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Welcome to NekoCon 2024 - Mewths and Legends!

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Thursday, October 31
 

7:00pm EDT

Registration Pick Up (Pre-Paid Memberships Only)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pre-paid membership badge pick-up will begin Thursday night at 7:00pm. Be sure to check out our special Thursday night programming for pre-registered attendees!

Please see our Registration page for more information and for the link to purchase memberships.
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Registration HRCC 1st Floor, Outside Hall C

7:30pm EDT

AMV Overflow (13+)
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
We had our AMV Contest Finalists, yes, but what about the other great videos that didn't make the contest? This panel showcases these works to show just how many awesome entries we have submitted to our contest. Come on down and enjoy! 
Panelists
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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 →
Thursday October 31, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

8:00pm EDT

The Pre-Con Ribbon Collectors' Panel
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Prepare for a weekend of ribbon collecting fun! Join us as we talk ribbons and swap them at this pre-con mini panel leading up to the main event!
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

8:00pm EDT

Pandora’s Box ($5)
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Attendance Cap: 45 attendees

Join us in a crafting session inspired by the story of Pandora’s Box. We’ll tell you about the story to gain some inspiration for decorating your very own and even give you a few things to put inside. ($5 charge for supplies. Will be limited amount of spots for available supplies.)
Panelists
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

8:30pm EDT

Yokai Nation
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Japan has one of the most developed monster cultures of any country. Yokai Nation attempts to trace how the Japanese fascination with ghosts, goblins and other creepy denizens of the world have been born out of Japanese cultural ideas, and how they in turn have influenced Japanese culture and history, all the whole serving as ambassadors to the world. Drawing examples from literary works, Japanese cinema, anime, manga and video games, this panel will take a closer look at some of the popular monsters, trace their histories and contexts, and look how how yokai have been used as cinematic devices, cautionary tales, cultural ambassadors to the West, and representations of Japanese fears and hopes.
Panelists
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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 →
Thursday October 31, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

9:00pm EDT

Inside the Game Master's Studio
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Every Gaming Table has a thousand great stories arising from it, and we want to hear yours! Professional Game Master Jim Deeley takes on the Interviewer’s role in an homage to the classic interview show, talking to his fellow Game Masters as if they were Hollywood Directors, and seeing what we can learn about the Art of Game Mastery from the experiences of your table. Who knows, we might even interview you . . .
Panelists
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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 →
Thursday October 31, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
 
Friday, November 1
 

9:00am EDT

Marvel Vs Capcom 1 (Collection)
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
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

9:00am EDT

CCC-SFBAY-02-01 Old Enemies Arise
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

9:00am EDT

DC-POA-DOBU-01-01 Beneath a Stony Stump
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

9:00am EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

9:00am EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

9:00am EDT

Registration
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00pm EDT
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

9:00am EDT

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

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Coloring Contest
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Cosplay Contest Sign Ups
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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

10:00am EDT

Masquerade Early Check In
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
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

10:00am EDT

Cosplay Repair Station
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
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
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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
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
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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

11:00am EDT

Introduction to the NekoCon Ribbon Game: Year 3
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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!
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

11:00am EDT

Photoshoot: MASHLE: Magic and Muscles
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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

11:00am EDT

Alice Himora Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Guests
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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

11:00am EDT

Steve Staley Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Guests
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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

11:00am EDT

The Great Nekocon Quiz!
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

11:00am EDT

Cosplay Craft Faire
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

11:00am EDT

Mario Aces 2v2 or 1v1
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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

11:00am EDT

Tabletop Gaming - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00am - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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
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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
Plagiarism in anime and manga is not as rare as one might think. Sharpen your pencils and lets review some questionable titles.
Panelists
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

12:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoots 101
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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.
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Critical Role
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: DC vs Marvel
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: HypMic/ParaLive
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

LARP Folder Pickup
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Starlight Maid & Butler Café
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Photo Booth - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Public Photoshoot Information and Check In Table - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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

12:00pm EDT

Video Gaming - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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
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

12:30pm EDT

Cosplay osha: Safety for costumers, crafters, and diyers
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

12:30pm EDT

Greg Houser Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Guests
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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

12:30pm EDT

Sam Slade Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Guests
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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

12:30pm EDT

Artist Alley - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 12pm-12:30pm)
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
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
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

1:00pm EDT

Alien Stage: Music&Trauma
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

1:00pm EDT

Fanfiction: A History
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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
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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

1:00pm EDT

Boomerang Fu
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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

1:00pm EDT

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

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
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

1:30pm EDT

Make a Rosette ($10)
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

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

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Yona of the Dawn
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

2:00pm EDT

Chibi Neko: My Lil Everdell
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

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

2:00pm EDT

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


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

2:00pm EDT

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

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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

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #14: The Swordlord’s Challenge
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #1: Shards of the Glass Planet
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

Final Girl Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

CCC-CNE-02 Before The Hatch
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

CCC-GLIP-02-01 Blue Scales
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-02: The Blackwood Lost
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-10: The Crocodile's Smile
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 Intro: Year of Unfettered Exploration
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

Carolina Manga Library - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 2:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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
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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
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
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
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

2:30pm EDT

K-Pop Random Dance Play
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

3:00pm EDT

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


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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

3:00pm EDT

Beyond D&D: RuneQuest & The World of Glorantha
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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
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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

3:00pm EDT

LARP Initial Meeting
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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

3:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremonies
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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
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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 →
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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 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 →
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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.
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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 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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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 →
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 →
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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 →
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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

3:00pm EDT

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


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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

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Tokyo Revengers
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

3:00pm EDT

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

3:00pm EDT

Super Smash Bros Ult 1v1
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

3:00pm EDT

Board Game Dealer's Choice
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

3:00pm EDT

LARP - Room Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 3:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Masquerade Sign Workshop
Friday November 1, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

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

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Tokusatsu (Power Rangers /Kamen Rider/Sentai/etc)
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

Appetizing Anime: The Significance of Food
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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
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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

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Pokemon
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Ravers Unite
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

Neko Game Hour
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #15: In the Footsteps of Horror
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

4:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #2: It Came from the Vast!
Friday November 1, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

4:30pm EDT

Life and Times of Godzilla
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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

4:30pm EDT

The Evolution of Voice Acting
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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
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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 →
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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 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 →
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

4:30pm EDT

Marvel Zombies Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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

4:30pm EDT

Hall and Masquerade Craftsmanship Judging
Friday November 1, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

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

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Vtuber
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Fallout
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Hazbin Hotel
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Jujutsu Kaisen
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Guilty Gear -Strive-
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

5:30pm EDT

Allegory: The Death of Narrative
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

5:30pm EDT

How To Be A Host (16+)
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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

5:30pm EDT

Indie Game Showcase
Friday November 1, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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

6:00pm EDT

Childhood Trauma in Anime & Popular Culture (13+)
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

6:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Identity V
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

6:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: SMT/Persona
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

6:00pm EDT

AMV Hell 8 Screening (13+)
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
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
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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

6:00pm EDT

David Vincent Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Guests
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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

6:00pm EDT

Stephanie Nadolny Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Guests
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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

6:00pm EDT

Wandering Towers Demo
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
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

6:00pm EDT

One Piece TCG Quickfire Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
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

6:00pm EDT

Mewths and Legends Karaoke Contest
Friday November 1, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
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

