ConnectiCon

ConnectiCon
Connecticon logo as of 2020
StatusActive
GenreMulti-genre
VenueConnecticut Convention Center
Location(s)Hartford, Connecticut, U.S
Coordinates41°45′51.84″N 72°40′10.92″W / 41.7644000°N 72.6697000°W / 41.7644000; -72.6697000
CountryUnited States
InauguratedJuly 18, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-07-18)
Most recentJuly 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
Next eventJuly 17, 2025 (2025-07-17)
Attendance15,186 in 2016[1]
Organized byConnectiCon, LLC
Websiteconnecticon.org Edit this at Wikidata

ConnectiCon is a multi-genre pop culture convention held annually in Hartford, Connecticut.[2] Established in 2003 by Matthew Daigle and Briana Benn-Mirandi, it is Connecticut's longest running pop culture convention.[3][4][5]

Initially a three-day event, ConnectiCon's popularity led to an expansion in 2014, transforming it into a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday.[6]

Events

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The convention includes 24-hour screening rooms of full-length features and episodes of classic and modern science fiction and anime titles and sponsorship by GameStop, which also provides consoles for tournament and casual video gaming.[7]

Gaming—including board, card, miniature and role-playing—are featured.[8] [9]The convention also features an Artist Alley, an art show, an exhibitor hall, panels and workshops throughout the convention. Additionally, larger events such as a masquerade, Cosplay Chess, Death Match, Dating Game, and Nerd Prom are held. Other entertainment includes artistic guest performances such as from Super Art Fight.

