Con Info
Welcome to 2D Con 2024
Welcome to the 2D Con. This is our 10th anniversary and we are pulling out all the stops to make it memorable. We are grateful that we have been able to keep bringing you this amazing event and provide such a great space for a weekend of non-stop gaming.
We have a lot of really exciting events and features this year, including giveaways and surprises that you won’t want to miss.
THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW!
New for 2024! Join us on Thursday night for a preview of the weekend. Registration and certain areas of the convention will be open from 6PM-10PM.
Thursday night preview content
- Tabletop Open Gaming
- Guys Games & Beer Game Room
- Dev Dash Game Jam
Stay Connected
The 2D Con Discord is a year round community platform to help you meet new people, keep up to date with gaming news, find 2D Con events and more.
During the convention we have a dedicated forum setup where you can keep up to date on con happenings, as they happen.
Safety and Security
2D Con takes the safety and comfort of our attendees and guests seriously. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment.
This year we have made it easy to get in touch with our safety staff through the use of Discord and anonymous text-messaging. You can find our safety team roaming the convention wearing marked vests. Our safety policy can be found here.
Getting to 2D Con
Public Transportation
The Metro Transit bus Route 540 stops in front of the Doubletree. This bus runs on a set schedule Monday – Friday. Please view the trip planner and schedule if you are planning on taking Metro Transit.
Metro Transit Trip Planner
Route 540 Schedule
From the Airport
The DoubleTree provides free shuttle transportation from Minneapolis, St Paul International Airport from 5:30am-11:30pm. Please call the hotel for details.
Drive
We recommend car pooling to save spots in the venue parking lot. The DoubleTree features 1500 parking free to use spots on site and we are working for overflow parking with neighboring businesses and hotels.
Rideshare
We have partnered with MyWeels to provide discounted rides to 2D Con attendees.
Carpool
We have setup a Discord forum to help coordinate carpooling. Join our Discord and find a ride!
Nearby
Attractions & Convenience
- Target – 2.5 Miles
- Southdale Mall – 3 Miles
- Mall of America – 6 Miles
Food
- Aspen and Oak – Inside Venue
- Daily Brew – Inside Venue
- Dairy Queen – Parking Lot
- Burger King – Parking Lot
- TGI Fridays – Parking Lot
- Caribou Coffee – Parking Lot
- Dominos Pizza – Parking Lot
- Subway – Parking Lot
- Taco Libre – Parking Lot
- Lela – .25 Mile (In Sheraton Hotel)
- Starbucks – .25 Mile
- Jimmy Johns – .25 Mile
- Jersey Mikes – .5 Mile
- Red’s Savoy Pizza – .5 Mile
Hours
REGISTRATION
Thursday: 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
OPERATIONS
Friday: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
MARKET
Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 30 minutes early
GUEST SIGNINGS
Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 30 minutes early
TABLETOP
Friday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
TOURNAMENTS
Friday: 12:00PM – 2:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
TATTOOS
Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 1 hour early
VIP LOUNGE
Friday: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sanctuary (Quiet Room)
Friday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
GAME HALL
Friday 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 30 minutes early
LAN
Friday 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
INDIE ISLAND
Friday 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
2D Block Party
Friday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Extended Pool Hours
7:00AM – 12:00AM
Venue Map
Floor One
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Floor Two
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Charitable Giving
2D Con Charity Partner – Guild Services
2D Con is proud to partner with Guild Services for the 2024 charity auction.
Guild is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization that offers integrated mental health, housing, and employment services to individuals living with mental illness and/or experiencing chronic homelessness.
The charity auction is located in the Market during normal market hours.
Learn more about Guild Services by stopping by their booth, checking out their panel on Saturday at 2PM in Panel 2 or visiting them online.
GUESTS OF HONOR
Tim Downie
Baldur’s Gate III Cast Q&A
Saturday 12PM | Mainstage
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Saturday 11:30PM | Mainstage
Samantha Beart
Baldur’s Gate III Cast Q&A
Saturday 12PM | Mainstage
Talking Mental Health w/Theology and Samantha Béart
Friday 6PM | Panel 1
Amelia Tyler
Baldur’s Gate III Cast Q&A
Saturday 12PM | Mainstage
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Saturday 11:30PM | Mainstage
Nick Apostolides
GETTING Evil
With Claire and Leon
Saturday 6PM | Panel 1
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Saturday 11:30PM | Mainstage
Stephanie Panisello
GETTING Evil
With Claire and Leon
Saturday 6PM | Panel 1
Kari Wahlgren
The Voice of Generations
Saturday 5PM | Panel 1
Who’s That Character
Sunday 2PM | Mainstage
Carlos Ferro
Turning Gears with Dom
Friday 6PM | Mainstage
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Saturday 11:30PM | Mainstage
Carey Means
Gaming with the Guests
Sunday 12PM | Mainstage
Tattoos
Get Ink’d at 2D Con
Come get some fresh gamer ink in the 2D Con tattoo room. Featuring multiple amazing artists with many different styles.
