UI-CON welcomes Skunk ( 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!

UI-CON welcomes back Jillycat, 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, & running an artist booth.

UI-CON's room block closes in just a few days! Book online at book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1907… 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!

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/zUvR7Y761bEGCS…

UI-CON welcomes Otter Chaos! ( Otter Chaos! VGM 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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

Announcing the return of Rebel And Cleric 🔜 UI-CON! 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!"

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!

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/eMMnxv3otTkmdH…

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

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

The UI-CON Bus how has a schedule & a pick-up point! Look for our volunteer with 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!

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!

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!