Zenkaikon 2018 Welcomes Charles Dunbar!
We are happy to welcome author, lecturer, and "Anime Anthropologist" Charles Dunbar to Zenkaikon 2017!
Zenkaikon News
Read the latest news about Zenkaikon!
Zenkaikon 2018 Pre-Registration Opens June 30th!
We’re happy to announce that pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2018 will open at 9:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2017! Pre-register for a Zenkaikon membership to attend our 12th annual convention on May 4-6, 2018 at the Lancaster County Convention Center!
Read below for more details on available memberships.
Zenkaikon 2018 Hotel Room Block Now Available
We’re happy to announce that the Zenkaikon 2018 room block at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is now open for booking! This beautiful hotel is right upstairs from the Lancaster County Convention Center, so it’s only a short elevator ride to all the fun of Zenkaikon!
Rooms are available from Thursday, May 3, 2018 through Monday, May 7, 2018 for $140 per night (plus applicable taxes). For our members driving in, we’ve also negotiated a reduced parking rate of $8 day in the adjacent garage.
Thank You & See You Next Year!
Thank you to all of our wonderful members, panelists, vendors, artists, volunteers, contractors, and staff who made our 11th annual convention a success! We couldn't have done it without you!
We look forward to seeing you again on May 4-6, 2018 at the Lancaster County Convention Center for Zenkaikon 2018!
Zenkaikon 2017 Panel Updates
Below is a running list of panel updates that deviate from the printed schedule. For the most up-to-date schedule at all times, please check out our digital schedule.
Sonny Strait No Longer Able to Attend
We regret to announce that due to illness, Sonny Strait will no longer be able to appear at Zenkaikon 2017. Feel better Sonny and we hope to see you in a future year!
Last Minute FAQ!
Our 2017 convention is now less than 3 days away! Are you excited? So are we! As you prepare for your travels, here are some answers to some commonly asked questions.
Online Registration Closes April 23rd!
Don't forget that online pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2017 closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, April 23rd! Register in advance, pick up your badge Thursday night, and enjoy the convention as soon as it opens on Friday!
Last Minute Hotel Rooms Available at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
A few last minute hotel rooms have become available at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, the hotel attached to the Lancaster County Convention Center! Visit our hotels page for details and to book your room.
Zenkaikon 2017 Schedule Now Available
The Zenkaikon 2017 convention schedule is now available!
While we'll try not to, keep in mind that schedules are always subject to change up to (and even during) the convention. For the latest updates during the convention, don't forget to follow our Twitter feed.