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We’re excited to announce we’re accepting applications for panelists and for Dealers Room!

  • Panelists, please find the application and information about hosting events via our Panels information page. Your submissions are due by October 31, 2022, no exceptions!
  • Dealers, please find your application (info within) via the Dealers Room information page. Applicants are considered in the order applied until Dealers Room is full, after which time remainders will be waitlisted. Don’t delay!
    • As of 5/21/2022, we are leaning toward hosting Dealers Room and Artist Alley in Battelle Grand, the same location as last year, based on overwhelmingly positive feedback about that location from both dealers and artists.

As always, if you need to reach out, please submit our contact form. See you later!

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Thank you so much for attending Ohayocon and supporting us once again. This isn’t possible without you, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

We’d appreciate your feedback. From now through Sunday, Feb. 20, you can complete the attendee survey for a chance to win a free badge to Ohayocon 23!

Next year’s Ohayocon is scheduled for Jan. 19-22, 2023 at the same place! See you soon!

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A chibi Lindsay holds a letter and says "Ohayo gozaimasu!"We’re just three weeks away!

  • The panel schedule is available now! (It’s subject to change with or without notice.)
  • The $70 pre-reg deadline is this Thursday, Jan. 27. The price goes up on Friday! You can register now.
  • If you are using proof of vaccination as your way to comply with the first part of our Covid-19 policy, you have to get it by the 27th if you want to check in on the convention Thursday! You can see the whole table of deadlines on the Covid-19 policy page.
  • If you need to transfer your badge to another person, the last day to initiate a transfer is Feb. 7. We can’t guarantee we can complete the transfer process in time if you submit your application after Feb. 7.
  • We also have some unfortunate news, which is that our partner who operates the Fantasy Ball has withdrawn that event from our schedule. We’re very sorry to disappoint you, and we look forward to having the Fantasy Ball back on the schedule next year.
  • Cosplayers: the deadline for Cosplay Expo signups is Sunday, Jan. 30.
  • Game Masters: the deadline for registering your games is also Sunday, Jan. 30.

…and that’s it! See you soon!

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A chibi Lindsay holds a letter and says "Ohayo gozaimasu!"Happy Holidays! We wish you and yours a new year filled with every delight.

  • You can still book a room on-site at the Hyatt as part of our group—don’t wait!
  • After discussing with our staff and service provider, we have returned the Fantasy Ball to the schedule! You can always view the list of Signature Events to see what will still be offered at Ohayocon 22.
    • We’re still offering a full panel schedule, electronic and tabletop gaming, the arcade, cosplay photoshoots, special guest events, Dealers Room and Artist Alley, and other Ohayocon staples you know and love!
  • As usual, we expect to have a tentative program schedule available a few weeks before the convention.
  • The staff application is still available! If you would like to join us in bringing unforgettable experiences to fellow anime and pop culture fans, please consider applying! We’re also specifically looking for a new Marketing Department Head, which is a leadership position.
  • Cosplayers, Expo applications are available for the Craftsmanship and Performance divisions and are due Jan. 31. Experienced cosplayers may apply to judge the Cosplay Expo also until Jan. 31.
  • Gamemasters, you can submit events for the tabletop room until Jan. 31.

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A chibi Lindsay holds a letter and says "Ohayo gozaimasu!"It’s about three months to go now! We have some updates for you.

  • It’s the last three days for $65 pre-sales! The price goes up on Nov. 20—don’t miss out on the deal! (You can also read our COVID-19 policy and Q&A page.)
  • Due to the pandemic, we have removed certain large-group events from our schedule, including the dances and the Fantasy Ball. We expect these events to return in 2023. You can view the list of Signature Events returning for Ohayocon 22. If you have questions about what is available, we welcome you to contact us.
    • That said, we’re still offering a full panel schedule, electronic and tabletop gaming, the arcade, cosplay photoshoots, special guest events, Dealers Room and Artist Alley, and other Ohayocon staples you know and love!
  • Panelists, the panel application is due Nov. 27. Compensation is available and based on the number of approved events you host.
  • Dancers, the application for the Dance Contest is available now. The deadline has been pushed back to Dec. 11, but don’t wait!
  • We’ve opened the application for new staff members! We offer a lot of benefits to our general staff members, and it’s a great way to cut some of your costs and still see your favorite events while helping others. We look for warm, friendly people who work hard and party harder. All the requirements, good qualities to have and benefits are available for you to read on the Staff page. Outside of pandemic times, we have also historically offered opportunities to have fun together during other times of the year, such as staff retreats, group trips to other conventions and Renaissance fairs, and other enjoyable events.
  • Cosplayers, Expo applications are available for the Craftsmanship and Performance divisions and due Jan. 31. Experienced cosplayers may apply to judge the Cosplay Expo also until Jan. 31.
  • Gamemasters, you can submit events for the tabletop room until Jan. 31.

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The Hyatt Regency ColumbusWe’re happy to announce that our room block at the Hyatt Regency Columbus is now open! You can book your room now to receive the group rate. Please double-check our new COVID-19 policy before booking so you know what to expect upon arrival. We know you’ve been waiting eagerly for this, and we appreciate your patience while we worked out the details and can’t wait to see you in February!

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A chibi Lindsay holds a letter and says "Ohayo gozaimasu!"Happy fall! We have a few updates about Ohayocon for you. We have announced our COVID-19 policy, which includes showing proof of vaccination or a negative test as well as requiring most people to wear a mask. We also wrote a questions and answers resource that explains the policy in further detail. (The policy always supersedes the Q&A page.) Agreeing to follow our COVID-19 policy is part of the registration form when you purchase your badge, so please read it and contact us if you have questions.

We’d like to remind you that $60 pre-sales ends on Oct. 19! The price will increase by another $5 on the 20th.

We have finalized agreements with some special guests, and we’re preparing to make announcements about them in the near future. You will find those announcements on our social media (Facebook, Twitter) and here on our website. Finally, some announcements about participating in Ohayocon:

That about does it! As always, if you have questions or need to contact us, please reach out.

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A chibi Lindsay holds a letter and says "Ohayo gozaimasu!"We’re happy to announce pre-registration for Ohayocon 22! Today through Sept. 19 you can purchase your weekend badge for the best price of $55! Everything you need to know about admission and registration (including Covid-related information) is available on the Pricing & Admission Info page. We’re still working out hotel deals; we’ll let you know when they’re ready.

Some other announcements:

  • Artists, the application for Artist Alley is available now through August 30. You can learn more on the Artist Alley page.
  • Panelists, your application is due Nov. 27. Where do I sign?
  • Cosplayers, the Expo application will be available Oct. 1st. (And here’s a little secret: the Ohayocon 22 theme is “magical creatures” with a cottagecore style.)
  • Finally, if you are entitled to a comp badge (say, if you won a giveaway or contest), you should have received an email with instructions on how to claim it. If you did not receive an email but you believe you should have a free badge, please contact us.