NekoCon 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to NekoCon 2024 - Mewths and Legends!

The schedule is being updated! Please check back closer to con as events are uploaded!

The schedule is subject to change at any time.

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12:00am EDT

Hear Me Out (18+)

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 1:30am EDT

Panel 2

Teeth Claws and Tentacles! Oh My! Ever had thoughts on Pyramid Head and Cthulhu you just couldn't share? Have you had to hide your AO3 Bookmarks? Come defend your choices with Udderly Terrifying.

Panelists

Udderly Terrifying

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 1:30am EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

Fan Panel/Workshop, 18+ (ID Required)

12:00am EDT

“Guess that Anime Dad”

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EDT

Panel 3

“Guess that Anime Dad!” is a jeopardy game to see if you know your anime dads! Four contestants will be competing to test their anime knowledge! The contestant with the most points will win “Best Anime Dad” Trophy and prize!

Panelists

Anastaciaplus

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

Fan Panel/Workshop, Gameshow

1:00am EDT

Ancient Magus Necklace Work$hop ($10)

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT

Workshop Room

Attendance Cap: 100+
This workshop has a "revolving door," meaning that once the first group of students have finished, another group can be let in from the line. This workshop will be closed after supplies run or time runs out, whichever comes first.

$10 per student, limited slots available
All skill levels welcome
Ages 13+, or bring a parent or guardian, please

A gift from Elias to Chise, a green stone necklace worn to keep his apprentice safe. In this class, we use GLOWING resin 'stones' to create this iconic accessory.. A little sanding and a single lark's head knot is all it takes! An excellent addition to your Chise cosplay, or wear it with your everyday magical girl outfits. When you need a little more magic in your life, this adderstone pendant is sure to attract attention from Neighbors and Good Friends!

Panelists

Majik

Majik, MajikCraft

Etched glassware, nerdy license plates, hand-made plush, workshops, panels, and auctions galore!

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

1:00am EDT

Exploring the Intersections Between Loneliness and Girlhood Through Anime

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT

Panel 4

If you’ve ever said “She’s just like me for real,” when watching Neon Genesis Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain, Watamote, or others, this panel is for you! In this panel, we will delve into the complex portrayals of loneliness and identity in female characters and hone in on commonly shared experiences in girlhood. Join us to hear about these themes and reminisce on media that is sometimes all too relatable.

Panelists

Ren

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

1:00am EDT

Violence Solves Everything! (18+)

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT

Panel 1

Panel going over some of the most over the top fight &/or gory scenes in numerous anime this panelist has encountered.

Panelists

Registration

Please see our Registration page for more information and for the link to purchase memberships.

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 11:00pm EDT
Registration HRCC 1st Floor, Outside Hall C

Registration

9:00am EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs - Room Times

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

9:00am EDT

D&D RPGs - Room Times

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT

D&D RPGs

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

9:30am EDT

Kings of Jpop: Japanese Boy Groups You Need to Know!

Stuck on Repeat: Music Trivia for All

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am EDT

Panel 4

Confident in your ability to name that Tune? Come prove it at Nekocon's Premier Music Trivia Game. Show everyone that years of listening to Anime and game tunes was worth it.

Panelists

EDUpanels INC

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

Fan Panel/Workshop, Gameshow

10:00am EDT

The Legacy of Akira Toriyama

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Panel 2

A panel discussing the legacy of Akira Toriyama from his work on Dragon Ball and beyond.

Panelists

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

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

Carolina Manga Library

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Carolina Manga Library HRCC 1st Floor, Room 102

10:00am EDT

LARP - Room Hours

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - Sunday November 3, 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!

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205

LARP

10:30am EDT

Photoshoot: Eeveelution

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Public Photoshoots

Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

https://fb.me/e/3ApPHuuED

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

Photoshoots

10:30am EDT

Artist Alley - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 10am-10:30am)

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 8:00pm EDT
Artist Alley HRCC 1st Floor, Hall B (Neko Bazaar)

11:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Laurel Crowns Craft

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Chibi Neko Room

Autograph Tables

https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/

Guests

Dave Trosko

Best known for his roles in Attack on Titan (13-22), My Hero Academia (17-21), Hetalia (09-21), Black Clover (17-21), Fairy Tail (09-19), Sakura Quest (17), All Out (16-17), Black Butler (17), One Piece (01-16), Assassination Classroom (15-16), Laughing Under the Clouds, Free!, Dragonar... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

