for 1st-2nd Level Characters. Optimized for APL 1.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn
https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda




Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

9:00am EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The Cult of the Dragon has come to Phlan, a lawless refuge on the Moonsea. Now, with no significant authority to stop the cult, other power groups in the Realms – the Harpers, Order of the Gauntlet, Emerald Enclave, Lords’ Alliance, and even the Zhentarim – must unite to stop the cult from fulfilling its dark purpose in the city. Join the fight by participating in any one of five different missions aimed at stopping the cult.

Five 1-Hour Tyranny of Dragons Adventures for 1st-2nd Level Characters. Optimized for APL 1.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn
https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda


Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

9:00am EDT

Registration
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00pm EDT
Registration
Please see our Registration page for more information and for the link to purchase memberships.
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00pm EDT
Registration HRCC 1st Floor, Outside Hall C
  Registration

9:00am EDT

D&D RPGs - Room Times
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
At many conventions, programming tends to be aimed more toward the adult and teenage crowds. However, at NekoCon we take pride in our family friendliness!

Chibi Neko is a special place for our youngest attendees to have a good time with kid-friendly activities throughout the weekend. Chibi Neko programming is designed specifically for those under 10 years of age, and includes arts and crafts, games to play, and other special activities like a costume contest!

General Rules
1. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.
2. Chibi Neko is intended for children 10 and younger.
3. Siblings over 10 years old are not allowed unless the child wants them in the room.
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Coloring Contest
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
Show off your budding art skills by giving some color to the mascots’ adventure! We’ll provide coloring pages and coloring supplies, kids provide the creativity! Participants that turn in their drawing will get a sticker. The contest runs until Saturday at 12:30pm.

Chibi Neko programming is intended for children 10 and younger.
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Cosplay Contest Sign Ups
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
Hey Parents, don’t forget to bring your child’s costumes along as Chibi Neko will be hosting a cosplay contest for the kids. The Chibi Contest is Saturday at 2:30pm. The winner, as well as the top 3 of each age bracket (Ages 6 and under & Ages 7-10), will get VIP seating and enjoy a walk across the stage at Neko Masquerade on Saturday! Make sure you sign up Friday morning until Saturday at 12:30pm!

Rules
1. Open to kids 10 and under. Parents and older siblings can participate but the youngest is the star.
2. Costumes need to be mostly homemade. No store bought costumes.
3. Participants will be asked to walk up to the stage area and strike a pose for people to see them.
4. The winner, as well as the top 3 of each age bracket (Ages 6 and under & Ages 7-10), gets VIP seating for 4 and a walk on during the main Cosplay. Please note for winners under 8 the parent or guardian must walk with their child across the stage with them. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

10:00am EDT

Masquerade Early Check In
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central
For Masquerade info and rules please check our website: Masquerade Info and Rules
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central HRCC 1st Floor, Room 101
  NekoCon Event, Cosplay

10:00am EDT

Cosplay Repair Station
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Cosplay Repair Station
Never fear! Cosplay repair is here. We've got your back for minor to major issues. Come check us out and see what the fuss is all about.
Supporters
avatar for The FanDames Initiative - Cosplay Repair

The FanDames Initiative - Cosplay Repair

The Fan Dames Initiative: Servicing the NC and surrounding areas since 2013 formed an organization to bring fellowship to women of all kinds in the nerdy community.  
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Cosplay Repair Station HRCC 1st Floor, Info Booth

11:00am EDT

AMV 101
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 4
So.. you know what an AMV is. You've seen them played and want to know "Well, how do I do that?!". Well friend, worry not! Your friendly AMV Coordinator is here to help you get started on your own editing journey. Come in and learn the basics and discuss what you can do. 
Panelists
avatar for Princess Mareep

Princess Mareep

AMV Editor & Contest Coordinator
Hello all!My name is Kaylee aka Princess Mareep! I'm currently 30 years young and I've been editing since 2006 and have helped many conventions with their AMV Contests and Programming throughout the years. AMVs are my passion and I love talking about them, editing, and showing my... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  AMVs

11:00am EDT

Introduction to the NekoCon Ribbon Game: Year 3
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 3
What IS a ribbon game and how do you play? Learn everything you need to know from NekoCon's ribbon game coordinators and maybe earn some ribbons as well!
Panelists
NP
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  NekoCon Event, Ribbon Game

11:00am EDT

Photoshoot: MASHLE: Magic and Muscles
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E

https://fb.me/e/4wzbpxPAA

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

11:00am EDT

Alice Himora Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Alice Himora

Alice Himora

Hey there, my name is Alice! I was born and raised in New York but currently reside in North Carolina! Ever since I could remember, I always wanted to act and be an actor. However, growing up I was too afraid of not succeeding and supporting my family. So I focused my attention to... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

11:00am EDT

Steve Staley Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Steve Staley

Steve Staley

Steve Staley was born on August 25, 1969 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005), Akira (1988) and The Way of the Gun (2000). Bleach franchise (22), Seven Deadly Sins (21), Mass Effect franchise (07-21), Boruto (19), Demon Slayer... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

11:00am EDT

The Great Nekocon Quiz!
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 2
Myths! Legends! Folklore! Do you have ancient knowledge that you love to share? Do you know Twelve Labors of Hercules by heart? Do you know the difference between Sun Wukong and Son Goku? Can you tell the difference between Niflheim and Jotunheim? If you said yes, this panel is for you! Join us as we laugh, learn, and tell stories of the wonderful ancient world! In the end, it’s all about bragging rights! Who would win? You have to be here to find out!
Panelists
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Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Gameshow

11:00am EDT

Cosplay Craft Faire
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Workshop Room
Join us at the Cosplay Craft Faire! Here you can bring your old costumes, cosplay accessories, sewn or constructed crafty items, notions, fabrics, fabric scraps, props and prop materials, and wigs to buy, sell, or trade among the cosplay community. No new items for resale, no hardware such as machines, parts, scissors, etc.

The Craft Faire participation is free, however it is a first-come/first-served, non-refundable and non-transferable area for vendors and attendees purchasing items. Most craft faire participants may only accept cash but some may take paypal or other online payment options - it is up to the discretion of the participant.

Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  NekoCon Event, Cosplay

11:00am EDT

Mario Aces 2v2 or 1v1
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that wil face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

11:00am EDT

Tabletop Gaming - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming
There are so many things to do in the Tabletop Gaming room at NekoCon! Atlantis Games and Comics will be running events all weekend long. Be sure to stop by and see what we have going on. Almost everything is FREE TO PLAY! With your attendee badge you can check out anything from the vast game demo library or you can try to win a Free badge to next year’s NekoCon!

This year Tabletop has its own space upstairs and we look forward to using all of it. Expect Giant Jenga to be back, but also be on the lookout for our newest addition of Giant Sorry! Get your trading card game fix and come out and play some Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yugioh & Vanguard. Some demos may have special promo items for participants! Be sure to check the online schedule for more information.

We are excited to announce Dungeons and Dragons is back this year! They will have their own room on the second floor right next to Pathfinder and Starfinder Society. Make sure you visit both to check out all that Role Playing Games have to Offer.

Don't miss Blood on the Clocktower this year. A new Friday and Saturday mystery game. This is a Social Deduction/Hidden Role Game full of fun surprises. If you love Werewolf you will LOVE Blood on the Clocktower so don't miss out.
Supporters
avatar for Atlantis Games & Comics

Atlantis Games & Comics

Tabletop is back this year and ready for all sorts of fun and exciting things!  Atlantis and NekoCon have partnered again and there are many things to check out.  Make sure you stop by to see what we have going on.This year Tabletop has its own space upstairs and we look forward... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:30am EDT

What a Ripoff! Copycats of Anime
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 1
Plagiarism in anime and manga is not as rare as one might think. Sharpen your pencils and lets review some questionable titles.
Panelists
avatar for Kamonegi
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

12:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots 101
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Panel 3
If you've ever wanted to host your own public photoshoot or meetup but you don't know where to start, this is the panel for you. Your fellow public photoshoot department heads are here to give you some tips and suggestions.
Panelists
NP
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  NekoCon Event, Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Critical Role
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/1J989oDaBz4FCx7j/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: DC vs Marvel
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: HypMic/ParaLive
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor:  Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D

https://www.facebook.com/share/xA7uR4efuWxWTHm6/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E

https://www.facebook.com/share/wxgZFrbvqAwbmgZA/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

LARP Folder Pickup
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
LARP Room
Folder Pickup is the time for people to pick up their folder. For people who have not preregistered for LARP that want to play, this is a great time to choose a character and get ready for the game!
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205
  LARP

12:00pm EDT

Starlight Maid & Butler Café
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel)
Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere of Akihabara Japan’s theme cafés to Hampton Roads. At our café we offer games, food decoration, personalized memorabilia, live performances, and more! Our mission is to spread smiles and entertainment to NekoCon and the Hampton Roads area. We aim to not only introduce our guests to a fun maid/butler café experience but also support a good cause! Every year, we are proud to partner with NekoCon to raise money for their chosen charities! Starlight Maid & Butler Café hopes to continue helping great causes for the community and entertaining NekoCon!

Starlight Maid and Butler Cafe is located on the first floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel next door to the Convention Center. Cafe is open Friday and Saturday 12:00(noon)-5pm.

Supporters
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Starlight Maid & Butler Café

Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel) Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant
  Maid Cafe/Host Club, Charity

12:00pm EDT

Photo Booth - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Photo Booth
This year, NekoCon’s Official Photo Booth will be located in Room 103 on the first floor of the HRCC!

Photo rates are as follows:
- $10 per High resolution Digital Copy- $20 for 3 High resolution Digital Copies
- $25 for all digital photos on a device of your choice or on a Flash Drive as available.
- All photo sessions are free to the public with unlimited number of snapshots and costume changes.- We no longer offer physical photo copies.

Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Photo Booth HRCC 1st Floor, Room 103
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoot Information and Check In Table - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Welcome to NekoCon’s Public Photoshoots! Public Photoshoots are fan-organized meetups in which cosplayers and fans of a series, hobby, or genre get together to take memorable photos and make new friends. Anyone is welcome to host or join a photoshoot! Please keep the following guidelines in mind when planning to host or attend.
Photoshoot Rules & Guidelines: https://bit.ly/44lB9v0 
The current Photoshoot Web Schedule can be found here: Schedule  

Please note that public photoshoots are just that: Public. You must follow all of NekoCon’s rules, including any rules about props and behavior. Photoshoot staff will be assigned to your photoshoot to ensure it runs smoothly. 
For more information on public photoshoots, please email photoshoot@nekocon.com with the subject line “NekoCon Public Photoshoot Inquiry” or join the following groups:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/494819047272107 
Discord: https://discord.gg/cEd2vxpFmY 
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

12:00pm EDT

Video Gaming - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Gaming
General Video Game Room RulesFailure to adhere to these rules may result in your expulsion from the Video Game Room and/or NekoCon.

Be a good sport
Share the games and no cheating.

Keep it clean
Keep all food and drink away from the games, and throw away any trash in proper receptacles.

NekoCon is not responsible for your stuff
Please keep an eye on your personal belongings, and leave any valuables in a safe place like your hotel room. Any found items will be taken to lost and found at the Info Desk.

Walk, don’t run
There are a lot of cables and delicate equipment, and we don’t want anyone to trip or crash into anything.

Do not mess with the equipment
If something (i.e. console, controller, TV, etc.) isn’t working properly, please inform one of the Video Game Room staffers. Do not tamper with or attempt to fix any hardware yourself. If you are found in violation of this rule you may be held liable for any damages incurred.

Personal Controllers
The use of personal controllers is prohibited. To check out a controller, please see the Video Game Room staff at the main table near the Video Game Room entrance.

Wireless Controllers
To check out a wireless controller (i.e. Xbox, Wii, PlayStation, etc.) please see a Video Game Room staffer at the main table near the Video Game Room entrance. Picture identification (i.e. military ID, state driver’s license/permit, etc.) and your NekoCon badge will be required to check out a controller. When you are finished, please return the controller to the main table to receive your ID and NekoCon badge. PLEASE double check before you leave that you have the correct ID and badge. We request that you sanitize your hands prior to receiving a controller and after turning a controller in.

Sharing Controllers
We don’t recommend passing controllers off to other players. You will be held responsible if the controller goes missing while loaned out in your name. If someone wishes to use your controller when you are finished, please take them with you to the main desk so that we can issue it in their name.

Tournaments
Make sure to visit the Video Game Room to view and sign up for a tournament! Sign ups will be available in the tournament area on the day the tournament is held (unfortunately we do not allow sign ups for future days tournaments - i.e. you cannot sign up for Saturday tournaments on Friday). System information will be provided at sign up. The tournament schedule is subject to change with or without prior notice. Default button configuration will be used for all tournaments unless otherwise mentioned. Check out our schedule for the list of tournaments!
Supporters
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Aegis Gaming

Aegis Gaming is a startup company providing Console Freeplay, Tournament Support, PC Support, and VR Support to Conventions based in the United States. We are industry veterans with over 20 years of combined experience in Anime Conventions and FGC Events. https://www.aegisgaming... Read More →
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Touhou Road Shou

Touhou Project - A Fan Driven Games Series Like No OtherThe Touhou Road Shou is back at NekoCon with the full complement of games from Touhou Project! Originally organized by Henry Sinnett and James Woods in Portland, Maine, the Road Shou Team led by Henry and his partner Jennifer... Read More →
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Twin Power Gaming

Twin Power Gaming, supplying your events with awesome games! From Classic arcades like Ms Pacman, Dragon's Lair, to Japanese rhythm games like DDR and Pop'n Music. No coins needed as all games are set to FREEPLAY. Be sure to check out the arcade section in the gameroom!
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VR Zone

Join VR Zone with our Free to Play VR game room and experience all the fun and explore exciting worlds. Slice fruit, cook with friends or shoot some robots, the quest is yours! Learn more at www.vrvilla.org... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms ABC

12:00pm EDT

Trading Card Game League
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Entry Fee: FREE
Format: Any format you and your opponent agree on!

We will be running Card Game Leagues all weekend. Any time Tabletop is open you can stop by the desk and get a League Slip. For every game you play, get an opponent to initial it when you are done. Fill this slip by playing 3 games. Turn it into the Tabletop Staff and get a foil or promo card for every slip completed (while supplies last, not all games have promos). Every completed league slip also gets you a chance to win prizes like a limited edition Nekocon playmat. Playmat winners will be drawn Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm, and again on Sunday at 2pm. Make sure you are here at drawing time OR you can leave your cell phone number / email and we will send you a message. Remember to have fun!

All Trading Card Games count: Pokemon, Lorcana, Magic, Vangaurd, Final Fantasy, Digimon, Yu-gi-Oh, One Piece, Etc...
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  TCGs

12:30pm EDT

Cosplay osha: Safety for costumers, crafters, and diyers
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Panel 4
Did you know that you’re not supposed to peel hot glue off your finger tips? Do you know how to read a Safety Data Sheet? Come join one cosplayer as they help your crafting process become safer so you can continue crafting for a long time! 
Panelists
KC
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Cosplay

12:30pm EDT

Greg Houser Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Greg Houser

Greg Houser

We’d like to invite Greg as a good example of “you’re doing it wrong” for the rest of our attendees. He originally joined the voice acting ranks through his background in IT and Engineering (no, seriously). Earning advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and studying... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

12:30pm EDT

Sam Slade Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Sam Slade

Sam Slade

Sam is a Filipino-American voice actress and percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. She began her journey as a performer in 1999 on piano and studied percussion, saxophone, and baritone horn before beginning her acting studies in 2020. Sam loves to... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

12:30pm EDT

Artist Alley - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 12pm-12:30pm)
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Artist Alley
All outstanding general rules of the convention are still applicable while attendees are in the Artist Alley except where modified or expanded below. No rules are repealed. Please see the NekoCon website for additional convention policies.
  1. No shoplifting of Dealer merchandise or stealing of any merchandise or personal property will be tolerated.  Offenders will be permanently banned from all current and future NekoCon conventions and outside events.  We also reserve the right to share your name with other conventions in an informal warning system, and the victims of the crime will have the opportunity to prosecute offenders.
  2. No cosplay photography is to take place within the Artist Alley, in the doorway area of the Artist Alley, or anywhere within six feet of the Artist Alley’s doors. Violators of this policy will be politely asked to immediately leave the Artist Alley. Those who do not comply will be escorted out of, and away from, the Artist Alley for the benefit of all other attendees. This is to ensure easy access for regular attendees and staff, and to ensure that emergency exits are maintained.
  3. Obstructions, as defined in the NekoCon Weapons Policy, even if allowed into the convention as a whole, will not be allowed into the Artist Alley. Further, any attendee with an over-sized prop or costume that limits the wearer’s mobility in such a way as to keep them from freely flowing with standard tight-fitting foot traffic shall not enter the Artist Alley. This will include, but not be limited to, any costume with protrusions (especially sharp ones) of more than four inches, six or more inches thick foam or other material throughout, headpieces of more than thrice human normal size, feet more than two thrice a standard human’s, extensions mounted to the back that are more than six inches wider than the person wearing them, or other similar defining factors.  Final say is in the hands of the Con Safety Staff posted at the Artist Alley’s doors, or their superiors.
  4. Outside bags, backpacks, and storage devices such as fanny packs, are allowed. They must be a size that is standard for their nature. Please keep in mind that in the close press of bodies, it will be impossible for Artist Alley or Con Safety Staff to help you keep an eye on your backpack or fanny pack at all times, and NekoCon cannot be held accountable for any theft that takes place, so use personal caution always. The various bags issued by our dealers shall not be allowed to re-enter the Artist Alley. Please take these bags and their contents to your hotel room, vehicle, or other storage arrangement as soon as you are finished shopping in the Artist Alley.
  5. No props, bags of any nature, parts of costumes, trash, or any other items shall be left unattended inside of, or within the vicinity of, the Artist Alley. At no point will these items be considered “held,” or “reserved.” They will be treated as Lost and Found or trash as the Staff deems necessary to keep the convention center clean. Cleaning staff will do the same as they see fit, often with their own separate Lost and Found. At no time will any Staff member be held responsible for any abandoned items, even if they interacted with said item after abandonment.
  6. As outlined in the NekoCon Weapons Policy, certain items can be purchased within the Artist Alley that can be carried within the convention center under our rules and policies. When these items are purchased from the Artist Alley, attendees are to leave the Artist Alley before removing and properly disposing of any and all packaging materials, or putting those materials in your hotel room, vehicle, or other storage arrangement.  Purchased items from the Artist Alley, if they follow all other rules and policies, including peace bonding any weapons and the items are not inside a Dealer issued bag, may return to the Artist Alley once removed from all packaging outside of the Artist Alley. Anyone opening a product within the confines of the Artist Alley wil  be escorted out of the Artist Alley.
  7. The NekoCon and Convention Center Staff both reserve the right to deny entry to the Artist Alley at any time, for any reason, without having to provide said reason. Disputes with Artist Alley Staff or Con Safety Staff over this or any other rule can be taken up with the Head of Artist Alley, the Head of Con Safety, or the NekoCon Convention Chairperson, in that order. Convention Center Staff can only direct complaints to NekoCon Staff on your behalf, and should be allowed to run the Convention Center itself.
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Artist Alley HRCC 1st Floor, Hall B (Neko Bazaar)

1:00pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Straw Pan Flute Craft
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
Named after Pan, the Greek god of nature and shepherds, your child can make their very own Pan Flute just by using straws!

Chibi Neko programming is intended for children 10 and younger.
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

1:00pm EDT

Alien Stage: Music&Trauma
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 2
Alien Stage, a multi-media storytelling experiment started in 2022, merges K-pop with an animated sci-fi dystopia, where children are literally forced to sing for their lives. This will act both as an introduction to the world for newcomers, or a way to catchup for those that may have fallen behind.
Panelists
N
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Music/Dance

1:00pm EDT

Fanfiction: A History
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 1
A look at fanfiction from a media history point of view, focusing on before 2008 (before Archive of Our Own)- intergenerational works, examples from letters and literature, and from fan to professional to tie-ins to tags. 
Panelists
avatar for Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige has been interested in the religious cultures of Japan since their undergraduate days in East Asian Studies and the days of the Shinto ML on Yahoo Groups. They first started doing Japanese cultural panels with an introduction to Japanese religious depictions in anime... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Featured Panelist Panels/Events, Writing

1:00pm EDT

Boomerang Fu
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that wil face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

1:00pm EDT

Exhibitor's Hall - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 12:30pm-1pm)
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Exhibitor's Hall

Exhibit Hall Policy

  1. All outstanding general rules of the convention are still applicable while attendees are in the Exhibit Hall except where modified or expanded below. No rules are repealed.