Tattoo prices are dependent on artist rates and will be on display during the convention. Session slots are filled on a first come first served basis so arrive early!
Tattoos | Floor 1
Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 1 hour early
Market
Khajiit has wares if you have coin
The 2D Con market is your one stop shop for all things gaming. From masterfully crafted dice to retro games. You’ll find what you are looking for.
MARKET | Floor 2
Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
VIP Access – 30 minutes early
Key | ☆: Sponsor ☺: Staff
Vendors
V001 – Materia Collective ☆
V002 – Replay Shop☺
V003 – Charity Auction for Guild Services ☆
V004 – KikiCraft ☆☺
V005 – Tako Collective
V006 – Big SoftD
V007 – Trashie Art
V008 – Fragmented Nostalgia ☆
V009 – Grey Duck Dice
V010 – JJ Games / Goat Store ☆
V011 – The Lost Zone Cards and Collectables
V012 – Defiant Threads
V013 – E.Moore Art Studio
V014 – LadyBeNerdy
V015 – The Art of Jeremy Provost LLC
V016 – Tucktuk’s Trinkets and Terrain
V017 – Free Geek TC
V018 – Yaniir
V019 – Shibe Ink ☆
V020 – tinystarProductions
V021 – Radiant Grey
V022 – Scout Bennett
Artists
A001 – Mizorey Ren ☆
A002 – Armin Sokocevic
A003 – Wisparia
A004 – Robot Dragon Studios ☆
A005 – Embr Art☺
A006 – bitZANITY
A007 – Lemon Penguin
A008 – ENRIQUE DRAWS
A009 – Onua_TF Art
A010 – Belli-buttons
A011 – onemegawatt
A012 – TORI.PNG
A013 – BluuuoArt
A014 – Nine Divines Art ☆
A015 – Seifer’s Stitches
A016 – HoloRaindrops
A017 – Astrawitch
A018 – JelloArt
A019 – Fried Unicorn Studio
A020 – Studio Paigy
A021 – Legumi
A022 – DragonAvenger Crafts
A023 – CHIOU!
A024 – Nakama Nerd-Op
A025 – Justgodlyenough
A026 – Get Noticed Crafts☺
2D Block Party
Time to Vibe
New for 2024! The 2D Block Party is an outdoor area enjoy music, meetups, art, activities, games and more.
The block party is a non-smoking area. Smoking areas are located at the South Entrance of the Doubletree.
2D Block Party | floor 1 – Courtyard
Friday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Meetups
Friday
1:00PM – Sonic
2:00PM – The Legend of Zelda
3:00PM – Super Smash Bros
4:00PM – Pokemon
5:00PM – Fallout
Saturday
12:00PM – Genshin Impact
1:00PM – Resident Evil
2:00PM – Baldur’s Gate 3
3:00 PM – Borderlands
4:00PM – Overwatch
Sunday
12:00PM – Nintendo
1:00PM – Animal Crossing
Music
We’ll have bands and DJs providing ambiant music throughout the weekend on a loose schedule.
MarimbaMatt
Friday: 2:30PM and 6:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM and 3:00PM
Sunday: 12:30PM
Sounds of Synth
Dance, play games, or just take in the fresh air with the amazing music from the Synthwave DJs at Nitrowave Twin Cities.
Friday: 9:00PM
Glow Groove
Break out your flow toys and neon and vibe.
Saturday: 9:00PM
Burhurt Armored Combat
Learn all about the sport of armored combat, also called Buhurt internationally through an informational panel and 1 v 1 duels.
Friday; 6:00PM
Dragons, Dungeons, and Drinks
The taverns where they meet aren’t just a place to roll dice – it’s where friendships are forged, stories are born, and adventures come to life. Learn all about this local D&D adventure group.
Meet the Mascot
Want to meet 2D Con’s very real Shiba Inu mascot Miku? This is your chance. Miku will be hanging out at the 2D Block Party from 2PM-3PM on Sunday evening.
