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Panel and Workshop Submissions Now Being Accepted! |
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Katsucon 15 is looking for a few good panels and workshops (okay, a lot of good panels and workshops). Whether you're looking to lecture about Lucky Star, teach a class about cosplay, or hold a symposium on Shakugan no Shana, head on over to the Panels and Workshops page to learn more about submitting your panel or workshop application today. Hurry, applications are being considered on a rolling basis, so once the schedule is full, it's full! The earlier your apply, the better your chances of seeing your event at Katsucon 15!
New Events for Katsucon 15: Maid Café and More!
 Thanks to everyone who came out to see Katsucon's massive visual extravaganza at Otakon! We had a great time all weekend long meeting a lot of fantastic new people and reuniting with some terrific Katsucon veterans.
We were really excited to announce three big new events coming to Katsucon in 2009, starting with our awesome super-sized scavenger/treasure hunt event known as The Quest for the Crystal Katsu. This interactive game will run all weekend at Katsucon, and amazing prizes await the winner or winners who prove that they have what it takes to be the ultimate Katsucon treasure hunter.
Also new for Katsucon 15 is an event we felt was perfect for 2009's convention, seeing as Katsucon Saturday will fall on Valentine's Day. We hope you and your special someone will be able to join us for the first ever Katsucon Valentine's Day Formal Ball! More details about The Quest for the Crystal Katsu and the Formal Ball will be coming soon.
And finally, the biggest and most amazing new event coming to Katsucon 15 that we are extremely happy to announce... you've asked for it for years, and now you've got it! Katsucon 15 will be home to a one-of-a-kind, authentic, Japanese-style Maid Café! One of Japan's biggest cultural sensations is finally coming to the DC area for Katsucon weekend. In conjunction with our lovely host this year, the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, you'll be waited on by our lovely and talented cast of Maids who will be dedicated to serving you, their Masters. We'll have a great menu of snacks and desserts along with games, photo booths, and lots more to help complete this once in a lifetime experience. But the only way to get into the Katsucon Maid Café is by registering for Katsucon 15--just $40 until September 30th gets you access to all these events and much more! So visit our Maid Café Information Page for more information, and let our lovely Maids know their Masters are coming by registering today!
On a related note, Katsucon is looking for volunteers interested in working as Maids (or Butlers!) in the Maid Café. We had lots of great candidates interview for Maid positions at Otakon, but we're still accepting applications for a limited time. If you've dreamed of working in an authentic Maid Café, or if you're just looking for a new and exciting Japanese cultural experience, please visit the Maid Café Information Page or jump right to filling out an application for the Katsucon Maid Café right away. Hurry, applications are being considered on a rolling basis, and we expect to select the Maids for Katsucon 15 very soon!
Lots more event and guest announcements will be coming soon, so keep checking back here or subscribe to the Katsucon RSS Feed to get the latest news and announcements delivered straight to your feed reader. |
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Online reservations are now available here: http://www.crystalcity.hyatt.com/groupbooking/wasrckasu2009
Katsucon will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA from February 13 - 15, 2009. The cost per room is $139 USD per night plus tax. To reserve your room, call (703) 418-1234 and ask for the Katsucon rate. An online link is coming soon! |
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Roland Kelts Announced for Katsucon 15! |
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 It's time to announce the first of many guests coming to Katsucon 15: Roland Kelts!
Roland Kelts is the half-Japanese author of Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture has Invaded the US, a lecturer at the University of Tokyo and University of the Sacred Heart Tokyo, and an editor of the New York-based literary journal, A Public Space. |
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