Autographs

11:00am EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #19: The Elsewhere Feast

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs

The enigmatic being known simply as the Thane, one of the more powerful denizens of the First World, on rare occasions grows weary of solitude and holds a grand party. Invitations are scattered throughout the planes, and simply interacting with one in any manner will suddenly see a “guest” whisked away to the feast. Further, the Thane warps time in their realm, making each day last a decade. The celebration continues for a week of these decades. Mortals taken find themselves seventy years older with only a week having passed outside, if they even survive decades of partying.

Recently, the Thane has again become bored and sent out invitations. Some citizens of Jol unfortunate enough to have stumbled upon these were whisked away. It’s up to the PCs to free them—and likely the PCs themselves— before even more years pass in the twisted time of the Thane's realm.

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

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

11:00am EDT

OverCooked 2

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Video Game Tournaments

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

Video Game Tournament

11:00am EDT

Exhibitor's Hall - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 10:30am-11am)

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Exhibitor's Hall

Exhibit Hall Policy

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Exhibitor's Hall HRCC 1st Floor, Hall C

11:00am EDT

Tabletop Gaming - Room Hours

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 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

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:00am EDT

Video Gaming - Room Hours

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 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

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 →

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 →

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!

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms ABC

11:00am EDT

Trading Card Game League

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 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...

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

TCGs

11:30am EDT

Photoshoot: Furries, Fursuiters, and Allies

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Chris Harada is a video game industry veteran, currently working as a Director in Online Engagement. Having worked in games, tech, and e-commerce, Harada has developed a background building strong relationships in game development, community, and media. He has shipped a total of nine... Read More →

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

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel) Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant

Maid Cafe/Host Club, Charity

12:00pm EDT

Yugioh TCG Double Prize Quickfire Tournament

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

Yugioh TCG Double Prize Quickfire Tournament
Format: Advanced
Registration: Noon-1pm
Event Time: 1pm-4pm
Entry Fee: $12

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 of 3 games. 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 = 6 Booster Packs
2 Round Wins = 4 Booster Packs
1 Round Win = 2 Booster Packs

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

TCGs, Yu-Gi-Oh

12:30pm EDT

Photoshoot: Final Fantasy 14

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

https://www.facebook.com/share/eWWbYsdrGGo2ApTb/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

Photoshoots

12:30pm EDT

Make Kanzashi ($10)

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Workshop Room

Attendance Cap: 30

Kanzashi, beautiful decorative flower pins, have been a mainstay in traditional Japanese hair styles for centuries. Now you can craft your own to wear. We'll provide the materials and guide you through the process. This is a paid workshop. $10 secures your place and kit. We will be using hot glue.

Panelists

AKB2AM

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

12:30pm EDT

Culture of Change: Addressing Racism in Cosplay

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Panel 3

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) face the same issues in the cosplay community as they do outside of it, and it is important to keep fighting against these injustices. If you are BIPoC, come learn ways to manage your own inner peace in a racialized world. If you’ve ever labeled yourself as an ally, join us in learning more strategies to dismantle racism in the cosplay community!

Guests

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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

Guest Panels/Events, Cosplay

12:30pm EDT

Voice Over Try Out with David Vincent

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Panel 1

Do you have what it takes to be a voice actor? Come test your skills at David Vincent's Voice Over Try Out!

Guests

Panel 4

One aspect that distinguishes most roleplaying games from the world in which we live is that the presence of the Divine is remarkably unsubtle. When magic is everywhere and miracles performed daily, how does that affect the religions of these fantastical worlds? What does it mean to believe when the myths are demonstrably true, and the Gods are manifest in the world? And what does this have to do with the Heroes of the story? Are they pawns in the hands of omnipotent Gods? Defiant and self-important apostates? Something in between? What does it mean to be a Hero in a such a world, and how does one Roleplay a Divine Being? Professional Game Master Jim Deeley has wrestled with all these questions and more in over twenty years behind the screen, and will share his insights into them with you.
(Mythology and Religion factor in nearly every story, and creatives throughout history have been inspired by them. This panel is of use to all creatives.)

