Announcements and updates specifically from the 2017 convention year.
We would like to welcome and congratulate the Directors elected for the 2018 convention year:
Thank you to all candidates, and to our staff for your participation in elections!
You can now pre-register for Kumoricon 2018 at the lowest online price of the year! Register to attend the next Kumoricon for $45 through December 30.
The Annual Meeting of the Membership will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 10:00am (note earlier time) at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
At the Annual Meeting of the Membership, elections will be held for the following positions:
This meeting is open to public attendance. Voting is open to Altonimbus Entertainment Members (Kumoricon staff).
Members must be present in person to vote, except for proxy voting. If you are a Member of Altonimbus Entertainment but cannot attend the meeting, you may designate another Member as your proxy. This means that the Member you designate as your proxy is authorized to cast your vote in your stead for any election or matter that comes before the membership for a particular meeting. A Member may only act as a proxy for no more than two other Members for a particular vote. You may authorize a proxy in either of two ways: (1) The Member not attending the meeting may authorize another Member using the online proxy authorization system (this link will begin working by end of day November 4), or (2) The proxy attending the meeting may bring a printed form to the meeting signed by the absent Member. Only one or the other is required, not both. The full proxy policy is printed on the authorization form.
There is a more detailed elections process document available to staff members (staff login required) detailing the elections meeting policy and procedure. This policy has had some very minor revisions since the last election, mostly to reflect changes in October’s bylaws amendments, as well as making the wording gender-neutral. We encourage interested staff to review it. A summary of the elections procedure is publicly available. Nominations are open on the forum or by emailing secretary@kumoricon.org until November 8, 11:59pm. You may ask questions to candidates in the respective candidate Q&A threads for each position. There is also an anonymous question and comment process.
Please note that the meeting starts earlier than normal, at 10:00am, to provide enough time for all the elections.
Kumoricon is very excited to announce three guests of honor for Kumoricon 2018!
Kieran Strange and WE ARE THE CHAOS
Marisha Ray
Matthew Mercer
We are very pleased to announce that Kumoricon 2018 will take place on October 26-28, 2018, at the Oregon Convention Center!
As voted by our staff, the 2018 mascot will be:
Artist: Uting
Lost and found: As of 5pm on the last day of the convention, all lost items will be turned over to the Oregon Convention Center. For lost and found after this point, please contact the Oregon Convention Center directly at ask@oregoncc.org or 503-235-7575.
We have a last-minute hotel opportunity! A select few rooms have opened at the DoubleTree for new reservations! To reserve these last-minute rooms, please directly email our hotel liaison at ayu@portlanddoubletree.com to request a reservation. These rooms are first-come, first-served.
The Kumoricon 2017 guide is now available in the Guidebook app!
This free app for Android and iOS contains a live-updating Kumoricon schedule, maps, photos, convention information, announcements, and more. Mark events to create a personalized schedule with reminders. The entire guide is downloaded in advance, so it works offline if you can’t get reception.
After you install the app, search the guides for “Kumoricon 2017”, or visit Guidebook to get a download link on your phone.
Come One, Come All,
You are hereby cordially invited to the 2017 KumoriBall: A Monster Mash! Monsters, maves, and maidens, get your dance shoes ready and prepare to waltz your way through an elegant evening. We hope you all will join us for a monsterful time!
The dress code will be enforced, so please review the full dress code for guidelines and restrictions. Please be prepared; those not meeting the dress code will be turned away at the door.
Please help us welcome TeddyLoid and Taku Takahashi as special guests of honor and DJs!
TeddyLoid and Taku Takahashi will be performing as part of the Saturday’s dance: Squadghouls and the Spooktacular Rave!
You’ve asked for it and we’ve got it for you! The schedule for Kumoricon 2017 is officially live!
Help us welcome our next guest of honor, Anthony Holden! Brought to us by our friends at Wacom!
The final general meeting before the convention will be held on Sunday, October 15, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
We hope to see you there!
