Kansas City’s Premier Anime Convention
Announcements
Vote on our new mascot's name!
March 6, 2010 at 8:10 PM
We've collected your name suggestions, and the top five submissions are now available on the Naka-Kon forums.
The poll will close on Saturday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. All voters must sign up for a free forum account. Please register well before the voting deadline, as our director of online media must authenticate your account before you can log in.
Cosplay Cosmic Bowling - March 20
February 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Cosplay Cosmic Bowling
Place: Olathe Lanes East, 303 North Lindenwood Drive, Olathe, KS 66062
Time: 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $12 per person, including non-bowlers. Price includes shoe rental for bowlers. We will also be selling kon swag such as t-shirts and dog tags, so bring a little extra money for swag and snacks.
Attire: Feel free to wear modest cosplays or your rave gear. Cosmic Bowling means black lights and disco balls!
Here’s how it works:
1. Arrive at Olathe Lanes East any time after 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 20.
2. DO NOT PAY THE BOWLING ALLEY – PAY NAKA-KON.
3. Head to the back room to pay (cash or check), get your hand stamped and be assigned to a bowling lane.
4. Show your hand stamp at the shoe counter to get your bowling shoes.
5. Go to your assigned lane and bowl away!
Bowling lanes are first-come, first-served. If you don’t like the lane you have been assigned to, you can swap with someone on another lane if you both talk to the Naka staffer who assigned you lanes before you switch.
Please RSVP no later than 24 hours before the event on Facebook or shoot an e-mail to konclub@naka-kon.com.
2011 Badge Contests and Commemorative 2010 DVD
February 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Thank you all for coming to Naka-Kon for a spectacular sixth year!
If you plan to come to Naka-Kon 2011, make sure you fill out a survey and tell us what you thought of 2010. We’ll be using your answers to decide on a location for Naka 2011 (which is why we haven’t announced that yet). You also have a chance to win a free badge to Naka 2011 just by filling out this short survey, so make sure to take advantage of that!
We’re also having a contest to name our new phoenix mascot. Here’s how it works:
1. E-mail your mascot name suggestion, along with your real name, to phoenix@naka-kon.com.
2. Let the Naka-Kon staff narrow down the name choices to the top five names.
3. Visit the Naka-Kon forums two to three weeks after the convention to vote on your favorite phoenix name. Visit the Suggestions section and look for the sticky topic named “Mascot Naming Contest” to place your vote.
4. Watch for an announcement of the winning name three weeks after the convention.
The person who suggested the winning name will win a free badge to Naka-Kon 2011.
Finally, if you never want to forget your experiences at Naka-Kon 2010, you can order a commemorative CD or DVD containing photos and video (including the cosplay contest) taken by our official photographer and videographer. They only cost $15 including shipping (or $20 for the CD and DVD set), so make sure to pre-order your copy today.
Once again, thank you all for making Naka-Kon 2010 the stunning success it was. We’ll see you all next year!
Love,
The Naka-Kon Staff
Naka-Kon 2010 Attendance
February 21, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Numbers for this year: 222 staff, guests and vendors, and 3862 attendees. That's 4084 total people here for kon! Woohoo!
Naka-Kon 2010 Schedule and Program Book available online!
February 19, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Hey everyone, for your viewing pleasure I give you the Naka-Kon 2010 Program Book (.pdf) and the Naka-Kon 2010 Schedule of Events (.pdf) for 2010! Download them to your laptop or smart phone and have all the information you need for this years convention at your digital fingertips. Then come by and get the real ones with your badge. Trust me, this year's program book is really cool!
Naka-Kon 2010 revs up today!
February 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Pre-registration badge pickup starts tonight from 7:00 to 10:00. That means staff members are already on-site, and may not have access to the Naka-Kon forums, Facebook page, Twitter or e-mail accounts.
If you have a question that you need answered, please read the Naka-Kon website to make sure the answer is not already listed. If you still have questions, you can ask any staff member (we'll be wearing bright red shirts that say STAFF on them) once you get to the convention.
See you soon!
<3, the staff
Last call for convention assistants!
February 15, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Naka-Kon still needs more people to help things go smoothly this year! We're looking for a few good people who can help run the volunteer desk this weekend.
Here's what you get:
* One free badge (we'll refund yours if you paid already!)
* One free staff shirt (they look really cool!)
* Unlimited access to the Kon Suite (drinks and munchies for free!)
* Access to the 'Dead Dog' party on Sunday night (even more drinks and munchies for free!)
* Access to the convention assistant subsections on the Naka-Kon forums
* The pleasure of knowing that you were an integral part of Kansas City’s premier Anime Convention!
Please apply as soon as possible if you're interested. We really need your help!