Panelists

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

DragonBallZ Sparking Zero

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Video Game Tournaments

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

Video Game Tournament

1:30pm EDT

Photoshoot: 90’s Anime

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Photoshoot: Sonic The Hedgehog

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/

Saturday November 2, 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

Black Like Me: The Evolution of Black and Brown Characters in Anime

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Panel 3

The portrayal of minorities in anime has evolved over the years, and modern anime has fortunately trended toward more inclusion. Join Fatal Fanatix as we explore this evolution and highlight some of the best anime to watch if you are or are interested in anything Black or Brown.

Panelists

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

Featured Panelist Panels/Events, Anime

2:00pm EDT

Steve Staley Q&A

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Panel 1

Bring your Q's, he's got the A's! Join Steve Staley as he answers questions about voicing some of your favorite characters.

Guests

D&D RPGs

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

Role Playing Games, D&D

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 2-00: The King in Thorns

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs

In the jungles of the Mwangi Expanse, a large group of Pathfinders stands ready to travel beyond a magical gateway whose mysteries stymied a group of the Pathfinder Society's founders. What lies beyond the doorway is also the crux of the plot of an ancient evil fey, the Thorned Monarch. Will the Pathfinders unlock lost fey magic, restore buried secrets from the Society's history, and purge the world of the Monarch's evil, or will they fall before the fey's minions and tricks?
Released August 2020.

Maps used: Pathfinder Map Pack: Fungus Forest; Pathfinder Flip Mat: Ambush Sites Multipack; Pathfinder Flip Mat Classics: Deep Forests; Starfinder Flip-Mat: Jungle World

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

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

Role Playing Games, Pathfinder

2:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Cosplay Contest

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko Room

Sign-ups are Friday 10:00AM - Saturday 12:30PM
Contest is Saturday 2:30PM

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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under)

2:30pm EDT

NV Host Club Auditions LIVE (21+)

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Panel 4

Are you NV Host material? Find out at NV Host Club’s first ever live audition! We will be putting your hosting skills to the test in this rapid-fire round of interviews. Promising participants have a chance to become next year’s NV Hosts! (This event will be closed off only to those choosing to fill out an application and audition. Applicants must be at least 21 years old to apply.)

APPLICATION TO COME

Supporters

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

Maid Cafe/Host Club

3:00pm EDT

Sam Slade Q&A

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

David Vincent Autographs

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Autograph Tables

https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/

Guests

David Vincent

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

Autographs

3:00pm EDT

Mario Strikers 2v2

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Video Game Tournaments

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

Video Game Tournament

3:00pm EDT

MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft
Registration: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Draft: 4:00PM
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)

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

TCGs, Magic the Gathering

3:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Dexterity Games for Kids!!!

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko Room

Get out some of that Extra energy with these great Dexterity Games for Kids!

Come out and learn to play games like:
Happy Salmon
Dropolter
Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
and many more!!

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

Chibi Neko (ages 10 and under), Tabletop Gaming

3:30pm EDT

Stephanie Nadolny Q&A

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Panel 1

Bring your Q's, she's got the A's! Join Stephanie Nadolny as she answers questions about voicing some of your favorite characters.

Guests

Stephanie Nadolny

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

Guest Panels/Events, Q&A

3:30pm EDT

Greg Houser Autographs

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Autograph Tables

https://nekocon.com/autograph-policy/

Guests

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 →

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

Autographs

3:30pm EDT

Robot Quest Arena Demo

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

Robot Quest Arena is a deckbuilding arena battle game with awesome pre-painted robot miniatures!
Use battery cards to move, power your weapons, and buy powerful new cards for your deck. Navigate around the hazards of the arena and blast your opponents to score points. Destroyed bots respawn each round, so you're never out of the action!

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games, Demo

3:30pm EDT

Delicious in Dungeon: Friend or Food

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Panel 3

Which Pokemon would be the tastiest? Is it right to make soup from ninja turtles? Would chocobo fry up nice? Join Laios and his merry (reluctant?) band of adventurers to decide which creatures are table guests and which ones are dinner!

Panelists

Moonlight Burner Cosplay

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

3:30pm EDT

Final Girl Demo

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 6:00pm 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.

