2015 (year 2)
News:
February 23, 2015
Hi everyone, This is one of your convention heads here! Sorry it took me so long to post this, I've been crazy exhausted after running all over the place at Zipcon. I really wanted to thank everyone involved in making sure that Zipcon happened:
Zipcon Staff, Student Union Staff, University of Akron, all our awesome Volunteers, our Guests, all our artists and dealers, and of course, all of the wonderful attendees!
I know that the weather was crazy, but you all came anyways and put your hearts and souls into this convention and made it awesome! I also want to give some serious props to those who donated items for us to use such as game systems, tvs, sewing machines, prizes for volunteers, etc. You are awesome! I'd say that this con was another success and has improved tremendously from last year. But of course, as I'm sure all of you know, we do still have some things to work on. One cool idea I heard was to have registration take a picture of all minors for safety reasons. That way we would have a picture of exactly what the person looked like and what they were last seen wearing in case of an emergency. For those of you who have other awesome ideas like this one, please feel free to post any constructive feedback in our facebook group (keeping in mind that we are a low budget con though lol):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Zipcon/
February 17, 2015
If you haven't heard yet, we now have our schedule!
Also, don't forget to print/fill out your liability forms in advance to make the lines go faster at the con! (If you under the age of 18, you will need to have a parent/guardian sign it)
February 11, 2015
Unfortunately over the course of the past month or so, some of our guests have had to drop due to scheduling conflicts and personal reasons. But don't worry! We still have plenty of awesome guests coming to Zipcon this year! We hope to see you in 10 days!!
As a side note, we have a rough draft of the schedule done, and are now tweaking it to make it as perfect as possible :)
The Anime Club of Erie, PA (who also hold Blurricon) have been kind enough to let us use their awesome retro arcade set up in our game room for Zipcon this year!! Be sure to stop by the game room and give them a huge thanks!
January 2, 2014
Panel confirmation emails will be sent out the last weekend of January! Until then, there's still time to submit your application :D
December 16, 2014
There have been a couple small changes to our guest list. See if you can spot them!
Also, don't forget to send in your panel submissions! You can find the link to the form by going to Panels under the Programming tab :)
November 2, 2014
IMPORTANT!! Today is the last day to apply for either Artist Alley or Dealers Room!!!
October 29, 2014
Our official guests list has been completed! Be sure to check it out :D
October 9, 2014
NOTE: Prices for Artist Alley and Dealers Room have been updated! The prices that were posted a few days ago were incorrect.
October 5, 2014
Rules and Regulations have been updated for Artist Alley and Dealers Room vendors, you can find it under the vendors tab at the top of the page. You will find instructions on how to apply for a table within the rules and regulations.
Panel submissions are also open! see the form under programming to apply.
September 9, 2014
Good news! we now have a go fund me open (it's just like kickstarter)! Anyone who donates more than $10 will receive VIP access to all panels and guest related events as well as guaranteed access into the convention (all rules and regulations apply though, and we will remove you from the premises if said regulations are broken). Here's the link to any who are so wonderful to want to donate to the convention:
http://www.gofundme.com/dp1yy0
March 30, 2014
Hello! As many of you know, we had to turn people away from last Zipcon due to capacity limits. GOOD NEWS! We talked to the University, and now, so long as we get enough police officers, we can increase the number of people we can let in substantially!
However, police cost a lot, so we're starting fundraising to help make sure we can let as many of you guys in as possible. I will let you all know soon how you can help! Thanks in advance :D
2015 Schedule:
8 am
Ponyo - G (Theater on 2nd Floor)
9 am
Opening Ceremonies - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Dive Kick Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
10:00 am
Guest Panel: 1, 2, and Let's Skit! - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
MTG Tournament Registration (Ballroom C)
Pokemon TCG League Challenge Registration (Ballroom C)
Epic Panels Presents: The MECHsican Standoff - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Kawaii Sweets (Panel 3, rm 314)
Howl's Moving Castle - PG (Theater on 2nd Floor)
11 am
Epic Panels Presents: Do You Even Watch Anime? - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Hangout with the Homestucks - PG13 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Mario Cart 8 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
12 pm (NOON)
Cosplay on a Budget - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Julie Jensen Q&A - PG (Panel 4, rm 316)
1 pm
Heart Dash Dancers! Anime, K & J-Pop Cover Group - G (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Epic Panels Presents: Artist Spotlight - Gen Urobuchi - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
INCOMING! Games from the East - PG (Panel 3 rm 314)
Spirited Away - PG (Theater on 2nd Floor)
Soul Caliber V Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
2 pm
Ask-a-Nation - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Gundam: The Side Stories - PG (Panel 1, rm 310)
Doctor Who? - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Worst (And Funniest!) Dubbed Theme Songs - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Attack on Questions - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
3 pm
Kangyaru Cosplay Show - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
The Giant Robots You Should Know - PG (Panel 1, rm 310)
Derse vs. Prospit: An Interactive Homestuck Game Panel - PG13 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Cartoons That Traumatized Your Childhood - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Fruity Rumpus Ask Hole Factory - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Halo 4 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
4 pm
Introduction to Japanese Kimono - G (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Anime Bingo - G (Panel 2, rm 312)
Sewing Q&A - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Princess Mononoke - PG13 (Theater on 2nd Floor)
5 pm
Cosplay Judging and Screening (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Things that go Bump in the Night 3.0 - NC17 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Propping the Door Open: Intro to Prop Making - PG (Panel 3, rm 314)
Entry Level Voice Acting: Getting Your Mic Wet - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Tokyo Ghoul Fan Panel - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Super Smash Bros 4 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
6 pm
Masquerade - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Minute to win it with Time and Creativity: A don't hug me I'm scared panel - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Epic Panels Presents: We's Titans - Attack on Titan - PG (Panel 3, rm 314)
7 pm
Cosplay Dating Game - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Ponyo - G (Theater on 2nd Floor)
8 pm
2d6 Concert - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Late Night Card Games - 18+ (Panel 1, rm 310)
9 pm
Grave of the Fireflies - NR [PG13 suggested] (Theater on 2nd Floor)
10 pm
Closing Ceremonies - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
11 pm
Con Closes.