Locations, dates and guests

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Dates Venue Attendance Notable Guests Sources
July 18-20, 2003 University of Hartford 850 Glenn Shadix, James Ernest, Brian Clevinger [10]
July 16-18, 2004 1,800 Ian Jones-Quartey, Scott Ramsoomair, Michael Sinterniklaas [11]
July 15-17, 2005 Connecticut Convention Center 2,800 Freezepop, Tiffany Grant [12]
July 7-9, 2006 3,500 Ananth Hirsh [13]
July 13-15, 2007 5,210 Vic Mignogna [14]
August 1-3, 2008 6,684 Brian Clevinger, Meredith Gran, Jeph Jacques, Michele Knotz, Ananth Panagariya, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Scott Ramsoomair [15]
July 31 - August 2, 2009 7,391 Brian Clevinger, Rob DenBleyker, Lar DeSouza, Carlos Ferro, KC Green, Brad Guigar, Jeph Jacques, Michele Knotz, Matt Melvin, Randall Munroe, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, David Stanworth, Kristofer Straub, Cristina Vee, David Willis [16]
July 9-11, 2010 8,000 Michele Knotz, Matt Melvin, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, Bill Rogers, David Willis [17]
July 8-10, 2011 8,050 Steve Belledin, Emily Care Boss, Brian Clevinger, Rob DenBleyker, Nick Landis, Matt Melvin, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, Christopher Corey Smith, Jon St. John, David Stanworth, Cristina Vee, Veronica Vera, David Willis [18]
July 13-15, 2012 10,700 Brentalfloss, Chris Cason, Brian Clevinger, Jim Cummings, Rob DenBleyker, Carlos Ferro, Nick Landis, Jamie Noguchi, Doug Walker, Amanda Winn-Lee [19]
July 12-14, 2013 12,665 Brentalfloss, Brian Clevinger, Nicki Clyne, Jim Cummings, Elaine Cunningham, Neil Grayston, KC Green, Lauren Landa, Nick Landis, Jamie Noguchi, Paul and Storm, Tahmoh Penikett, Marina Sirtis, Jon St. John, Michael Trucco, Doug Walker [20]
July 10-13, 2014 11,739 Rob Balder, Tim Buckley, Jennifer Hale, Richard Horvitz, Steve Kenson, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Landa, Brittany Lauda, John Patrick Lowrie, Marble Hornets, Ellen McLain, Rob Paulsen, Rikki Simons, Janet Varney, Doug Walker [6]
July 9-12, 2015 12,645 Karan Ashley, Amber Benson, Chris Bevins, Dameon Clarke, D.C. Douglas, Carlos Ferro, Dean Haglund, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Marble Hornets, Jason Narvy, Nichelle Nichols, Jamie Noguchi, Paul Schrier, Dana Snyder, Austin St. John, Jon St. John, George Takei, Janet Varney, Veronica Vera, Kari Wahlgren, David Yost [21]
July 7-10, 2016 15,186 Sean Astin, Keith Baker, Johnny Yong Bosch, Rob DenBleyker, Michael Dorn, Jess Harnell, Walter Koenig, Lauren Landa, Linda Larkin, Brittany Lauda, Erica Mendez, Rob Paulsen, John Rhys-Davies, R.A. Salvatore, Keith Silverstein, Super Art Fight, Veronica Vera, Nana Visitor, Doug Walker [22]
July 6-9, 2017 N/A Leah Clark, Brian Clevinger, Michaela Dietz, Gigi Edgley, Kellen Goff, Darrel Guilbeau, Virginia Hey, Sylvester McCoy, Joel McDonald, Randy Milholland, Cassandra Lee Morris, Jody Lynn Nye, Malcolm Ray, Jad Saxton, Jeremy Shada, Lawrence Simpson, Super Art Fight, Courtenay Taylor, Austin Tindle, Doug Walker [23]
July 12-15, 2018 N/A Cal Dodd, Troy Baker, Linda Ballantyne, Steve Blum, Jason Fry, Katie Griffin, Deedee Magno Hall, Vanessa Marshall, Nolan North, Ron Rubin, Jon St. John [24]
July 11-14, 2019 N/A Austin St. John, Danny Tamberelli, David Sobolov, Jake Paque, Jim Cummings, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Michael Maronna, Tara Sands, Zach Callison [25]
September 9-12, 2021 N/A Aaron Dismuke, Aaron Roberts, Alexis Tipton, Austin Tindle, Barry Gordon, Billy West, Brian Lee Durfee, Caitlin Glass, Cam Clarke, Carlos Ferro, Cathy Cavadini, Derick Snow, Elizabeth Maxwell, Eric Vale, Erica Schroeder, George Lowe, Ian Sinclair, Jeremy Inman, Jessie James Grelle, John Jackson Miller, Jon St. John, Leah Clark, Marion G. Harmon, Martha Harms, Megan Mackie, Michael Terracciano, Monica Rial, Rick Heinz, Rob Paulsen, Sandy Manley, Sarah Wiedenheft, Sonny Strait, TeamFourStar, Todd Haberkorn, Townsend Coleman [26]
July 14-17, 2022 N/A Andy Williams, Amber Lee Connors, Brandon McInnis, Brittney Karbowski, Chris Guerrero, Chuck Huber, Dallas Reid, Dawn Bennett, Gama Martinez, J. Michael Tatum, Jad Saxton, Jamie Marchi, Jarrod Greene, Jason Douglas, Jenny Yokobori, Jesse Guiltmette, Jill Harris, Jody Lynn Nye, John Gremillion, John Swasey, Juan Felipe Sierra, Katelyn Barr, Kip Sabian, Kyle Phillips, Larry Dixon, Lauren Landa, Lindsay Seidel, Mercedes Lackey, Mike McFarland, Olivia Hasler, R. Bruce Elliott, Richard Pini, Rick Heinz, Romulo Bernal, Wendy Pini [27]
July 20-23, 2023 N/A A.J. Beckles, AmaLee, Anairis Quinones, Art the Hypnotist, Carlos Ferro, Clifford Chapin, Daniel Peyton, David Matranga, Doug Cockle, Ellyn Stern, Film Reroll, Jon St. John, Justin Cook, Keith DeCandido, Kelly Baskin, Kristen McGuire, Laila Berzins, Landon McDonald, Luci Christian, Marion G. Harmon, Mela Lee, Nicholas Roye, Richard Epcar, Rick Heinz, Ryan Bartley, Sean Chiplock, Stephanie Southerland, Steve Jackson, Tasia Valenza, Tim Buckley, Valeria Rodriguez [28]
July 18-21, 2024 TBD Andy Allo, Robbie Amell, Beau Billingslea, Anthony Bowling, Kira Buckland, Griffin Burns, Dani Chambers, Jordan Dash Cruz, Kelsey Cruz, Allegra Edwards, Melissa Fahn, Sandy Fox, Christopher Guerrero, Macy Anne Johnson, Lex Lang, Wendee Lee, Adam McArthur, David McCormack, Bryce Papenbrook, Wendy Powell, Zeno Robinson, Mallorie Rodak, Keith Silverstein, Jon St. John, Kaiji Tang, Chris Tergliafera, Abby Trott, Tyler Walker, Mark Whitten, Anne Yatco, Suzie Yeung, Melanie Zanetti [29]

References

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  1. ^ "ConnectiCon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Sposato • •, Jennifer (July 9, 2010). "ConnectiCon Brings Thousands to Hartford". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Gamesmanship Of A Gamer Group | How a University of Hartford student created a 4,000-strong gaming convention". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Briana Benn-Mirandi – OFFICIAL MARI® Website". www.maricreativeresources.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "More than 12K expected at ConnectiCon, the state's largest pop culture convention". WTNH.com. July 21, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "ConnectiCon 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "ConnectiCon 2010".
  8. ^ Scott Wegna (July 12, 2010). "Survived ConnectiCon".
  9. ^ Maddy Myers. "Attendees in the game room at ConnectiCon".
  10. ^ "ConnectiCon 2003 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "ConnectiCon 2004 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  12. ^ "ConnectiCon 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "ConnectiCon 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "ConnectiCon 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  15. ^ "ConnectiCon 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "ConnectiCon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  17. ^ "ConnectiCon 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "ConnectiCon 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  19. ^ "ConnectiCon 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  20. ^ "ConnectiCon 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  21. ^ "ConnectiCon 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  22. ^ "ConnectiCon 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  23. ^ "ConnectiCon 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  24. ^ "ConnectiCon 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  25. ^ "ConnectiCon 2019 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  26. ^ "ConnectiCon 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  27. ^ "ConnectiCon 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  28. ^ "ConnectiCon 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  29. ^ "ConnectiCon 2024 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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