Check out the entries for the 2018 mascot contest! The winner will be revealed at Closing Ceremonies at Kumoricon 2017.
You asked for it and we’re here to deliver! Join us for the first ever Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, where cosplayers of all ages get on stage and lip-sync for their lives. This epic event is being presented by Momma Sammu Cosplay and Guest of Honor, Uptown Cosplay!
Have you ever wanted to try modeling? We’re looking for volunteers to join us for Kumoricon’s 2017 Fashion Show featuring BABY, the Stars Shine Bright and ALICE and the PIRATES! Apply here.
Kumoricon is pleased to announce Kumoricon veteran and friend as a 2017 guest of honor: Uptown Cosplay!
The next general meeting will be held on Sunday, October 1, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The Altonimbus Entertainment board of directors has voted to approve three amendments to our bylaws. Amendments must be approved by the membership (Kumoricon staff) by majority vote before they take effect. We are presenting these amendments for vote at the general meeting of the membership on October 1, 2017. This document contains summary and text of the bylaws amendments. If you have discussion or questions, please see this forum discussion thread (staff forum login required; email staff-registration@kumoricon.org for assistance).
We hope to see you there!
Meet our Cosplay Contest judges for Kumoricon 2017: Regina Marie Cosplay, SLAAHV, and Sumikins! Remember, sign-ups for the Cosplay Contest end October 14, so get your entry in soon! We’re still in need of more skits, so don’t wait!
We welcome to Kumoricon DreamWorks’s directors and animators Steve Ahn and Eugene Lee, and Pixar’s Grant Alexander! We’re very excited to have them join us this year, thanks to our friends at Wacom!
Ghost Neko’s Purranormal Maid Café has a unique menu prepared for your enjoyment. Online reservations are now open!
Help us welcome Kumoricon’s next Guest of Honor and lolita fashion brand: BABY, the Stars Shine Bright!
We’re excited to welcome back Shigeto Koyama and Hiromi Wakabayashi from Studio TRIGGER, as well as newcomer and director Hiroyasu Kobayashi!
Kumoricon is excited to welcome back Kieran Strange as a guest of honor for Kumoricon 2017!
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, September 16, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Brush up on your bending skills! Kumoricon’s 2017 Pro-Bending Tournament is open for sign-ups!
Would you like to play a game? Cosplay Chess applications are now open!
We’re excited to welcome our next guest of honor to Kumoricon’s 2017 lineup: Lisle Wilkerson!
Calling all singers! Kumoricon’s Karaoke Contest is open for entries! Sign up today for your chance to be the Kumoricon Idol or Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid winner!
For the first time, we are pre-selling special event tickets online! Tickets for All Hallows’ Kawaii Tea Party are now live! Also new this year—we are selling a limited number of Sake Tasting tickets online.
Please be aware that a valid convention badge is required for the day of each ticketed event. Convention membership is sold separately.
We’re proud to introduce Kumoricon’s first Lolita and J-Fashion Tea Party—All Hallows’ Kawaii!
We cordially invite you to Kumoricon’s first Lolita and J-Fashion Tea Party at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Sunday, October 29. Dress in your favorite coordinates and meet other lolitas and Japanese fashion fans over tea and sweets! This is a formal event and dress code will be in effect. We require that attendees wear lolita or related J-fashions. Enjoy delicious cuisine and a special guest performance from Guest of Honor and visual kei band, Kra! There will be games, a fashion walk, and much more. It’s going to be a truly unique dining experience!
Menu, contests, goodie bags, and prizes to be announced!
We’re proud to introduce Kumoricon’s first maid cafe—Ghost Neko’s Purranormal Maid Café!
We kindly invite you to Kumoricon’s first Maid Café at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with sessions running Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Each session combines a sampling of a Japanese maid cafe experience with the community of an American convention, presented as a special dining event. Each table is under the dedicated attention of a Maid or Butler, with games, prizes, live entertainment, and personalized service. The Maid Café is a great place to grab a meal, or snack, between panels, away from the crowds at the OCC.