Program:
February 23, 2015
Hi everyone, This is one of your convention heads here! Sorry it took me so long to post this, I've been crazy exhausted after running all over the place at Zipcon. I really wanted to thank everyone involved in making sure that Zipcon happened:
Zipcon Staff, Student Union Staff, University of Akron, all our awesome Volunteers, our Guests, all our artists and dealers, and of course, all of the wonderful attendees!
I know that the weather was crazy, but you all came anyways and put your hearts and souls into this convention and made it awesome! I also want to give some serious props to those who donated items for us to use such as game systems, tvs, sewing machines, prizes for volunteers, etc. You are awesome! I'd say that this con was another success and has improved tremendously from last year. But of course, as I'm sure all of you know, we do still have some things to work on. One cool idea I heard was to have registration take a picture of all minors for safety reasons. That way we would have a picture of exactly what the person looked like and what they were last seen wearing in case of an emergency. For those of you who have other awesome ideas like this one, please feel free to post any constructive feedback in our facebook group (keeping in mind that we are a low budget con though lol):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Zipcon/
February 17, 2015
If you haven't heard yet, we now have our schedule!
Also, don't forget to print/fill out your liability forms in advance to make the lines go faster at the con! (If you under the age of 18, you will need to have a parent/guardian sign it)
February 11, 2015
Unfortunately over the course of the past month or so, some of our guests have had to drop due to scheduling conflicts and personal reasons. But don't worry! We still have plenty of awesome guests coming to Zipcon this year! We hope to see you in 10 days!!
As a side note, we have a rough draft of the schedule done, and are now tweaking it to make it as perfect as possible :)
The Anime Club of Erie, PA (who also hold Blurricon) have been kind enough to let us use their awesome retro arcade set up in our game room for Zipcon this year!! Be sure to stop by the game room and give them a huge thanks!
January 2, 2014
Panel confirmation emails will be sent out the last weekend of January! Until then, there's still time to submit your application :D
December 16, 2014
There have been a couple small changes to our guest list. See if you can spot them!
Also, don't forget to send in your panel submissions! You can find the link to the form by going to Panels under the Programming tab :)
November 2, 2014
IMPORTANT!! Today is the last day to apply for either Artist Alley or Dealers Room!!!
October 29, 2014
Our official guests list has been completed! Be sure to check it out :D
October 9, 2014
NOTE: Prices for Artist Alley and Dealers Room have been updated! The prices that were posted a few days ago were incorrect.
October 5, 2014
Rules and Regulations have been updated for Artist Alley and Dealers Room vendors, you can find it under the vendors tab at the top of the page. You will find instructions on how to apply for a table within the rules and regulations.
Panel submissions are also open! see the form under programming to apply.
September 9, 2014
Good news! we now have a go fund me open (it's just like kickstarter)! Anyone who donates more than $10 will receive VIP access to all panels and guest related events as well as guaranteed access into the convention (all rules and regulations apply though, and we will remove you from the premises if said regulations are broken). Here's the link to any who are so wonderful to want to donate to the convention:
http://www.gofundme.com/dp1yy0
March 30, 2014
Hello! As many of you know, we had to turn people away from last Zipcon due to capacity limits. GOOD NEWS! We talked to the University, and now, so long as we get enough police officers, we can increase the number of people we can let in substantially!