6:30pm EDT

Wagatame Concert
Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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
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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

6:30pm EDT

MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft
Friday November 1, 2024 6:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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

7:00pm EDT

Hobby Workshop: Gundam Edition ($20)
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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
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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.
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

7:00pm EDT

What the &%$# Did I Just Read?
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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
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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

7:00pm EDT

Under-Night 2
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
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

7:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

7:30pm EDT

Introduction to Japanese Stationery
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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
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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

7:30pm EDT

Starlight Late Night (21+) ($10 cover charge)
Friday November 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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
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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 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel) Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant

8:00pm EDT

NekoCon's 2024 AMV Contest (13+) (First Showing)
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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
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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

8:00pm EDT

Wagatame Autographs
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

Flamecraft Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #16: The Winter Queen's Dollhouse
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

Digimon TCG Quickfire Tournament
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
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

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
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

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
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

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
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

8:00pm EDT

Giants of the Star Forge
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-04: Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-14: Poisonous Council
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-20: The Rakshasa's Court
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

8:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Adventure: A Cosmic Birthday
Friday November 1, 2024 8:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

8:30pm EDT

Discussion Series: The rise of Anime in the west
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

8:30pm EDT

GodofNightvale Q&A
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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

8:30pm EDT

Party Game Nightly Casual Play
Friday November 1, 2024 8:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
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

9:00pm EDT

The Good, The Bad, and The Stupid: a Villains panel
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

9:00pm EDT

NekoCon Prom
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
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

9:00pm EDT

Mortal Kombat 1
Friday November 1, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
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

9:30pm EDT

Discussion Series: Toxicity
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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
Friday November 1, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

10:00pm EDT

Worldbuilding: How to Make a Story Bible
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
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
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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

10:00pm EDT

The ABCs of Anime Sex: Exploring Kinks & Fetishes through Animation (18+)
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
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

10:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #17: Escorting a Mirage
Friday November 1, 2024 10:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am EDT
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

10:30pm EDT

$h!# Voice Actors have to say
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
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

10:30pm EDT

Cosplay Horror Stories (18+)
Friday November 1, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
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

11:00pm EDT

Let's $ew! Dino Nuggies! ($10)
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

11:00pm EDT

Halo 2v2
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am EDT
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

11:00pm EDT

Friday Night Dance: Under the Big Top
Friday November 1, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00am EDT
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

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
Test your anime knowledge with a spicy twist! Guess the 18+ anime characters from NSFW fan art without seeing their faces
Panelists
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

11:30pm EDT

Let's Talk About 'Dex: Folklore Edition
Friday November 1, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30am EDT
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
 
Saturday, November 2
 

12:00am EDT

Hear Me Out (18+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 1:30am EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 1:30am EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

12:00am EDT

“Guess that Anime Dad”
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EDT
“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
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

1:00am EDT

Ancient Magus Necklace Work$hop ($10)
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
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
avatar for Majik

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

1:00am EDT

Exploring the Intersections Between Loneliness and Girlhood Through Anime
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

1:00am EDT

Violence Solves Everything! (18+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel going over some of the most over the top fight &/or gory scenes in numerous anime this panelist has encountered.
Panelists
avatar for dj Date Masamune

dj Date Masamune

Just a humble cosplayer who loves to do panels...& loves Gauron ^.^;
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

9:00am EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #18: Student Exchange
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
The PCs have been placed in a sort of exchange program, wherein the Magaambya, the oldest school of magic still operating in Golarion, will judge their worth as a foundation for future cooperation. Teacher Ot has been tasked with both showing the PCs' the ways of the magical school as well as taking their measure. The future of this partnership lies in the PCs' hands.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

9:00am EDT

Mario Kart 8
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
 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).

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

9:00am EDT

Masquerade Rehearsal
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
This is a closed rehearsal only for those participating in the Masquerade. Please come to the Masquerade at 6 pm to see all the contestants!
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

9:00am EDT

CCC-ODFC01-01 Hammer and Anvil
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Once an ennead, the Earthspur Mines are home to a competition between many dwarves.  Each clan sends its best and brightest crafter to compete in a test of endurance and skill.  While a time of celebrating and companionship between clans, it is also a time of treachery and deceit, as each tries to sabotage the others.  Unfortunately for Riswynn Rumnaheim, her clan has nearly died out, and is unable to watch her back, nor can she trust her closest friends at this fraught time.  So she has placed a call for adventurers, and you have answered.

A 4-hour adventure for 1st-4th level characters (optimized for APL 3)

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

9:00am EDT

CCC-SFBAY-02-02 Rise of the Ogre King
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
You have been hired by the Brotherhood of the Cloaks to journey into the heart of desolate Thar. Once there you are to negotiate with the oni lord of Fangjaws Hold for the rites to excavate an ancient minotaur lord’s tomb within his territory. Part 2 of Agents of the Cloaks.

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

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

9:00am EDT

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
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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Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

9:00am EDT

DDHC-TYP Ch.4 White Plume Mountain PART 1 SIGN UP FOR BOTH PARTS IF YOU WANT TO FINISH THE CHAPTER
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Three famous weapons: Wave, the Trident of the Sea Lords; Whelm, the Foehammer of the Dwarfs; and dread Blackrazor, Stealer of Souls, have gone missing from well-protected collections of powerful and influential collectors and the same cryptic note has been left in their place each time.  You have been gathered by the request of your faction, the lure of rich rewards, or your own personal interest in these weapons of legend, and tasked with their recovery.  Your quest takes you into the wilderness, under the shadow of the ever-roiling fumes of White Plume Mountain.  Can you survive the perils you will find there and retrieve Wave, Whelm, and Blackrazor?

An Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

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

9:00am EDT

PFS2 4-16: Dacilane Academy's First Great Prank War
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Exam time has always been stressful for the students of the Dacilane Academy, so J Dacilane has come up with a plan: have a group of Pathfinders help them pull off the first ever Dacilane Academy Great Prank War! Surely nothing can go wrong! However, once a caravan of fey traveling nearby catch a whiff of the chaos, they're more than willing to come and join the prank war—with or without an invitation! It's up to the Pathfinders to calm down the friendly fey, defeat the evil fey that infiltrated the caravan, and ensure that the students have the best prank war ever! Should be easy as pie! (Quick, duck that pie!)

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

9:00am EDT

PFS2 5-09: Equal Exchanges – Skymetal Hoard
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
As part of the secret agreement between the underworld dragon Valashinaz and the Waterfall, a group of Pathfinders is sent to a small island off of Minata to gather a collection of skymetals from an abandoned temple to Valashinaz. As the temple was abandoned ages ago, the island should be uninhabited, however the Pathfinders quickly discover this isn't so and someone has made their home on the island. The Pathfinders will need to dodge these new inhabitants while collecting the treasure, all while also making sure to avoid Valashinaz's beloved pet squishies. Those akatas have one rough bite...

This adventure is the second part of the four-part Equal Exchanges metaplot arc in the Year of Unfettered Exploration. This arc began in PFS2 #5-04: Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions and will be continued in PFS2 #5-11 (for levels 7-10) and PFS2 5-18 (for levels 9-12).