Activities
Paint 2D
Grab a paintbrush and fill out a square on the paint 2D board.
Chalk Art
Lay down some chalk art.
Wild Bills Old Fashioned Soda
Unlimited refills on old fashioned soda straight from the tap with purchase of a collector cup.
Late Night Ultimate Werewolf
Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. The Villagers don’t know who the Werewolves are, and the Werewolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate the Villagers one at a time.
Friday 10PM | Saturday 10PM
Room Parties
Party On
Room parties are making a return in a major way with 12 exciting themed poolside parties. Serving your favorite delicacies and libations.
Room parties are split up by adults only and family friendly parties. Be responsible, tip well and enjoy the good times. Some second floor room parties will be all ages during the day. The second floor will be 21+ at night.
Room Parties | Floor 1 + 2 – Garden Court
Room Parties close at 2AM each night.
See door signs for individual amenities and hours.
1st Floor – All Ages
118- Save Point Lounge
Every adventurer and party needs a place to rest. Come by to start the adventure for breakfast or keep it going with tacos for the evening. Every group needs a chance to recharge.
117 – Extra Stage
Ever wanted to experience the sounds of rhythm games and edm subgenres but can’t find a place? Come to Extra Stage!Featuring local DJs from Minnesota’s Rhythm Gaming Community, you’ll hear us play bangers from all over the EDM spectrum, from Japanese Hardcore to Uptempo to Dancehall and everything in-between! Let’s Try Extra Stage!!
116 – Dreamjolt Hostelry: A Night in Penacony
Join us for a night in Penacony, the Land of Dreams! Enter the dreamscape and indulge in snacks and drinks at our Soda Bar provided by the Dreamjolt Hostelry. A Honkai: Star Rail theme party room.
115 – Café Leblanc
Chef Matt providing the nourishment you need to get through a long weekend of gaming.
114- Anime Fusion
Your October anime convention is bringing you an early Halloween! Whether you’re just getting into anime or haven’t dusted off those old VHS tapes in years, there’s a place for you at Anime Fusion. Stop in, watch some spooky anime, and let us grill you a cheese!
2nd Floor – 21+ After Dark
220 – VA-11 HALL-A
We will have a computer hooked up to the TV with jackbox party pack 1-8 loaded up where we will be cycling through the games to play on it. anyone will be able to join in on the jackbox games as all it requires is a phone.
219 – RPD Office Party
Welcome Strangers to the Raccoon City Police Department’s office party! Everyone is welcome to come escape the outside horrors! (Except zombies and bioweapons).
218 – TAVERN OF THE DAMNED
The rum is not gone! Come enjoy a drink in this Sea of Thieves themed room party.
217 – Guys Games and Beer!
Join the Guys Games and Beer crew for a beer! Come hang out drink, snack and talk about all things gaming.
216 – Salty’s
Salty’s is coming to 2D Con! Swing on by and play some obscure fighting games, to root for your favorite AI fighter, fill our walls with doodles, and have a drink. The dream lives on.
215 – The Long Rest
Baldurs Gate 3/dnd themed room based around the camp site. Featuring quest activities, a bar and potentially refreshments.
214 – Twin Cities Con
Join the Twin Cities Con Breakfast After Dark party room as they celebrate their upcoming event at the Minneapolis Convention Center! Cereal and milk all night long as we share super secret new guest announcements with 2D Con goers before they’re announced to the world!
Featured Events
Friday 8:00pm | Mainstage – Floor 2
2D Con Presents Revolution
Join our DJs for a night of dancing a the ultimate video game themed dance party. We’ve got an amazing lineup of DJs spinning video game remixes all night long. Featuring special guest dancers, The Waifu Squad. With assistance from our partners, VGMPire.
Saturday 8:00pm | Mainstage – Floor 2
2D Concert
Video games have some of the best soundtracks, from large budget AAA games like Skyrim and the Legend of Zelda to smaller independent games like Undertale and Ori and the Blind Forest, the unique sounds span generations.
2024 Concert lineup
Windfall
Do a Barrel Roll!
Abandon Quest
Saturday 2:00pm | Mainstage – Floor 2
It’s a Me a Musical
Stock up on those 1-Up mushrooms and grab yourself a Fire Flower, because this 2D Con, you’ll be hooked on the brothers! Mario and Luigi are two down-on-their-luck plumbers from Brooklyn, but they’re about to find themselves at the center of an interdimensional conspiracy. With the help of a spirited archaeologist, they’ll face off with an evil lizard king, a sultry sorceress, and a pair of lunkheaded Koopa kids in an unforgettable musical adventure. Originally performed at the 2016 Minnesota Fringe Festival and fresh off a revival at the Phoenix Theater, Albino Squirrel Productions is bringing ‘It’s-a-Me, a Musical!’ directly to you!