However, police cost a lot, so we're starting fundraising to help make sure we can let as many of you guys in as possible. I will let you all know soon how you can help! Thanks in advance :D
2015 Schedule:
8 am
Ponyo - G (Theater on 2nd Floor)
9 am
Opening Ceremonies - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Dive Kick Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
10:00 am
Guest Panel: 1, 2, and Let's Skit! - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
MTG Tournament Registration (Ballroom C)
Pokemon TCG League Challenge Registration (Ballroom C)
Epic Panels Presents: The MECHsican Standoff - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Kawaii Sweets (Panel 3, rm 314)
Howl's Moving Castle - PG (Theater on 2nd Floor)
11 am
Epic Panels Presents: Do You Even Watch Anime? - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Hangout with the Homestucks - PG13 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Mario Cart 8 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
12 pm (NOON)
Cosplay on a Budget - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Julie Jensen Q&A - PG (Panel 4, rm 316)
1 pm
Heart Dash Dancers! Anime, K & J-Pop Cover Group - G (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Epic Panels Presents: Artist Spotlight - Gen Urobuchi - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
INCOMING! Games from the East - PG (Panel 3 rm 314)
Spirited Away - PG (Theater on 2nd Floor)
Soul Caliber V Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
2 pm
Ask-a-Nation - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Gundam: The Side Stories - PG (Panel 1, rm 310)
Doctor Who? - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Worst (And Funniest!) Dubbed Theme Songs - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Attack on Questions - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
3 pm
Kangyaru Cosplay Show - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
The Giant Robots You Should Know - PG (Panel 1, rm 310)
Derse vs. Prospit: An Interactive Homestuck Game Panel - PG13 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Cartoons That Traumatized Your Childhood - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Fruity Rumpus Ask Hole Factory - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Halo 4 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
4 pm
Introduction to Japanese Kimono - G (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Anime Bingo - G (Panel 2, rm 312)
Sewing Q&A - G (Panel 3, rm 314)
Princess Mononoke - PG13 (Theater on 2nd Floor)
5 pm
Cosplay Judging and Screening (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Things that go Bump in the Night 3.0 - NC17 (Panel 2, rm 312)
Propping the Door Open: Intro to Prop Making - PG (Panel 3, rm 314)
Entry Level Voice Acting: Getting Your Mic Wet - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Tokyo Ghoul Fan Panel - PG13 (Panel 4, rm 316)
Super Smash Bros 4 Tournament (Game Room, 335/308 Overflow)
6 pm
Masquerade - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Minute to win it with Time and Creativity: A don't hug me I'm scared panel - PG (Panel 2, rm 312)
Epic Panels Presents: We's Titans - Attack on Titan - PG (Panel 3, rm 314)
7 pm
Cosplay Dating Game - PG13 (Panel 3, rm 314)
Ponyo - G (Theater on 2nd Floor)
8 pm
2d6 Concert - PG13 (Main Events, Ballroom B)
Late Night Card Games - 18+ (Panel 1, rm 310)
9 pm
Grave of the Fireflies - NR [PG13 suggested] (Theater on 2nd Floor)
10 pm
Closing Ceremonies - PG (Main Events, Ballroom B)
11 pm
Con Closes.
Program:
Guests:
Ohio Kimono:
"Ohio Kimono started as a small personal hobby, and has since grown into something much larger than a humble hobby! In 2003 I started to collect kimono. In 2005 I decided I wanted to share my hobby and try and find others to share it with. From there I began sharing and hosting discussions about kimono. My first ever presentation was at the Sweet Shalom Tea Room in 2006. Along the way I have met many fantasic people, and have developed many long term friendships. When you see me at a convention, typically a few kimono friends are hanging around and chatting. Over time I have traveled around the tri-state area offering discussions, sales, and workshops about traditional Japanese kimono and arts. In addition, the demand has grown to be such that I now also sell authentic Japanese kimono to fellow collectors. Thank you for visiting, and I hope to someday share my passion for kimono with you!" -Kerry, The Kimono Lady (Taken from the company website: http://www.ohiokimono.com/) |
Julie Jensen:
A native of Akron, OH. Julie is a rising voice actress. Her most notable work includes "Phineas and Ferb" (additional voicing). She has also done a few fan made series of Cardcaptor Sakura (Kero) and Sailor Moon (Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon). Most recently Julie starred in "Hairspray" as Tracy Turnblad at the Encore Theater in Western Ohio. Julie is an anime fan. Her favorites include: Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tenchi Muyo, and Pokemon. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Andy and their 2 cats, Loki and Hobbes. |
EpicPanels:
"EpicPanels is Ohio’s Premiere Panel Group. Founded in 2008 in Kent, OH this group of panelists have been presenting at numerous conventions over the years such as Ohayocon and Colossalcon. Since their inception EpicPanels has been bringing anime centric programming back into the convention scene. Known for their high energy and passion they bring to the panel room this group of anime fans are a sight to behold. Over the years they have continually challenged themselves, and inspired others, to produce better panels through their investments in quality panel interaction and community involvement. With the large number of successful and exciting panels they have brought to conventions in the last 6 years, be prepared to have an awesome experience as you witness the fun and highly entertaining programming that IS EpicPanels. You can check in with EpicsPanels at https://www.facebook.com/EpicPanels and soon at Epicpanels.com." (Bio taken from: http://www.epicpanels.com/) |
Cosprovisation:
Founded in 2010 as Team Con-Doc, Cosprovisation has regenerated from a previous incarnation into a fantastically out-of-this-world improv comedy group. With over ten years of cosplay and convention-going experience, these sages of the stage are here to bring whimsy and wonder to your eye holes. From Scooby Doo to Doctor Who and everything in-between, these comedians take pride in being nerds. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosprovisation |
2D6:
"In the year 20XX, two being come together to form the ultimate rap duo: MC Cliff B and DJ Stuck Down A Mineshaft. Together, they rock the nerdcore hip-hop genre with their rhymes about video games, tabletop roleplaying, fatty foods, Jerry Seinfeld, public radio, weekdays, diseases, bleeps, bloops, etc. Listen: - Nerds know a lot about words. - Rappers must know a lot about words to succeed. - QED, nerds are the best rappers." (Bio taken from: http://www.sonicbids.com/band/2d6/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2d6Music |
2014 (year 1)
News:
February 22, 2014
Hey guys, I just want to say a HUGE thanks for making this a great convention.
