Save the Date! The hotel portal for Otakon 2019 will go live on September 1st 2018 at Noon! Find out all the details here on our Hotels page.
Here's the latest information we have received from the city on street and Metro closures for this upcoming weekend. We want all our members to stay safe this weekend. As we mentioned in our previous post, we ask that you please take time to plan accordingly for your travel and time with us. Please read over the following; Otakon Convention Safety, Convention Safety Tips, and Washington, D.C. Safety Information.
Are you interested in participating in one of several exciting events hosted by Capital Area Budokai? If so, register here! Capital Area Budokai will be hosting 4 workshops at Otakon 2018. Participation in each session will be limited to 10 participants selected via this web form here.
View the schedule, convention maps and more. With the Guidebook app on your mobile device, you can build your own schedule and set custom alerts so you don't miss a thing.
Guidebook also stays updated with the latest changes, so you'll always be in the know!
Would you like to learn how to wear the Kimono? Register here for the Self Dressing Kimono Workshop at Otakon 2018. The workshop is being presented by Kuniko Kanawa, Shinto Priestess, Certified Kimono Consultant, and Otakon Guest.
While all are welcome to attend, participation will be extremely limited due to supply.
Our website has been updated with the latest maps for this year's convention. Please visit: https://www.otakon.com/info/location/.
As a reminder, our schedule is currently available here: https://www.otakon.com/schedule/. Guidebook should be available soon!
Are you interested in expressing your love for Asian culture through open-ended, self-guided projects? If so, stop by the brand-new Otakon Makerspace, hosted by the presenters behind the popular “Build-a-Bozu” workshop: Bumble & Clove! Open seating all weekend. Stop in anytime.
Read more about the Otakon Makerspace here.
Are you ready to join in an event on par with the Tournament of Power!? Well, get ready to dust off those moves because Otakon & Pro Play Games are bringing the Dragon Ball Super Card Game National Championship Regionals to Otakon 2018! So bring your A-game and learn how to participate below. Don't forget to also give the PPG facebook page a like for more event updates!
Pre-Registration information here: http://ppgeventmanagement.com/washingtonregional/
Keep an eye on those mailboxes! For those of you who selected the mailed badge delivery option, ShowClix has started shipping badges today. We expect all badges to be in the mail by July 23rd.
New for this year, when you receive your badges make sure you go online and activate them before coming to the con. Instructions are provided with your mailed badges.
The Otakon 2018 convention schedule has been released!
We’ve lined up tons of amazing programming and events for you to enjoy - Find your favorites, tell your friends, and prepare to launch!
