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Choose Your Age
Choose the age you will be on August 31, 2012.
Age 18 or over
Age 13-17
Age 6-12
Age 5 or under
How Are You Attending?
Attendee
Choose this to enjoy Kumoricon!
Staff
Help make Kumoricon better! Choose this even if you're just thinking about it.
(Note: Staff registration is now closed. However, you can volunteer at the convention.)
Industry
Panelists, Artists Alley, Exhibitors Hall, Industry, Press
Age Policy for Attendees Age 12 and Under
Attendees age 12 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian who is also a paid attendee of the convention.
If you turn 13 during the convention, you can swap out your badge for the upgraded age type during the convention, starting on the day of your birthday, without any additional cost, but if you intend to do this, please contact us in advance to make arrangements at registration@kumoricon.org.
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Age Policy for Attendees Age 12 and Under
Attendees age 12 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian who is also a paid attendee of the convention.
Attendees age 5 and under are free of charge. However, attendees older than infants must be registered and have a badge. Please choose how you would like to pre-register your age-5-or-under attendee.
Pre-Register
At-the-Door
Choose Your Membership Type
Regular Membership
Access to all non-restricted convention events.
VIP Membership
Those of you looking for the royal treatment can opt for our special VIP Membership. For $250, you will receive:
- No line at the door
- Priority seating to main events
- A ticket to the limited admittance Kumoricon VIP and Guest Reception
- A free Kumoricon 2012 T-shirt
- Additional VIP goodies
- A special VIP-only badge.
Only a limited number are made available.
Regular Membership
$15 to $45, depending on options
VIP Membership
$250
VIP memberships are sold out for Kumoricon 2012.
Age Policy for Attendees Age 13-17
Minors ages 13 to 17 are required to have a signed parent permission form in order to attend the convention. Download this form below. This can be mailed to us in advance, or brought to the con during check-in. Minors between ages 13 and 17 no longer require a convention guardian to attend, though we do encourage parents/guardians to come enjoy the con with their family.
If you turn 18 during the convention, you can swap out your badge for the upgraded age type during the convention, starting on the day of your birthday, without any additional cost, but if you intend to do this, please contact us in advance to make arrangements at registration@kumoricon.org.
Parent Permission Form – Required to enter if you are from age 13 to 17. Please fill in the fields, have a parent sign, and include with your mail-in registration, or bring it with you to the convention if you registered online or are planning to register at the door.
Got it.
I will remember to either mail my parent permission form or bring it with me to check-in.
Pre-Registration for Attendees Age 5 and Under
Children age 5 and under can register for free. To register an attendee who is age 5 or younger online, please email the following to registration@kumoricon.org, using the subject line "Registration for attendee under age 6":
First name:
Last name:
Badge name (optional):
Mailing address, city, state, and ZIP:
Email address to use as a contact pre-convention:
Phone to use as a contact pre-convention:
Birthdate:
How to send badge: (Choose one) Mail to above address / Hold for at-convention pickup (Will Call)
Parent contact name:
Parent contact phone:
If you wish, you may also specify this additional information if it is different than the parents' contact information:
Emergency contact name:
Emergency contact phone:
If registering by mail, then the standard mail-in registration form can be used to register an attendee who is age 5 or under.
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Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
At-The-Door Registration for Attendees Age 5 and Under
Children age 5 and under can register for free. To register an attendee who is age 5 or younger at the convention, please fill out a registration form when you get to the registration desk at the convention at the same time you register yourself.
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Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
VIP Membership
VIP registration is only available online. Online registration is available through Acteva using your credit or debit card.
Online Pre-Registration for Kumoricon 2012
An email confirming your registration will be sent from acteva.com.
Ok, I've registered
Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
Choose Your Registration Type
You can either pre-register, or register at the convention.
Pre-registration gets you a guaranteed spot into the convention, a fancier souvenir badge, a short line, and a lower membership cost.
Two Choices When You Pre-Register
- Mailed Badge – Your souvenir badge is mailed to you. Badges are mailed out in batches at the end of each pricing tier.
- Will Call – No badge is mailed; instead, your badge is waiting for you at the convention.
Please note that although pre-registration runs until August 15, pre-registrations after July 31 may be held at will call instead of mailed.
Single-day registration is only available at-the-door.
Pre-Register
$40
Only available until August 15
Pre-registration is now closed.
At-The-Door
$25 to $45, depending on options
Staff
Staff registration already includes convention membership, so if you are becoming staff, you don't need to register separately as an attendee.