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Star Wars

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

Facebook Link

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/

Saturday November 2, 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: Wind Breaker (by nii satoru)

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots

Outdoor: Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D

https://www.facebook.com/events/7866644280055724/?ref=newsfeed

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/

Saturday November 2, 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

Wyrmspan Tournament

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

During a game of Wyrmspan, you will build a sanctuary for dragons of all shapes and sizes. Your sanctuary begins with 3 excavated spaces—the leftmost space in your Crimson Cavern, your Golden Grotto, and your Amethyst Abyss. Over the course of the game, you will excavate additional spaces in your sanctuary and entice dragons to live there, chaining together powerful abilities and earning the favor of the Dragon Guild.

Wyrmspan is inspired by the mechanisms of Wingspan, though its unique elements make Wyrmspan a standalone game

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games, Tournament

4:30pm EDT

Difference Between AAA and Indie Video Games

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Panel 2

In this panel, industry veterans with over 11 years of experience and more than 20 game titles to their credit will discuss the key differences between working on AAA titles and small indie games. Attendees will gain insights into the pros and cons of each, the unique challenges and rewards, and the realities of life in both worlds. The panelists will also share their personal experiences, the joys of working in the industry, and advice on how to navigate your career path—whether you're aiming for a big studio or an indie project. Join us for an hour of candid conversation and expert guidance!

Guests

Chris Harada

Su Liu

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

Guest Panels/Events, Video Gaming

4:30pm EDT

Make Your Own Cat Ears

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Workshop Room

Become your own Meowth and Legend by making your own unique cat ears for NekoCon!

Guests

GodOfNightVale

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

Guest Panels/Events, Workshop

4:30pm EDT

Disney Lorcana TCG Learn to Play Sealed Tournament

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

Disney Lorcana TCG Learn to Play Sealed Tournament
Registration: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Event Time: 5:30PM
Entry Fee: $30.00
Format: Sealed (Players will get 1 random starter set and 3 booster packs to build a deck)

It's a convention so we don't want to tie you to a tournament all day. It will be a good way to learn to play and get a deck and 3 packs at a discounted price. Decks and packs will be from 'Into the Inklands', 'Shimmering Skies', & 'Ursula's Return' and if you get a deck from a specific set your packs will match that set to help with deck synergy. The tournament will be 3 swiss rounds with no top 4/top 8. Each round will be 50 minutes and best 2 out of 3. At the end of the 3 rounds we will award Lorcana promo items based on a player's number of wins. The event will have judges on staff to assist with rules questions. The top player at the tournament end will win a limited edition Nekocon playmat.

Important Note: After packs are handed out all players will have the opportunity to swap their deck or packs for another player's deck or pack. No trading will take place after packs have been opened.

Prizes:
3 Round Wins = Any player that goes 3-0 will be entered into a raffle for a special Disney Lorcana pin.

Participation Prize:
Every player will get a Disney Lorcana promo card just for playing.

Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

TCGs, Lorcana

5:00pm EDT

Fit to Print Demo

Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

Fit To Print is a tile-laying game for the whole family. Players simultaneously collect newspaper tiles, stacking them on their desks until they think they have what they need to make the perfect front page. Then, they will yell “Layout!” and begin to lay out the page by carefully considering the placement of centerpieces, articles, photographs, and advertisements. When everything is just right, they yell “Print” to be the first off the press and gain their choice of centerpiece for the next round! This hectic spatial puzzle features over 100 unique newspaper tiles, 6 characters with their own special abilities, as well as 3 decks of Breaking News cards — so that each and every time you play you will be solving a new puzzle!

Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games, Demo

5:00pm EDT

Shouts of Power: Video Game Voices

Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Panel 1

↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A START! Battle cries, trash talk, storylines- video games aren't just grunts and cries, but also include extensive dialog. Come meet some of the professionals who work in the industry to see if they have a secret code in their voice acting ways.

Guests

Alice Himora

Sam Slade

Steve Staley

Dave Trosko

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

Video Game Tournament

5:00pm EDT

Board Game Dealer's Choice

Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

Unnamed panelist group

Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Main Events

The costumes were made, the skits were practiced...and now their hard work is ready to be seen on the big stage! Join us in Main Events for our Cosplay Competition, known as the Masquerade, where cosplayers show off their costumes and perform in original skits. During Halftime enjoy a show by our very own NekoCon Mascots and find out who won the Hall Craftsmanship Contest.