  2. Shoplifting, or attempted shoplifting, of any merchandise or personal property will not be tolerated. Offenders may be permanently banned from all current and future ESSI events. We also reserve the right to share your name with other conventions in an informal warning system, and the victims of the crime will have the opportunity to prosecute offenders.

  3. No photography is to take place within the Exhibit Hall, in the doorway area of the Exhibit Hall, or anywhere within six feet of the Exhibit Hall doors. Violators will be politely asked to leave the area. Those who do not comply will be escorted out of, and away from, the Exhibit Hall for the benefit of all other attendees. This is to ensure easy access for attendees and staff, and to ensure that emergency exits are maintained.

  4. Obstructions, as defined in the NekoCon Weapons Policy, even if allowed into the convention as a whole, will not be allowed into the Exhibit Hall. Further, any attendee with an oversized prop or costume that limits the wearer’s mobility in such a way as to keep them from freely flowing with standard tight-fitting foot traffic shall not enter the Exhibit Hall. This will include, but not be limited to, any costume with protrusions (especially sharp ones) of more than four inches, six or more inches thick foam or other material throughout, headpieces of more than thrice human normal size, feet more than two thrice a standard human’s, extensions mounted to the back that are more than six inches wider than the person wearing them, or other similar defining factors. Final verdict is in the hands of the Exhibit Hall staff or their superiors.

  5. Outside bags, backpacks, and storage devices (such as fanny packs and other bags of comparable size) are allowed. However, they must be a size that is standard for their nature. Please keep in mind that in the close press of bodies, it will be impossible for Exhibit Hall staff to help you keep an eye on your backpack or fanny pack at all times, and NekoCon cannot be held accountable for any theft that takes place. The various bags issued by our dealers shall not be allowed to re-enter the Exhibit Hall. Please take these bags and their contents to your hotel room, vehicle, or other storage arrangement as soon as you are finished shopping in the Exhibit Hall.

  6. No props, bags of any nature, parts of costumes, trash, or any other items shall be left unattended inside of, or within the vicinity of, the Exhibit Hall. At no point will these items be considered “held,” or “reserved.” They will be treated as Lost and Found or trash as the Staff deems necessary to keep the convention center clean. Cleaning staff will do the same as they see fit, often with their own separate Lost and Found. At no time will any Staff member be held responsible for any abandoned items, even if they interacted with said item after abandonment.

  7. As outlined in the NekoCon Weapons Policy, certain items can be purchased within the Exhibit Hall that can be carried within the convention center under our rules and policies. When these items are purchased from the Exhibit Hall, attendees are to leave the Exhibit Hall before removing and properly disposing of any and all packaging materials, or putting those materials in your hotel room, vehicle, or other storage arrangement. Purchased items from the Exhibit Hall, may return to the Exhibit Hall once they are removed from all packaging outside of the Exhibit Hall, are in compliance with all other rules and policies (including peace bonding any weapons), and the items are not inside a dealer issued bag. Anyone opening a product within the confines of the Exhibit Hall will be escorted out of the Exhibit Hall.

  8. The NekoCon and Convention Center Staff both reserve the right to deny entry to the Exhibit Hall at any time, for any reason, without having to provide said reason. Disputes with Exhibit Hall staff regarding this rule this or any other rule can be taken up with the Department Head of Exhibit Hall, the Division Heads of Finance, or the NekoCon Convention Chairperson, in that order. Convention Center staff can only direct complaints to NekoCon Staff on your behalf, and should be allowed to run the Convention Center itself.



Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Exhibitor's Hall HRCC 1st Floor, Hall C

1:30pm EDT

Photoshoot: Spy x Family
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

1:30pm EDT

Make a Rosette ($10)
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Workshop Room
Attendance Cap:30

Want to show off some of your cool can badges? Perhaps spice up your itabag? Look no further. We supply the materials, you learn how to make your own rosette to take home and love. This is a paid workshop. $10 dollars secures your place and premade kit. We will be working with hot glue.
Panelists
A
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

1:30pm EDT

From Girls to Guns: A History of Fuji TV’s noitaminA Anime Block
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Panel 3
Originally launched in April of 2005 to expand the typical male anime audience, Fuji TV’s noitaminA anime block has become a leader in highlighting the best in non-traditional anime. Join Fatal Fanatix as we cover the history and many of the best series of this iconic programming block.
Panelists
avatar for Fatal Fanatix

Fatal Fanatix

NekoCon is proud to announce Fatal Fanatix as a Featured Panelist!Fatal Fanatix is a collective of diverse talent committed to bringing the black, queer, nerd, and allied communities an array of multimedia entertainment and programming designed to uplift, inform, and encourage dialogue... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Featured Panelist Panels/Events, Anime

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Yona of the Dawn
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/oecAVrTFiySpmS4h/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

2:00pm EDT

Chibi Neko: My Lil Everdell
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
Introducing the best board game for little fans of Everdell, My Lil Everdell. Join Chip, Sweep, and the other kids of Everdell to build the most spectacular make-believe city anyone has ever built.  This easy to learn worker-placement and tableau building game will provide family fun while getting the lil’ ones' brains a buzzin’, improving focus and enhancing young learner skills.  Climb across the rope bridge, watch out for the dragon’s den, and join us in the fort for the latest addition to the award-winning Everdell line, My Lil Everdell.
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under), Tabletop Gaming

2:00pm EDT

Let's get nerdy
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Panel 4
Do you consider yourself the ultimate nerd? Come test your knowledge! A game show style trivia with prizes!
Supporters
avatar for The FanDames Initiative - Cosplay Repair

The FanDames Initiative - Cosplay Repair

The Fan Dames Initiative: Servicing the NC and surrounding areas since 2013 formed an organization to bring fellowship to women of all kinds in the nerdy community.  
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Gameshow

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Final Fantasy
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E

https://fb.me/e/fmwrALCx0
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Genshin Impact
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Convention Center's  Fountain # C

https://www.facebook.com/share/9Brd3zUeXCUKC2e3/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #14: The Swordlord’s Challenge
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
An Aldori swordlord who fought alongside Pathfinders years ago is looking for a way to push her students harder. She issues a challenge to Marcos Farabellus, the Master of Swords, boasting that her most promising young pupils can defeat any Marcos has trained. She stakes her pride as a teacher and a powerful weapon she used during the Fifth Crusade on the outcome. Marcos both believes such a relic, taken to the very heart of the Worldwound, would be an excellent addition to the Society's vaults and that the PCs are the perfect students on which to stake his own pride. The PCs must do their utmost to justify the faith he has placed in them and win a great victory-- and perhaps a new ally-- for the Pathfinder Society.

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

2:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #1: Shards of the Glass Planet
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
For millennia, Birnam’s Bubble has been a planet untouched by outsiders, fully encapsulated in an impenetrable shield of unknown energy and protected by powerful automated defenses. Through this barrier, explorers and surveyors have glimpsed pristine settlements, verdant flora, and inexplicable magical emanations—yet no fauna or citizens populate the world’s surface.

As in many other parts of the galaxy, the Drift Crisis changed everything. Now, the energy barrier surrounding Birnam’s Bubble cracks like shattering glass, and shards of this solidified energy have begun to fall through the atmosphere to the planet’s surface, causing significant destruction. Enter the breach and uncover the secrets of the lost civilizations of Birnam’s Bubble before they're lost forever!

Welcome to the Starfinder Playtest! You can directly shape the future of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game by participating in a fun and rigorous playtest period using the Starfinder Playtest Rulebook and one of several playtest adventures—including Starfinder Playtest Scenarios! Each Starfinder Playtest Scenario is a short, single-session adventure designed to be played in 2–3 hours and written by a member of the Starfinder Team.


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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Starfinder

2:00pm EDT

Final Girl Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Can you survive your very own Horror Movie? Come out and learn how to play this 1 player game. Don't worry if you have a group everyone can vote on how best to escape and defeat the monsters who want you dead!

Playing on a famous horror movie trope, Final Girl is a solitaire-only game that puts the player in the shoes of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher if she wants to survive.
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

2:00pm EDT

CCC-CNE-02 Before The Hatch
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The Ancient sunken city of Northkeep is filled with wild magic and and unknown dangers. Within this desolate place, a warlock experiments on wildlife to create the ultimate living weapon capable of destroying the entire Moonsea region. In order to save the world, adventurers must stop the experiments from completing.

A 4-hour adventure for Tier 2 characters (optimized for APL 8).

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

2:00pm EDT

CCC-GLIP-02-01 Blue Scales
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
A behir has been hired to destroy the herds of aurochs necessary to feed the hobgoblin city of Glip Dak. Patrols and scouts continue to go missing, forcing the hobgoblins to hire mercenaries to track this behir as they recall their troops to the capital to maintain order as food riots break out.

Tier 2 CCC-GLIP-02-XX adventures can be played in any order.

A Two-Hour Adventure for 5th to 10th Level Characters

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

2:00pm EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The Cult of the Dragon has come to Phlan, a lawless refuge on the Moonsea. Now, with no significant authority to stop the cult, other power groups in the Realms – the Harpers, Order of the Gauntlet, Emerald Enclave, Lords’ Alliance, and even the Zhentarim – must unite to stop the cult from fulfilling its dark purpose in the city. Join the fight by participating in any one of five different missions aimed at stopping the cult.

Five 1-Hour Tyranny of Dragons Adventures for 1st-2nd Level Characters. Optimized for APL 1.

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

2:00pm EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs
The Cult of the Dragon has come to Phlan, a lawless refuge on the Moonsea. Now, with no significant authority to stop the cult, other power groups in the Realms – the Harpers, Order of the Gauntlet, Emerald Enclave, Lords’ Alliance, and even the Zhentarim – must unite to stop the cult from fulfilling its dark purpose in the city. Join the fight by participating in any one of five different missions aimed at stopping the cult.

