Austin Convention Center | Hilton Austin | July 26-28, 2024
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July 26-28, 2024

Anime & Gaming Convention in Central Texas

Austin Convention Center
& Hilton Austin

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Venue: Austin Convention Center

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Still need a hotel? Be sure to book a room at the special Dream Con rate!
All of these hotels are within walking distance of the venue making your stay during the weekend easy and convenient.

500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78701

(512) 404-4000

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Registration

EARLY REGISTRATION

Thursday 1pm - 8pm
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STANDARD REGISTRATION

Friday 12pm-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Badges

Fall Ticket Drop September 15th @ 7pm CST

Remember to sign in at Growtix.com to purchase your upgrades. Review the Badge Upgrade Walkthrough before 5:00 pm CST to see how to upgrade your badges. They’re extremely limited and going on a first come, first serve basis.

SINGLE-DAY ADMISSION
FRIDAY - $60
SATURDAY - $65
SUNDAY - $50
RELEASE DATE:MAY 31, 2024 @ 7PM CST | Each single-day badge grants full standard access during regular show hours to Dream Con’s exhibit hall, gaming hall, tournaments, panels, screenings, and general convention space. Single-day badge ineligible for upgrdes to premium badges. They are non-refundable & cannot be sold on Lyte or any other third party sites.
3-Day Standard Admission
Weekend Badge ($100) *SOLd OUT*
This 3-day badge grants full standard access during regular show hours to Dream Con’s exhibit hall, gaming hall, tournaments, panels, screenings, and general convention space.
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Join the waitlist here. This is the only way to buy an official sold out badge from Dream Con.
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Any badges purchased outside of LEAP conventions or the Lyte Badge exchange will NOT be honored for pick-up on-site.
Lyte bAdge exchange ending JUly 21st!
Weekend+ Upgrade
Gold Badge (+$50)
Pre-purchased Weekend+ Badge Required
All Weekend+ Perks
Exclusive Pre-Sale Purchase Period for Event Tickets
Early Access to Exhibit Hall
Exclusive Dream Con Lanyard & Badge
Private Lounge Access
Merch Discount Voucher
Priority Registration Line
Priority Line Access for Main Stage
Weekend+ Upgrade
Platinum Badge (+$150)
Pre-purchased Weekend+ Badge Required
All Gold Perks
Reserved Seating for Main Stage
Exclusive Guest Panels
Autographed Dream Con Poster
Dream Con Swag Bag

Fall Ticket Drop September 15th @ 7pm CST

Remember to sign in at Growtix.com to purchase your upgrades. Review the Badge Upgrade Walkthrough before 5:00 pm CST to see how to upgrade your badges. They’re extremely limited and going on a first come, first serve basis.

Plans Change?
‍

If you can no longer attend Dream Con, that’s okay. You can sell your badge here! 

Need a Sold Out Badge?
‍

Join the waitlist here. This is the only way to buy an official sold out badge from Dream Con.
‍

Weekend+ Upgrade
Gold Badge (+$50)
Pre-purchased Weekend+ Badge Required
All Weekend+ Perks
Exclusive Pre-Sale Purchase Period for Event Tickets
Early Access to Exhibit Hall
Exclusive Dream Con Lanyard & Badge
Private Lounge Access
Merch Discount Voucher
Priority Registration Line
Priority Line Access for Main Stage
Weekend+ Upgrade
Platinum Badge (+$150)
Pre-purchased Weekend+ Badge Required
All Gold Perks
Reserved Seating for Main Stage
Exclusive Guest Panels
Autographed Dream Con Poster
Dream Con Swag Bag

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Cosplay Contest

Join our annual Cosplay Contest and flaunt your amazing handiwork for a chance to win our grand prize! Dream Con’s Cosplay Contest is open to all attendees and free to apply. Please be sure to read through our rules and guidelines carefully before submitting your application as a contestant.

Cosplay Contest Guidelines

Film fest

We are excited to invite filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their creativity, storytelling, and cinematic skills. Our festival celebrates diverse voices and visions, offering a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to present their short films to a broad audience.

Presented by Dream Con and King Vader.

Deadline: May 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST.

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Press

To be considered official Dream Con press, you must have filled out a complete application and received an approval email from Dream Con’s Press Department. 

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TeamWork Makes the Dream Work!

Our team is growing and looking for talented and motivated people to take this event to the next level to make Dream Con the best convention it can be for everybody.

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Programming

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Exhibitors

The Exhibit Hall is the centralized spot to find official merchandise alongside fan creations for sale. We have over 150+ unique vendors!

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Press

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2024 talent

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Voice Actor

Shawn “Solo” Fonteno

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Rico the Giant

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Jalon

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Dream Con 2024, Presented by Rockstar Games: Announcing Voice Actor Panelists Nadji Jeter, Carl Jones, and Shawn “Solo” Fonteno in his Dream Con Debut

Solo is joined by fellow actor Nadji Jeter, the voice behind Miles Morales in Insomniac's Spider-Man franchise for PS5, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and the 2017 animated Spider-Man series on Disney XD, and Carl Jones who played the infamous Thugnificent in the groundbreaking animated series, The Boondocks, and later co-launched his own animation studio, Martian Blueberry. 
July 22, 2024
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Explore Panels at Dream Con 2024

Dream Con 2024 is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to announce the diverse and exciting panel pathways that await you this year. Whether you're a trivia buff, a music lover, a film fanatic, or someone looking to grow personally and professionally, Dream Con has something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect.
July 5, 2024
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New Events Coming to Dream Con

Dream Con is back and better than ever, with several exciting main events joining our lineup.
July 3, 2024

Schedule At A Glance

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Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall is the centralized spot to find official merchandise alongside fan creations for sale. We have over 150+ unique vendors! 

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Gaming Hall

The Gaming Hall is open to all attendees for free play and battles.

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Activities

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Cosplay

Cosplay Contest & Runway is for all levels of cosplayers to showcase their creative takes of their favorite character.

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