First, I want to thank all of our attendees for:
Behaving wonderfully and following our rules and such so well (I think we are the best behaved con I've ever been to, and trust me, I've been going to cons for almost 9 years now) :)
I also want to thank you all for being so understanding! we had a couple hiccups as a first time convention, and you all were amazing during the process of us finding out how to fix any and all issues that happened. Also, Those of you who got turned away due to us going over capacity (fire code issue), were very wonderful and understanding as well (hopefully next year we will get a bigger location :D ).
I also LOVED all the great feedback we received during the con about what we did well on, and what we can do better in the future. Feel free to post any constructive feedback on our Facebook page, so we can do better next year for you guys.
Next, I want to thank all of our guests for:
Being overall amazing to work with, getting all paperwork done in time, being all sorts of awesome during the con, and just keeping in touch in general.
I also would like to throw a shot-out to all of our panelists for:
Having the courage to run a panel in the first place (it can be scary, especially if you've never done it before), turning in paperwork on time, showing up (we didn't have a SINGLE panelist not go to their panel), and just doing a great job at contributing to the con.
Next up, is University Security officers:
Each of the officers showed up to work, on their day off, for Zipcon. Which is fantastic. They were all also very nice, fun to work with, and seemed to have a good time as well.
Finally, I want to thank All Zipcon Staff and Volunteers for:
Showing up at 5 am to help out, doing an amazing amount of preparation and work for OVER A YEAR in order to make this con happen, and just sticking with it till the end. As a staff member myself, I had a great time working with all of you, and can't wait for next year!
Thanks again,
Alex Toothman
Head of Live Programming, Co-Head of Guest Relations, Game Room Assistant (along with several others who helped out) and Website Operator
February 19, 2014
Hey everybody! Only 2 days until Zipcon!!
Feel free to come join the conversation on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Zipcon/641009102622842/?notif_t=group_activity
February 17, 2014
Hey everyone, as you have probably heard from our facebook page, we need you to fill out liability forms. you can do it at the con, but it's easier if you just print them and fill them out ahead of time. You can download the form from the files/forms tab.
Thank You!
February 14, 2014
Hello everyone! I fixed the map of the student union 3rd floor so it's more accurate. I also added in more rooms that we are having :)
Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au50bh5kRqbHdHpSZVhzTUlCMFVQY083TUNMelR2Z2c&usp=drive_web#gid=0
February 9, 2014
The con is almost here! Here are some answers to a few commonly asked questions I've been getting:
There are several food options in our venue. The list of them and their hours can be found here:
http://www.uakron.edu/studentunion/hoursofoperation/Spring2014hours.dot
There are also other food establishments around campus such as McDonalds, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taste of Bankok, and more (all of which are walking distance from the union)
As for Parking:
There will be free parking for the day in the parking decks across from the student union. (It says you need a permit, but for that day, one won't be required)
The Masquerade will accept last minute entries at the convention, just make sure you either talk to Yoko in Con-Ops before the screenings, or show up at the screening and say, "HEY! I wanna perform!"
The times for the convention:
We open at 8 am, but you can show up whenever you want, we just ask that you sign in with registration when you arrive (so we can keep a count of how many people show up). Also at registration, you will find a lovely donation box. Since we are all broke college students, we would love it if you donated a bit of money (all of which goes towards helping pay for security, etc, and helps us bring the con back next year :D ) You can donate anywhere from 50 cents to a bazillion dollars ;P
We will start kicking everyone out at 11:00 pm because that is when the venue closes :)
A lot of you have been asking for the Tournament Schedule for the game room:
Our wonderful game room person, Audrey, has recently had some issues because a couple of the people who were going to loan us consoles backed out. BUT we still do have some consoles for the room. It just changes our tournament stuff a bunch :/ If you really want there to be a specific tournament, you are welcome/encouraged to bring your own tabletop games, laptops and consoles (since we are now running short). If you do this though, MAKE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR NAME AND CELL PHONE NUMBER ON ALL YOUR STUFF in case you forget it, and to make sure it doesn't get mixed up with someone else's. Also, You are free to bring any of your own video games as well :)
You want Cosplay Photoshoots?