Presented by: Albino Squirrel Productions
Saturday 11:30pm | Mainstage – floor 2
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Spicy Screenplay is our take on the hot sauce challenge. Join our guests Stephanie Panisello, Tim Downie, Carlos Ferro and Nick Apostolides as they read lines from your favorite (or least favorite) video game movies while testing their limits with a variety of sauces while the audience votes to make it hotter.
Sponsored by K-Mama Sauce
Friday
4:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
Opening Ceremonies
Find out what’s in store for the weekend. You won’t want to miss this important introduction to 2D Con 2024. Featuring guest introductions, giveaways, and some special surprises.
Friday
6:00PM
Mainstage
T for Teen
Turning Gears with Dom
Get some behind the scenes info on Gears of War with Dom himself, Carlos Ferro
Host: Carlos Ferro
Friday
8:00PM
Mainstage
T for Teen
2D Con Presents: Revolution – A Night of Game Changing Beats
Join our DJs for a night of dancing a the ultimate video game themed dance party. We’ve got an amazing lineup of DJs spinning video game remixes all night long.
Lineup: Theology | VectorU | RoboRob | H808 | Love Letters From Amsterdam
Saturday
12:00PM
Mainstage
T for Teen
Baldur’s Gate 3 Voice Cast Q&A
Meet the voices behind your favorite Baldur’s Gate 3 characters. Join Tim Downie (Gale), Amelia Tyler (The Narrator) and Samantha Béart (Karlach) for an in depth Q&A.
Host: Tim Downie | Amelia Tyler | Samantha Béart
Saturday
2:00PM
Mainstage
T for Teen
It’s-a-Me, a Musical!
Stock up on those 1-Up mushrooms and grab yourself a Fire Flower, because this 2D Con, you’ll be hooked on the brothers! Mario and Luigi are two down-on-their-luck plumbers from Brooklyn, but they’re about to find themselves at the center of an interdimensional conspiracy. With the help of a spirited archaeologist, they’ll face off with an evil lizard king, a sultry sorceress, and a pair of lunkheaded Koopa kids in an unforgettable musical adventure. Originally performed at the 2016 Minnesota Fringe Festival and fresh off a revival at the Phoenix Theater, Albino Squirrel Productions is bringing ‘It’s-a-Me, a Musical!’ directly to you!
Presented by Albino Squirrel Productions
Saturday
5:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
2D Con Cosplay Contest
The 2D Con cosplay competition. Come see all of the amazing costumes.
Host: KikiCraft | Alan Scholting | DewFeathers | JustGodlyEnough | JellyFyshi
Saturday
8:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
2D CONcert
Three amazing video game cover bands playing your favorite hits all night long.
Lineup: Windfall | Do a Barrel Roll | Abandon Quest
Saturday
11:30PM
Mainstage
AO Adults Only
Spicy Screenplay (18+)
Spicy Screenplay is our take on the hot sauce challenge. Join our guests Carlos Ferro, Carey Means and Nick Apostolides as they read lines from your favorite (or least favorite) video game movies while testing their limits with a variety of sauces while the audience votes to make it hotter.
Sunday
12:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
Gaming with the Guests
Get a chance to play a variety of party games with the 2D Con guests of honor on our mainstage. Our host will select members of the audience to test their skills.
Sunday
2:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
Who’s That Character?
It’s 20 questions, video game style. Join our guests as they compete to find out what character they are in twenty questions or less.
Sunday
5:00PM
Mainstage
E for Everyone
Closing Ceremonies
All good things must come to an end. Join us and say goodbye (until next year). We’ll recap the weekend and go over award winners, give away prizes, and give your a preview of what you can expect from 2D Con in the future.
Panels and Programming
Friday
4:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
Who Is The Best Video Game Waifu?
We will be figuring out which video game girl deserves to wear the crown of Best Waifu and which one will be left behind! The audience will make a reason why their waifu belongs in what tier and depending on cheers or boos we will decide where they go on a tier list.
Host: SS+ Studios
Friday
4:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Play Has No Limits: The Psychology of Gaming and Cosplay
Come join two mental health professionals talk about the psychology of play and how cosplay and videogames can be vehicles of expression used to improve mental well-being
Host: Katie Dockter | Josh Januschka
Friday
5:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
8-bit Idolfest
Do you like J-Pop? And idols? Then this is the perfect showcase for you! Make sure to bring your penlights and cheer on all the different idols that are so excited to dance their hearts out for you!