If you have already pre-registered as an attendee, you can change from an attendee to staff if you decide to become staff later and are approved. This is an upgrade, and in that case, the difference between your attendee registration fee and staff dues will be refunded to you.
So you wanna work for Kumoricon?
Kumoricon is an organization designed, staffed, and held together by volunteers. Everyone who puts their time and effort into the production of this convention is a volunteer! From the board of directors and executive staff of Altonimbus Entertainment (our corporate name and the company that holds Kumoricon) to the people who come to the convention every year and help out with line control or bringing food to staff for a few hours in between panels. All of these people get no monetary compensation for their hard work and dedication to the convention, making them all amazingly valuable volunteers. It's important to understand this when you start thinking about working for Kumoricon, because while the rewards are invaluable, you need to know your options!
Get Involved
Tell me more about the different ways I can get involved.
Industry and More
Kumoricon has several other badge types besides attendee. Please select the below options for more information.
Panelist
Artists Alley
Exhibitors Hall
Press
Industry
Choose Your Registration Type
You can either pre-register, or register at the convention.
Pre-registration gets you a guaranteed spot into the convention, a fancier souvenir badge, and a short line.
(For attendees age 12 and under, the reduced convention membership price is the same regardless of whether pre-registering.)
Two Choices When You Pre-Register
- Mailed Badge – Your souvenir badge is mailed to you. Badges are mailed out in batches at the end of each pricing tier.
- Will Call – No badge is mailed; instead, your badge is waiting for you at the convention.
Please note that although pre-registration runs until August 15, pre-registrations after July 31 may be held at will call instead of mailed.
Single-day registration is only available at-the-door.
Pre-Register
$25
Only available until August 15
Pre-registration is now closed.
At-The-Door
$15 to $25, depending on options
Choose How To Receive Your Badge
Two Choices When You Pre-Register
- Mailed Badge – Your souvenir badge is mailed to you. Badges are mailed out in batches at the end of each pricing tier.
- Will Call – No badge is mailed; instead, your badge is waiting for you at the convention.
Please note that although pre-registration runs until August 15, pre-registrations after July 31 may be held at will call instead of mailed.
Mailed
Only available until July 31
Will Call
At-The-Door Registration
You can register for Kumoricon at the door and pay by cash, personal/business check, or money order.
Full weekend registration gets you all three days, and is available all weekend.
Single-day registration for a particular day is only available on that day. (For example, you can't register for Sunday-only on Saturday.)
At-The-Door Registration
You can register for Kumoricon at the door and pay by cash, personal/business check, or money order.
Full weekend registration gets you all three days, and is available all weekend.
Single-day registration for a particular day is only available on that day. (For example, you can't register for Sunday-only on Saturday.)
Choose How To Pre-Register
You can register either online using your credit or debit card, or by mail with a check or money order.
Online Pre-Registration
Online pre-registration is available through Acteva using your credit or debit card.
Online Pre-Registration for Kumoricon 2012
An email confirming your registration will be sent from acteva.com.
Mail-In Pre-Registration
You can pay for mail-in pre-registration by check or money order.
To qualify for a given pre-registration price, a mail-in registration must be postmarked (not necessarily received) by the final date listed for that price.
Mail-In Registration Form – To pre-register by mail to attend Kumoricon 2012, please fill in the form and mail with payment enclosed to the address on the form. All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Ok, I've registered
Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
Choose How To Pre-Register
You can register either online using your credit or debit card, or by mail with a check or money order.
Online Pre-Registration
Online pre-registration is available through Acteva using your credit or debit card.
Online Pre-Registration for Kumoricon 2012
An email confirming your registration will be sent from acteva.com.
Mail-In Pre-Registration
You can pay for mail-in pre-registration by check or money order.
To qualify for a given pre-registration price, a mail-in registration must be postmarked (not necessarily received) by the final date listed for that price.
Mail-In Registration Form – To pre-register by mail to attend Kumoricon 2012, please fill in the form and mail with payment enclosed to the address on the form. All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Parent Permission Form – Required to enter if you are from age 13 to 17. Please fill in the fields, have a parent sign, and include with your mail-in registration, or bring it with you to the convention if you registered online or are planning to register at the door.
Ok, I've registered
Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
At-The-Door Registration
You've finished all the selections!
