ConnectiCon
ConnectiCon | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Multi-genre |
Venue | Connecticut Convention Center |
Location(s) | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S |
Coordinates | 41°45′51.84″N 72°40′10.92″W / 41.7644000°N 72.6697000°W |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | July 18, 2003 |
Most recent | July 18, 2024 |
Next event | July 17, 2025 |
Attendance | 15,186 in 2016[1] |
Organized by | ConnectiCon, LLC |
Website | connecticon |
ConnectiCon is a multi-genre pop culture convention held annually in Hartford, Connecticut.[2] Established in 2003 by Matthew Daigle and Briana Benn-Mirandi, it is Connecticut's longest running pop culture convention.[3][4][5]
Initially a three-day event, ConnectiCon's popularity led to an expansion in 2014, transforming it into a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday.[6]
Events
[edit]The convention includes 24-hour screening rooms of full-length features and episodes of classic and modern science fiction and anime titles and sponsorship by GameStop, which also provides consoles for tournament and casual video gaming.[7]
Gaming—including board, card, miniature and role-playing—are featured.[8] [9]The convention also features an Artist Alley, an art show, an exhibitor hall, panels and workshops throughout the convention. Additionally, larger events such as a masquerade, Cosplay Chess, Death Match, Dating Game, and Nerd Prom are held. Other entertainment includes artistic guest performances such as from Super Art Fight.
Locations, dates and guests
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ConnectiCon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Sposato • •, Jennifer (July 9, 2010). "ConnectiCon Brings Thousands to Hartford". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Gamesmanship Of A Gamer Group | How a University of Hartford student created a 4,000-strong gaming convention". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Briana Benn-Mirandi – OFFICIAL MARI® Website". www.maricreativeresources.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "More than 12K expected at ConnectiCon, the state's largest pop culture convention". WTNH.com. July 21, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "ConnectiCon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2010".
- ^ Scott Wegna (July 12, 2010). "Survived ConnectiCon".
- ^ Maddy Myers. "Attendees in the game room at ConnectiCon".
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2003 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2004 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2019 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "ConnectiCon 2024 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.