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

9:00am EDT

PFS2 5-12: Mischief in the Maze
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
The Maze of the Open Road has mostly been stabilized, and yet agents are still ending up at the wrong destination. While no one has been hurt, Venture-Captain Sigvard Tornkvist fears that it might be a matter of time until injury or worse results. She tasks the PCs with investigating the cause of these mishaps, and dealing with it if possible. Little do the PCs know what they've gotten themselves into, but there's a nonzero chance they'll find themselves in a dance-off before their mission is complete.

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

9:00am EDT

SF2 Playtest Adventure: A Cosmic Birthday
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
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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Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

9:00am EDT

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

9:00am EDT

Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs - Room Times
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
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
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!
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Welcome to the Kira-Kira world of Japanese Male Idols! Learn about the idol industry in Japan and the Need-to-Know Boy groups of today! Boy Groups are constantly topping the Japanese music charts, so learn what makes them special and how you can become a fan. We’ll look at the history or idols, their influence on other boy groups across Asia, and of course all the groups you need to know! 
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

9:30am EDT

League of Newbs
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Ever wondered what League of Legends is really like? Come find out with me as we explore the lore, gameplay, trailers, and a maybe a little arcane love for our most hated errr beloved game League of Legends. 
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

9:30am EDT

what.on.earth (the parent's panel)
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Dear parents, thank you for coming and helping your child engage in their love of anime!  This panel is for you!  We'll talk about why anime/manga is so much fun for us, some basic knowledge that will help you to better connect with the anime fan in your life, and some ways to help your kiddo safely navigate the environment of anime fandom.
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

9:30am EDT

Stuck on Repeat: Music Trivia for All
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

10:00am EDT

The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
A panel discussing the legacy of Akira Toriyama from his work on Dragon Ball and beyond.
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Coloring Contest
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Cosplay Contest Sign Ups
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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!


Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

10:00am EDT

Hall and Masquerade Craftsmanship Judging
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central HRCC 1st Floor, Room 101

10:00am EDT

Chibi Neko - Room Hours
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

10:00am EDT

Cosplay Repair Station
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
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
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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.  
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Cosplay Repair Station HRCC 1st Floor, Info Booth

10:00am EDT

Photo Booth - Room Hours
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
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.

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Photo Booth HRCC 1st Floor, Room 103

10:00am EDT

Public Photoshoot Information and Check In Table - Room Hours
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
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 
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

10:00am EDT

Carolina Manga Library - Room Hours
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:00pm EDT
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.


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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 →
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
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

10:30am EDT

Photoshoot: Eeveelution
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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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

10:30am EDT

Artist Alley - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 10am-10:30am)
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 8:00pm EDT
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.
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
Want your child to feel like a Greek God or Goddess? They can make this symbol of triumph for themselves to wear throughout the con!

Chibi Neko programming is intended for children 10 and younger.
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

11:00am EDT

Overtourism in Japan
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
As more and more tourists return to Japan, more and more articles come out about popular landmarks getting too crowded, visitors behaving badly, and residents getting fed up with it all. The headlines have called it an “overtourism crisis.” But what exactly is overtourism? How is it affecting Japan? And how can we fulfill our desire to travel while respecting the people and places we visit?
Panelists
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@four.cheese.cosplay

A cosplayer and NekoCon attendee since 2018 and a panelist since 2021, presenting on topics that explore the ways in which anime and video games reflect broader societal and cultural themes and what we can learn from them
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

11:00am EDT

A History of Fighting God
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
A look at the Shin Megami Tensei game franchise, the mainline games, common themes, pantheons, a couple famous spinoff franchises, and to see-hee what the games are all about!
Panelists
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

11:00am EDT

Alice Himora Q&A
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bring your Q's, she's got the A's! Join Alice Himora as she answers questions about voicing some of your favorite characters. 
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

11:00am EDT

Photoshoot: Ghibli
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:00am EDT

Photoshoot: League of Legends / Arcane
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Outdoor:  Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:00am EDT

Photoshoot: Naruto
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:00am EDT

Dave Trosko Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Guests
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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

11:00am EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #19: The Elsewhere Feast
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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.

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

11:00am EDT

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

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

11:00am EDT

Exhibitor's Hall - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 10:30am-11am)
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT

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.




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
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.
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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
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 →
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
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

11:30am EDT

Photoshoot: Furries, Fursuiters, and Allies
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:30am EDT

Question Corner with Wagatame
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Join Mike of Wagatame and support members Mag and KEIICHI for a special Q&A session! Learn more about each of the band members as you get to ask your burning questions! Maybe they will even have questions for you!
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

11:30am EDT

Sam Slade Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

12:00pm EDT

How to Break into the Video Game Industry
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Join our Veterans of the Industry panel, where attendees can connect with seasoned professionals who have over 11 years of experience and have contributed to more than 20 game titles. This hour-long session will offer valuable insights and advice for those looking to break into the video game industry. Whether you're curious about the best networking events, seeking online resources, or simply looking for guidance on where to start, this panel is designed to help you take that first step toward your career in gaming. Don’t miss the chance to ask your questions and gain expert advice!
Guests
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Su Liu

Su has been in the video game industry for nearly 10 years. She had her start at Double Fine Productions, working on titles like Broken Age. She later moved over to Riot Games where she spent seven-and-a-half years working on League of Legends and Riots Esports infrastructures. She... Read More →
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Chris Harada

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

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Demon Slayer
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Minecraft Youtubers (MCYT)
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

12:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: The Adventure Zone
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

12:00pm EDT

Stonespine Architects
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Stonespine Architects is a card-drafting game in which 1-5 players compete to construct the most dangerous labyrinth.
Players simultaneously draft and play cards to expand their dungeons, one chamber at a time. Follow a unique blueprint and a variety of scoring challenges. Choose between mapping a path through your underground passages, placing key elements in your rooms, or searching for extra treasure.

Spend gold between rounds to customize your labyrinth with monsters, traps, treasures, and secret passages. At the end of four years, the player with the most perilous dungeon will earn the title of Master Architect!

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

12:00pm EDT

Starlight Maid & Butler Café
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cyprus Grille (Embassy Suites Hotel) Embassy Suites Hotel Restaurant

12:00pm EDT

Yugioh TCG Double Prize Quickfire Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

12:30pm EDT

Photoshoot: Final Fantasy 14
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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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

12:30pm EDT

Make Kanzashi ($10)
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

12:30pm EDT

Culture of Change: Addressing Racism in Cosplay
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
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
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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

12:30pm EDT

Voice Over Try Out with David Vincent
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Do you have what it takes to be a voice actor? Come test your skills at David Vincent's Voice Over Try Out!
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

1:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: YuYu Hakusho
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

1:00pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Meet the Mascots
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kids can meet NekoCon mascots Reiko, Akiko, Miyoko and Takeo. They can also take a photo with the mascots if they like!

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

1:00pm EDT

Apotheosis: Divinity & Mythology
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

1:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Disney
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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

1:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Marvel Spider-Verse
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

1:00pm EDT

Alice Himora Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

1:00pm EDT

NekoCon's 2024 AMV Contest (13+) (Second Showing)
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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!]  
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

1:00pm EDT

Board Game Dealer's Choice
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

1:00pm EDT

DragonBallZ Sparking Zero
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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).