Host: Rea Harvey | Ciel Cobb
Friday
5:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Accessibility Matters: How Small Indies Can Keep Accessibility in Mind
Whitethorn Games has worked hard to curate titles that are inclusive and accessible to as many players as possible. We work with some amazing developers who have put accessibility at the forefront of their game design.
Host: Matthew White, CEO, Whitethorn Games
Friday
6:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Talking Mental Health with Theology and Samantha Beart
Mental health is an important, often overlooked part of life. Join Samantha Beart and Theology as they discuss navigating difficulty in life and how gaming can be used as a tool for healing through storytelling, acomplishment and a safe escape from stress.
Host: Theology | Samantha Béart
Friday
6:00PM
Panel 3
E for Everyone
Cosplay Design Studio!
Join us in the Cosplay Design Studio to learn the basics of designing your own cosplay ideas, so you can cosplay outside of the “cannon box.” From Original Characters to Gijinkas to Original ideas for your favorite characters, this workshop will cover how to get started with putting your ideas on paper!
Host: Dewfeathers
Friday
7:00PM
Panel 1
T for Teen
Trials and Tribulations of Cosplay
Come have a comedic look back on personal failed, bad, or poorly planned cosplays from the past while also learning how to avoid the same issues. We will have some hands on failed examples to show off and laugh at because not everything goes the way you think it will when it comes to cosplay.
Host: SS+ Studios
Friday
7:00PM
Panel 2
T for Teen
Splatoon Meetup and Lore Crash Course
Love the Splatoon Series? Come in cosplay or just as yourself to connect with other Splatoon fans! This meetup will feature a crash course presentation on the entire lore of the series, ranging from dark to silly, as well as a chance to page through all four artbooks yourself! Stick around until the end of the panel for a quiz with a chance to win prizes!
Host: Merfire | Vulpixia
Friday
7:00PM
Panel 3
T for Teen
Improvised Twilight Zone
This is not a place in itself, but a passageway between places. It is that which cannot be described or explained, only felt and seen as the hairs on your arms rise inexplicably. It is place we call….The Twilight Zone. Join us for two back to back, entirely improvised episodes based on Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone.
Host: Ruben Gomez | Neco Pacheaco
Friday
8:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
The Tabletop Takeaway: Live Episode #2!
Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor typically discuss board game design and what they can Takeaway from different mechanics or designs that they explore. In this special live episode, they will discuss how video game design can help board game designers and how board game design can help video game designers. No matter your background or experience, we encourage designers of all backgrounds and experience levels to join us in bringing these two mediums together!
Host: Ananda Guneratne | Charlie McCarron | Trevor Muller-Hegel
Friday
8:00PM
Panel 3
E for Everyone
Poké-Biology!
Learn about the many real world animals that have inspired the design and move sets of Pokémon! From Pikas to Sea Cucumbers, there are many references to real animals from around the world to be found in this franchise.
Host: Dewfeathers
Friday
9:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
2Drag – A Cosplay Drag Show for Charity
Come on out for a show hosted by Primordial Chaos featuring themself and other entertainers local to the Twin Cities drag scene. Watch as they bring their most fabulous and sparkly cosplays and perform original numbers that are unique, creative, and usually a bit silly. They will also talk a bit about 2D Con’s charity partner this year, Guild Services, and be encouraging donations and tipping the entertainers; all tips raised will also be donated after the show.
Host: Primordial Chaos
Friday
9:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Tabletop Publisher Q&A
Get answers to your pre-submitted questions from Tabletop publishers. We will watch recorded responses from publishers and discuss their answers. Possibly with some live appearances! Questions can be submitted on Discord.
Host: Trevor Kirchner
Friday
9:00PM
Panel 3
AO Adults Only
Hentai Gameshow (18+)
Join us for an 18+ adult-themed game show where contestants compete for prizes. Volunteers from the audience compete and play fun naughty games. Come show us your bawdy side, or just be a voyeur. Prizes donated by Fantasy Gifts.
Host: Kevin Doheny | Khori Vaerconum
Friday
11:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
Karaoke Kingdom
An update for a fan favorite event. Karaoke is back at 2D Con with two nights of singing starting at 11PM on Friday and 10PM on Saturday and going until the sun comes up. Karaoke at 2D Con is a can’t miss event. Join your friends on stage or sing solo. We encourage the whole room to sing along. There will be a secret song each night, the first person who sings it will win a prize.
