UI-CON's Artist and Vendor Hall applications close tonight!

UI-Con is recruiting volunteer staff for 2027! If you want to join us, fill out this form and we will be in touch: forms.gle/3jMvLw3BAmzQ...

UI-CON Artist and Vendor Applications are being accepted now! Apply to be an artist or vendor at UI-CON before September 26th! www.ui-con.org/events-and.....

UI-CON 2027 Pre-reg is open! Our early-bird pre-reg rate is JUST $10! Register before July 5th and save! Go to www.ui-con.org/registration to pre-register!

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at Anime Central 2026. It was wonderful meeting and talking with everyone there!

UI-CON will be back next year, and we have confirmed our dates! Mark your calendars for February 5th and 6th, 2027! Thanks again to all our staff, orgs, and of course all of our attendees for making 2026 a success! We hope to see you again next year!

We'd also like to thank The Electronic Music Club for their excellent raves, and the Video Game Music Club for their great music performances! In addition, thanks to the IDEA lab for photography in our Photo Booth!

UI-CON 2026 was a great success! It's time to thank everyone that helped make the event happen this year. Today, we begin with gaming room. Special thanks to the Illini Metagamers, Illini Rhythm Syndicate, The Blading Illini, Illini Crusaders, Cudo Plays, and Bridget Coleman!

The UI-CON Bus how has a schedule & a pick-up point! Look for our volunteer or staff member holding the sign pictured at the location circled here, north of the Illini Union! A direct ride between the Union & the convention center arriving every 20-30 minutes! 12PM to 9PM Friday & 9AM-9PM Saturday!

Cosplay Contest registration is closing tonight! If you want to compete, be sure to submit your registration for the contest today! Sign up here: www.ui-con.org/events-and-i...

Cosplay Contest registration is closing tonight! If you want to complete, be sure to submit your registration for the contest today! Sign up here: www.ui-con.org/events-and.....

The UI-CON 2026 map and schedule are now available on our website! Go to www.ui-con.org/map-schedule and plan your UI-CON weekend!

Today is your last chance to apply to be a volunteer at UI-CON! Get a free shirt and your badge reimbursed for helping out! Sign up at forms.gle/eMMnxv3otTkm...

UI-CON is chartering a bus, just for you! During the convention on Friday and Saturday, a Peoria Charter bus will provide rides from the Illini Union to the Illinois Conference Center! Exact times and details of pick up/drop off points will be announced soon!

Announcing the return of Rebel and Cleric! In their own words: "Are you ready to feel the power of the Almighty Push? Then come see "Rebel And Cleric" come back to UI-CON for a second year! Covers, originals, and of course... Naruto OP's!"

UI-CON is glad to welcome the return of UIUC's Video Game Music Club for this year! Presenting a concert with a variety of video game music played by a large ensemble, this is definitely a "must-see" concert at UI-CON!

Now's the time to submit your Panel, Performance, or Cosplay Meetup; submissions close tomorrow! go to www.ui-con.org/get-involved to submit yours!

Volunteer applications will now be open until January 14th! Volunteer to help and get your badge cost refunded! Sign up here: forms.gle/DticiqrRcZVs...

UI-CON pre-registration closes TONIGHT at midnight! Now is the last chance to buy your badge until main registration opens at the convention! Just $15 today versus $20 at the door; register now!

Just one day left to pre-register! After that, you will need to register at the convention, and the price goes up to $20! Register now to save time and money for the con!

Only two days left until Pre-registration closes! Once it does, the registration cost increases to $20 (and must be purchased at the convention!) Register now to save!

UI-CON welcomes Otter Chaos! ( @otterchaos.band ) Otter Chaos! is a group of musicians who combine their love of video game music and fursuit performance into a chaotic concert you won’t fur-get! Featuring fursuits(!) and an eclectic assortment of instruments!

UI-CON's volunteer applications are closing soon! Sign up now to help us make the con happen, and get a T-shirt and a free badge for your help! Sign up here: forms.gle/zUvR7Y761bEG...

UI-CON's room block closes in just a few days! Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following to get our special rate: Group/Block Code: UICONSB126 Guest Password: x#Ny4 Or, if making your reservation over the phone, be sure to mention the block code above!

UI-CON welcomes back Jillycat! She is a local cosplayer most known for her love of Splatoon! Cosplaying and competing since 2019, her favorite thing to do is wigmaking. Besides cosplay contest judging, she also enjoys hosting panels, putting on performances, and running an artist alley booth.

UI-CON welcomes Skunk as a guest and cosplay judge! Skunk is a competitive cosplayer from Indiana that frequents Chicago conventions, known for her various Isabelle Cosplays. Skunk has been cosplaying since 2013, & won her first “Best In Show” at Ramencon 2025!

McKenzie Shane is thrilled to be returning as a guest at UI-Con! Kenzie has always done cosplay, but started challenging herself with craftsmanship contests in 2021. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay!

UI-Con Welcomes David Fleming! David Fleming is a veteran translator and subtitler who will be marking his 30th year in the industry in February of 2026! He has done over 150 TV series, movies, OVAs, and games, as well as countless screenplays and other pre-production materials!

Registration for the cosplay contest is now open! Register on our website!