For additional Masquerade info and rules, please review the webpage here: Masquerade Info and Rules

Guests

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

NekoCon Event, Cosplay

6:30pm EDT

How to Publish Your Own Video Game

Street Fighter 6

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Video Game Tournaments

Saturday November 2, 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

Saturday November 2, 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?

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games, Demo

7:00pm EDT

Tales of Arabian Nights Demo

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Tabletop Gaming

This game is some of the best choose your own adventure and tell the greatest tale there is. Come out and play through it with a master storyteller.

In Tales of the Arabian Nights, you are the hero or heroine in a story of adventure and wonder just like those told by Scheherazade to her spellbound sultan! You will travel the land seeking your own destiny and fortune. You will learn stories and gain wisdom to share with others. Will you be the first to fulfill your destiny? The next Tale is yours to tell! There is, of course, a winner in Tales of the Arabian Nights, but the point of the game is less to see who wins and more to enjoy the unfolding and telling of a great story!

Prepare for the Sequel Tales of Arthurian Knights coming out NEXT WEEK!

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games, Demo

7:30pm EDT

Leveling Up Mental Health: Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Therapy

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Panel 4

Join us for an engaging and insightful panel exploring the dynamic intersection of mental health and video games, led by a licensed therapist. Discover how gaming can impact emotional well-being, learn about the therapeutic benefits of video games, and gain practical tips on balancing screen time with mental health. Whether you're a gamer, a parent, or simply curious about the effects of gaming on mental wellness, this panel will provide a fresh perspective and actionable insights. Get ready to level up your understanding of how video games can be both a challenge and a tool for mental health!

Panelists

Holistic Care Counseling & Consulting

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

Fan Panel/Workshop, Video Gaming

7:30pm EDT

MANIME: FURRY EDITION REDUX (13+)

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Panel 2

FOR OVER HALF A DECADE MANIME HAS RUN. THE BEST OF THE BEST HAVE FACED OFF IN KNOCK-DOWN, DRAG-OUT BRAWLS TO PROVE THEIR TOUGHNESS, AND EACH YEAR HAS BEEN AN EXCELLENT COMPETITION AND DISPLAY OF THESE AMAZING PROJECTS...

EXCEPT ONE.

TWO YEARS AGO THE PANEL OF THE WILD ANIMALS WAS...UNCOOKED. WE RAN, WE FOUGHT, BUT IT DESERVES BETTER, IT *NEEDS* BETTER. AND THAT'S WHY WE'RE GOING TO DO IT RIGHT, WE'RE GONNA DO IT WILD, AND WE'RE GOING TO GO OUT WITH NO REGRETS AND SHOW THE BEST OF THE BEST BETWEEN BEASTARS, BRAND NEW ANIMAL, AND AGGRETSUKO! JOIN US FOR THE REMATCH OF THE CENTURY!

Panelists

Furry

Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime

8:00pm EDT

Starlight Maid and Butler Cafe presents Starlight Spotlight!

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Panel 3

What's better than correcting others about your favorite fandoms? Winning prizes and supporting charity while you do so! Everyone that comes gets a raffle ticket which will enter them into a chance to be a contestant or win a door prize. Feeling generous? We'll be selling extra raffle tickets with proceeds going to NekoCon's charities!

Panelists

John

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

Fan Panel/Workshop, Gameshow

8:30pm EDT

Let's $ew! Gyoza/Dumplings ($10)

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Workshop Room

Attendance Cap: 100

$10 per student
Beginner skill level.
13+ or bring a parent or guardian, please!

Another new pattern for 2024 by MajikCraft. Plush GYOZA (dumpling, mandu) and YOU can make one of your very own! A great prop for your next Dorohedo/Food Wars/Tasogare Out of Focus cosplay, or just to snuggle up with during your next anime binge.

Panelists

Majik

Majik, MajikCraft

Etched glassware, nerdy license plates, hand-made plush, workshops, panels, and auctions galore!

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

8:30pm EDT

Party Game Nightly Casual Play

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - Sunday November 3, 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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

Board Games

9:00pm EDT

Tekken 8

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Video Game Tournaments

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

Video Game Tournament

9:30pm EDT

PRIDE: A Discussion of LGBTQIIA+ Characters and Themes in Anime

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT

Panel 1

The portrayal of the queer community in anime has evolved over the years, and modern anime has fortunately trended toward more inclusion. Join Fatal Fanatix as we explore this evolution and highlight some of the best anime to watch if you are or are interested in showing some PRIDE.