Host: Ray
Friday
11:00PM
Panel 2
M for Mature
Jackbox Party
Join the 2D Con staff for a late night of Jackbox Party Games! We’ll be playing a variety of games for your entertainment.
Host: Matt Sitko | Captain Zachavius
Saturday
11:00AM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Intro to Competitive Pinball
Interested in improving your pinball skills? New to competitive pinball (or pinball in general), and want to know where to start?
The third year of this panel covers beginner and advanced tricks to improve your pinball skills. Covering topics such as ball and table control, rules, and resources that I used to become a top 1,000 player in the world!
Host: Matthew Sitko
Saturday
11:00AM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Enamel Pin Workshop
Learn how to make enamel pins at home.
Host: SS+ Studios
Saturday
12:00PM
Panel 3
E for Everyone
All Aboard the Astral Express!
Join us as we dive in into the popular gacha game, Honkai: Star Rail to discuss and test your knowledge in Kahoot!
Host: SleepySpirit7 | StarrySage | Nin
Saturday
1:00PM
Panel 3
T for Teen
League of Legends Meetup
Calling of League of Legends (and adjacent) Cosplayers!! Come meet fellow League of Legends enthusiasts, get some cool photos with your fellow gamers & have a good time! Any/All skins allowed!
Host: Ei_Cosplay | chocotaco_cos
Saturday
2:00PM
Panel 3
T for Teen
League of Legends Jeopardy!
Welcome summoners to League of Legends Jeopardy! Do you play league of legends too much, have you got too much League of Legends knowledge to spare? Well we got the answer for you!
Host: Ei_Cosplay | chocotaco_cos
Saturday
2:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
An Introduction to Guild Services
Get to know our 2024 charity partner Guild Services.
Host: Guild Services
Saturday
3:00PM
Panel 1
T for Teen
What Death in Video Games Teaches us About Living
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Host: Theology
Saturday
3:00PM
Panel 2
T for Teen
Do you want to make a Vtuber?
Have you heard of a Vtuber or Virtual Youtuber? Ever wanted to learn how to make one for free? Come learn how to use free software found on Steam to make a DIY 3D model.
Host: Riles
Saturday
3:00PM
Panel 3
E for Everyone
2D Con Discord Community Meetup
Get to know the 2D Con Discord Community IRL. Come hang out and chat, put a face to the name that you chat with year round in the 2D Con Discord.
Host: CaptainZachavius
Saturday
5:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
The Voice of Generations
Kari Wahlgren has over 600 voice acting credits. Get to know Karis work and get a chance to ask her about your favorite roles.
Host: Kari Wahlgren
Saturday
5:00PM
Panel 2
T for Teen
Tacticool Cosplay
Like Call of Duty, SCP Foundation or Rainbow Six Siege? Want to know how to get into tactical cosplay? Swing on by and learn some tips and tricks. Intended for ages 13+.
Host: MaxOcato | Town Guard
Saturday
6:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Getting Evil w/Claire and Leon
Join 2D Con guests Nick Apostolides and Stephanie Panisello as they dive into their work as the motion capture and voice actors for Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield in the Resident Evil series.
Host: Nick Apostolides | Stephanie Panisello
Saturday
6:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Name that Obscure Video Game OST!
This is a high energy video game music quiz where we start out easier songs to guess and will progressively get harder! We will be handing out enamel pins as prizes for every correct answer!
Host: SS+ Studios
Saturday
7:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
The Ridiculous Lore of Resident Evil
Love Resident Evil like we do? Great to hear! Never played the games or seen the CGI films? Awesome! Join Rascella Raccoon and her friends as they go over the Resident Evil timeline in only an hour! From zombies and bioweapons to cheesy one-liners, this series can be really weird and just plain stupid! We will have trivia and candy!
Host: Rascella Raccoon | Travis | Anita | Killjoy
Saturday
7:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Controller Tear down with Free Geek Twin Cities
Tear apart a PS2 controller and learn how to properly recycle the components within. Perfect for getting young minds curious about engineering, as well as bringing awareness about e-waste. Family-friendly, all ages event. Prizes will be given to all participants.
Host: Amanda Jacobsen | Jackson Burger
Saturday
7:00PM
Panel 3
E for Everyone
2D&D
Imagine a convention themed D&D one shot with characters you have only dreamt of or joked about. Advantage will be given for improv, grace and voice acting. bring friends, bring enemies. The audience will get to write half of the adventures.
