It’s finally time – the housing website is now available!  Go ahead and click on the “RESERVE a hotel room” ticket on the right-hand side of the webpage, and we’ll see you at FanimeCon 2012! ^_^

Hi FanimeCon members,

We know you’ve all been eagerly awaiting to book hotel rooms for FanimeCon 2012 and… we’re excited to say that the wait is practically over. Because this coming Monday (February 6) at noon, the housing website will be released!

Again, we apologize for the delay, but thank you so much for your patience and understanding. ^_^

FanimeCon 2012 staff
By Fans, For Fans

Hey All,

Artist Alley table signups are about to begin.
You will be able to signup here.

But before you do that, make sure you agree with the Artist Alley Table Agreement.
If you have any questions, check out the Artist Alley FAQ.

Thank you for your interest in being a part of FanimeCon! A listing of open staff positions is available here.

As you go from website to website today, you might see some changes. Wikipedia is doing a blackout, Google has blacked out their logo, and Reddit will be blocking out most of their website usage. There are so many resources available online (the links above are just a few examples) and we would like to ask you to inform yourself about SOPA and PIPA and make informed decisions (whether it is spreading the word to your friends and family about SOPA/PIPA and/or contacting your representatives and expressing your opinion).

Learn more about SOPA/PIPA at Open Congress or Google.

[Edit: This post is now outdated since the above mentioned websites have ended their blackout and edits.]

Hello Future Panelists!
We are now accepting requests to run a panel at FanimeCon. Please visit the newly updated Panelist Information page.

The costume and props rules for FanimeCon 2012 have been posted.
There have been changes since last year, so please review them here.

We know that you have been patiently waiting for Artist Alley information.
Table Signups will begin Saturday, January 28th at noon.
We have also updated the Artist Alley page with the Table Agreement each Artist Alley member must agree and abide to.

San Jose, CA (January 6th, 2012) – FanimeCon, in partnership with the Steam Federation, is proud to announce Clockwork Alchemy! This new additional convention for steampunk fans will be held during Memorial Day weekend, May 25th–28th, 2012, the same weekend as FanimeCon. A single membership will grant access to both FanimeCon in the San Jose Convention Center area and Clockwork Alchemy in the DoubleTree Hotel.

Clockwork Alchemy is a creative exploration of the world of steampunk, a fantastical past that never was but should have been. Steampunk is a world of incredible machines, daring heroes, bold inventors, mad scientists, and adventure at every turn, all set in a time when steam powered the world and the possibilities were endless!

The DoubleTree Hotel will host Clockwork Alchemy’s steampunk events: Experience the incredible Dirigible Races. Be amazed by displays of martial prowess. See the astonishing creations of artists, makers, inventors, builders and tailors as they display their works. Trip the light fantastic at our Gala Ball, be delighted by the sounds of talented musicians, and meet noted creative minds in the steampunk genre. Find once again the wonder and enchantment that you thought you’d lost when you were a child. Be transported to a time and place where, instead of being told, “No, you can’t,” you’ll ask, “How hard can it be?” At Clockwork Alchemy you’ll be a part of the exciting steampunk movement. Come let it surprise and delight you.

Discover more information about Clockwork Alchemy at www.fanime.com/clockworkalchemy. To register for the combined FanimeCon and Clockwork Alchemy membership, or to learn more about FanimeCon, please visit www.fanime.com.

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About FanimeCon – FanimeCon is Northern California’s largest anime convention. Packed with videos, costumes, music, games, parties, tournaments, panels, and guests from around the world, this annual celebration of Japanese art and popular culture entertains a colorful spectrum of fans and friends. FanimeCon is “By Fans, For Fans”, and over 20,000 enthusiasts joined the fun at FanimeCon 2011. FanimeCon will return to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center during Memorial Day weekend, May 25–28, 2012. For more information, please contact FanimeCon Marketing or visit www.fanime.com

About the Steam Federation – “How hard can it be?” With those simple understated words the Steam Federation was formed. Since then we have grown into the largest active open-membership steampunk group in the Bay Area. Founded and staffed by a diverse group of individuals ranging from artisans to engineers, we strive to embrace our diversity and celebrate our mutual love of the genre. As an open-membership group we happily encourage all fans of steampunk and related interests to become members. For more information, please visit steam-federation.com.

Online registration for FanimeCon 2012 is now available.  Click here to pre-register for your membership and if you have any questions, please check out the Registration FAQ.  See you in May! ^_^

(We apologize for the delay!)