Five 1-Hour Tyranny of Dragons Adventures for 1st-2nd Level Characters. Optimized for APL 1.

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-02: The Blackwood Lost
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
The Pathfinder dig site near the Tskikha iruxi enclave in the Blackwood Swamp was, for some time now, considered one of the safer Azlanti ruins to investigate, to the point that it was used as field training for groups of initiates. Having been cleared out years ago by agents, the site was an archeological treasure trove for learning of the elemental magics of ancient Azlant. Something has gone wrong though. The elemental planes have changed in ways that scholars are, even now, struggling to understand, and the latent power within those ruins has manifested. It's been weeks since anyone has heard from the initiates currently on site or the iruxi allies nearby. The Pathfinders must race against time into the bizarre magics wrought by the elements to rescue the Blackwood lost.

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-10: The Crocodile's Smile
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
After ensuring that Fasiel ibn Sazadin saw Qadiran justice for his crimes, the Pathfinder Society received a mysterious letter from his benefactor detailing that she now sees the Society as a formidable opponent. After receiving this, Venture-Captain Safa spent quite some time traveling and researching across Qadira and Nex, only to find that the benefactor resides in Jalmeray and is a rakshasa with fine tastes. In order to find out more information about her, Safa and Rashmivati are sending a small crew of Pathfinders to attend a local auction in order to do some reconnaissance. However, while attending the formal event, the Pathfinders can't help but notice that it looks like one of the guests might have some sticky fingers!

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 Intro: Year of Unfettered Exploration
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
It's time to explore! With the Society coming off of their recent victory in finally defeating an old enemy, they choose to turn to refocus on the goals of the Pathfinder Society: Explore! Report! Cooperate! As a celebration for such a successful year, there's a party being hosted with all sorts of friends both new and old in attendance. However, when one of Fola Barun's dear friends needs to be entertained in order to prepare a surprise, it's up to the Pathfinders to show him around the famous Maze of the Open Road. When he starts to encourage exploration, new doors appear and new adventures await!


Intro: Year of Unfettered Exploration is the introduction to the plot of the Year of Unfettered Exploration. This scenario presents characters and themes that will feature in Year 5's metaplot, and so it is is a natural starting point for players looking to jump into the action.

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Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

2:00pm EDT

Carolina Manga Library - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Carolina Manga Library
The Carolina Manga Library is a non-profit organization that sets up free libraries at conventions for all attendees to enjoy. They bring over 5000 manga, American graphic novels, webcomics, and novels for fans to enjoy. By setting up a quiet place for people to relax at conventions, the Library seeks to promote literacy through the medium that they love.

The Library was founded in 2013, debuting at Nashicon in Columbia, South Carolina. Since then, the Library has been guests at conventions all over the eastern United States and their collection becomes larger with every passing month, having expanded to all forms of graphic novels. Their expert staff of librarians and library assistants are also experts in all things manga and graphic novels, so feel free to ask them for recommendations for new series!

www.carolinamangalibrary.com

Library Rules:
  • You must show your badge/wristband to enter the Library.
  • All bags, regardless of size or type, must be inspected before leaving the Library. Bags may not be left with staff.
  • Please keep noise to a minimum, including cell phone calls.
  • Books on shelves are not for sale. Visit our Sales table for great deals.
  • Please place books in the Return Book Boxes when you are finished reading.
  • Beverages must have a lid on at all times.
  • No open containers.
  • Please keep the area in front of the bookshelves clear at all times.
  • WARNING: Not all books have content suitable for all ages. Parental discretion is advised for some titles. We are not responsible for what any visitor of any age chooses to read.


Supporters
avatar for Carolina Manga Library

Carolina Manga Library

The Carolina Manga Library is a non-profit organization that sets up free libraries at conventions for all attendees to enjoy. They bring over 5000 manga, American graphic novels, webcomics, and novels for fans to enjoy. By setting up a quiet place for people to relax at conventions... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Carolina Manga Library HRCC 1st Floor, Room 102

2:00pm EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs - Room Times
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

2:30pm EDT

Metalsmithing
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panel 1
Have you ever wondered how something was made? This panel will delve into metalsmithing techniques both modern and historical techniques and how some of those techniques were used to create iconic metal jewelry and props. 
Panelists
avatar for Caddy Calico
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Cosplay

2:30pm EDT

K-Pop Random Dance Play
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 2
Join fellow K-Pop fans in a fast-paced game of Random Dance Play featuring recent comebacks, classics, and even a double-speed mode! Stick around until the end for a giveaway including albums, posters, and other merch. Hosted by JustPeachyMomo! 
Panelists
avatar for Izzy
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Music/Dance

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Adult Swim Cartoons
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor:  Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D

https://www.facebook.com/share/WCsyAHABXwA7S9eY/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

3:00pm EDT

Beyond D&D: RuneQuest & The World of Glorantha
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 3
Almost everyone knows that D&D is the first TTRPG, but it is far from the only RPG with such a storied history. Now in its seventh Edition, RuneQuest is a TTRPG with almost as long a history as D&D, and its setting, the world of Glorantha, has the unique distinction of being the only TTRPG Setting that has been in near constant development for over forty years now. Enter a Swords and Sandals World where every Adventurer can call on the power of the Gods, where the laws of Myth underpin every facet of existence, and where a Hero can make such an impact on the world that they carve their legend into the fabric of reality itself. Kept alive through a dedicated fan base now directly involved in its continuation, RuneQuest in its current edition is undergoing what is being called the "Gloranthan Renaissance", and there has never been a better time to discover Glorantha for yourself and your table. 
Panelists
avatar for Jim

Jim

Founder & Head Writer, Apotheosis Games & Publishing
Veteran Game Master Jim Deeley is the founder and lead writer at Apotheosis Games & Publishing. A passionate fan of fantasy, science fiction, and history since his early boyhood days of playing amongst dusty, crumbly castle ruins all across England, Jim has developed and presented... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Tabletop Gaming

3:00pm EDT

LARP Initial Meeting
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LARP Room
Initial Meeting is the start of LARP, where we go over all the rules and make sure you know how to play the game and introduce the Plot for the year.
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205
  LARP

3:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremonies
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Main Events
Welcome to the myth, the legend, the convention- NekoCon! Come and join us as we officially begin the convention on Friday in Main Events. Come see special performances, meet our guests, check out our charities, and maybe a few surprises along the way!
Guests
avatar for Pros and Cons Cosplay

Pros and Cons Cosplay

We are master-level cosplayers based in the midwest, and have been in the cosplay community for nearly 20 years. We are passionate about cosplay, craftsmanship, cosplay competitions, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in nerdy, pop culture spaces.
avatar for GodOfNightVale

GodOfNightVale

A self-taught cosplayer, Vale has been a part of the cosplay scene for nine years. From movie accurate cosplays to original characters, she’s a knack for creating her cosplays on a budget and she is also a dynamic storyteller, both with collaborative multi-character stories through... Read More →
avatar for Alice Himora

Alice Himora

Hey there, my name is Alice! I was born and raised in New York but currently reside in North Carolina! Ever since I could remember, I always wanted to act and be an actor. However, growing up I was too afraid of not succeeding and supporting my family. So I focused my attention to... Read More →
avatar for Greg Houser

Greg Houser

We’d like to invite Greg as a good example of “you’re doing it wrong” for the rest of our attendees. He originally joined the voice acting ranks through his background in IT and Engineering (no, seriously). Earning advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and studying... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny was born on May 19, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Dragon Ball Daima (24), OK KO Let’s Be Heroes (16-18), MySims (07-10), Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (93), Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (90) and Dragon Ball... Read More →
avatar for Sam Slade

Sam Slade

Sam is a Filipino-American voice actress and percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. She began her journey as a performer in 1999 on piano and studied percussion, saxophone, and baritone horn before beginning her acting studies in 2020. Sam loves to... Read More →
avatar for Steve Staley

Steve Staley

Steve Staley was born on August 25, 1969 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005), Akira (1988) and The Way of the Gun (2000). Bleach franchise (22), Seven Deadly Sins (21), Mass Effect franchise (07-21), Boruto (19), Demon Slayer... Read More →
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Snap Plastic Studios

Hello there! My name is Thomas but you can call me Snap! I’ve been building, modifying, and painting plastic model kits for the better part of a decade. In that time I’ve learned a ton of useful tips and tricks that I’m always excited to share.
avatar for David Vincent

David Vincent

David Vincent is an award-winning voice actor based in Los Angeles.David’s notable credits include:● Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen● Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach● Gilgamesh in Fate / Zero, Fate / Stay Night● Oda Sakunosuke/Fukuchi in Bungo Stray Dogs● Narrator in JOJO’s... Read More →
avatar for Wagatame

Wagatame

Wagatame began activities in 2022 as the solo project of vocalist Mike (pronounced mee-keh), formerly of the visual kei band Blu-BiLLioN. The music features elements of the electro, city pop, and hard rock genres while fusing digital and band sounds.Mike’s distinctive high tone... Read More →
Panelists
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Fatal Fanatix

NekoCon is proud to announce Fatal Fanatix as a Featured Panelist!Fatal Fanatix is a collective of diverse talent committed to bringing the black, queer, nerd, and allied communities an array of multimedia entertainment and programming designed to uplift, inform, and encourage dialogue... Read More →
avatar for Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige has been interested in the religious cultures of Japan since their undergraduate days in East Asian Studies and the days of the Shinto ML on Yahoo Groups. They first started doing Japanese cultural panels with an introduction to Japanese religious depictions in anime... Read More →
avatar for Lex Winter

Lex Winter

NekoCon is proud to announce Lex Winter as a Featured Panelist!There are three consistent things in my life: going to the gym, running a lot of D&D, and talking about Japan. It was 2009 that I first got up on stage at NekoCon to present a panel. I had no idea if it would go over well... Read More →
Supporters
avatar for Carolina Manga Library

Carolina Manga Library

The Carolina Manga Library is a non-profit organization that sets up free libraries at conventions for all attendees to enjoy. They bring over 5000 manga, American graphic novels, webcomics, and novels for fans to enjoy. By setting up a quiet place for people to relax at conventions... Read More →
avatar for NV Host Club

NV Host Club

NV Host Club is a Hampton Roads based host club whose goal is to entertain the nightlife crowd at conventions. Inspired by hostess and host clubs in Japan, their goal is to bring the experience to Hampton Roads!What is a host club exactly?A host club is a common staple of night-time... Read More →
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Starlight Maid & Butler Café

Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A
  NekoCon Event

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Nicktoons
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/VBLq6iHiLGko1ssV/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Tokyo Revengers
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/Y7jsptwBnutBiDhw/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

3:00pm EDT

All Ages Sketchbook Swap
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Workshop Room
Come bring your sketchbooks to pass around! Draw art for others and get art in return! All skill levels welcome. Make new friends!
Panelists
avatar for Gypsy Nuku Lawrence
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Super Smash Bros Ult 1v1
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that will face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

3:00pm EDT

Board Game Dealer's Choice
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Have a group of people wanting to play a game and don't know what to play?  Want to make new friends and play a fun new board game?  Come out to Dealer's Choice.  Here we have an expert Board Gamer who will be ready to recommend and teach you a game from our library based on your groups special wants/needs.  

