Kumoricon Registration

Registration options for Kumoricon 2023

What COVID-19 safety requirements will be in place at Kumoricon 2023?

We will no longer be enforcing vaccination or testing checks at this time. Masks or face coverings will not be required but are strongly recommended. There will be a limited supply of masks available for people who request one. If you are showing any symptoms of being sick, please stay home.

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes, everyone must bring government-issued photo ID, even if you are buying a membership at the door. ID must be valid (not expired).

Examples of acceptable forms of identification:

• State-issued driver license
• State-issued driver permit
• State-issued identification card
• Military ID
• Passport

For attendees age 13 to 17 only, if one of the above forms of ID is not available, then school ID from the current or previous school year is acceptable. If school ID is not available, then the attendee's parent or legal guardian must be present during check-in.

If acceptable ID is not presented, you will not be able to enter the convention.

Is parent permission required to attend?

Yes, for all members under age 18.

Do parents need to attend with their children?

Yes, but only for members under age 13. For these attendees, parents or legal guardians must remain with their children at all times, and the parent or guardian must be a paid member as well.

How does parent permission work?

1. Download the parent permission and release form – blank version for handwriting, or fillable version for typing your information.
2. The parent or legal guardian signs the form.
3. The attendee brings it with them to the convention when registering or checking in. If the attendee is age 13 or over, the parent does not need to attend.

Please do not mail or email the form before the event, even if you register by mail.

What are the registration hours?

Can I pre-register for a single day?

No. Single-day memberships can only be purchased at the door for the same day.

I pre-registered. What days can I check in?

All three days of the convention, plus "Day 0" (Thursday).

What days can I purchase a full weekend membership at the door?

All three days of the convention from Friday to Sunday (not Thursday).

What days can I purchase a single-day membership at the door?

At the convention, you can purchase a single-day membership only for the current day.

Can somebody else pick up my badge?

No. Each member must be present in person to receive their own badge.

Can I register at the door for somebody else?

Yes. However, we will hold their badge until they can pick it up in person. Each person must be present in person to pick up their own badge.

Can I pay by credit/debit card when registering at the door?

Yes. You can pay by credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order. Please make checks or money orders out to "Altonimbus Entertainment".

What are the convention hours?

Please note that registration booths will have different hours (registration closes prior to the end of each day's convention programming). Please see the registration hours above.

Do you mail badges?

No. All badges are picked up in person. Pre-registered members have a separate, shorter line than at-the-door registration.

Do you offer group discounts?

We offer group discounts to qualifying, nonprofit educational youth groups! For full information and to apply, please visit our Educational Group Discounted Membership page. Please note that this discount is only offered by application prior to the program deadline, and is not available at the door.

Do you offer military discounts?

We offer a $10 discount off the full weekend, age-13-and-up membership price, for at-the-door registrations only. The discount applies to anyone with valid military ID or family military ID at time of registration. This cannot be combined with other discounts.

Which names are displayed on my badge?

For all attendees, we display your preferred name on your badge. Your preferred name is your first and last name that you choose to use in day-to-day conversation when participating in Kumoricon. We offer the choice to display a preferred name that is different than the name on your ID to all attendees, whether you pre-register or are registering at the door.

We ask for the name on your ID on the registration form, but we do not display it on your badge if it is different from your preferred name.

Also, for pre-registered attendees, your badge may optionally display a "fan name" (in addition to preferred name). This is a short (maximum 15 characters) name, identifier, or catchphrase of your choosing.

I have a birthday before the convention. How much do I pay to pre-register?

Your membership cost is based on your age on November 16, 2023.

My birthday is during the convention. How does that work?

If you turn 13 or 18 during the convention, then starting on the day of your birthday, you may visit Registration to swap out your badge for the upgraded type, at no cost.

What does VIP membership include?

VIP members get the royal treatment! Visit our VIP membership page for full details on the exciting benefits!

VIP registration is now closed for Kumoricon 2023.

I haven't been to an anime convention before. What is it like?

No problem! Read our convention checklist.

What is pre-registration?

Pre-registration allows you to register online at a reduced rate. Pre-registration closed end of day November 12. Registration is available at the door.

Can I pre-register by mail instead of online?

Yes. You may pay by check or money order. Please contact us at registration@kumoricon.org if you would like to register by mail.

Pre-registration is now closed. Forms postmarked after November 12 will not be processed.

How do I register as staff, exhibitors, artists, press, or industry?

Registration for staff, exhibitors, artists, eligible panelists, press, and industry are handled separately. Please do not register using the above form. Instead, please visit the following links for more information on each type of membership. Some types of membership close or open at different times.

• Educational group discounted membership
• Staff registration – Apply for our volunteer staff
• KumoriMarket – Exhibitors, Artist Alley, Small Press
• Partner Table Row
• Panelist application
• Activities – Contest and event entry forms
• Press
• Industry

I have another question that isn't answered here, or I need help with something.

We'll be happy to assist you! Please email registration@kumoricon.org.