Speed up your registration at the door! Come with your registration form pre-filled out. Download here:
Fillable At-Con Registration Form [fillable PDF] – Download this form if you want to type and print your information. (Faster at the reg desk!) All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Blank At-Con Registration Form [PDF] – Download this form if you want to print a blank form and then handwrite your information. All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Ok, I've planned it out
Tell me what I need to know before the convention.
The Rules
Convention Policies
Kumoricon convention policies – All attendees and people at the convention must follow these policies.
Refunds and Transfers
We're sorry, but Kumoricon does not allow badge transfers or refunds. Please contact registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions.
Got it.
The Rules
Convention Policies
Kumoricon convention policies – All attendees and people at the convention must follow these policies.
Refunds and Transfers
We're sorry, but Kumoricon does not allow badge transfers or refunds. Please contact registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions.
Got it.
The Rules
Convention Policies
Kumoricon convention policies – All attendees and people at the convention must follow these policies.
Refunds and Transfers
We're sorry, but Kumoricon does not allow badge transfers or refunds. Please contact registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions.
Got it.
Hand Stamp for 18+ Events
Want to get into an 18+ panel? Plan ahead. Your ID and badge at the door to the event isn't enough. You need to bring these two things to the Programming Booth to get a hand stamp to enter these events. (After Programming Booth hours, head to the Programming Office on the 3rd floor of the Hilton instead. But plan ahead, because this takes longer!)
Got it.
I won't complain at the entrance to an 18+ panel if I forget to get the hand stamp!
Event Schedule
Did you know that we publish the schedule in five formats before the con?
View the online schedule!
Use the program book and pocket guide in your swag bag, a live schedule on the website (in blurb or grid form), or a printable PDF.
Ok. What else?
Have a Smartphone?
If you have an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android device, get the free Guidebook app!
The app includes the full schedule, maps, programming information, Twitter, photos, and more. You can mark events to create a personalized schedule!
The Kumoricon 2012 guide is currently available! Once you install the app, search the guides for "Kumoricon" to download our guide.
Ok. Anything more?
Hotel Arrangements
Registering for the convention is completely separate from reserving a hotel room. Remember to make your hotel arrangements!
Got it.
ID Required
Photo ID is required when registering, or when checking in—even if you pre-registered, and in addition to your badge.
Ok.
See you at the con!
Check-In
All attendees, both those who have pre-registered and those registering at the door, need the following to check in:
- Photo ID
- Parental permission form if under age 18
If you are pre-registered, then you also need:
- Your badge/membership card, if it was mailed
If you opted to have your badge mailed but it was not mailed or not received due to a problem, don't worry—you can pick up your badge at the convention (you won't need to buy another).
Rapid Registration
Speed up your registration! If you are registering at the door, come with your registration form pre-filled out. Download here:
Fillable At-Con Registration Form [fillable PDF] – Download this form if you want to type and print your information. (Faster at the reg desk!) All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Blank At-Con Registration Form [PDF] – Download this form if you want to print a blank form and then handwrite your information. All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Registration and Check-In – Hours and Location
Friday: 1:00pm-9:00pm (pre-registration check-in and pick-up only)
Saturday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Monday: 7:00am-12:00pm
At-the-door registration begins on Saturday.
Registration is located in the garage of the Hilton.
Convention Policies
Kumoricon convention policies – All attendees and people at the convention must follow these policies.
Minors
A minor is anyone under the age of 18.
Minors ages 13 to 17 are required to have a signed parent permission form in order to attend the convention. Download this form below. This can be mailed to us in advance, or brought to the con during check-in. Minors between ages 13 and 17 no longer require a convention guardian to attend, though we do encourage parents/guardians to come enjoy the con with their family.
Minors age 12 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian who is also a paid attendee of the convention.
Your age on August 31, 2012 determines what type of registration you need to purchase. If you turn 13 or 18 during the convention, you can swap out your badge for the upgraded age type during the convention, starting on the day of your birthday, without any additional cost, but if you intend to do this, please contact us in advance to make arrangements at registration@kumoricon.org.
Parent Permission Form – Required to enter if you are from age 13 to 17. Please fill in the fields, have a parent sign, and include with your mail-in registration, or bring it with you to the convention if you registered online or are planning to register at the door.
Refunds and Transfers
We're sorry, but Kumoricon does not allow badge transfers or refunds. Please contact registration@kumoricon.org if you have any questions.
Registration Prices and Options
Here are the registration options for Kumoricon 2012:
- Pre-register online, by mail, or at one of our promotional events. All pre-registrations cover the entire three days.