Our expert will also be happy to teach you one of their favorites or help fill some voids in your gaming groups.
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

3:00pm EDT

LARP - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
LARP Room
Remember when you were a kid and you used to run around and pretend you were a dinosaur or an astronaut? LARP is simply that, but we’ve got some rules in place to keep things in order (so your brother doesn’t show up as Godzilla and destroy your space shuttle without any repercussions), and allow you to play as your favorite manga, anime, sentai, and limited video game characters for a weekend.
The NekoCon LARP focuses on getting up and moving around, but otherwise works like a standard tabletop RPG. Playing as a character of your choosing from our extensive database of characters from anime and manga, you’ll take part in a three-day storyline that our imaginative staff have written up. Be it playing as Son Goku from Dragon Ball Z and taking part in a hot dog eating contest, Erin from Attack on Titan trying to hunt for treasure, or playing as Sailor Moon and trying to become the Junior Prom Queen, every year promises a new story and a new adventure for our players. Instead of using dice to resolve actions, we use the Nexus system, which is based on rock, paper, scissors. It’s very easy to pick up, and we welcome new players every year to our already growing group of attendees. The beauty of the NekoCon LARP is that you can play as much or as little as you’d like over the course of the weekend… So whether you’re looking for a brief con distraction or looking to sink your teeth into our delicious plot, stop on by! We’re always looking for fresh meat, er… new players.
Even if you’re shy or don’t know what a LARP is really like in practice, please feel free to stop by our event room and see how we do things. We love having people ask questions, and they usually end up playing in our game. If there is a character you’ve always wanted to pretend to be (whether you’re in cosplay or not), chances are we have a character sheet of them. Don’t be afraid, if anything LARP has piqued your interest, come by our room and see what we’re all about. Reading about it won’t do justice to seeing the fun in person!



Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205
  LARP

3:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Masquerade Sign Workshop
Friday November 1, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room
Want your fellow Chibis to cheer on the winners of this year’s Chibi Neko Contest on the Masquerade Stage? Attend this workshop to make signs to take with you to Masquerade to cheer them on!

Chibi Neko programming is intended for children 10 and younger.
Friday November 1, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109
  Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

3:30pm EDT

Commissioner Speed Dating
Friday November 1, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 4
Come find your perfect commissioner match that'll meet all of your commission needs!!
Panelists
avatar for Kaiden Jones
Friday November 1, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Cosplay

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Tokusatsu (Power Rangers /Kamen Rider/Sentai/etc)
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E

https://www.facebook.com/share/mpBVyHjAnD77Ae5a/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

4:00pm EDT

Appetizing Anime: The Significance of Food
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 1
From Studio Ghibli to Delicious in Dungeon, food has always played an appetizing, yet important, role in the anime we watch and manga we read. Food acts as a symbol for connections, love, memory, comfort, and more. This panel will explore the ways food plays both lowkey and overt roles in the animanga we consume and why it’s a significant vehicle for themes and character.
Panelists
avatar for cass

cass

I’m cass! I never shut up about shoujo!
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Pokemon
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/SCZ72gHAu9nrU9nV/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Ravers Unite
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/jXr82iHpK3VR2BwX/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

4:00pm EDT

Neko Game Hour
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Kick off NekoCon by learning a bunch of different Cat Games.  Come out and play a bunch of games featuring Cats!

Try out games like:
MLEM
Kittens in a Blender
Exploding Kittens
Boop
Cat Lady

AND MANY MORE!!!!
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

4:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #15: In the Footsteps of Horror
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
A group of powerful Pathfinders had to abandon the exploration of an underground complex after defeating a powerful lich and stopping a devatating ritual by the skin of their teeth. The PCs are tasked with exploring this complex now cleared of threats and cataloguing what's there. The ritual, though, while incomplete, has still linked the site to its conterpart in the Netherworld, and once they enter the PCs find that their task will not be as simple or boring as promised, as they have to fight through the shadowy mirror of the Netherworld complex just to get back home, with unknown threats that most assuredly were not cleared out.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn
https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda

Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

4:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #2: It Came from the Vast!
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
Countless derelict and abandoned starships litter space—some damaged beyond repair, some containing valuable cargo, and others empty save for the dead. The Xenowarden starship Bloom is one such ship. During a routine survey mission to a newly discovered dwarf planet in the Vast, the crew of the Bloom collected a variety of biological and environmental samples, secured the samples for further study, and departed, plotting a course through the Drift to a mobile research laboratory in the Pact Worlds.

The Bloom that emerged in Pact Worlds’ space was much changed—unresponsive, careening out of control, and with no sign of the ship’s crew. Explore the biomechanical corridors of the Bloom to uncover the fate of its missing crew and face off against a dangerous, alien predator that can’t be allowed to survive.

The Bloom is haunted. That’s the least of your problems.

Welcome to the Starfinder Playtest! You can directly shape the future of the Starfinder Roleplaying Game by participating in a fun and rigorous playtest period using the Starfinder Playtest Rulebook and one of several playtest adventures—including Starfinder Playtest Scenarios! Each Starfinder Playtest Scenario is a short, single-session adventure designed to be played in 2–3 hours and written by a member of the Starfinder Team.

Sign up to participate on Warhorn
https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2024-pathfinder-starfinder-and-ddal-games/schedule/agenda


Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Starfinder

4:30pm EDT

Life and Times of Godzilla
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 3
When you think giant monsters, usually the first, last, and only option revolves around one gigantic mutated dinosaur known as the King of Monsters. Gojira, Godzilla, he goes by those names and more. This panel looks at his entire life story from his origins as an avatar of nuclear destruction, to his superhero phase, his reinvention, and his two SUBSEQUENT ones as well. We leave (almost) nothing out. Not even the US versions. This is Your Life, Godzilla. Good AND bad.
Panelists
avatar for Lex Winter

Lex Winter

NekoCon is proud to announce Lex Winter as a Featured Panelist!There are three consistent things in my life: going to the gym, running a lot of D&D, and talking about Japan. It was 2009 that I first got up on stage at NekoCon to present a panel. I had no idea if it would go over well... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Featured Panelist Panels/Events, Japanese Culture

4:30pm EDT

The Evolution of Voice Acting
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 2
Voice acting has come a long way over the last few decades- join our voice actors as they discuss how voice acting has evolved into what you hear in some of your favorite shows and games today. 
Guests
avatar for Greg Houser

Greg Houser

We’d like to invite Greg as a good example of “you’re doing it wrong” for the rest of our attendees. He originally joined the voice acting ranks through his background in IT and Engineering (no, seriously). Earning advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and studying... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny was born on May 19, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Dragon Ball Daima (24), OK KO Let’s Be Heroes (16-18), MySims (07-10), Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (93), Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (90) and Dragon Ball... Read More →
avatar for Steve Staley

Steve Staley

Steve Staley was born on August 25, 1969 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005), Akira (1988) and The Way of the Gun (2000). Bleach franchise (22), Seven Deadly Sins (21), Mass Effect franchise (07-21), Boruto (19), Demon Slayer... Read More →
avatar for David Vincent

David Vincent

David Vincent is an award-winning voice actor based in Los Angeles.David’s notable credits include:● Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen● Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach● Gilgamesh in Fate / Zero, Fate / Stay Night● Oda Sakunosuke/Fukuchi in Bungo Stray Dogs● Narrator in JOJO’s... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  Guest Panels/Events, Voice Acting

4:30pm EDT

Marvel Zombies Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
In Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game, the hunger takes hold after many superheroes in the Marvel Universe have been turned into zombies. You play as these infected heroes and will be eating people to satisfy your hunger...and objectives within the game.

Marvel Zombicide is a stand-alone game using mostly the same Zombicide mechanics but set in the Marvel Universe.
                   
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

4:30pm EDT

Hall and Masquerade Craftsmanship Judging
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central
For Masquerade info and rules please check our website: Masquerade Info and Rules

For Hall Craftsmanship info and rules please check our website: Hall Craftsmanship Contest
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central HRCC 1st Floor, Room 101
  NekoCon Event, Cosplay

5:00pm EDT

Karaoke Check In
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 1
Check In time for the Karaoke contestants. 
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  NekoCon Event, Music/Dance

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Vtuber
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Fallout
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Outdoor:  Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D

https://www.facebook.com/share/ruGnicmbpbTcU3xZ/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Hazbin Hotel
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/y6GhXF2CFkWcBsQ4/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Jujutsu Kaisen
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/Nd9wB7hZT5gsTctE/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

5:00pm EDT

Guilty Gear -Strive-
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that will face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

5:30pm EDT

Allegory: The Death of Narrative
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Workshop Room
Have you ever watched something where the ending made no sense? Have you ever felt a show was more concerned with a message than they were the story? We will do a dive into why Allegories in media can leave the audience to feel disappointed.
Panelists
avatar for Udderly Terrifying
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Writing

5:30pm EDT

How To Be A Host (16+)
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Panel 4
Ever wondered what it takes to be the perfect host for the wonderful guests of NekoCon? Well, NV Host Club is happy to oblige! In this panel, we'll give away all the best secrets we have to show how you, too, can steal the hearts and sooth the souls of your honored guests. Maybe you, too, could become one of NV's Hosts someday? We look forward to spending time with you!
Supporters
avatar for NV Host Club

NV Host Club

NV Host Club is a Hampton Roads based host club whose goal is to entertain the nightlife crowd at conventions. Inspired by hostess and host clubs in Japan, their goal is to bring the experience to Hampton Roads!What is a host club exactly?A host club is a common staple of night-time... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Maid Cafe/Host Club

5:30pm EDT

Indie Game Showcase
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Are you tired of seeing the same Board Games?  Come out and learn to play some of these Indie Board Games.