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

1:30pm EDT

Photoshoot: 90’s Anime
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

1:30pm EDT

Cosplay Photography 201: For Models and Photographers
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Join cosplay model GodofNightvale and photographer UrbanElven to hone your model and photography skills to make your next photoshoot incredible and enter the giveaway to win a pair of free Mocoqueen cosplay contacts! Giveaway entry held at GodofNightvale's table.
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

1:30pm EDT

Stephanie Nadolny Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

1:30pm EDT

Tanto Cuore Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Tanto Cuore is a Japanese deck-building card game which has a mechanism similar to Dominion.

Each player plays as the Lord of a mansion and hires maids to fill out their house to become the King of Maids! The end goal is simple enough, the player who has the most Victory Points at the end of the game wins! Players acquire Victory Points by employing a variety of maids and "Love" cards that allow for different strategies. You can even employ Private Maids that stick around to use their special powers each per turn! Some give you a bonus, or affect your opponents in a negative way. But beware, your opponents can make your maids sick or give them bad habits, affecting your maids in negative ways and decreasing your Victory Points!
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Sonic The Hedgehog
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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

2:00pm EDT

Black Like Me: The Evolution of Black and Brown Characters in Anime
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

2:00pm EDT

Steve Staley Q&A
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: One Piece
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

2:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Sailor Moon
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

2:00pm EDT

Two Player Games!
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Are you always struggling to get a big board gaming group?  Wish more games were better with 2 players?  Well this session is for you.  Come out and learn to play and see Board games Specifically designed for 2 players!  Make it a date night with one of these fantastic games!

Some games featured:
Jaipur
Skyteam
Hive
Star Realms

AND MANY MORE!!!
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

2:00pm EDT

Hall and Masquerade Craftsmanship Judging
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Cosplay Contest Central HRCC 1st Floor, Room 101

2:00pm EDT

ABJD Social and Swap Meet
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The ABJD Social and Swap Meet is a place for people to meet and share their love for everything Asian Ball Jointed Dolls! Attendees can bring various items to sell or swap with others in the community. There will also be a Photo-op station for you to set up your wonderful dolls and take pictures!
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

2:00pm EDT

Cardfight Vanguard TCG Quickfire Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cardfight Vanguard TCG Quickfire Tournament
Registration: 2:00pm-3:00pm in Tabletop
Event Time: 3:00pm
Entry Fee: $7

It's a convention so we don't want to tie you to a tournament all day. The quickfire tournament will be 3 swiss rounds with no top 4/top8. Each Round will be 45 minutes and best 2 out 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= 3 Booster Packs
2 Round Wins = 2 Booster Packs
1 Round Win = 1 Booster Pack
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

2:00pm EDT

DDAL05-03 Uninvited Guests THIS IS A TEENS TABLE
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Shrine of the Axes has been restored and Raggnar Redtooth, who previously conspired with dragon cultists, is trying to restore his reputation in Parnast by sponsoring a feast. There is just one thing he needs, meat for his feast. Game is supposed to be plentiful in the Weathercote Wood, but the townsfolk are all busy with their own work, and the minions of Bad Fruul are still out there causing trouble. What can go wrong on a simple hunt?

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

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

2:00pm EDT

DDAL05-17 Hartkiller’s Horn
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Claiming to possess Hartkiller’s Horn, Ryndolg makes his move to take control of the Hartvale. The non-giant residents have been pressed to declare their allegiance or be destroyed. Do they swear fealty to Jarl Ryndolg, or is there another option? Is there another contender to the throne? Sometimes the best choices can be the most dangerous.

A 4-Hour Storm King's Thunder Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

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

2:00pm EDT

DDAL08-07 Into the Dark
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
When one of the Lords of Waterdeep asks you to root out a threat to the city, you respond to the call. Prepare for a foray into Undermountain.
Part One of the Vampire Hunt trilogy.

A 2-4 Hour Dungeon of the Mad Mage Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 5.

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

2:00pm EDT

DDHC-TYP Ch.4 White Plume Mountain THIS IS PART 2
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Three famous weapons: Wave, the Trident of the Sea Lords; Whelm, the Foehammer of the Dwarfs; and dread Blackrazor, Stealer of Souls, have gone missing from well-protected collections of powerful and influential collectors and the same cryptic note has been left in their place each time.  You have been gathered by the request of your faction, the lure of rich rewards, or your own personal interest in these weapons of legend, and tasked with their recovery.  Your quest takes you into the wilderness, under the shadow of the ever-roiling fumes of White Plume Mountain.  Can you survive the perils you will find there and retrieve Wave, Whelm, and Blackrazor?

An Adventure for Tier 2 Characters. Optimized for APL 8.

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

2:00pm EDT

PFS2 2-00: The King in Thorns
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

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

2:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Chibi Cosplay Contest
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

2:30pm EDT

NV Host Club Auditions LIVE (21+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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
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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

3:00pm EDT

Sam Slade Q&A
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bring your Q's, she's got the A's! Join Sam Slade as she answers questions about voicing some of your favorite characters. 
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Baldur's Gate 3
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Dragonball
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

3:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Mortal Kombat and DC
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


https://www.facebook.com/events/447300241398668/?app=fbl

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

3:00pm EDT

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

3:00pm EDT

Mario Strikers 2v2
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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).

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

3:00pm EDT

MTG Modern Horizons II Booster Draft
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

Chibi Neko: Dexterity Games for Kids!!!
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

Stephanie Nadolny Q&A
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

3:30pm EDT

Greg Houser Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Guests
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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

3:30pm EDT

Robot Quest Arena Demo
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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

3:30pm EDT

Delicious in Dungeon: Friend or Food
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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!
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

3:30pm EDT

Final Girl Demo
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

4:00pm EDT

Wagatame Concert
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

4:00pm EDT

How to Start Your Own Manga Library
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ever wanted to begin your own manga collection, but don't know where to start? Join the Head Librarian of the Carolina Manga Library as she discusses how to create a manga collection for personal or public use!
Supporters
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Danganronpa
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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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

4:00pm EDT

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

4:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Wind Breaker (by nii satoru)
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Outdoor:  Stairs to the left
Between Hotel & Center # D

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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

4:00pm EDT

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

4:30pm EDT

Difference Between AAA and Indie Video Games
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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
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Su Liu

Su has been in the video game industry for nearly 10 years. She had her start at Double Fine Productions, working on titles like Broken Age. She later moved over to Riot Games where she spent seven-and-a-half years working on League of Legends and Riots Esports infrastructures. She... Read More →
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Chris Harada

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

4:30pm EDT

Make Your Own Cat Ears
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Become your own Meowth and Legend by making your own unique cat ears for NekoCon!
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

4:30pm EDT

Disney Lorcana TCG Learn to Play Sealed Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Fit to Print Demo
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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

5:00pm EDT

Shouts of Power: Video Game Voices
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → 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
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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Fairy Tail
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

5:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Horror
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

5:00pm EDT

LARP Dinner Break
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
LARP Room will be closed during this time to give staff and players a dinner break!
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205

5:00pm EDT

Marvel Vs Capcom 2 (Collection)
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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).

