[{"nid":"696","title":"Registration","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOnline registration is the only registration option available for this year.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThere will be NO cash membership sales at the convention. Our Eventbrite registration page will remain open throughout the convention or while supplies last.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-center\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022btn btn-outline-primary mx-auto\u0022 href=\u0022\/registration\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGet your badges here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Ballroom C: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2025-03-13T18:00:00 - 2025-03-13T21:00:00|2025-03-14T10:00:00 - 2025-03-14T21:00:00|2025-03-15T09:00:00 - 2025-03-15T21:00:00|2025-03-16T09:00:00 - 2025-03-16T14:00:00","weight":"-100"},{"nid":"697","title":"Vendor Hall","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe have many wonderful artists, vendors, guests, and exhibitors this year in our \u003Ca href=\u0022\/vendor-hall\u0022\u003EExhibit Hall\u003C\/a\u003E. Come by and check them out. Guest autograph session times are indicated in the schedule.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVIP Badge Holders:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u00a0VIP Vendor Hall access starts 30 minutes before the general hours listed here.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2025-03-14T16:00:00 - 2025-03-14T20:00:00|2025-03-15T10:00:00 - 2025-03-15T18:00:00|2025-03-16T10:00:00 - 2025-03-16T16:00:00","weight":"-95"},{"nid":"698","title":"Props \u0026amp; Weapon Check","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you have a Prop or Weapon that you are bringing. Bring it by the Weapons Check table to get tagged\/checked!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EProps and Weapons Check is located between Exhibit Hall A and the Ballrooms underneath the big digital screen.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/rules\/props-and-weapons-policy\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProps and Weapons Rules\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Ballroom C: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-23T18:00:00 - 2024-05-23T21:00:00|2024-05-24T10:00:00 - 2024-05-24T21:00:00|2024-05-25T09:00:00 - 2024-05-25T21:00:00|2024-05-26T09:00:00 - 2024-05-26T14:00:00","weight":"-90"},{"nid":"700","title":"18+ Wristband Pickup","body":"\u003Cp\u003EInterested in going to one of our 18+ Wristband events?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EGreat! Just a quick reminder that you will need to pick up your 18+ Wristband PRIOR to the time of the 18+ Panels on the day of the panel you want to see. Friday wristbands count for Friday only and Saturday for Saturday only.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWristbands available in the Access Control office, Redbud, Sheraton 12pm-9pm Friday and 10am-9pm Saturday.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an event ticket for Cos-lesque! Make sure you get a wristband too!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/rules\/18-wristband-policy\u0022\u003EThe full 18+ policy is available here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Redbud Room","building":"Sheraton Hotel","hours":"2024-05-24T12:00:00 - 2024-05-24T21:00:00|2024-05-25T10:00:00 - 2024-05-25T21:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"699","title":"Accessibility Services","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022h3 mt-3\u0022\u003EHow Can We Help You?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EMobility Devices: Manual wheelchairs \u0026amp; rollators will be on site for your mobility needs. These devices will be available to you all weekend for free!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EPersonal Assistant Badges: Personal Assistant Badges are free to caregivers \u0026amp; support people to help YOU access Kon!\u00a0\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003EPersonal Assistants must be with the person they are supporting at all times.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EInterpreters: Our Kon is fully interpreted by the amazing NERDterpreters! Need a panel interpreted? Visit our desk \u0026amp; pick up a business card with their text line to let them know directly! Want to know more about NERDterpreters? Check out their website: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nerdterpreter.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enerdterpreter.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EQuiet Room: Visit our low sensory environment Quiet Room, perfect for when you need to step away to have a little peace \u0026amp; quiet. Enjoy relaxing \u0026amp; calming activities like coloring, playing with fidgets, or cuddling our very lovely stuffie collection!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EInclusive Restrooms: All bathrooms at Kon are for all genders!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EPronoun Labels: Stop by our desk for a clear sticker with your preferred pronouns to put on your badge! Don\u2019t see yours on the table, feel free to request a custom label!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EEscorts: We are here to help you navigate the Kon. Let us know if there is anything you would like to go to \u0026amp; we will be more than happy to help you around!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EService Dogs: Service dogs are welcome on Kon property! Check out our maps for dog relief stations around Kon.\u00a0\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cu\u003EEmotional support animals \u0026amp; Pets are only allowed in hotel spaces.\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave any Questions? Visit our desk in the Ballroom C Pre-Function area next to Weapons Check or email us at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:accessibility@naka-kon.com\u0022\u003Eaccessibility@naka-kon.com.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Ballroom C: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-24T10:00:00 - 2024-05-24T21:00:00|2024-05-25T09:00:00 - 2024-05-25T21:00:00|2024-05-26T09:00:00 - 2024-05-26T14:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"706","title":"Bag Storage","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENeed a place to stash your Vendor loot? Backpack jamming up your cool dance moves? Tomo\u0027s Locker can hoard your hoard while you enjoy Naka-Kon!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ERates \u0026amp; Fees\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA rate of $5.00 per every 4-hour increment per qualified bag\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELate fees are $5.00 per 4-hour increment per qualified bag\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPolicies\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELive weapons \u003Cstrong\u003ECANNOT be stored by Naka-Kon\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA bag may be claimed after loss of badge.