Well here's the Photoshoot list:
Taylor Shoot @ 11am
Hetalia @ noon
Vocaloid @1:00pm
Rosario+Vampire @ 2:00pm
My little pony @ 3:00pm
Homestuck @ 4:13pm
Attack on Titan @ 5:13pm
All photoshoots will be held in the cosplay lounge :)
If you have a panel, please make sure you double check the schedule here:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arn8YjyTBoMZdGZOamdrLW1uLWdrZ1Y0YzFwTTE1cVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
because I made some changes
February 7, 2014
I keep getting emails asking about what time the con starts. All of our times can be found on our schedule. We open at 9am and shut down at 11pm
November 18, 2013
Hey everyone, guess what?! Our schedule is now complete! Here's the link if you want to look at it:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arn8YjyTBoMZdGZOamdrLW1uLWdrZ1Y0YzFwTTE1cVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
***please keep in mind that there may be last minute changes in the event of a panelist canceling, etc. I'll do my best to keep the schedule up to date :)
November 11, 2013
Hey everyone! are you interested in having a cosplay photoshoot? if so, email me at [email protected] with
1) what anime/game the cosplay photoshoot is for
2) what time the photoshoot will be
3) Where in the convention center you want to have it (I'll post a link to a map)
That way I can compile a list for everyone and post it around the convention :D
November 7, 2013
Masquerade registration is now open. Forms can be found on our Facebook page under the "files" tab. Registration will close January 25th, 2014.
****We added a files/forms tab to this website! now you can access all the forms that were previously only available on our Facebook page!****
Artist Alley Registration is also open, and will remain so until November 22nd. All forms are available for download on our Facebook page.
Unfortunately Cameron, our Head of Guest Relations stepped down from his position due to his busy schedule and high work load. Now, Alex Toothman, our Head of Live Programming, is taking up his position, so if you are a guest and have any questions, please contact her at [email protected].
Also a press release has been posted under the FAQ page as a result to a few complaints regarding our rules. We would like to remind all of our guests that this convention is run by an anime club with the help of the University of Akron, and therefore, we must abide by any and all rules that the University has set forth for us.
One last thing, we'd also like to remind everyone that filling out a form/contract for anything with anyone's name other than your own and turning it in is ILLEGAL in the state of Ohio, and is considered to be forgery, unless that person was sitting down with you while you filled it out. All submissions for panels, artist alley, etc, are considered to be contracts, and will be treated as such. If you need to cancel a previous submission, it's OK, just email us and let us know at least two months before the convention.
The latest you can cancel a submission for anything is December 30th, 2013. This is so that we can modify our schedule, program book, etc as needed before the convention.
October 21, 2013
We now also have comic book writer, Mike Barr coming as a guest!
As a side note, Panel Submissions are now closed, however, if you wish to submit a panel late, you will be put in our schedule as a backup panel in case one of our panelists doesn't show up :)
October 18, 2013
We now have another guest! An Akron based band called Entendre will be performing right after the masquerade
http://www.reverbnation.com/entendremusic
September 26, 2013
Hey everyone, just letting you know, panel submissions will close Sunday, October 20th (three weeks from now).
So if you're interested in holding a panel at Zipcon, fill out the submission form:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/442125639177857/files/
and email it to me ASAP
my email is [email protected]
August 29, 2013
We now have a confirmed guest! Amber Lee Connors!!! https://www.facebook.com/AmberLeeConnorsVA
April 19, 2013
Panel submissions are now open! Forms can be found under the files section of our Facebook page :)
February 27, 2013
We now have a forum! It can be found at http://zipcon2014.forumotion.com
February 26, 2013
Panelist guidelines for panel ratings are now available on the Facebook page under files
Panel rules and regulations are now also available under the same section
December 5, 2012
Our theme has officially been set to Outback!
Our date has been set to February 22, 2014
December 4, 2012
Come join our Facebook group for updates and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442125639177857/
January 27, 2014
Zipcon staff just had a great time at Ohayocon this year. It was just what we needed to get us all exited for Zipcon! (3.5 weeks away for all of you who are trying to finish your cosplay in time ;p)
February 22, 2014
Hey guys, I just want to say a HUGE thanks for making this a great convention.
First, I want to thank all of our attendees for:
Behaving wonderfully and following our rules and such so well (I think we are the best behaved con I've ever been to, and trust me, I've been going to cons for almost 9 years now) :)
I also want to thank you all for being so understanding! we had a couple hiccups as a first time convention, and you all were amazing during the process of us finding out how to fix any and all issues that happened. Also, Those of you who got turned away due to us going over capacity (fire code issue), were very wonderful and understanding as well (hopefully next year we will get a bigger location :D ).
I also LOVED all the great feedback we received during the con about what we did well on, and what we can do better in the future. Feel free to post any constructive feedback on our Facebook page, so we can do better next year for you guys.
Next, I want to thank all of our guests for:
Being overall amazing to work with, getting all paperwork done in time, being all sorts of awesome during the con, and just keeping in touch in general.
I also would like to throw a shot-out to all of our panelists for:
Having the courage to run a panel in the first place (it can be scary, especially if you've never done it before), turning in paperwork on time, showing up (we didn't have a SINGLE panelist not go to their panel), and just doing a great job at contributing to the con.