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

5:00pm EDT

Board Game Dealer's Choice
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

5:30pm EDT

Nerdy Zumba
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Have you ever wanted to exercise to anime music in the format of Zumba Fitness? Well, here's your chance!!! Bring water and a towel and be prepared to sweat! All ability levels are welcome!
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

5:30pm EDT

Wagatame Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

5:30pm EDT

Escape the Underworld
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Our heroes find themselves in the depths of the Underworld. After obtaining the cursed NEKOnomicon, each member of the party has become currrrsed. In spite of these setbacks, can our party make it back to the cleansing sunlight above?
Saturday November 2, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

6:00pm EDT

The Hell of It
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
You name it, Japan has a hell for it. No joke- unlike some stories you hear in other parts of the world, the Japanese mythical afterlife is highly developed, strickly regimented, and full of wardens willing to beat you up for the fun of it. It's all been written down too, so anyone with a pair of eyes can see what happens when you become overly wicked. Why not spring by this panel for an hour and see what awaits those who anger the various divinities that judge and govern the afterlives of the Land of 1000 Gods. 
Panelists
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

6:00pm EDT

Hobby Workshop: Gundam Edition ($20)
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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
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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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

6:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Disney's Twisted Wonderland
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

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

Saturday November 2, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

6:00pm EDT

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

6:30pm EDT

How to Publish Your Own Video Game
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
In this panel, industry veterans with over 11 years of experience and more than 20 game titles under their belts will share their insights on bringing your own game from concept to reality. This hour-long session will provide practical advice on the steps required to develop and publish your own video game, including key tips on production, funding, and navigating the publishing process. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your project to the next level, this panel will answer your questions and offer guidance to help turn your dream into a reality.
Guests
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Su Liu

Su has been in the video game industry for nearly 10 years. She had her start at Double Fine Productions, working on titles like Broken Age. She later moved over to Riot Games where she spent seven-and-a-half years working on League of Legends and Riots Esports infrastructures. She... Read More →
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Chris Harada

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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

6:30pm EDT

Steve Staley Autographs
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Guests
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

7:00pm EDT

Ask Me Anything
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Like the name says… ask me anything (within reason… I’m not giving you my credit card numbers; but I could be convinced to give you someone else’s). I’m not famous. I honestly don’t consider myself to be rather important. If you want that, there are plenty of better folks to chat with. However, if you want to know what it’s like to be a working actor, how I got onto this crazy ride, or just want to chat, then this is your panel.
Guests
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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 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

7:00pm EDT

Hobby Workshop: Warhammer Edition ($20)
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Attendance cap: 30
Cost $20

In the grim-dark future for the 41st millennium there is only war… and tiny grey plastic figures. In this workshop I’ll teach you how to assemble and paint your very own GamesWorkshop miniature from the 40K universe! You’ll also walk away with a custom hobby toolkit designed by yours truly! I’ll also show you my secret technique for adding water slide decals!


Guests
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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.
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

7:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Bungou Stray Dogs
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)

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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

7:00pm EDT

Photoshoot: Helluva Boss
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


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Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

7:00pm EDT

Street Fighter 6
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
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).

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

7:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

7:00pm EDT

Tales of Arabian Nights Demo
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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

7:30pm EDT

Leveling Up Mental Health: Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Therapy
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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!
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

7:30pm EDT

MANIME: FURRY EDITION REDUX (13+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
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
Saturday November 2, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

8:00pm EDT

Starlight Maid and Butler Cafe presents Starlight Spotlight!
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Starlight Spotlight is a one of a kind talent showcase featuring live performances by your favorite maids and butlers from Starlight Cafe! Singing, dancing, kawaii energy, and more will be seen at this festive affair suitable for all audiences! 
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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

8:00pm EDT

ThunderRoad Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Thunder Road is Milton Bradley's answer to Mad Max. You rocket your team (three cars and a helicopter) down a stretch of post-apocalyptic highway and try to either wipe out the other teams or outdistance them and leave them in the dust. Each turn consists of a dice roll to determine car movement and a combat phase where you try to shoot or ram your opponents. The gameboard consists of two pieces of highway and when the lead car exits the front piece of highway, the back piece is placed in front (after dumping all the wrecks and slowpokes off of it) thus creating a never-ending gameboard.
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #20: The Dacilane Academy's Show Must Go On
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Dacilane Academy often calls upon the Pathfinder Society to get them out of trouble, or to aid their students. Considering that many Pathfinders enroll their children in the academy, the relationship is one of mutual benefit. It’s therefore no surprise when the academy calls upon the Pathfinders to help make sure nothing terrible happens during the play that the students will be performing at a nearby theater, the Muse of the Rose. Recently, performances there have seen unfortunate accidents. No one has been seriously injured, but the performances were all ultimately ruined. It's up to the PCs to ensure that the Dacilane Academy's performance doesn't suffer the same fate, even if the have to prevent disasters backstage during the show itself.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #1: Shards of the Glass Planet
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00pm EDT

BMG-DRWEP-OD-02 The Burning of Aglarond (Tier 2)
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
The gaze of Thay falls on Aglarond and you are called upon to interfere. But this may lead you into the Yuirwood, one of the few places that hasn’t fully shaken the influence of the Spellplague. Expect the unexpected.
Part Eight of the Obscure Devotions series of adventures.

A Four-Hour Epic Adventure for Tier 2 Characters.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

8:00pm EDT

BMG-DRWEP-OD-02 The Burning of Aglarond (Tier 2)
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
The gaze of Thay falls on Aglarond and you are called upon to interfere. But this may lead you into the Yuirwood, one of the few places that hasn’t fully shaken the influence of the Spellplague. Expect the unexpected.
Part Eight of the Obscure Devotions series of adventures.

A Four-Hour Epic Adventure for Tier 2 Characters.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

8:00pm EDT

BMG-DRWEP-OD-02 The Burning of Aglarond (Tier 3)
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
The gaze of Thay falls on Aglarond and you are called upon to interfere. But this may lead you into the Yuirwood, one of the few places that hasn’t fully shaken the influence of the Spellplague. Expect the unexpected.
Part Eight of the Obscure Devotions series of adventures.

A Four-Hour Epic Adventure for Tier 3 Characters.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

8:00pm EDT

BMG-DRWEP-OD-02 The Burning of Aglarond (Tier 3)
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
The gaze of Thay falls on Aglarond and you are called upon to interfere. But this may lead you into the Yuirwood, one of the few places that hasn’t fully shaken the influence of the Spellplague. Expect the unexpected.
Part Eight of the Obscure Devotions series of adventures.

A Four-Hour Epic Adventure for Tier 3 Characters.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-11: Equal Exchanges – The Hidden Current
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
A mysterious abandoned laboratory is discovered in the Arcadian Ocean, with clear signs of occult experimentation having occurred at some point. The Waterfall, strangely fascinated by this new find, sends a group of Pathfinders to investigate and gather whatever research they can find inside, while also ensuring the building poses no further threats. Deep inside, a soul and forgotten memories wait, hungry to be found and revealed to the light. The research and artifacts inside seem like they'll lead to answers about the enigmatic Waterfall, though this information may turn out to be unwanted.

This adventure is the third part of the four-part Equal Exchanges metaplot arc in the Year of Unfettered Exploration. This arc began in PFS2 #5-04: Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions and PFS2 #5-09: Equal Exchanges – Skymetal Hoard and will be concluded in PFS2 5-18 (for levels 9-12).