\u003Csup\u003E4\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA bag may be claimed by a third party in an emergency.\u003Csup\u003E5\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA bag may be claimed after Sunday and the convention is over.\u003Csup\u003E6\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDisclaimer\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EAttendee assumes all liability for the quality and condition of bags deposited into Tomo\u0027s Locker. Tomo\u0027s Locker is not liable for any stolen, damaged, or lost bags that are checked into its care; however, we take several measures to ensure all bags are safe and secure.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col class=\u0022fs-6\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA qualified bag\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tMust be securely closed (backpack) or taped shut (Vendor bag) with nothing attached or spilling out. (i.e. water bottle in the outside holder)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELate fees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tApplicable late fees will be charged at the time of check out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tUnpaid late fees will result in loss of future use of Tomo\u0027s Locker.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tLate fees may be paid at any time to regain use of Tomo\u0027s Locker.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELive Weapons\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tAnything not permitted at Naka-Kon as per Access Control Weapons Policy.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClaiming after loss of badge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tPlease have ready:\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ephoto ID\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003Ephoto or description of bag\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ENo additional fee will be charged for this service.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency third party check out\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tThe third party must be able to:\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Econfirm the owner\u0027s badge number\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003Econfirm the owner\u0027s phone number and\/or email address\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003Edescribe the bag and its contents\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\tNo additional fee will be charged for this service.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnd of the Convention\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\tAny bag left after the convention ends will be turned over to the Overland Park Sheraton. Please contact the front desk at \u003Ca href=\u0022tel:913-234-2100\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E913-234-2100\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E","room":"Ballroom A: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-24T12:00:00 - 2024-05-25T01:00:00|2024-05-25T12:00:00 - 2024-05-26T01:00:00|2024-05-26T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T16:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"705","title":"Contest Registration","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECheck out all this year\u0027s contest options.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Willow Room","building":"Sheraton Hotel","hours":"2024-05-24T16:00:00 - 2024-05-24T20:00:00|2024-05-25T09:00:00 - 2024-05-25T16:00:00|2024-05-26T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T16:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"702","title":"Cosplay Repair","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERepair stations are stocked and equipped to fix any last minute snafus (we\u0027ve all been there!), but please don\u0027t try to make your costume from scratch (please...).\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/cosplay-repair\u0022\u003ECosplay Repair page\u003C\/a\u003E for more information\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2025-03-14T18:30:00 - 2025-03-14T21:00:00|2025-03-15T10:00:00 - 2025-03-15T15:00:00|2025-03-16T10:00:00 - 2025-03-16T12:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"712","title":"Gaming","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGaming is a major industry in Japan, and it\u2019s safe to say that many anime fans know their way around a controller. Such a sizable community deserves an equally massive venue in which to carry on and compete with fellow gamers, and Naka-Kon is the best place to virtually smash, stomp, and shred with friends both current and soon-to-be. Come visit our gaming space which will feature consoles, arcade machines, tabletop games, card games, tournaments, and more, spanning through several of the Courtyard Rooms at the Overland Park Convention Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EA priority of the Naka-Kon Game Room is to foster an environment of camaraderie and friendly competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETo this end, we ask that Kon guests exercise common courtesy and politeness \u2014 ask before joining games, pass your controller to another guest after playing for 10\u201315 minutes, be gracious in both victory and defeat. Children ages 10 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Courtyard 1-7","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-24T14:00:00 - 2024-05-25T01:00:00|2024-05-25T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T02:00:00|2024-05-26T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T16:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"704","title":"Hall Cosplay Judging","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you like to cosplay but hate large crowds? Are you an avid cosplayer who has too many costumes for just one event? Is your favorite costume from a show\/game\/other media source that didn\u0027t originate in Japan? Then Hallway Cosplay is for you!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/hallway-contest\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHall Cosplay Rules\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2025-03-14T19:00:00 - 2025-03-14T21:00:00|2025-03-16T10:00:00 - 2025-03-16T12:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"703","title":"Information Desk","body":"","room":"Ballroom A: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-24T12:00:00 - 2024-05-24T20:00:00|2024-05-25T10:00:00 - 2024-05-25T20:00:00|2024-05-26T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T15:00:00","weight":"0"},{"nid":"1281","title":"Volunteer Desk","body":"","room":"Ballroom A: Pre-function Area","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","hours":"2024-05-24T12:00:00 - 2024-05-24T20:00:00|2024-05-25T10:00:00 - 2025-05-25T20:00:00|2024-05-26T10:00:00 - 2024-05-26T15:00:00","weight":"0"}]