Indie Board Game Creators need some love too. So check out some of the games Atlantis has picked up through the Year at Conventions, Local developers, and word of mouth Kickstarters!

We guarantee you will find a new Board game to Love and your friends will be jealous of the Rare gems on your shelf.

Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

6:00pm EDT

Childhood Trauma in Anime & Popular Culture (13+)
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Panel 3
One trope common across all genre in anime and popular culture is the motivational childhood suffering a story's characters must face in the telling. Both protagonists and antagonists are often defined by the traumas they have faced in childhood, and in many cases, overcome by the story's close. In this panel, come learn about traumatic archetypes, common symptoms, and the the stories of people overcoming these great odds to accomplish amazing things. Finally, take the opportunity to discuss with experts characters from your favorite anime and how they have overcome the odds.

Trigger Warning: This panel discusses fictional childhood traumas, some more visceral than others.
Panelists
avatar for Dr. Cal Baldari

Dr. Cal Baldari

VCCS
Dr. Cal Baldari is a retired U.S. Army Sapper and military instructor turned professor of ethics. His research credits include alternative military ethics, Aristotelian excellence, moral conflict in literature, implicit bias mitigation, modern heroics, RPG morality, and many others... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

6:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Identity V
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://www.facebook.com/share/WKPJBXEN8HLWLf2J/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

6:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: SMT/Persona
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations
  Photoshoots

6:00pm EDT

AMV Hell 8 Screening (13+)
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Panel 2
The infamous series of comedy AMVs returns with a brand new entry to celebrate it's 20th anniversary. Come and join us for this special NekoCon exclusive screening!
Panelists
avatar for Princess Mareep

Princess Mareep

AMV Editor & Contest Coordinator
Hello all!My name is Kaylee aka Princess Mareep! I'm currently 30 years young and I've been editing since 2006 and have helped many conventions with their AMV Contests and Programming throughout the years. AMVs are my passion and I love talking about them, editing, and showing my... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  AMVs

6:00pm EDT

David Vincent Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for David Vincent

David Vincent

David Vincent is an award-winning voice actor based in Los Angeles.David’s notable credits include:● Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen● Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach● Gilgamesh in Fate / Zero, Fate / Stay Night● Oda Sakunosuke/Fukuchi in Bungo Stray Dogs● Narrator in JOJO’s... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

6:00pm EDT

Stephanie Nadolny Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny

Stephanie Nadolny was born on May 19, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Dragon Ball Daima (24), OK KO Let’s Be Heroes (16-18), MySims (07-10), Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (93), Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (90) and Dragon Ball... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

6:00pm EDT

Wandering Towers Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Help your wizards get to Ravenskeep as quickly as possible. Using their magic they could even move the very towers atop which they stand to get there more easily! But how can they refill their potion bottles along the way? Well, here’s a little secret: Trapping wizards allows you to capture some of their magical essence in a bottle…
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

6:00pm EDT

One Piece TCG Quickfire Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
One Piece TCG Quickfire Tournament
Registration: 6pm-7pm
Event Time: 7pm-9pm
Entry Fee: $7

It's a convention so we don't want to tie you to a tournament all day. This tournament will be 3 swiss rounds with no top 4/top 8. Each Round will be 35 minutes best of 1. At the end of the 3 rounds we will award prizes based on a player's number of wins. The event will have judges on staff to assist with rules questions. Prizes will be booster packs of a current set provided by Atlantis Games & Comics. The top player at the tournament end will win a limited edition Nekocon playmat.

Prizes:
3 Round Wins = 3 Booster Packs
2 Round Wins = 2 Booster Packs
1 Round Win = 1 Booster Pack
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  TCGs, One Piece

6:00pm EDT

Mewths and Legends Karaoke Contest
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 1
A Herculean contest of Mewthological proportions starring YOU can be found in Panel One on Friday! Thirty contestants will compete for NekoCon's coveted microphone trophy, and the chance to perform at Closing Ceremonies! Come cheer your friends, and dance to the music!

Interested in competing? Sign ups are now open! Check our website for more information: https://nekocon.com/karaoke/
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  NekoCon Event, Music/Dance

6:30pm EDT

Wagatame Concert
Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Main Events
Come experience Japanese visual kei artist Wagatame, live in concert! Vocalist Mike will be joined on stage by support musicians Mag and KEIICHI. Make sure to join them for autographs after the concert!
Guests
avatar for Wagatame

Wagatame

Wagatame began activities in 2022 as the solo project of vocalist Mike (pronounced mee-keh), formerly of the visual kei band Blu-BiLLioN. The music features elements of the electro, city pop, and hard rock genres while fusing digital and band sounds.Mike’s distinctive high tone... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A
  Guest Panels/Events, Music/Dance

6:30pm EDT

MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft
Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft
Registration: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Draft: 7:30PM
Entry Fee: $35

Description: 3 Swiss Rounds with no top 4/top 8 playoff. We also will have 40 minutes to draft. Rounds will be best 2 out of 3 and will be 50 minutes long. Besides pack prizes we will be awarding the top ranked player a limited edition Nekocon Playmat.

Prizes (prizes will be Modern Horizons 2 Draft Boosters):
3 Match Wins = 4 Packs
2 Match Wins = 2 Packs
1 Match Win = 1 Pack
0 Match Wins = 1 Pack

(Draws will not award any additional packs)

Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  TCGs, Magic the Gathering

7:00pm EDT

Hobby Workshop: Gundam Edition ($20)
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Workshop Room
Attendance cap: 30
Cost $20

Have you ever wanted for experience the magic of building your own giant robot? Then you’re in luck! Come by and learn all the basics of plastic model making and walk away with your very own Gundam. Youll also take home a custom tool kit designed by yours truly so you can keep building even after the Con is over! I’ll teach you how to add details to your model like panel lining, and adding Waterslide Decals.
Guests
avatar for Snap Plastic Studios

Snap Plastic Studios

Hello there! My name is Thomas but you can call me Snap! I’ve been building, modifying, and painting plastic model kits for the better part of a decade. In that time I’ve learned a ton of useful tips and tricks that I’m always excited to share.
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Guest Panels/Events, Workshop

7:00pm EDT

What the &%$# Did I Just Read?
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Panel 4
Join the Head Librarian of the Carolina Manga Library as she shows off some of the strangest new graphic novels and manga being added to the Manga Library Shelves.
Supporters
avatar for Carolina Manga Library

Carolina Manga Library

The Carolina Manga Library is a non-profit organization that sets up free libraries at conventions for all attendees to enjoy. They bring over 5000 manga, American graphic novels, webcomics, and novels for fans to enjoy. By setting up a quiet place for people to relax at conventions... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  NekoCon Event, Charity

7:00pm EDT

Under-Night 2
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that will face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

7:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Rules will be explained prior to the game.

SIGN UPS ARE REQUIRED: Please sign-up at the Tabletop Check out Table. Seating is limited and this is sure to fill up quickly!

In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...
During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Demo

7:30pm EDT

Introduction to Japanese Stationery
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Panel 3
Looking at all the cute notebooks? Not sure why pens seem to be finer tipped than you're used to? Don't know what washi tape is? Here's an overview of stationery and pens with a brief look at background and major Japanese brands.
Panelists
avatar for Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige

Katriel Paige has been interested in the religious cultures of Japan since their undergraduate days in East Asian Studies and the days of the Shinto ML on Yahoo Groups. They first started doing Japanese cultural panels with an introduction to Japanese religious depictions in anime... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Featured Panelist Panels/Events

7:30pm EDT

Starlight Late Night (21+) ($10 cover charge)
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel)
Welcome to Starlight Late Night! Once upon a falling Starlight a wish like no other was made, for Starlight Cafe to host a 21+ evening soirée! Join your favorite maids and butlers for cosmic cocktails & lunar libations as Starlight Cafe celebrates their 10 year anniversary with Nekocon! This event is like a comet & only comes once in a life time, so why not enjoy a mixer under the moonlight ~if that’s what you wish for ~

Located at the Cypress Grille of the Embassy Suites Hotel 7:30-9:30 pm. First come first served. $10 cover charge to enter the cafe, going directly to NekoCon charities!

Dress code: Semi formal attire- black tie formal wear, formal suits, button down dress shirts, and dress slacks, formal military attire, ball gowns, kimonos/ other traditional formal clothing, prom/ wedding style dresses, cocktail dresses, dressy separates, dress shoes / pumps/heels.

Absolutely No: T-shirts/casual shirts, jeans, bare feet, flip flops, large props, weapons,large wings, mascot costume , kigus, spiked belts ,headgear that obstructs your vision, costumes primarily made of fishnet/sheer material, armor, chain mail, duct tape. Nudity is not permitted.

*dress code enforcement is at the discretion of Starlight Cafe Management. 