Panelists

Fatal Fanatix

Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

Featured Panelist Panels/Events, Anime

10:00pm EDT

Japan's Approach to the End of the World

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Panel 4

Apocalypses, catastrophes and disasters both natural and man made. What fate will our protagonist be subjected to in these strange new worlds!

Panelists

We only go to the first 2am, sorry! Go get some sleep and come back Sunday to enjoy the rest of the con!

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.

Saturday Night Lineup:
10:00pm-10:45pm: Hazmat
10:45pm-11:40pm: K!LL SCREEN
11:40pm-12:30am: Steven Dotson
12:30am-1:15am: FADO
1:15am-2:00am: TIARA Tastemaker

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

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 →

DJ FADO

Embark on a sonic exploration with FADO, an emerging artist known for seamlessly blending a diverse range of genres. Inspired by the likes of Rezz and A Hundred Drums, FADO's sound is characterized by its electrical and dark undertones, accompanied by heavy-hitting bass. Beyond the... Read More →

DJ Hazmat

Hazmat does not follow strict guidelines. He mixes toxic genres while collecting energy samples from crowd to build his sets. You can find him at clubs around the area like 37th and Zen and Peabody's. So put on your mask, sanitize and wash your hands cause you're about to get con... Read More →

DJ K!LL SCREEN

K!LL SCREEN [He/Him] is a club, convention, and rave DJ from Richmond, VA. He has spent over a decade crafting his signature sound described simply as “HIGH NRG | FAST AF | STUPID MUSIC”. He has performed all over the country at several events including MAGFest, San Japan, Colossalcon... Read More →

DJ Steven Dotson

A dynamic and highly skilled Open Format DJ known for captivating audiences with a wide span of genres and eras, Steven Dotson has turned his passion for music into something beautiful, evolving into the sought-after artist that brings an electrifying atmosphere to every event and... Read More →

DJ TIARA Tastemaker

TIARA Tastemaker is a Future Funk DJ. When he is joined by His Precious Gemstones, 'Aqua' and 'Ruby', together they form the worlds first Future Funk Idol Group. When you see them perform on stage, they are sure to make you smile and to make your heart SING!

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:59am EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

NekoCon Event, Music/Dance

10:30pm EDT

FRUITS BASKET! Let'$ Bead Kyo's Bracelet! ($5)

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT

Workshop Room

Panelists

Majik

Majik, MajikCraft

Etched glassware, nerdy license plates, hand-made plush, workshops, panels, and auctions galore!

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

Fan Panel/Workshop, Workshop

11:00pm EDT

DILF or NOT: Your Favorite Gameshow! (18+)

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT

Panel 1

We're bigger. We're better. WE'VE GOT MORE DILFS! The extra special DILF or NOT panel that you know and love is BACK for another round. Join three DILF experts as we go through our list of anime and video game men to decide whether or not they're DILF material. This year, we've even got suggestions FROM VIEWERS LIKE YOU! So come on out and join us for plenty of laughs, tears, and a whole lot of (fictional) male objectification!

Panelists

Koi

HistoriKoi Cosplay

"Oh my God, it's the DILF panelist!" Yep, that's me.

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

Fan Panel/Workshop, 18+ (ID Required)

11:00pm EDT

IronMan Tournament

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT

Video Game Tournaments

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202

Video Game Tournament

11:30pm EDT

Slice of Life: Aliens, Witches & Love Triangles

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT

Panel 4

What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you think of Slice of Life? What if I told you that thought is wrong? Crazy right? Welcome to Slice of Life where there are Aliens, Witches and more Love Triangles than a CW Show…oh my! So put that Moe and After School thoughts aside and join Merc with a Podcast as our host dives deep into the overlooked anime genre of Slice of Life.

Panelists

Merc with a Podcast

Co-Host, Sole Head Panelist, Annoyer of Corwin

Scott Bechtel is somehow a credible source and podcaster for over 13 years. With a background in media studies and a degree in Social Behavior Science, he wastes it all on talking about Deadpool and animes on his podcast Merc with a Podcast. When not podcasting, he can be seen at... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

Fan Panel/Workshop, Anime