# ConnectiCon

ConnectiCon is a multi-genre pop culture convention held annually in Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 2003 by Matthew Daigle and Briana Benn-Mirandi, it is Connecticut's longest running pop culture convention.
Initially a three-day event, ConnectiCon's popularity led to an expansion in 2014, transforming it into a four-day event from Thursday to Sunday.

## Events

The convention includes 24-hour screening rooms of full-length features and episodes of classic and modern science fiction and anime titles and sponsorship by GameStop, which also provides consoles for tournament and casual video gaming.
Gaming—including board, card, miniature and role-playing—are featured. The convention also features an Artist Alley, an art show, an exhibitor hall, panels and workshops throughout the convention. Additionally, larger events such as a masquerade, Cosplay Chess, Death Match, Dating Game, and Nerd Prom are held. Other entertainment includes artistic guest performances such as from Super Art Fight.

## Locations, dates and guests

| Dates | Venue | Attendance | Notable Guests |
| July 18-20, 2003 | University of Hartford | 850 | Glenn Shadix, James Ernest, Brian Clevinger |
| July 16-18, 2004 | University of Hartford | 1,800 | Ian Jones-Quartey, Scott Ramsoomair, Michael Sinterniklaas |
| July 15-17, 2005 | Connecticut Convention Center | 2,800 | Freezepop, Tiffany Grant |
| July 7-9, 2006 | Connecticut Convention Center | 3,500 | Ananth Hirsh |
| July 13-15, 2007 | Connecticut Convention Center | 5,210 | Vic Mignogna |
| August 1-3, 2008 | Connecticut Convention Center | 6,684 | Brian Clevinger, Meredith Gran, Jeph Jacques, Michele Knotz, Ananth Panagariya, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Scott Ramsoomair |
| July 31 - August 2, 2009 | Connecticut Convention Center | 7,391 | Brian Clevinger, Rob DenBleyker, Lar DeSouza, Carlos Ferro, KC Green, Brad Guigar, Jeph Jacques, Michele Knotz, Matt Melvin, Randall Munroe, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, David Stanworth, Kristofer Straub, Cristina Vee, David Willis |
| July 9-11, 2010 | Connecticut Convention Center | 8,000 | Michele Knotz, Matt Melvin, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, Bill Rogers, David Willis |
| July 8-10, 2011 | Connecticut Convention Center | 8,050 | Steve Belledin, Emily Care Boss, Brian Clevinger, Rob DenBleyker, Nick Landis, Matt Melvin, Ananth Panagariya, Scott Ramsoomair, Christopher Corey Smith, Jon St. John, David Stanworth, Cristina Vee, Veronica Vera, David Willis |
| July 13-15, 2012 | Connecticut Convention Center | 10,700 | Brentalfloss, Chris Cason, Brian Clevinger, Jim Cummings, Rob DenBleyker, Carlos Ferro, Nick Landis, Jamie Noguchi, Doug Walker, Amanda Winn-Lee |
| July 12-14, 2013 | Connecticut Convention Center | 12,665 | Brentalfloss, Brian Clevinger, Nicki Clyne, Jim Cummings, Elaine Cunningham, Neil Grayston, KC Green, Lauren Landa, Nick Landis, Jamie Noguchi, Paul and Storm, Tahmoh Penikett, Marina Sirtis, Jon St. John, Michael Trucco, Doug Walker |
| July 10-13, 2014 | Connecticut Convention Center | 11,739 | Rob Balder, Tim Buckley, Jennifer Hale, Richard Horvitz, Steve Kenson, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Landa, Brittany Lauda, John Patrick Lowrie, Marble Hornets, Ellen McLain, Rob Paulsen, Rikki Simons, Janet Varney, Doug Walker |
| July 9-12, 2015 | Connecticut Convention Center | 12,645 | Karan Ashley, Amber Benson, Chris Bevins, Dameon Clarke, D.C. Douglas, Carlos Ferro, Dean Haglund, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Marble Hornets, Jason Narvy, Nichelle Nichols, Jamie Noguchi, Paul Schrier, Dana Snyder, Austin St. John, Jon St. John, George Takei, Janet Varney, Veronica Vera, Kari Wahlgren, David Yost |
