ConnectiCon

Multi-genre entertainment and comic convention

ConnectiCon

Connecticon logo as of 2020

Status| Active
Genre| Multi-genre
Venue| Connecticut Convention Center
Location(s)| Hartford, Connecticut, U.S
Coordinates| 41°45′51.84″N 72°40′10.92″W﻿ / ﻿41.7644000°N 72.6697000°W﻿ / 41.7644000; -72.6697000
Country| United States
Inaugurated| July 18, 2003; 22 years ago (2003-07-18)
Most recent| July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
Next event| July 17, 2025 (2025-07-17)
Attendance| 15,186 in 2016[1]
Organized by| ConnectiCon, LLC
Website| connecticon.org

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

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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  | Abby Trott, Adam McArthur, Allegra Edwards, Andy Allo, Anne Yatco, Anthony Bowling, Beau Billingslea, Bryce Papenbrook, Chris Tergliafera, Christopher Guerrero, Dani Chambers, David McCormack, Griffin Burns, Jon St. John, Jordan Dash Cruz, Kaiji Tang, Keith Silverstein, Kelsey Cruz, Kira Buckland, Lex Lang, Macy Anne Johnson, Mallorie Rodak, Mark Whitten, Melanie Zanetti, Melissa Fahn, Robbie Amell, Sandy Fox, Suzie Yeung, Tyler Walker, Wendee Lee, Wendy Powell, Zeno Robinson | [29]
July 17-20, 2025  | TBD  | AkaneSaotome, Allegra Clark, Anjali Kunapaneni, Barry Yandell, Ben Diskin, BERRY, Brittany Lauda, Bryn Apprill, Channel Awesome (Brad Jones and Doug Walker), Chris Edgerly, Cristina Vee, Daman Mills, Dan Southworth, Debi Derryberry, Emi Lo, Emily Bauer, Erica Schroeder, Faye Mata, Gui Agustini, Holly Chou, Howard Wang, Isaac Robinson-Smith, J. P. Karliak, Jason Griffith, JB Blanc, Jon St. John, Jonah Scott, Jordan Reynolds, Josey Montana McCoy, Kari Wahlgren, Kirk Thornton, Lady Cels, Landon McDonald, Lenore Zann, Lisa Ortiz, Mara Junot, Matt Shipman, Matthew Waterson, Max Mittelman, May Hong, Nicolas Roye, Pete Capella, Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Shantel VanSanten, Taryn Cosplay, Wendy Powell | [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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