Next up, is University Security officers:
Each of the officers showed up to work, on their day off, for Zipcon. Which is fantastic. They were all also very nice, fun to work with, and seemed to have a good time as well.
Finally, I want to thank All Zipcon Staff and Volunteers for:
Showing up at 5 am to help out, doing an amazing amount of preparation and work for OVER A YEAR in order to make this con happen, and just sticking with it till the end. As a staff member myself, I had a great time working with all of you, and can't wait for next year!
Thanks again,
Alex Toothman
Head of Live Programming, Co-Head of Guest Relations, Game Room Assistant (along with several others who helped out) and Website Operator
February 19, 2014
Hey everybody! Only 2 days until Zipcon!!
Feel free to come join the conversation on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Zipcon/641009102622842/?notif_t=group_activity
February 17, 2014
Hey everyone, as you have probably heard from our facebook page, we need you to fill out liability forms. you can do it at the con, but it's easier if you just print them and fill them out ahead of time. You can download the form from the files/forms tab.
Thank You!
February 14, 2014
Hello everyone! I fixed the map of the student union 3rd floor so it's more accurate. I also added in more rooms that we are having :)
Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au50bh5kRqbHdHpSZVhzTUlCMFVQY083TUNMelR2Z2c&usp=drive_web#gid=0
February 9, 2014
The con is almost here! Here are some answers to a few commonly asked questions I've been getting:
There are several food options in our venue. The list of them and their hours can be found here:
http://www.uakron.edu/studentunion/hoursofoperation/Spring2014hours.dot
There are also other food establishments around campus such as McDonalds, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taste of Bankok, and more (all of which are walking distance from the union)
As for Parking:
There will be free parking for the day in the parking decks across from the student union. (It says you need a permit, but for that day, one won't be required)
The Masquerade will accept last minute entries at the convention, just make sure you either talk to Yoko in Con-Ops before the screenings, or show up at the screening and say, "HEY! I wanna perform!"
The times for the convention:
We open at 8 am, but you can show up whenever you want, we just ask that you sign in with registration when you arrive (so we can keep a count of how many people show up). Also at registration, you will find a lovely donation box. Since we are all broke college students, we would love it if you donated a bit of money (all of which goes towards helping pay for security, etc, and helps us bring the con back next year :D ) You can donate anywhere from 50 cents to a bazillion dollars ;P
We will start kicking everyone out at 11:00 pm because that is when the venue closes :)
A lot of you have been asking for the Tournament Schedule for the game room:
Our wonderful game room person, Audrey, has recently had some issues because a couple of the people who were going to loan us consoles backed out. BUT we still do have some consoles for the room. It just changes our tournament stuff a bunch :/ If you really want there to be a specific tournament, you are welcome/encouraged to bring your own tabletop games, laptops and consoles (since we are now running short). If you do this though, MAKE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR NAME AND CELL PHONE NUMBER ON ALL YOUR STUFF in case you forget it, and to make sure it doesn't get mixed up with someone else's. Also, You are free to bring any of your own video games as well :)
You want Cosplay Photoshoots?
Well here's the Photoshoot list:
Taylor Shoot @ 11am
Hetalia @ noon
Vocaloid @1:00pm
Rosario+Vampire @ 2:00pm
My little pony @ 3:00pm
Homestuck @ 4:13pm
Attack on Titan @ 5:13pm
All photoshoots will be held in the cosplay lounge :)
If you have a panel, please make sure you double check the schedule here:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arn8YjyTBoMZdGZOamdrLW1uLWdrZ1Y0YzFwTTE1cVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
because I made some changes
February 7, 2014
I keep getting emails asking about what time the con starts. All of our times can be found on our schedule. We open at 9am and shut down at 11pm
November 18, 2013
Hey everyone, guess what?! Our schedule is now complete! Here's the link if you want to look at it:
https://docs.google.com/a/zips.uakron.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arn8YjyTBoMZdGZOamdrLW1uLWdrZ1Y0YzFwTTE1cVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
***please keep in mind that there may be last minute changes in the event of a panelist canceling, etc. I'll do my best to keep the schedule up to date :)
November 11, 2013
Hey everyone! are you interested in having a cosplay photoshoot? if so, email me at [email protected] with
1) what anime/game the cosplay photoshoot is for
2) what time the photoshoot will be
3) Where in the convention center you want to have it (I'll post a link to a map)
That way I can compile a list for everyone and post it around the convention :D
November 7, 2013
Masquerade registration is now open. Forms can be found on our Facebook page under the "files" tab. Registration will close January 25th, 2014.
****We added a files/forms tab to this website! now you can access all the forms that were previously only available on our Facebook page!****
Artist Alley Registration is also open, and will remain so until November 22nd. All forms are available for download on our Facebook page.
Unfortunately Cameron, our Head of Guest Relations stepped down from his position due to his busy schedule and high work load. Now, Alex Toothman, our Head of Live Programming, is taking up his position, so if you are a guest and have any questions, please contact her at [email protected].
Also a press release has been posted under the FAQ page as a result to a few complaints regarding our rules. We would like to remind all of our guests that this convention is run by an anime club with the help of the University of Akron, and therefore, we must abide by any and all rules that the University has set forth for us.
