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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

UI-CON's Artist and Vendor Hall applications close tonight!

UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

UI-Con is recruiting volunteer staff for 2027! If you want to join us, fill out this form and we will be in touch: forms.gle/3jMvLw3BAmzQ...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

UI-CON Artist and Vendor Applications are being accepted now! Apply to be an artist or vendor at UI-CON before September 26th! www.ui-con.org/events-and.....

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

UI-CON 2027 Pre-reg is open! Our early-bird pre-reg rate is JUST $10! Register before July 5th and save! Go to www.ui-con.org/registration to pre-register!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at Anime Central 2026. It was wonderful meeting and talking with everyone there!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

UI-CON will be back next year, and we have confirmed our dates! Mark your calendars for February 5th and 6th, 2027! Thanks again to all our staff, orgs, and of course all of our attendees for making 2026 a success! We hope to see you again next year!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We'd also like to thank The Electronic Music Club for their excellent raves, and the Video Game Music Club for their great music performances! In addition, thanks to the IDEA lab for photography in our Photo Booth!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

UI-CON 2026 was a great success! It's time to thank everyone that helped make the event happen this year. Today, we begin with gaming room. Special thanks to the Illini Metagamers, Illini Rhythm Syndicate, The Blading Illini, Illini Crusaders, Cudo Plays, and Bridget Coleman!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The UI-CON Bus how has a schedule & a pick-up point! Look for our volunteer or staff member holding the sign pictured at the location circled here, north of the Illini Union! A direct ride between the Union & the convention center arriving every 20-30 minutes! 12PM to 9PM Friday & 9AM-9PM Saturday!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Cosplay Contest registration is closing tonight! If you want to compete, be sure to submit your registration for the contest today! Sign up here: www.ui-con.org/events-and-i...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Cosplay Contest registration is closing tonight! If you want to complete, be sure to submit your registration for the contest today! Sign up here: www.ui-con.org/events-and.....

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The UI-CON 2026 map and schedule are now available on our website! Go to www.ui-con.org/map-schedule and plan your UI-CON weekend!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Today is your last chance to apply to be a volunteer at UI-CON! Get a free shirt and your badge reimbursed for helping out! Sign up at forms.gle/eMMnxv3otTkm...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

UI-CON is chartering a bus, just for you! During the convention on Friday and Saturday, a Peoria Charter bus will provide rides from the Illini Union to the Illinois Conference Center! Exact times and details of pick up/drop off points will be announced soon!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Announcing the return of Rebel and Cleric! In their own words: "Are you ready to feel the power of the Almighty Push? Then come see "Rebel And Cleric" come back to UI-CON for a second year! Covers, originals, and of course... Naruto OP's!"

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

UI-CON is glad to welcome the return of UIUC's Video Game Music Club for this year! Presenting a concert with a variety of video game music played by a large ensemble, this is definitely a "must-see" concert at UI-CON!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Now's the time to submit your Panel, Performance, or Cosplay Meetup; submissions close tomorrow! go to www.ui-con.org/get-involved to submit yours!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Volunteer applications will now be open until January 14th! Volunteer to help and get your badge cost refunded! Sign up here: forms.gle/DticiqrRcZVs...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

UI-CON pre-registration closes TONIGHT at midnight! Now is the last chance to buy your badge until main registration opens at the convention! Just $15 today versus $20 at the door; register now!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Just one day left to pre-register! After that, you will need to register at the convention, and the price goes up to $20! Register now to save time and money for the con!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Only two days left until Pre-registration closes! Once it does, the registration cost increases to $20 (and must be purchased at the convention!) Register now to save!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

UI-CON welcomes Otter Chaos! ( @otterchaos.band ) Otter Chaos! is a group of musicians who combine their love of video game music and fursuit performance into a chaotic concert you won’t fur-get! Featuring fursuits(!) and an eclectic assortment of instruments!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

UI-CON's volunteer applications are closing soon! Sign up now to help us make the con happen, and get a T-shirt and a free badge for your help! Sign up here: forms.gle/zUvR7Y761bEG...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

UI-CON's room block closes in just a few days! 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 Or, if making your reservation over the phone, be sure to mention the block code above!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

UI-CON welcomes back Jillycat! She is a local cosplayer most known for her love of Splatoon! Cosplaying and competing since 2019, her favorite thing to do is wigmaking. Besides cosplay contest judging, she also enjoys hosting panels, putting on performances, and running an artist alley booth.

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Registration for the cosplay contest is now open! Register on our website!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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.

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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.

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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)!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Only one day left to apply as an artist or vendor for UI-CON 2026! Apply now on our website!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Applications for performances, panels, and cosplay meetups are now open! Submit yours now! www.ui-con.org/get-involved

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Interested in helping make UI-CON happen? Join our staff! Apply here: forms.gle/9K2Lrxz7bRor...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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...

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Stop by Booth 651 at Anime Central this weekend and visit us! We have a roadshow discount if you register at ACen!

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UI-CON @ui-con.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

UI-CON is at @animecentral.bsky.social this weekend! Stop by our table this weekend only for special roadshow pricing!

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