UI-CON
@ui-con.bsky.social
The anime and comic convention at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! Check out our website for more information:
www.ui-con.org
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Good news everyone! We are extending our Pre-registration window to the end of this month! Don't miss your chance to pre-register; go to www.ui-con.org/registration and register now!
UI-CON welcomes Skunk as a guest and cosplay judge!
Skunk is a competitive cosplayer from Indiana that frequents Chicago conventions, known for her various Isabelle Cosplays. Skunk has been cosplaying since 2013, & won her first “Best In Show” at Ramencon 2025!
Skunk is a competitive cosplayer from Indiana that frequents Chicago conventions, known for her various Isabelle Cosplays. Skunk has been cosplaying since 2013, & won her first “Best In Show” at Ramencon 2025!
December 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
UI-CON welcomes Skunk as a guest and cosplay judge!
Skunk is a competitive cosplayer from Indiana that frequents Chicago conventions, known for her various Isabelle Cosplays. Skunk has been cosplaying since 2013, & won her first “Best In Show” at Ramencon 2025!
Skunk is a competitive cosplayer from Indiana that frequents Chicago conventions, known for her various Isabelle Cosplays. Skunk has been cosplaying since 2013, & won her first “Best In Show” at Ramencon 2025!
McKenzie Shane is thrilled to be returning as a guest at UI-Con!
Kenzie has always done cosplay, but started challenging herself with craftsmanship contests in 2021. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay!
Kenzie has always done cosplay, but started challenging herself with craftsmanship contests in 2021. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay!
December 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
McKenzie Shane is thrilled to be returning as a guest at UI-Con!
Kenzie has always done cosplay, but started challenging herself with craftsmanship contests in 2021. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay!
Kenzie has always done cosplay, but started challenging herself with craftsmanship contests in 2021. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay!
UI-Con Welcomes David Fleming!
David Fleming is a veteran translator and subtitler who will be marking his 30th year in the industry in February of 2026! He has done over 150 TV series, movies, OVAs, and games, as well as countless screenplays and other pre-production materials!
David Fleming is a veteran translator and subtitler who will be marking his 30th year in the industry in February of 2026! He has done over 150 TV series, movies, OVAs, and games, as well as countless screenplays and other pre-production materials!
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
UI-Con Welcomes David Fleming!
David Fleming is a veteran translator and subtitler who will be marking his 30th year in the industry in February of 2026! He has done over 150 TV series, movies, OVAs, and games, as well as countless screenplays and other pre-production materials!
David Fleming is a veteran translator and subtitler who will be marking his 30th year in the industry in February of 2026! He has done over 150 TV series, movies, OVAs, and games, as well as countless screenplays and other pre-production materials!
Registration for the cosplay contest is now open! Register on our website!
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Registration for the cosplay contest is now open! Register on our website!
UI-CON attendees! Do you want to help out with UI-CO?! Volunteer applications are now open! Volunteers get their badge reimbursed and their own staff shirt (with unique, exclusive art!) Sign up here (forms.gle/YXqSSCz4KZ6T...) or on our website.
December 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
UI-CON attendees! Do you want to help out with UI-CO?! Volunteer applications are now open! Volunteers get their badge reimbursed and their own staff shirt (with unique, exclusive art!) Sign up here (forms.gle/YXqSSCz4KZ6T...) or on our website.
Good news everyone! We are extending our Pre-registration window to the end of this month! Don't miss your chance to pre-register; go to www.ui-con.org/registration and register now!
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Good news everyone! We are extending our Pre-registration window to the end of this month! Don't miss your chance to pre-register; go to www.ui-con.org/registration and register now!
Only ten days until UI-CON's pre-registration closes! Register now to get your badge for both days for just $15! The price will be $20 at the door (single-day passes will not be offered).
Register here:
www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here:
www.ui-con.org/registration
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Only ten days until UI-CON's pre-registration closes! Register now to get your badge for both days for just $15! The price will be $20 at the door (single-day passes will not be offered).
Register here:
www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here:
www.ui-con.org/registration
Introducing another guest to UI-CON!
Hayden Rolence is an actor & voice actor from Aurora IL who currently attends UIUC. He has been acting for 17 years. His most notable role is Nemo in Finding Dory & Disney infinity. He has also appeared in commercials/ads as well as short & student films.
Hayden Rolence is an actor & voice actor from Aurora IL who currently attends UIUC. He has been acting for 17 years. His most notable role is Nemo in Finding Dory & Disney infinity. He has also appeared in commercials/ads as well as short & student films.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Introducing another guest to UI-CON!
Hayden Rolence is an actor & voice actor from Aurora IL who currently attends UIUC. He has been acting for 17 years. His most notable role is Nemo in Finding Dory & Disney infinity. He has also appeared in commercials/ads as well as short & student films.
Hayden Rolence is an actor & voice actor from Aurora IL who currently attends UIUC. He has been acting for 17 years. His most notable role is Nemo in Finding Dory & Disney infinity. He has also appeared in commercials/ads as well as short & student films.
Rooms in our room block are still available! Book your room at the iHotel for just $159 for Friday night!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following to get our special rate:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following to get our special rate:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Rooms in our room block are still available! Book your room at the iHotel for just $159 for Friday night!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following to get our special rate:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following to get our special rate:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Today we're highlighting some of Gillian Lange's roles! Some recent notable roles include Naka Hikage in You Are Miss Servant, and Riho Aizawa in My Dress-Up Darling!
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Today we're highlighting some of Gillian Lange's roles! Some recent notable roles include Naka Hikage in You Are Miss Servant, and Riho Aizawa in My Dress-Up Darling!