One last thing, we'd also like to remind everyone that filling out a form/contract for anything with anyone's name other than your own and turning it in is ILLEGAL in the state of Ohio, and is considered to be forgery, unless that person was sitting down with you while you filled it out. All submissions for panels, artist alley, etc, are considered to be contracts, and will be treated as such. If you need to cancel a previous submission, it's OK, just email us and let us know at least two months before the convention.
The latest you can cancel a submission for anything is December 30th, 2013. This is so that we can modify our schedule, program book, etc as needed before the convention.
October 21, 2013
We now also have comic book writer, Mike Barr coming as a guest!
As a side note, Panel Submissions are now closed, however, if you wish to submit a panel late, you will be put in our schedule as a backup panel in case one of our panelists doesn't show up :)
October 18, 2013
We now have another guest! An Akron based band called Entendre will be performing right after the masquerade
http://www.reverbnation.com/entendremusic
September 26, 2013
Hey everyone, just letting you know, panel submissions will close Sunday, October 20th (three weeks from now).
So if you're interested in holding a panel at Zipcon, fill out the submission form:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/442125639177857/files/
and email it to me ASAP
my email is [email protected]
August 29, 2013
We now have a confirmed guest! Amber Lee Connors!!! https://www.facebook.com/AmberLeeConnorsVA
April 19, 2013
Panel submissions are now open! Forms can be found under the files section of our Facebook page :)
February 27, 2013
We now have a forum! It can be found at http://zipcon2014.forumotion.com
February 26, 2013
Panelist guidelines for panel ratings are now available on the Facebook page under files
Panel rules and regulations are now also available under the same section
December 5, 2012
Our theme has officially been set to Outback!
Our date has been set to February 22, 2014
December 4, 2012
Come join our Facebook group for updates and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442125639177857/
January 27, 2014
Zipcon staff just had a great time at Ohayocon this year. It was just what we needed to get us all exited for Zipcon! (3.5 weeks away for all of you who are trying to finish your cosplay in time ;p)
Guests
"Entendre is a critically acclaimed four piece alternative rock band based in Akron Ohio. Combining wailing guitars, with thunderous drums, chilling vocals, and a heavy dose of synthe, Entendre is a band that proves new ideas are still alive and well in the music industry. Concertgoers who have witnessed the group’s energetic live show have come to realize that Entendre is not just a band, it’s an experience!
Currently the group is in studio working on their first ever EP tentatively titled “Enter the Reckoning.” It is being produced by Grammy nominated sound engineer Eric Emery.
Formed in February 2012 by vocalist Ben Dearman and lead guitarist Scott Rush “ENTENDRE” was born out of a mutual need to break new ground in the local music scene. Shortly after formation the band found themselves in need bass player whose mind could match his playing skill. Michael Conte’s “In your face” playing style and whip smart ideas fit the bill. Most recently the group welcomed Andrew Thornborough on drums. Andrew’s unique instrumentation proved to be the final piece of Entendre’s puzzle" (Bio Taken from: http://www.reverbnation.com/entendremusic)
Currently the group is in studio working on their first ever EP tentatively titled “Enter the Reckoning.” It is being produced by Grammy nominated sound engineer Eric Emery.
Formed in February 2012 by vocalist Ben Dearman and lead guitarist Scott Rush “ENTENDRE” was born out of a mutual need to break new ground in the local music scene. Shortly after formation the band found themselves in need bass player whose mind could match his playing skill. Michael Conte’s “In your face” playing style and whip smart ideas fit the bill. Most recently the group welcomed Andrew Thornborough on drums. Andrew’s unique instrumentation proved to be the final piece of Entendre’s puzzle" (Bio Taken from: http://www.reverbnation.com/entendremusic)
Amber Lee Connors:
"I first started voice acting in 2007 at the age of sixteen and have been passionately in love with it ever since!
Notable roles include:
Ginger - Dust: An Elysian Tail
Death Metal Rhapsody - Heroes of Newerth
Sally - Detective Grimoire
Female Hero - Malevolence: Sword of Ahkranox
Marika - Burn Your Fat With Me!
Nurse Allison - Darkin MD
Kate - Project Marionette
Female Heroine - Nobuyuki Forces 4
Nourma Slamet & Arena Manager - Planetary Conflict
and many more!" (Bio taken from: https://www.facebook.com/AmberLeeConnorsVA/info)
"I first started voice acting in 2007 at the age of sixteen and have been passionately in love with it ever since!
Notable roles include:
Ginger - Dust: An Elysian Tail
Death Metal Rhapsody - Heroes of Newerth
Sally - Detective Grimoire
Female Hero - Malevolence: Sword of Ahkranox
Marika - Burn Your Fat With Me!