Supporters
avatar for Starlight Maid & Butler Café

Starlight Maid & Butler Café

Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel) Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant
  Maid Cafe/Host Club, Charity

8:00pm EDT

NekoCon's 2024 AMV Contest (13+) (First Showing)
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 2
Once again, the best of the best editors are here to compete and we need you to help us decide just who that is. Come on a journey that will showcase the finalists of the Anime Music Video Contest that fought hard to be shown! This year we also have a NEW category showcasing fandoms outside of anime as well. Your vote matters so scan the QR code we'll provide and get to choosing! [This contest is rated PG-13, view at your own discretion!]
Panelists
avatar for Princess Mareep

Princess Mareep

AMV Editor & Contest Coordinator
Hello all!My name is Kaylee aka Princess Mareep! I'm currently 30 years young and I've been editing since 2006 and have helped many conventions with their AMV Contests and Programming throughout the years. AMVs are my passion and I love talking about them, editing, and showing my... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  AMVs

8:00pm EDT

Wagatame Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables
​https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/​​​
Guests
avatar for Wagatame

Wagatame

Wagatame began activities in 2022 as the solo project of vocalist Mike (pronounced mee-keh), formerly of the visual kei band Blu-BiLLioN. The music features elements of the electro, city pop, and hard rock genres while fusing digital and band sounds.Mike’s distinctive high tone... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase
  Autographs

8:00pm EDT

Flamecraft Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
In Flamecraft, 1-5 players take on the role of Flamekeepers, gathering items, placing dragons and casting enchantments to enhance the shops of the town. Dragons are specialized (bread, meat, iron, crystal, plant and potion) and the Flamekeepers know which shops are the best home for each. Visit a shop to gain items and a favor from one of the dragons there. Gathered items can be used to enchant a shop, gaining reputation and the favors of all the dragons in the shop. If you are fortunate enough to attract fancy dragons then you will have opportunities to secure even more reputation.
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games, Tournament

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #16: The Winter Queen's Dollhouse
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
The ruler of Irrisen, Queen Anastasia found a number of strange dollhouses when going through her aunt's vaults. She sent one to the Pathfinders for study. When Aslynn's magic was unleashed in the vaults of Skyreach, the dollhouse's magic was reactivated. In reality, these dollhouses were prisons which would shrink down those who angered Elvanna, the former queen. Now the magic is poised to ensnare the PCs. What's more, the animate doll servants have awakened as poppets, and while some are happy to help, others are not so welcoming.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

8:00pm EDT

Digimon TCG Quickfire Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Digimon TCG Quickfire Tournament
Registration: 8pm-9pm
Event Time: 9pm-11pm
Entry Fee: $7

It's a convention so we don't want to tie you to a tournament all day. This tournament will be 3 swiss rounds with no top 4/top 8. Each round will be 45 minutes and best 2 out of 3. At the end of the 3 rounds we will award prizes based on a player's number of wins. The event will have judges on staff to assist with rules questions. Prizes will be booster packs of a current set provided by Atlantis Games & Comics. The top player at the tournament end will win a limited edition Nekocon playmat.

Prizes:
3 Round Wins = 3 Booster Packs
2 Round Wins = 2 Booster Packs
1 Round Win = 1 Booster Pack
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  TCGs, Digimon

8:00pm EDT

DDAL05-02 The Black Road THIS IS A TEENS ONLY TABLE ADMIN RESERVERS THE RIGHT TO REMOVE PLAYERS IN ORDER TO ACCOMDATE TEENS. IE UNDER 20 HAVE PREFERNCE FOR THIS SIGN UP!
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs
Caravans are having a difficult time getting through to Parnast via the Black Road. Organized attacks by orcs and other monstrous humanoids working in concert with one another have folks baffled. Little do they know that an unusually intelligent hill giant, going by the name of Bad Fruul is to blame. SEER has sent her emissary HSING, to task your group to accompany a caravan with a very special cargo destined for the Shrine of Axes in Parnast, and to figure out who is responsible.

A 2-Hour Storm King's Thunder Adventure for Tier 1 Characters. Optimized for APL 3.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

8:00pm EDT

FR-DC-DOBU-02-01 Hoard of the Death Dragon
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs
A young knight journeys off to achieve glory and renown, and to bring a dragon’s hoard home for his family and his town. Now his family is sending adventurers to bring the knight home.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

CONTENT WARNING: character restraint, character death, smothering, suffocation, paranoia

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

8:00pm EDT

FR-DC-ONI-01 Oni of the Thousand Gates
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs
A Lord of Kozakura requests aid in dealing with a demon that has sworn vengeance upon his house. But there may be more to this tale than just an angry fiend.

A Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Fire, betrayal, gaslighting (mentioned)

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

8:00pm EDT

Giants of the Star Forge
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs
In Giants of the Star Forge, the party is tasked with a daring rescue of a famed smith. The 16th-level adventure is inspired by resources provided in Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants!

A Three- to Four-Hour Adventure for Tier 3 Characters. Optimized for APL 16.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208
  Role Playing Games, D&D

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-04: Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
Since the defeat of Aslynn, the Waterfall has become more of a staple around the Grand Lodge, starting to hold strange, isolated meetings with leadership and seemingly putting together some plan. Her most recent request is that a team of Pathfinder agents journey to Hwanggot and meet with the underworld dragon, Valashinaz as a introductory team. Venture-Captain Yi Da Som arranged the meeting through Valashinaz's kobold assistant, Purepurin. Unfortunately, between then and the PCs arriving, Purepurin forgot about them in the midst of pickling recipes from goblins and creepy crawlies invading the vaults! It's up to the PCs to help Purepurin bring Valashinaz's vaults under control while she summons the dragon to ensure these introductions go off without a hitch!

This adventure is the first part of the four-part Equal Exchanges metaplot arc in the Year of Unfettered Exploration. This arc will be continued in PFS2 #5-09 (for levels 5-8), PFS2 #5-11 (for levels 7-10), and PFS2 #5-18 (for levels 9-12).

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-14: Poisonous Council
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
The Pathfinder Society is running low on a critical alchemical catalyst, and all their usual suppliers have run dry. The Supplies and Procurement Division is desperate, and has put a call out directly to agents. They know of one alchemist skilled and knowledgeable enough to make the catalyst– Tragshi the Herbalist, master of the Daggermark Poisoner's Guild. The Society has used what contacts they have remaining in Daggermark to arrange a meeting, but the chief poisoner isn't one to give things away for free. The PCs will need to do several errands for her, proving the Society's worth to the guild and to Tragshi herself.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-20: The Rakshasa's Court
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
With clues from around Jalmeray and Niswan, Venture-Captain Safa has been able to determine where the mysterious Benefactor lives in the city. It's up a group of Pathfinders to break into the enormous mansion to confront her, while ducking the underlings and trying to find evidence of her wrongdoings. A secret plot to undermine the powers that be in Niswan is discovered and there's only one place left to corner her: her private quarters.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

8:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Adventure: A Cosmic Birthday
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
A nascent cosmic entity stirs deep within one of the Pact Worlds planets. To aid the god’s birth, its most devoted followers search the Ghost Levels of Absalom Station for a sufficient power source—a strange pocket dimension existing alongside the hub of the Pact Worlds. As the entity’s emergence sends ripples across space time, a group of heroes becomes trapped in the Ghost Levels! With dangerous creatures and ominous power surges threatening the station, the heroes must team up with the residents of Little Akiton to investigate these horrifying new foes, stop their meddling—and stay alive!

A Cosmic Birthday is a complete Starfinder Second Edition Playtest adventure for 1st-level characters written by Jenny Jarzabski, and features fan-favorite Starfinder creatures updated to Second Edition, all-new cosmic horrors, and a mix of classic dungeon crawling and narrative-rich sandbox adventures. This adventure is designed to introduce the Starfinder Second Edition Playtest rules, giving players like you a chance to shape the new edition through feedback surveys about your playtest experience! It also takes place during a pivotal moment in Starfinder history—even if you miss the playtest window, you won’t want to miss the adventure!

This is a 64-page adventure.

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Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Starfinder

8:30pm EDT

Discussion Series: The rise of Anime in the west
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Workshop Room
A chill Discussion on the various topics surrounding the Entertainment we consume.  In this Panel we seek to understand how it is that the animation styles on Japan rose from niche appeal, all the way to the mainstream juggernaut that it is today.  Come and let your Voice be heard and maybe you might just learn something along the way.  
Panelists
avatar for EDUpanels INC
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

8:30pm EDT

GodofNightvale Q&A
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 4
Join TikTok personality, self-taught cosplayer, professional haunter, and model GodofNightvale for a unique and fun Q&A panel.
Guests
avatar for GodOfNightVale

GodOfNightVale

A self-taught cosplayer, Vale has been a part of the cosplay scene for nine years. From movie accurate cosplays to original characters, she’s a knack for creating her cosplays on a budget and she is also a dynamic storyteller, both with collaborative multi-character stories through... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Guest Panels/Events, Q&A

8:30pm EDT

Party Game Nightly Casual Play
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Come out and play all the fun Party Games!  Meet new friends.  Whether it is SuperFight, Red Flags, Joking Hazard, or many many others it is sure to be a great time.
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG
  Board Games

9:00pm EDT

The Good, The Bad, and The Stupid: a Villains panel
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 3
Enemies come in various shapes, sizes, and quantities of common sense. We're going to discuss what makes a villain effective, and why most of them aren't. 
Panelists
N
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Fan Panel/Workshop

9:00pm EDT

NekoCon Prom
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Main Events
Gather round heroes. Gods, and Goddesses from all corners of the earth to celebrate another year of NekoCon! A formal prom event open to all ages hosted by NekoCon’s own mascots Reiko, Akiko, TK, and Miyoko. Don’t forget to stop by our charity photo booth to get your portrait taken!

The best dressed will be crowned prom royalty and win a badge for next year's NekoCon! Share stories of great feats and mystical adventures as we all dance the night away to popular earthly songs and classic tunes. We can't wait to see you!

You want to dance to a specific song? Submit your songs HERE


The NekoCon Prom is a formal event and adheres to a dress code. Please read the rules below.
Dress Code
What is allowed:
Formal wear (suits, tuxedos, formal dresses)
Dressy skirts/shorts (Must be near knee length)
Dress shirts
Cocktail or evening dresses
Dressy shoes/boots/flats/heels
Military formal wear (from any era)
Dressy separates
Formal period clothing
Costumes that could pass as formal wear
 
What is not allowed:
Jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, flip flops, combat boots, extreme platforms, stilettos, kigus, large wings, rave gear, utilikilts, stilts.
Clothes or costumes must not be too revealing or a hindrance to your movement.
Bags are not allowed in main events during dances. Please leave them in your hotel room or vehicle, NekoCon is not responsible for bags left unattended outside the dances. 