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 5-16: A Lie Told to Strangers
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Poorer citizens of Kaer Maga, the City of Strangers, have been going missing, and while many think they've simply left to emigrate to New Thassilon, a purported haven for outcasts, an independent journalist feels that there's something unsavory going on. Kaer Maga doesn't have much in the way of authorities, and those who hold any power aren't taking her seriously, so she's turned to the Pathfinder Society. The PCs need to figure out what's going on, and if it is unsavory, perhaps put a stop to it.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00pm EDT

PFS2 6-01: Intro: Year of Immortal Influence
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
A new year comes for the Pathfinder Society, and what better way to start it off than by attending a fancy event? The Pathfinders find themselves invited to a charity dinner to benefit the Knights of Lastwall fighting in far-off lands against the lich king, Tar-Baphon. They're not the only important Absalom-based faction there however, as the event is filled with lords and ladies and socialites of all kinds, including the Peacebuilders, a group dedicated to ensuring the Pathfinder Society pays for any of its mistakes. In the middle of dinner, evidence of a strange ritual is found and the Pathfinders must investigate before dinner becomes a murder mystery!

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Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:30pm EDT

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

8:30pm EDT

Let's $ew! Gyoza/Dumplings ($10)
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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
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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

8:30pm EDT

Party Game Nightly Casual Play
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:30pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
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

9:00pm EDT

Tekken 8
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
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).

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

9:30pm EDT

PRIDE: A Discussion of LGBTQIIA+ Characters and Themes in Anime
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
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
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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 →
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

10:00pm EDT

Japan's Approach to the End of the World
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Apocalypses, catastrophes and disasters both natural and man made. What fate will our protagonist be subjected to in these strange new worlds!
Panelists
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

10:00pm EDT

The NSFW AMV Showcase (18+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Line up early folks because the NSFW AMV Showcase is back and ready to cause even more chaos than years prior! We'll be showcasing a collection of the best adult-themed AMVs around from your favorite AMV Coordinator's personal secret stash. Trust your friends who've been before, you'll want to stay to the very end~
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

10:00pm EDT

NekoCon Karaoke After Dark (18+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
After the dust settles, Legendary performances will continue! After Dark is NekoCon's 18-and-over rowdy romp of anything-goes karaoke! Attendees can sing whatever they want in a non-competitive, open-mic environment. Sign-ups are ALWAYS ongoing, so there might be an open spot if time permits as that list NEVER CLOSES. Be ready for some adult language, adult situations, and comedy fun!

Interested in singing? Sign ups are now open! Check our website for more information: https://nekocon.com/karaoke/
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

10:00pm EDT

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #21: Infernal Infiltration
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Some disgruntled citizens in Kintargo, who preferred things under Chelaxian rule, have stolen into some very sensitive information concerning the Pathfinder Society's trade dealings and routes. In the hands of enemies, this could put many agents at risk. Cheliax barely tolerates the Society on a good day, and if these thieves-who-would-be-spies can get the encrypted information into the hands of real Chelaxian intelligence operatives, Cheliax would likely relish its ability to do incalcuable harm. It's up to the PCs to infiltrate the theives' base of operations and steal the info back before these rabble rousers can send it off. Keeping things quiet will be key, though, as the heads of Supplies and Procurement definitely don't want to tip them off to what they really have.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

10:00pm EDT

SF2 Playtest Scenario #2: It Came from the Vast!
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
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.

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Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am EDT
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

10:00pm EDT

Saturday Night Dance: Folklore and Fantasy
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:59am EDT
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.

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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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

10:30pm EDT

FRUITS BASKET! Let'$ Bead Kyo's Bracelet! ($5)
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
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.

$5 per student, limited slots available
All skill levels welcome
Ages 13+, or bring a parent or guardian, please

Red and White, or Black and White, Manga or Anime - Fourteen chunky wooden beads and a bit of rubber elastic. It's EASY, it's iconic, and it keeps the dumb cat from going out of control!
Panelists
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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

11:00pm EDT

DILF or NOT: Your Favorite Gameshow! (18+)
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT
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
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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

11:00pm EDT

IronMan Tournament
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am EDT
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).

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

11:30pm EDT

Slice of Life: Aliens, Witches & Love Triangles
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am EDT
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
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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
 
Sunday, November 3
 

12:00am EDT

Cooldown Coloring
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EST
An all ages coloring panel as a way to wind down from a long day at con or an alternative to the rave. The return of Cauldron Coloring under a new name.
Panelists
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00am - 2:00am EST
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

12:30am EDT

Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter (18+)
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
Sometimes people have a lot of big feelings about things. And sometimes those things are anime. Join us as we read some reviews that were written by people who maybe should have kept those feelings to themselves.
Panelists
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

12:30am EDT

I'm all tied up at the moment: an introduction to Shibari (18+)
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am - 2:00am EST
This panel will provide an informative and engaging introduction to Shibari (Japanese rope art)
Panelists
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Doctor Bolt

Owner, The Rope Garden
Dr Bolt is a professional rope top in the Hampton Roads area with 13 years experience. His anatomy education is in massage therapy from ECSU. He has been involved in the local and international community and studied the craft with local educators from Rope Bites and has done multiple... Read More →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30am - 2:00am EST
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

1:00am EDT

"You Will Be At My Panel": History of the Yandere (13+)
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EST
Yandere characters have a curious intrigue or mystique to them. This second entry in our series looks into this archetype that seems to have been around forever, but their origin is much more rooted in Japanese folktale and Noh theater. Find out how the Yandere trope has changed over time, and it applies to more - and sometimes fewer - characters than expected.
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EST
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

1:00am EDT

Horror in Anime: It's All Psychological (18+)
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EST
We all love a good jump scare or maybe some gore, but what if someone were to tell you there is something more sinister behind every horror anime? Behind every show and its characters are the psychological aspects. An aspect that makes the story more bone chilling than they could ever be. Join our host from Merc with a Podcast as he breaks down some of the top horror animes out there and the psychological horror behind them. Oh and course the physics in High School of the Dead will be discussed. It is not a horror anime panel without High School of the Dead.
Panelists
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00am - 2:00am EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

8:00am EST

Pathfinder RPGs - Room Times
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00am EST

PFS2 5-18: Equal Exchanges – Tapestry of the Mind
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Her identity finally revealed to the Pathfinders, the Waterfall makes a final request: have a group of senior agents travel into the mindscape attached to her and extract whatever it is that ties her to entities unknown. With any hope, this will give her the privacy and security she so desires and deserves after her life. Within her mindscape, strange aberrations lurk, and even stranger are their motivations and how they plan on keeping the Pathfinders away from the center of her cerebral maze.

This adventure is the final part of the four-part Equal Exchanges metaplot arc in the Year of Unfettered Exploration. This arc began in PFS2 #5-04: Equal Exchanges – Necessary Introductions and continued in PFS2 #5-09: Equal Exchanges – Skymetal Hoardand PFS2 #5-11: Equal Exchanges – The Hidden Current.

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Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00am EST

PFS2 5-19: Demonic Afterparty
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
A demonic cult recently performed a ritual to great success, part of its leader's grander schemes. Her work near Nerosyan complete for now, she left a token force to guard the site, no longer needing it, and prepared to travel elsewhere for grander plans. This activity, though, has been noticed. The ritual site was supposed to be completely abandoned, but a group of traveling merchants noticed the strange activity. This was reported to the Nerosyan leadership, who in turn have pressured Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury to get involved. Jorsal has decided to send the PCs, to investigate the site itself, assuming that a place so near the city likely isn’t much of a threat.