Nurse Allison - Darkin MD
Kate - Project Marionette
Female Heroine - Nobuyuki Forces 4
Nourma Slamet & Arena Manager - Planetary Conflict
and many more!" (Bio taken from: https://www.facebook.com/AmberLeeConnorsVA/info)
Mike Barr:
"Barr's debut as a comics professional came in DC Comics' Detective Comics #444 (Dec. 1974-Jan. 1975), for which he wrote an 8-page back-up mystery feature starring the Elongated Man. Another Elongated Man story followed in Detective Comics #453 (Nov. 1975). He wrote text articles and editorial replies in letter columns for the next few years. By mid-1980 he was writing regularly for both DC and Marvel, including stories for Mystery in Space, Green Lantern, The Brave and the Bold, Marvel Team-Up, and a Spider-Man/Scarlet Witch team-up inMarvel Fanfare #6.[2]
Legion of Super-Heroes #277 (July 1981) saw him take on editorial duties at DC, a position he would hold until 1987.[3] In December 1982, he and artist Brian Bolland began Camelot 3000,[4] a 12 issue limited series that was one of DC Comics' first direct market projects. Barr and artist Trevor Von Eeden produced the first Green Arrow limited series in 1983.[5] When the long running The Brave and the Bold series came to its conclusion with issue #200 (July 1983), it featured a preview of a new Batman series, Batman and the Outsiders by Barr and artist Jim Aparo,[6] which would be described by DC Comics writer and executive Paul Levitz as being "a team series more fashionable to 1980s audiences."[7] Barr wrote every issue of the original series, and its Baxter paper spinoff, The Outsiders.[8] After the series cancellation in February 1988, it was revived in November 1993 by Barr and artist Paul Pelletier.[9]
In 1987, he wrote Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel which was drawn by Jerry Bingham,[10] proceeds from which reputedly "restored DC Comics to first place in sales after fifteen years."[11] This title, and Barr's work on Batman with artist Alan Davis have been cited byGrant Morrison as key inspirations for his own run on the Batman title.[12] Barr wrote the "Batman: Year Two" storyline in Detective Comics #575-578 which followed up on Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One".[13]
His other comics work includes Mantra for Malibu Comics and Maze Agency for Comico Comics and Innovation Publishing.
In 2007, he wrote a two-part story for the pages of DC's JLA: Classified (#47-48, Jan-Feb 2008), returned to the Outsiders with Outsiders: Five of a Kind—Katana/Shazam #1 (Oct. 2007), contributed to Tokyopop's Star Trek: The Manga, and relaunched Maze Agency at IDW Publishing. He has scripted many of Bongo Comics' The Simpsons titles, including a Christmas story for 2010.
In May 2010, the Invisible College Press published Barr's science fiction/fantasy novel, Majician/51, about the discoveries of a scientist working at Area 51.[14]" (Bio taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_W._Barr)
"Barr's debut as a comics professional came in DC Comics' Detective Comics #444 (Dec. 1974-Jan. 1975), for which he wrote an 8-page back-up mystery feature starring the Elongated Man. Another Elongated Man story followed in Detective Comics #453 (Nov. 1975). He wrote text articles and editorial replies in letter columns for the next few years. By mid-1980 he was writing regularly for both DC and Marvel, including stories for Mystery in Space, Green Lantern, The Brave and the Bold, Marvel Team-Up, and a Spider-Man/Scarlet Witch team-up inMarvel Fanfare #6.[2]
Legion of Super-Heroes #277 (July 1981) saw him take on editorial duties at DC, a position he would hold until 1987.[3] In December 1982, he and artist Brian Bolland began Camelot 3000,[4] a 12 issue limited series that was one of DC Comics' first direct market projects. Barr and artist Trevor Von Eeden produced the first Green Arrow limited series in 1983.[5] When the long running The Brave and the Bold series came to its conclusion with issue #200 (July 1983), it featured a preview of a new Batman series, Batman and the Outsiders by Barr and artist Jim Aparo,[6] which would be described by DC Comics writer and executive Paul Levitz as being "a team series more fashionable to 1980s audiences."[7] Barr wrote every issue of the original series, and its Baxter paper spinoff, The Outsiders.[8] After the series cancellation in February 1988, it was revived in November 1993 by Barr and artist Paul Pelletier.[9]
In 1987, he wrote Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel which was drawn by Jerry Bingham,[10] proceeds from which reputedly "restored DC Comics to first place in sales after fifteen years."[11] This title, and Barr's work on Batman with artist Alan Davis have been cited byGrant Morrison as key inspirations for his own run on the Batman title.[12] Barr wrote the "Batman: Year Two" storyline in Detective Comics #575-578 which followed up on Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One".[13]
His other comics work includes Mantra for Malibu Comics and Maze Agency for Comico Comics and Innovation Publishing.
In 2007, he wrote a two-part story for the pages of DC's JLA: Classified (#47-48, Jan-Feb 2008), returned to the Outsiders with Outsiders: Five of a Kind—Katana/Shazam #1 (Oct. 2007), contributed to Tokyopop's Star Trek: The Manga, and relaunched Maze Agency at IDW Publishing. He has scripted many of Bongo Comics' The Simpsons titles, including a Christmas story for 2010.
In May 2010, the Invisible College Press published Barr's science fiction/fantasy novel, Majician/51, about the discoveries of a scientist working at Area 51.[14]" (Bio taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_W._Barr)