Prom DJ - DJ Miyoko
If you’re thinking that’s a strangely familiar name, then you’d be correct! This year's NekoCon Prom DJ is none other than our very own mascot, Miyoko! In spite of their nervous nature, Miyoko decided that this year they would take steps to follow their dream of being a pop artist by appealing to the musical masses as a DJ! Our Miyoko had to keep it classy, though, of course, so tie your ties, fluff your ruffles and waltz your way out to meet them on the dance floor!
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A
  NekoCon Event, Music/Dance

9:00pm EDT

Mortal Kombat 1
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that will face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

9:30pm EDT

Discussion Series: Toxicity
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Workshop Room
A chill discussion on various topics within and around the entertainment we consume.  In this panel we go into what toxicity is, its effect on it's fandom, and ways to combat it.  
Panelists
avatar for EDUpanels INC
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

10:00pm EDT

Worldbuilding: How to Make a Story Bible
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Panel 4
Whether you’re writing a story set in a galaxy far, far away, an enchanted forest, Brooklyn NYC, an ancient dojo, or a far future dystopia, how do you keep track of your characters and worldbuilding? A Story Bible is a tool to help any author organize the aspects of their world-building—the cultures, rules of magic and/or science, weather, politics, ecology, economy, and all other kinds of nitty gritty details, timelines of important plot points and histories, character interviews and designs, and more. In this lecture we will talk about acquiring the right kind of book, what kind of materials to use (no drawing skills required—and if you are an artist, GO NUTS), what kind of information to include and how to organize it depending on the kind of story you are writing, and how to use your bible to add layers of depth to your characters and stories. A Q&A will follow.  
Panelists
avatar for JD Donnelly—Painting Dragon Feathers

JD Donnelly—Painting Dragon Feathers

Painting Dragon Feathers
JD Donnelly was born on a beach where dolphins played, grew up in an enchanted forest filled with deer, and received a BA in Studio Art and Creative Writing at Hollins University, home to many squirrels.Her artwork and stories have been featured in literary magazines such as Strangelit... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Writing

10:00pm EDT

The ABCs of Anime Sex: Exploring Kinks & Fetishes through Animation (18+)
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Panel 1
An 18+ panel exploring the deeper and darker sides of sexuality in this showcase of kinks and fetishes through adult animation. Viewer discretion is advised. Trigger warnings included.
Panelists
avatar for Fatal Fanatix

Fatal Fanatix

NekoCon is proud to announce Fatal Fanatix as a Featured Panelist!Fatal Fanatix is a collective of diverse talent committed to bringing the black, queer, nerd, and allied communities an array of multimedia entertainment and programming designed to uplift, inform, and encourage dialogue... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Featured Panelist Panels/Events, 18+ (ID Required)

10:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #17: Escorting a Mirage
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs
A down-on-his luck Aspis Agent, relegated to Thuvia where Aspis operations have all but ceased, has found an unexpected opportunity for revenge. Zarta Dralneen is making a purchase in Merab, and what her purpose could be is the talk of the town. The vengeful Aspis twists these rumors towards talk of the sun orchid elixir, and while no one of any competence or understanding would ever fall for such a flimsy rumor, Merab has more than its share of desperate fools. As the PCs transport Zarta's mundane purchases back to port, these desperate fools strike, making a simple escort into a fight for survival.

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Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207
  Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

10:30pm EDT

$h!# Voice Actors have to say
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Panel 3
Some days, everything goes right. Things are good, the sun shines, and all is as it should be. Today is not that day, and tomorrow isn’t looking good either. Welcome to when things go horribly (and often hilariously) wrong. Technical gibberish, flights of fancy, and the downright insane. All this and more are yours to enjoy as your host, Greg Houser, subjects you to nearly two decades of some of the more ridiculous and insane directions he’s received as a voice actor. Buckle up… it’s going to be an interesting ride.
Guests
avatar for Greg Houser

Greg Houser

We’d like to invite Greg as a good example of “you’re doing it wrong” for the rest of our attendees. He originally joined the voice acting ranks through his background in IT and Engineering (no, seriously). Earning advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and studying... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107
  Guest Panels/Events, Voice Acting

10:30pm EDT

Cosplay Horror Stories (18+)
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Panel 2
Join Pros and Cons Cosplay after dark for horrific and hilarious tales of cosplay related nonsense. Let’s laugh and cry together about some of the most ridiculous encounters, issues, and events that truly make cosplaying an EXPERIENCE. We’ve got many years of cosplay shenanigans and mishaps under our belt, so come ready to share your own experiences in a relaxed open group laugh session!
Guests
avatar for Pros and Cons Cosplay

Pros and Cons Cosplay

We are master-level cosplayers based in the midwest, and have been in the cosplay community for nearly 20 years. We are passionate about cosplay, craftsmanship, cosplay competitions, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in nerdy, pop culture spaces.
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD
  Guest Panels/Events, 18+ (ID Required)

11:00pm EDT

Let's $ew! Dino Nuggies! ($10)
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Workshop Room
Attendance Cap: 100 students
$10 per student
Beginner skill level.
13+ or bring a parent or guardian, please!

Better than standard nuggets in every way, and you can make it yourself! Choose from a variety of shapes, and make as many as you can finish during class. RAWR!
Panelists
avatar for Majik

Majik

Majik, MajikCraft
Etched glassware, nerdy license plates, hand-made plush, workshops, panels, and auctions galore!
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105
  Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

11:00pm EDT

Halo 2v2
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Game Tournaments
This year our tournaments will be held in their own room. Make sure to visit the Video Game Tournament Room to view and sign up for a tournament!

Sign-ups for tournaments can only occur the day of the tournament. All tournament check-ins must take place 10 minutes before the designated tournament start time. Players will have until 5 minutes after the designated start time to check-in, after that time, fill-ins will be slotted until the bracket has been filled to a suitable even bracket size (8, 16, 32, etc.).

In the event of an uneven bracket, byes will be given at the discretion of the NekoCon Tournament Head or NekoCon Tournament Runner to bring the bracket as close to a multiple of 8. In the event of a 24 person bracket, the finals will consist of three participants that will face each other until a majority winner (first place) and majority loser (third place) can be determined (generally 2-0 First; 1-1 Second; 0-2 Third).

Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202
  Video Game Tournament

11:00pm EDT

Friday Night Dance: Under the Big Top
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00am EDT
Main Events
What do you do when all the panels are done for the day, the concerts are over, and you’re still itching for more? Check out the nightly dances, of course! Each night NekoCon brings you something unique to keep your body moving until the late hours.

Friday Night Lineup:
11:00pm-11:45pm: Hiki
11:45pm-12:30am: Jake Maxwell
12:30am-1:15am: Erika B
1:15am-2:00am: NALE

Dance Rules
  • Props such as hula hoops, light wands, LED staves up to 6-feet, light sabers or similar props will be allowed, but only in a pre-designated location within the dance. This will be at the discretion of our staff and we reserve the right to reject any props we may deem as unsafe.
  • Masks covering the lower half of the face will be allowed, however our staff may ask you to lower it at any time. Full-faced masks or helmets will not be allowed.
  • We understand your need to rest, however, please do not sit or lie down on the floor of the dance.
  • No bags are allowed in the dance, unless it is a proven medical bag that you do need to have on you.
  • No food or drinks are allowed inside the dance. There will be water stations both inside and outside of the dance so you can stay hydrated.
  • No glow sticks on strings or similar items on strings will be allowed. Glow sticks are most certainly welcome, they just cannot be on strings. Strings can be worn, but not swung. You will be warned 2 times if we see you swinging anything on strings, on the third time, you will be asked to leave. Light wands are the only exception to this rule, due to the controlled nature of the prop. We still reserve the right to ask you to put it away if we find any actions you take with the light wand unsafe.
  • Break dancing will be allowed in a designated area. Outside of that designated area, it will not be allowed and feet cannot go above the thighs while dancing.
  • Dancing on NekoCon equipment will result in automatic ejection from the dance for the night.
  • Any drug use or suspected drug use can result in an automatic ejection from the dance and from the convention.
  • Harassing the performers on stage or climbing the stage without expressed permission will result in automatic ejection from the dance and possibly from the convention.
  • Sexual harassment, misconduct, or any sort of physical assault towards anyone will not be tolerated and can result in ejection from the convention.
  • Cameras/recording will be allowed during the dance, but at your own risk.
  • NekoCon and ESSI reserve the right to change these rules at any time for any reason.

Supporters
avatar for Dance Host: Spike

Dance Host: Spike

In 2014 the NekoCon world experienced the first Spike led Neko Dance Party event. Since that day, the Neko Dances have never been quite the same!Spike brings his years of experience, from the LA Club Kids to the London Fetish Balls to the 757 Goth Clubs and Theatre scenes, and has... Read More →
avatar for DJ Erika B

DJ Erika B

Local legend DJ Erika B has been spinning for years and played a pivotal role in establishing the Hampton Roads EDM group. Having played all over the area and beyond, DJ Erika B knows how to cater to a crowd, whether it be at the iconic Peabody's Nightclub, Bugatti's, or your favorite... Read More →
avatar for DJ Hiki

DJ Hiki

Being a long time fan of electronic music from Europe and Japan, Hiki is not new to the party music scene. With a wild mixing style and ability to spin an endless collection of genres, Hiki is known for combining little-known gems with classic club favorites and keeping the party... Read More →
avatar for DJ Jake Maxwell

DJ Jake Maxwell

Jake Maxwell began their DJ Career in 2018 in the nightclubs of the Washington D.C area. Known for their energetic style, mixed with undertones of disco, house, and tribal Jake has always strived to create an atmosphere unlike any other. While they may be most known for circuit music... Read More →
avatar for DJ NALE

DJ NALE

I am NALE and I am an all genre, open format DJ that has been DJing for 4+ years. I am born and raised in Northern Virginia who has had a passion for all genres of music for as long as I can remember. My favorite genre to spin would undoubtedly be any type of bass whether that's bass... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00am EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A
  NekoCon Event, Music/Dance

11:30pm EDT

Guess That Anime Character Based On NSFW Fan Art (18+)
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 1
Test your anime knowledge with a spicy twist! Guess the 18+ anime characters from NSFW fan art without seeing their faces
Panelists
EK
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
  Fan Panel/Workshop, 18+ (ID Required)

11:30pm EDT

Let's Talk About 'Dex: Folklore Edition
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 4
In this special edition of our Let's Talk About 'Dex panel, we'll discuss the Pokédex entries of those Pokémon that are based on folklore. Yokai, fairy tale creatures, swords of legend...Pokémon has a lot of them and we'll probably barely scratch the surface.
Panelists
avatar for Evolution Panels

Evolution Panels

Evolution Panels
We're a North Carolina-based group presenting panels and hosting photoshoots at anime and fan conventions in North Carolina and along the east coast since 2023. We specialize in Pokêmon-related panels, workshops, and game shows. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
  Fan Panel/Workshop
 
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