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Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00am EST

PFS2 6-02: Rain Falls on the Mountain of Sea and Sky
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Many newer agents are often sent to the Three Gates Lodge to make sure that the wildlife on the island isn’t out of control, and that the various allies that the Society made when claiming the lodge are rewarded for their continued aid. The tasks are routine, as the greatest threats were dealt with when initially setting up the lodge, and Venture-Captain Kukuha Mukai performed a ritual utilizing the ley-lines. This ritual is a form of powerful defensive magic and almost guarantees safety from all but the direst threats.

The PCs are the latest agents dispatched for this duty. Unfortunately for them, shortly after they arrive, so too does the direst of threats: a god dies, and a strange rain falls over the island, just as the PCs are being briefed. Now they have to deal with the literal fallout, as no one else is near, and no help can come for some time.

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Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

8:00am EST

SF2 Playtest Adventure: A Cosmic Birthday
Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
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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Sunday November 3, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

9:00am EST

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #15: In the Footsteps of Horror
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
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.

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Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

9:00am EST

Melty Blood Type Lumia
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
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).

Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Video Game Tournaments HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 201-202

9:00am EST

Registration
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
Please see our Registration page for more information and for the link to purchase memberships.
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
Registration HRCC 1st Floor, Outside Hall C

9:00am EST

D&D RPGs - Room Times
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

9:00am EST

CCC-SFBAY-02-03 The Risen Minotaur Lord
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
An excavation team was sent excavate the tomb of a long-ago minotaur lord in Thar.  They were under the protection of the Tharkul of Fangjaws Hold; however, something has gone wrong, and an undead army poured out of the excavation site and laid siege to Fangjaws Hold.  You have been hired by the Brotherhood of the Cloaks to help deal with the undead threat.  Part 3 of Agents of the Cloaks.

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

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Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

9:00am EST

DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
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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Sunday November 3, 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm EST
D&D RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 208

9:30am EST

Create your own mini me
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Attendance Cap: 100 attendees

Do you like chibis? Do you like mascot characters? Would you like to have your own mini me? Come join us as we show you how to draw your own mini me step by step and how to simplify features. 
Panelists
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

9:30am EST

Plus Size Lolita Fashion 101
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Come find out about plus size options for Elegant Gothic Lolita fashion! Lolitas of all experience levels and sizes welcome - and make sure to wear your cutest outfit to show off in our fashion show!
Panelists
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

9:30am EST

Steven Universe Sing-a-long
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Don't be shy, come enjoy all your favorite songs. 
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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.  
Sunday November 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

10:00am EST

Beyond D&D: Inclusivity at the Table, and finding the right game for you
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
There are thousands of Tabletop RPGs out in the world and, now, more than ever do we have a landscape that allows nerds of all backgrounds and fandoms to find games and systems that resonate with them personally.

Here, you'll find a place to explore all sorts of fun and exciting stories and gain the tools to discover the right game for you and your table.
Panelists
TD

Tsire Divyn

Nexus of Fantasy
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

10:00am EST

cyberpunk, transhumanism, emerging tech... where are we?
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Cyberpunk edgerunners, Ghost in the Shell, and other fabulous anime of the like tell stories of worlds where humans are more metal than meat. Have you ever wondered if we are headed down the road towards those worlds?  How close are we really to it? I asked the same questions, and have turned it into a phd dissertation!  Come enjoy a discussion of the current technologies involving implantable devices and other biotechnologies from the perspective of a bioethics phd student!
Panelists
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

10:00am EST

Chibi Neko - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
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.
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

10:00am EST

Carolina Manga Library - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
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.


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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Carolina Manga Library HRCC 1st Floor, Room 102

10:00am EST

Exhibitor's Hall - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 9:30am-10am)
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST

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.




Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Exhibitor's Hall HRCC 1st Floor, Hall C

10:00am EST

Cosplay Repair Station
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
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.
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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.  
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Cosplay Repair Station HRCC 1st Floor, Info Booth

10:00am EST

LARP - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
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!



Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
LARP Room HRCC 2nd Floor, Rooms 203-205

10:00am EST

Photo Booth - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
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.

Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Photo Booth HRCC 1st Floor, Room 103

10:00am EST

Public Photoshoot Information and Check In Table - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
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 
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

10:30am EST

Artist Alley - Room Hours (VIP ACCESS ONLY 10am-10:30am)
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:30am - 4:00pm EST
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.
Sunday November 3, 2024 10:30am - 4:00pm EST
Artist Alley HRCC 1st Floor, Hall B (Neko Bazaar)

11:00am EST

Seams legit: a basic bodice pattern tutorial
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Attendance Cap: 100

Tired of store bought patterns and cosplays not fitting just right? Come and learn how to pattern a shirt based off of your measurements to always get the perfect fit!
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

11:00am EST

Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and ZZZ Panel
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Join Alice Himora and Sam Slade as they discuss their roles in Genshin Impact, Honaki: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.
Guests
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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 →
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

11:00am EST

Photoshoot: CAPCOM
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


https://www.facebook.com/events/912529034240645/?app=fbl

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:00am EST

Photoshoot: Fairy Tail
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Indoor: Hall B Large # A
(Back of Artist Alley)


https://www.facebook.com/groups/890410913132924/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

11:00am EST

David Vincent Autographs
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

11:00am EST

Private Ticketed Event feat. Wagatame
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Join Mike and his support members for a special ticketed event! Attendees can participate in games with Mike, Mag, and KEIICHI and have a chance to win prizes. An exclusive group photo op, taken on wide Instax film, is included! Each attendee will be able to take one photo with all 3 members.

Ticket info to come soon!
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

11:00am EST

PFS2 Quest (Series 2) #14: The Swordlord’s Challenge
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
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.

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


Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Pathfinder/Starfinder RPGs HRCC 2nd Floor, Room 207

11:00am EST

DragonBallFighterZ
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
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).

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

11:00am EST

Tabletop Gaming - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
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.
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:00am EST

Video Gaming - Room Hours
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Video Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms ABC

11:00am EST

Board Game Dealer's Choice
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
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.
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:00am EST

Pokemon TCG Open Play
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Come out and play with other Pokemon Trainers!   Some special goodies will be given out!
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:00am EST

Trading Card Game League
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
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...
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:30am EST

ADR History
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
It’s been known by many names, looping, dubbing, etc., but Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) has been with us since the early days of “talkies”, when a loop of film would be cut and spliced for each scene to be re-recorded. Over the decades, many techniques and technologies were developed to the point where it’s now a task done via computer. Come join us as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss how the process got started, the many styles of ADR that were developed through the years, the technology involved, and maybe even have some fun trying some ADR for yourself.
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

11:30am EST

Dexterity Games Extravaganza!
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Come out and learn to play a bunch of dexterity games.  If you like Jenga or Flick em up you will love some of these new fun games requiring some movement!

Games likely to be played:
Dropolter
Nekojima
Happy Salmon
Hamster Roll
and Many More!!!
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

11:30am EST

Granblue Fantasy Japanime Tactics Demo
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
In Japanime Tactics, you can assemble a team of your favorite Granblue Fantasy characters like Gran and Lyria by combining their ability cards into a deck, then battle your opponent's team on a modular board of interlocking map tiles.
Sunday November 3, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

12:00pm EST

Chibi Neko: Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Known to be a powerful creature in many folklores, your child can make a fire breathing dragon!