Host: MaxOcato | Town Guard
Saturday
8:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
Film Geek Time Machine Podcast – Live Show
Austin and Tim from the Film Geek Time Machine podcast discuss and break down some of the first movies based on video games.:
Come be part of this crazy live podcast recording.
Host: Austin Kennedy | Tim Kizer
Saturday
9:00PM
Panel 2
E for Everyone
Granting Inspiration: How Minnesota Pays Artists to Art
In fiscal year 2023, the state of Minnesota awarded 308 of its residents a total of $2.9M in arts grants. This year, 363 people shared $3.5M.
Scott Hebert is a five-time Individual Grant award winner for his Duluth-based, D&D podcast, “Twin Portals.” During this panel he will explain why this money is available, point you to where you can get yours, and offer advice and inspiration to help new and experienced artists take the next step on their creative journey.
Host: Scott Hebert
Saturday
9:00PM
Panel 3
T for Teen
Video Game Dating Game
Looking for a love interest who approves of you? Looking to meet your prince or princess. well swing on in for this take on the dating game where all the contestants will be characters from your favorite games.
Host: MaxOcato | Town Guard
Saturday
10:00PM
Panel 2
T for Teen
TWST Truth or Dare
Ask the Twisted Wonderland boys a question! Or dare them to do something unexpected! (Within reason of course.)
Host: Coffee | Caspian | Noctifer
Saturday
10:00PM
Panel 1
M for Mature
Karaoke Kingdom
An update for a fan favorite event. Karaoke is back at 2D Con with two nights of singing starting at 11PM on Friday and 10PM on Saturday and going until the sun comes up. Karaoke at 2D Con is a can’t miss event. Join your friends on stage or sing solo. We encourage the whole room to sing along. There will be a secret song each night, the first person who sings it will win a prize.
Host: Ray
Saturday
11:00PM
Panel 2
AO Adults Only
Drunk PowerPoint Time (18+)
Come join us as we become unskippable cutscenes about topics in gaming, such as: “Horse-Girl Roasts and Rankings of Video Game Horses”, “Top 3 Neopets Controversies”, and more! Hard to say. Topics and panelists subject to change. Friendly audience heckling welcome.
Host: Jen Vinson | Chelsea Du Fresne | Alex Van Aken | Katie Anderson
Saturday
11:00PM
Panel 3
AO Adults Only
Roast of Bowser, Zelda, Mario, and More (18+)
Join your Roastmaster, comedians and favorite video and board game characters as they mercilessly roast each other.
Host: Todd Skoda
Sunday
11:00AM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Cosplay Discord Meetup
We’ve been chatting all year in the 2D Con Discord, now let’s meet-up in person!
Host: KikiCraft
Sunday
12:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Crafting Co-Op: The Making of Ripple and Frawg
Join the Ripple and Frawg team to peek behind the curtain and discuss the development process, creative differences, and their journey building a unique two-player adventure game.
Host: Daniel Johnsen | Cole Nugteren | Jillian Nerat | Elizabeth Geoffrey | Nathaniel Willius
Sunday
1:00PM
Panel 3
T for Teen
Designing Legends: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Video Game Characters
Have you ever seen a character and couldn’t speak because of it’s beauty? Or stopped playing a game the first time the cinematic zoomed in on your hero’s face? This is the panel for you? Let’s judge the design choices of legendary designers together, and both praise and laugh at them.
Host: Alex Bren/Ugly Sonic
Sunday
1:00PM
Panel 2
T for Teen
Call of Duty Q&A
Call of duty characters answer questions that the fans have!
Host: Katen | Rosie | Ashlyn | Val
Sunday
2:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
Reduce Reuse Recosplay
Let’s talk about all of the ways we can get creative with thrifting and reusing items for making cosplay! Making cosplay out of primarily reused, recycled, and up-cycled materials is a fun and rewarding experience. In this panel we’ll discuss how to source recycled and sustainable materials both online and in person. We’ll have a discussion about how to incorporate sustainable practices into your cosplay and share some of our favorite recycled cosplay components and stories!
Host: Dewfeathers
Sunday
3:00PM
Panel 1
E for Everyone
First Run, To Mod or Not to Mod?
An older question on PC, but becoming more relevant on consoles. Do you play with mods on your first playthrough of a game or play vanilla. Mods are coming out faster and faster with each game. And some seem more and more necessary sometimes (looking at you Starfield and DLSS). So at what point do you start adding mods?