This week, we want to highlight our amazing voice actor guests for this year and some of their roles!
Travis Mullenix is best known for playing Rentaro Aijo, the protagonist of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and Buffalo from One Piece!
Travis Mullenix is best known for playing Rentaro Aijo, the protagonist of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and Buffalo from One Piece!
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This week, we want to highlight our amazing voice actor guests for this year and some of their roles!
Travis Mullenix is best known for playing Rentaro Aijo, the protagonist of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and Buffalo from One Piece!
Travis Mullenix is best known for playing Rentaro Aijo, the protagonist of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, and Buffalo from One Piece!
UI-CON is happy to announce the return of the Illini metagamers and the Blading Illini to our Gaming Room for UI-CON 2026! This is just the first of many exciting announcements about our events; stay tuned!
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
UI-CON is happy to announce the return of the Illini metagamers and the Blading Illini to our Gaming Room for UI-CON 2026! This is just the first of many exciting announcements about our events; stay tuned!
Pre-registration closes in less than a month! Pre-register now at www.ui-con.org/registration for just $15 (compared to $20 at the door)!
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Pre-registration closes in less than a month! Pre-register now at www.ui-con.org/registration for just $15 (compared to $20 at the door)!
UI-CON is happy to announce the return of Gillian Lange!
She got her start in voice acting while a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp, and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant, & Riho Aizawa in My Dress Up Darling!
She got her start in voice acting while a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp, and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant, & Riho Aizawa in My Dress Up Darling!
October 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
UI-CON is happy to announce the return of Gillian Lange!
She got her start in voice acting while a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp, and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant, & Riho Aizawa in My Dress Up Darling!
She got her start in voice acting while a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp, and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant, & Riho Aizawa in My Dress Up Darling!
Only one day left to apply as an artist or vendor for UI-CON 2026! Apply now on our website!
September 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Only one day left to apply as an artist or vendor for UI-CON 2026! Apply now on our website!
Applications for performances, panels, and cosplay meetups are now open! Submit yours now!
www.ui-con.org/get-involved
www.ui-con.org/get-involved
September 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Applications for performances, panels, and cosplay meetups are now open! Submit yours now!
www.ui-con.org/get-involved
www.ui-con.org/get-involved
UI-CON’s room block is now open! Book your room at the iHotel now! Just $159 for Friday night!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Also, be sure to give the above group code if booking over the phone!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Also, be sure to give the above group code if booking over the phone!
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
UI-CON’s room block is now open! Book your room at the iHotel now! Just $159 for Friday night!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Also, be sure to give the above group code if booking over the phone!
Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/19... and use the following:
Group/Block Code: UICONSB126
Guest Password: x#Ny4
Also, be sure to give the above group code if booking over the phone!
August 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
UI-CON's artist and vendor applications are now live, and open until September 15th! Acceptances will be sent out about two weeks after applications close.
Apply here:
forms.gle/8AT3B8HoJirk...
Apply here:
forms.gle/8AT3B8HoJirk...
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
UI-CON's artist and vendor applications are now live, and open until September 15th! Acceptances will be sent out about two weeks after applications close.
Apply here:
forms.gle/8AT3B8HoJirk...
Apply here:
forms.gle/8AT3B8HoJirk...
We are happy to announce our first guest for 2026, Travis Mullenix!
Travis Mullenix is a Dallas-based voice actor most known for his work as Rentaro Aijo in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You!, Nijiro Nanase in Blue Lock, Buffalo in One Piece, and MANY more!
Travis Mullenix is a Dallas-based voice actor most known for his work as Rentaro Aijo in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You!, Nijiro Nanase in Blue Lock, Buffalo in One Piece, and MANY more!
July 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We are happy to announce our first guest for 2026, Travis Mullenix!
Travis Mullenix is a Dallas-based voice actor most known for his work as Rentaro Aijo in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You!, Nijiro Nanase in Blue Lock, Buffalo in One Piece, and MANY more!
Travis Mullenix is a Dallas-based voice actor most known for his work as Rentaro Aijo in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You!, Nijiro Nanase in Blue Lock, Buffalo in One Piece, and MANY more!
Our $10 early-bird rate ends TONIGHT! This is your last chance to register before the price increases to $15!
www.ui-con.org/registration
www.ui-con.org/registration
June 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Our $10 early-bird rate ends TONIGHT! This is your last chance to register before the price increases to $15!
www.ui-con.org/registration
www.ui-con.org/registration
Less than one week until early bird pre-reg ends! Register by June 5th to get your badge for UI-CON for only $10! After that, pre-reg cost will increase to $15.
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
May 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Less than one week until early bird pre-reg ends! Register by June 5th to get your badge for UI-CON for only $10! After that, pre-reg cost will increase to $15.
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
Stop by Booth 651 at Anime Central this weekend and visit us! We have a roadshow discount if you register at ACen!
May 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Stop by Booth 651 at Anime Central this weekend and visit us! We have a roadshow discount if you register at ACen!
UI-CON is at @animecentral.bsky.social this weekend! Stop by our table this weekend only for special roadshow pricing!
May 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
UI-CON is at @animecentral.bsky.social this weekend! Stop by our table this weekend only for special roadshow pricing!
We are happy to announce the opening of early-bird registration for UI-CON 2026! Early bird pricing is $10, as opposed to $15 for regular pre-reg and $20 at-con. Early-bird registration will be open until June 5th, so don't miss this chance!
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
April 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We are happy to announce the opening of early-bird registration for UI-CON 2026! Early bird pricing is $10, as opposed to $15 for regular pre-reg and $20 at-con. Early-bird registration will be open until June 5th, so don't miss this chance!
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration
Register here: www.ui-con.org/registration