| July 7-10, 2016 | Connecticut Convention Center | 15,186 | Sean Astin, Keith Baker, Johnny Yong Bosch, Rob DenBleyker, Michael Dorn, Jess Harnell, Walter Koenig, Lauren Landa, Linda Larkin, Brittany Lauda, Erica Mendez, Rob Paulsen, John Rhys-Davies, R.A. Salvatore, Keith Silverstein, Super Art Fight, Veronica Vera, Nana Visitor, Doug Walker |
| July 6-9, 2017 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | Leah Clark, Brian Clevinger, Michaela Dietz, Gigi Edgley, Kellen Goff, Darrel Guilbeau, Virginia Hey, Sylvester McCoy, Joel McDonald, Randy Milholland, Cassandra Lee Morris, Jody Lynn Nye, Malcolm Ray, Jad Saxton, Jeremy Shada, Lawrence Simpson, Super Art Fight, Courtenay Taylor, Austin Tindle, Doug Walker |
| July 12-15, 2018 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | Cal Dodd, Troy Baker, Linda Ballantyne, Steve Blum, Jason Fry, Katie Griffin, Deedee Magno Hall, Vanessa Marshall, Nolan North, Ron Rubin, Jon St. John |
| July 11-14, 2019 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | Austin St. John, Danny Tamberelli, David Sobolov, Jake Paque, Jim Cummings, Johnny Yong Bosch, Karan Ashley, Michael Maronna, Tara Sands, Zach Callison |
| September 9-12, 2021 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | Aaron Dismuke, Aaron Roberts, Alexis Tipton, Austin Tindle, Barry Gordon, Billy West, Brian Lee Durfee, Caitlin Glass, Cam Clarke, Carlos Ferro, Cathy Cavadini, Derick Snow, Elizabeth Maxwell, Eric Vale, Erica Schroeder, George Lowe, Ian Sinclair, Jeremy Inman, Jessie James Grelle, John Jackson Miller, Jon St. John, Leah Clark, Marion G. Harmon, Martha Harms, Megan Mackie, Michael Terracciano, Monica Rial, Rick Heinz, Rob Paulsen, Sandy Manley, Sarah Wiedenheft, Sonny Strait, TeamFourStar, Todd Haberkorn, Townsend Coleman |
| July 14-17, 2022 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | Andy Williams, Amber Lee Connors, Brandon McInnis, Brittney Karbowski, Chris Guerrero, Chuck Huber, Dallas Reid, Dawn Bennett, Gama Martinez, J. Michael Tatum, Jad Saxton, Jamie Marchi, Jarrod Greene, Jason Douglas, Jenny Yokobori, Jesse Guiltmette, Jill Harris, Jody Lynn Nye, John Gremillion, John Swasey, Juan Felipe Sierra, Katelyn Barr, Kip Sabian, Kyle Phillips, Larry Dixon, Lauren Landa, Lindsay Seidel, Mercedes Lackey, Mike McFarland, Olivia Hasler, R. Bruce Elliott, Richard Pini, Rick Heinz, Romulo Bernal, Wendy Pini |
| July 20-23, 2023 | Connecticut Convention Center | N/A | A.J. Beckles, AmaLee, Anairis Quinones, Art the Hypnotist, Carlos Ferro, Clifford Chapin, Daniel Peyton, David Matranga, Doug Cockle, Ellyn Stern, Film Reroll, Jon St. John, Justin Cook, Keith DeCandido, Kelly Baskin, Kristen McGuire, Laila Berzins, Landon McDonald, Luci Christian, Marion G. Harmon, Mela Lee, Nicholas Roye, Richard Epcar, Rick Heinz, Ryan Bartley, Sean Chiplock, Stephanie Southerland, Steve Jackson, Tasia Valenza, Tim Buckley, Valeria Rodriguez |
| July 18-21, 2024 | Connecticut Convention Center | TBD | Andy Allo, Robbie Amell, Beau Billingslea, Anthony Bowling, Kira Buckland, Griffin Burns, Dani Chambers, Jordan Dash Cruz, Kelsey Cruz, Allegra Edwards, Melissa Fahn, Sandy Fox, Christopher Guerrero, Macy Anne Johnson, Lex Lang, Wendee Lee, Adam McArthur, David McCormack, Bryce Papenbrook, Wendy Powell, Zeno Robinson, Mallorie Rodak, Keith Silverstein, Jon St. John, Kaiji Tang, Chris Tergliafera, Abby Trott, Tyler Walker, Mark Whitten, Anne Yatco, Suzie Yeung, Melanie Zanetti |