Chibi Neko programming is intended for children 10 and younger.
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Chibi Neko Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 109

12:00pm EST

Photoshoot: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E


https://www.facebook.com/events/392688343818131/

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

12:00pm EST

Photoshoot: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


https://www.facebook.com/share/nXJirAGgBcV6mD94/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photoshoot Rules and Full Schedule: https://nekocon.com/photoshoots/ 
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Public Photoshoots Info/Check In Table in Hall B - See descriptions for specific shoot locations

12:00pm EST

Charity Auction
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Welcome to NekoCon's annual Charity Auction, where you can bid on items to help raise money for this year's charities! Proceeds from the Charity Auction will go toward our chosen charities!
Supporters
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

12:00pm EST

Neko Idol Festival
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Mic Check 1,2! Are you ready for the show? Grab your penlights and raise them high to support our amazing performers as NekoCon’s very own Idol Festival makes its return for its second year in a row! Featuring your host Strawberry Skies, join us for the a must see two-hour event of singing, dancing, and wotagei at Neko Idol Fest 2024!

Interested in performing? ​Sign up here!​​​
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

12:30pm EST

Dave Trosko Q&A
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Bring your Q's, he's got the A's! Join Dave Trosko as he answers questions about voicing some of your favorite characters. 
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

12:30pm EST

Hobby Workshop: Warhammer Edition ($20)
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Attendance cap: 30
Cost $20

In the grim-dark future for the 41st millennium there is only war… and tiny grey plastic figures. In this workshop I’ll teach you how to assemble and paint your very own GamesWorkshop miniature from the 40K universe! You’ll also walk away with a custom hobby toolkit designed by yours truly! I’ll also show you my secret technique for adding water slide decals!


Guests
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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.
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

12:30pm EST

Alice Himora Autographs
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

12:30pm EST

Sam Slade Autographs
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

1:00pm EST

AMV Contest: The Winner's Showcase (13+)
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
You watched the videos, you voted, now it is time to see who won! Gather around and be the very first to find out who won what in this year's AMV Contest!   
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

1:00pm EST

Cosplay Feedback
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Did you participate in or attend one of our cosplay events over the weekend? Bring your feedback to help us improve for next year! Have a question about how to improve your Cosplay for the next competition? Come ask our judges. This will be held in the Cosplay Room as private sessions with the judges and cosplay staffers. 
Guests
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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.
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Cosplay Contest Central HRCC 1st Floor, Room 101

1:00pm EST

Photoshoot: Honkai Star Rail
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Outdoor: Courtyard to the right
Between Hotel & Center # E


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

1:00pm EST

Photoshoot: NekoPride
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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

1:00pm EST

Gateway Island Demo (dealer's choice)
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Gateway Island is your Introduction to Board Games! Featuring 21 different games and a variety of game mechanics, Gateway Island is just the game you need to introduce friends to the world of board gaming. The simple and accessible rules are quick and easy to learn. Find out if you (and your friends) like drafting, worker placement, bluffing, racing, party games, dungeon crawlers, and much, much, more!
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Tabletop Gaming HRCC 2nd Floor, Ballrooms EFG

1:00pm EST

Killer Instinct 2013
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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).

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

1:30pm EST

"Fine. I'll do it myself": Running a Panel for Beginners
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Wanted to see a panel but no one's giving it? Have an excessive amount of knowledge about a subject and need to let it all out with like-minded people? Ever wanted to run a panel but didn't know how to? Have I got the panel for you! Join a panelist veteran with almost 15 years of experience for some handy tips on becoming a con panelist and running your very first panel!
Panelists
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Koi

HistoriKoi Cosplay
"Oh my God, it's the DILF panelist!" Yep, that's me.
Sunday November 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

2:00pm EST

Kobolds: From German Folklore to Dogs and Lizards
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Let's explore the history of how kobolds transformed from a German mythical creature into the beloved dog- people featured in That Time I Was Reincarnated As a Slime and Delicious in Dungeon and the classic lizard monster from Dungeons and Dragons.
Panelists
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Panel 3 HRCC 1st Floor, Rooms 106-107

2:00pm EST

Photoshoot: EGL Fashion
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Indoor: Hall B Small & Medium # B
(Back of Artist Alley)


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

2:00pm EST

Photoshoot: House of the Dragon / Game of Thrones
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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

2:00pm EST

Dave Trosko Autographs
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Guests
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Autograph Tables HRCC 2nd Floor, Left of Grand Staircase

2:00pm EST

Wigging Out Saiyan Styles
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Step by step in person tutorial, some hands on with pre-made wigs, on how I create my large Saiyan wigs.  
Panelists
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Adorkable Cosplayer

Owner/Actress/Artist, Adorkable Cosplayer
I first taught this class in 2019 with a huge sucess. Now I return with new techniques and tips on how to create your own Saiyan Wig.I started my cosplay journey in 1996 at DragonCon and have not looked back. Creating with my hands, discovering new methods or textiles; is my happy... Read More →
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Workshop Room HRCC 1st Floor, Room 104-105

2:00pm EST

Apotheosis: Rise of the Hero
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
The most important role in any story is that of the Hero, and in Roleplaying Games, that is the Player Characters. In this panel, Professional Game Master Jim Deeley talks about the process of building characters way beyond their stats, going deep into their life stories, their professional training, and how they are shaped by the adventuring life once the game begins.
(This panel isn't just for Game Masters and Players, but for anyone writing a story with a strong protagonist! We welcome you to join us)
Panelists
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB

2:30pm EST

Hayao Miyazaki A Storyteller's Journey
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Guess what: Miyazaki retired again. Or came out of retirement. Or changed his mind on what anime is/is not. All of it, really. With the release of "The Boy and the Heron," the legendary director returned to the medium that made him an international success. But how has this movie changed or enhanced his legacy? How has the recent death of his mentor impacted him? How has he reinvented his craft, or himself. Let's look at his entire career and make the call for ourselves. 
Panelists
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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 →
Sunday November 3, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Panel 2 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms CD

3:00pm EST

"It's not like I want you at my panel": History of the Tsundere
Sunday November 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Whether you love or hate them, tsundere have a long history and plenty of variety. Come learn how the trope has changed over the years, and how it has more depth than it seems. It isn't limited by gender, and it applies to more - and sometimes fewer - characters than expected.
Sunday November 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Panel 4 HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108

3:00pm EST

Closing Ceremonies
Sunday November 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
We hope you had a legendary time at this year's NekoCon! Join us in the formal closing of the convention, where we offer one final lineup of great entertainment, take a look back at the big events from the weekend, and get a peek at what we have in store for next year!
Sunday November 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Main Events HRCC 1st Floor, Hall A

3:00pm EST

Photoshoot: One Piece
Sunday November 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Outdoor: Convention Center's Fountain # C

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

4:00pm EST

Con Feedback
Sunday November 3, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
NekoCon has come to a close for the year- we hope you had a wonderful time! Got any comments, concerns, or suggestions for us? Come to our feedback panel and let us know!
Sunday November 3, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Panel 1 HRCC 1st Floor, Conference Rooms AB
 
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