ConnectiCon | |
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![]() Connecticon logo as of 2020 | |
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 20, 2023 |
Next event | July 18, 2024 |
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]
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.
ConnectiCon | |
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![]() Connecticon logo as of 2020 | |
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 20, 2023 |
Next event | July 18, 2024 |
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]
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.