2010 Vendors and Artists
February 10, 2010 at 10:27 AM
A listing of 2010 vendors and artists is now available on the Exhibit Hall page.
Panel listing and schedule
February 6, 2010 at 5:36 PM
The panel listing and schedule for Naka-Kon 2010 are now live at http://naka-kon.com/panel.
Registration lines and room parties
February 4, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Want to know what to bring to get through the reg line as fast as possible? Check out our updated registration FAQ.
Thinking about having a room party? Make sure to OK it with the convention committee no later than February 16. All the room party rules are on our rules page.
Kon Rate Hotel Room Deadline Extension
January 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Forgot to get your hotel room booked before the 16th? Lucky you - the Hyatt has graciously extended Kon rate reservations to February 6. Until that date, rooms only cost $119 per night via this link. Regular rate hotel rooms cost upwards of $177, so make sure to book your room before the 6th!
2010 Staffing and Volunteering
January 20, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Want to be staff but thought it was too late to apply? Great news: it's not! Naka-Kon is still hiring reliable staffers for 2010. In addition to a free badge (we'll refund yours if you pre-registered), you also get a nifty staff t-shirt and access to the (very cool) Dead Dog party on Sunday night.
Right now we need people for the following sectors: A/V, contests, guests, information desk, programming, registration, security and volunteers. For deets on how to apply and what all of your benefits will be, check out our state of the art registration system. (You have to have a forum account to apply, but it only takes a moment and is completely free.)
If staffing doesn't float your boat, consider volunteering instead - you can earn back up to half of your badge cost and get a free, limited edition volunteer medallion (while supplies last). If you pre-register to be a volunteer, you will receive a work schedule via e-mail two weeks before the convention.
Remember, without people like you Naka-Kon wouldn't exist. Join in on the fun today!
Did you miss the final guest announcements?
January 17, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Never fear - just click here to listen to Saturday night's Deadly Loofah Radio podcast. Listen closely to find out who our final six guests will be - we announced our musical guest on the podcast as well!
2010 Volunteers Needed
January 16, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Want to help out the kon but don't have time to be a staffer? No problem - just sign up to be a volunteer! Volunteers are needed in all areas of the convention, from the information desk to the cosplay contest.
When you volunteer at least four hours, you will earn a quarter of your badge price back; when you volunteer at least eight hours, you will get half of your badge price back. This year, volunteers who work four hours or more will also receive a limited edition Naka-Kon Volunteer medallion featuring our new mascot.
To find out more about volunteering and its requirements, please visit our volunteer page.
P.S.: You don't have to sign up online to be a volunteer, although we do recommend signing up ahead. We will also offer volunteer positions at the convention.
Five Live Guest Announcements Saturday 1/16
January 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Itching to know who our next five guests will be? Tune into a special episode of Deadly Loofah Radio, a Kansas City based podcast, on Saturday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. to find out! Come with questions - we'll also be doing a Q&A session after the announcements.
Deadly Loofah Radio is hosted on Talkshoe, a free commmunity calling service. Registering for Talkshoe is optional but recommended.
Kon Rate Hotel Rooms
January 14, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Planning on staying at the Hyatt for Naka 2010? Book your room by January 16 (that's this Saturday) to guarantee your kon room rate of $119 per night. If you're not sure if you'll need a room or not, go ahead and reserve one - you can cancel your reservation free of charge until 3:00 p.m. the day before your stay.
Staying at the Hyatt doesn't just guarantee you a comfy place to crash during kon - you will also get up to four Kon Supporter cards per room! Kon Supporters get the following benefits:
* Access to the Kon-suite, a room with drinks and munchies available for free!
* A $5 discount on Kon t-shirts
* One extra guest autograph session
* A first look in the Vendor room on Saturday and Sunday
* Reserved seating at special events
This year, your limited edition Naka-Kon hotel key card will double as your Kon Supporter card. Just be careful not to lose it once you get it, because the hotel will give you a plain keycard as a replacement.
For more details on the Hyatt and on the Kon Supporter system, check out our Location page.
Pre-Registration Closes Jan. 12
January 8, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Remember: you have only 4 days left to pre-register for $35! After midnight on January 12, you'll have to buy badges at the door for $45. http://naka-kon.com/registration
Naka-Kon hits the airwaves
January 6, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Tune in to anime internet radio station 91.8 The Fan on Thursday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m. central time to hear an exclusive Naka-Kon radio interview with Aeris.
Game room donations now open
January 6, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Naka-Kon's game room runs off of donations from staff and attendees alike.
Do you have a TV, game, or console to loan to Naka-Kon's game room? Check out our forum donation thread for details: http://is.gd/5NaTG
You do not need a forum account to view the thread or donate.
Artist Alley
January 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Artist Alley tables for Naka-Kon 2010 are now sold out. Thank you to all of the artists who applied.