- $30 – until Dec. 31, 2011
- $35 – until Apr. 1, 2012
- $40 – until Aug. 15, 2012 (last day to pre-register; badges registered after July 31 may be held at will call instead of mailed)
- $45 – Register for the full three days at the door.
- Register for a single day at the door.
- Prices for age 13 and up:
- $30 – Saturday only
- $30 – Sunday only
- $25 – Monday only
- Prices for age 6-12:
- $20 – Saturday only
- $20 – Sunday only
- $15 – Monday only
- $25 – Child registration (age 6 to 12) – Same cost whether pre-registered or at the door.
- Free – Children age 5 and under
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration gets you a guaranteed spot into the convention, a fancier souvenir badge, a short line, and a lower membership cost.
Two Choices When You Pre-Register
- Mailed Badge – Your souvenir badge is mailed to you. Badges are mailed out in batches at the end of each pricing tier.
- Will Call – No badge is mailed; instead, your badge is waiting for you at the convention.
Pre-registration is now closed. At-the-door registration will be available during the convention.
Please note that although pre-registration runs until August 15, pre-registrations after July 31 may be held at will call instead of mailed.
At-The-Door Registration
You can register for Kumoricon at the door and pay by cash, personal/business check, or money order.
VIP Membership
Those of you looking for the royal treatment can opt for our special VIP Membership. For $250, you will receive:
- No line at the door
- Priority seating to main events
- A ticket to the limited admittance Kumoricon VIP and Guest Reception
- A free Kumoricon 2012 T-shirt
- Additional VIP goodies
- A special VIP-only badge.
Only a limited number are made available.
VIP badges are sold out for Kumoricon 2012.
Online Pre-Registration
Online pre-registration is available through Acteva using your credit or debit card.
Online Pre-Registration for Kumoricon 2012
An email confirming your registration will be sent from acteva.com.
Mail-In Pre-Registration
You can pay for mail-in pre-registration by check or money order.
To qualify for a given pre-registration price, a mail-in registration must be postmarked (not necessarily received) by the final date listed for that price.
Mail-In Registration Form – To pre-register by mail to attend Kumoricon 2012, please fill in the form and mail with payment enclosed to the address on the form. All fields are required except "Badge Name".
Parent Permission Form – Required to enter if you are from age 13 to 17. Please fill in the fields, have a parent sign, and include with your mail-in registration, or bring it with you to the convention if you registered online or are planning to register at the door.
Under age 6 registration
Children age 5 and under can register for free. To register an attendee who is age 5 or younger online, please email the following to registration@kumoricon.org, using the subject line "Registration for attendee under age 6":
First name:
Last name:
Badge name (optional):
Mailing address, city, state, and ZIP:
Email address to use as a contact pre-convention:
Phone to use as a contact pre-convention:
Birthdate:
How to send badge: (Choose one) Mail to above address / Hold for at-convention pickup (Will Call)
Parent contact name:
Parent contact phone:
If you wish, you may also specify this additional information if it is different than the parents' contact information:
Emergency contact name:
Emergency contact phone:
If registering by mail, then the standard mail-in registration form can be used to register an attendee who is age 5 or under.
Other Types of Registration
People seeking to attend Kumoricon as staff, panelists, Artists Alley members, exhibitors, press, or industry should not register using the instructions on this page but should instead register separately.
Staff Registration
Please pursue the staff membership process by seeking approval for a staff position, or speaking with current directors or staff to seek out a position that fits you if you are unsure.
If you have already pre-registered as an attendee, you can change from an attendee to staff if you decide to become staff later and are approved. This is an upgrade, and in that case, the difference between your attendee registration fee and staff dues will be refunded to you.
Panelist Registration
Some panelists are eligible for a discount, pending approval. To apply for a panel, please visit the Event Sign-Up page. Persons seeking the panelist discount should apply as a panelist rather than registering as an attendee.
Artists Alley Registration
Artists Alley applications are open until June 1. To apply, visit the Artists Alley page.
Exhibitors Hall Registration
Exhibitors Hall applications are open until June 1. For instructions on applying, visit the Exhibitors Hall page.
Press Registration
Some members of the press may be eligible for complimentary press badges. Information on applying for a press badge will be posted soon.
Industry Registration
Some people holding prominent positions in the anime industry may be eligible for complimentary industry badges. Information on applying for an industry badge will be posted soon.
FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions, please see the Registration FAQ.
Contact
For registration questions not answered on this page, please contact registration@kumoricon.org.