The next general meeting will be held on Sunday, August 13, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Artists, here’s your chance to make your work a part of Kumoricon! Applications for the 2018 Mascot Contest are now open.
As of July 6, Artist Alley application notifications have been delivered. All applicants have been notified that they were accepted, placed on the waitlist, or declined. If you have any questions or have not received an email, please contact us at artists@kumoricon.org.
If you’re still looking to participate in Kumoricon as an artist, consider applying to the Art Show! Applications are currently open.
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Do you make fan art? Are you a fan fiction writer? Kumoricon’s 2017 Fan Fiction and Fan Art contests are open for submissions!
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Interested in covering the convention as press? Apply for a Kumoricon Press Badge today!
Ever wanted to test your cosplay skills on the main stage at Kumoricon? Entries for the Cosplay Contest are now open!
We’re excited to announce cosplay group Fighting Dreamers as Kumoricon guest of honor! Please help us welcome Twin Fools, Nova Vandorwolf, and Valdrein.
Panel applications are open! Applications will close on August 1st.
The next general meeting will be held on Sunday, May 21, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (map)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Art Show applications are now open! Apply for a chance to display your work at Kumoricon 2017!
We’re excited to announce not one, but two new guests of honor for Kumoricon 2017: Josh Grelle and Jerry Jewell!
Kumoricon is proud to present, for their first US appearance, Kra, as a Kumoricon 2017 guest of honor.
We are pleased to announce that Kumoricon’s 2017 AMV Contest is open for submissions! This year we have two brand new categories to spice things up: “Fan Fiction” and “Guilty Pleasures”!
Please visit AMV Contest to read more about the contest and submission process.
Kumoricon is pleased to announce that AMV Battle Royale!!! will be returning to Kumoricon 2017!
We are looking for 4 qualified editors interested in editing in front of a live audience. This year we anticipate a larger turnout, as well as more amazing prizes!
If you think you have got what it takes, please check out more information on the AMV Battle Royale!!! page.
Let the games begin!
Kumoricon’s official room block is now open for booking! Book your rooms early to ensure you’ll be there for all the fun! Visit Hotel to reserve your room!
The next general meeting will be held on Sunday, April 23, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (Google Maps)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Attention artists and creators! Artist Alley applications are now open!
These tables welcome artists and creators by providing space to sell their fan creations and personal works at the convention. This includes companies that focus on fashion apparel, prints, web comics, or plushies.
For more information about Artist Alley table sizes, pricing, and more, and to apply, please visit Artist Alley.
Attention artists and creators! Small Press applications are now open!
Small Press is a new category of tables this year. These tables welcome freelance artists and creators by providing space to sell their personal works at the convention. Small Press is defined as independently-developed businesses that do not feature fan art. This includes companies that focus on fashion apparel, tabletop games, web comics, or plushies.
For more information about Small Press table sizes, pricing and more, and to apply, please visit Small Press.
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 1:00pm, at:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland (Google Maps)
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
The full general meeting schedule for the year is always available at Meetings, and will be kept up-to-date with the latest info.
We hope to see you there!
Please welcome Cherami Leigh to Kumoricon 2017’s guest lineup! Best known for her roles in Sword Art Online and Sailor Moon, this will be Cherami’s first appearance at Kumoricon.
The first general meeting for Kumoricon 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 11, at 10:00am (note—earlier time than usual) at:
North Portland Library (Google Maps)
512 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217
Meetings are open to the public and are a great way to sign up for staff or become involved with the convention.
Again, please note—this is a morning meeting starting at 10:00am instead of our usual time.
We hope to see you there!
Kumoricon is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Exhibits Hall!
Applications will close on or before Friday, September 15, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Applications may close early if all spots are filled.
We will notify applicants as they are accepted throughout the application period, so earlier applicants are given greater consideration.
Please review the information, pricing, policies, and application form at the Exhibits Hall page.