Host: Kervin
Indie Island
Indie Island is a collection of independent games and their developers. Come check out some returning favorites, and maybe discover a new one. Your feedback could even help shape the development of the game!
Vote on your favorite games and help us decide who will take home the coveted Game of the Show and other awards by voting for your favorites after you’ve had a chance to play them all.
Voting is open until 3PM on Sunday. Indie awards will be announced during closing ceremonies.
Indie Island | Floor 2
Friday 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Indie Meet and Greet
Get to know your fellow indie developers and the indie island team. Join us in the indie island room for a pre-show meet and greet.
Friday 11:30AM-12:00PM
Indie Showcase
The indie showcase is a collection of trailers and videos featuring the games being showcased at Indie Island.
Protospiel @ 2D Con
Get feedback from other game designers and attendees without a dedicated booth. Protospiel @ 2D Con uses an open table format, where designers can simply pick an open table and set up their game to play. When you’re not playing, you put away your game and leave the table open for another designer to use.
Dev Dash
Do you enjoy creating games? Be a part of our very first 2D Con 24 hour Game Jam, Dev Dash. Join as a team or work solo on a new game of your own design based on a theme that will be announced when Dev Dash begins! When Dev Dash concludes at 6pm Friday, you will have the option to showcase your game at our our Indie Island Developers Showcase Area for attendees to play, provide feedback, and vote for. An award for the best Dev Dash game will be given out during closing ceremonies Sunday afternoon.
Register to Jam
Dev Dash registration is open to all 2D Con attendees. The dash begins on Thursday August 22, 2024 at 6PM and ends on Friday August 23, 2024 at 6PM on the 22nd floor of the DoubleTree.
All jammers must be registered for 2D Con 2024 to participate.
Jam Hours
Thursday 6:00PM – Friday 6:00PM
Cosplay
Meet your Cosplay Team
The 2D Con cosplay team is made up of many talented individuals with years of cosplay and crafting experience.
KikiCraft
Host
Alan Scholting
Host
Jellyfyshi
Judge
Dewfeathers
Judge
JustGodlyEnough
Judge
2D Con Cosplay
COSPLAY Sign up
Market Hours | Floor 2
Cosplay HQ is your place to go for any cosplay-related questions, repairs, or to sign up for our cosplay contest! 2D Con Cosplay Contest sign-ups will take place in-person at our new “Cosplay HQ” area during open hours starting Friday of the convention. 2D Con Cosplay Contest does not allow skits or performances. Sign-ups are limited to 50 entrants so sign-up as soon as possible!
As part of the cosplay show, participants who choose to compete will be judged by an experienced panel of judges. Awards will be given out in the following categories.
- Best Novice: the best novice-level craftsmanship participating in the masquerade.
- Best Journeyman: the best journeyman-level craftsmanship participating in the cosplay show.
- Best Master: the best master-level craftsmanship participating in the cosplay show.
- Best in Show: the best stage presence.
- Judge’s Choice: the judge’s favorite entrants.
COSPLAY Contest
Saturday 5:00PM | Mainstage – floor 2
Cosplay Panels
COSPLAY DESIGN STUDIO!
Friday 6:00PM | Panel 3 – floor 2
Join us in the Cosplay Design Studio to learn the basics of designing your own cosplay ideas, so you can cosplay outside of the “cannon box.” From Original Characters to Gijinkas to Original ideas for your favorite characters, this workshop will cover how to get started with putting your ideas on paper!
Host: Dewfeathers
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF COSPLAY
Friday 7:00PM | Panel 1 – floor 2
Come have a comedic look back on personal failed, bad, or poorly planned cosplays from the past while also learning how to avoid the same issues. We will have some hands on failed examples to show off and laugh at because not everything goes the way you think it will when it comes to cosplay.
Host: SS+ Studios
Cosplay Discord Meetup
Sunday 11:00AM | Panel 1 – floor 2
We’ve been chatting all year in the 2D Con Discord, now let’s meet-up in person with your host KikiCraft!
Host: KikiCraft
REDUCE REUSE RECOSPLAY
Sunday 2:00PM | Panel 1 – floor 2
Let’s talk about all of the ways we can get creative with thrifting and reusing items for making cosplay! Making cosplay out of primarily reused, recycled, and up-cycled materials is a fun and rewarding experience. In this panel we’ll discuss how to source recycled and sustainable materials both online and in person. We’ll have a discussion about how to incorporate sustainable practices into your cosplay and share some of our favorite recycled cosplay components and stories!
Host: Dewfeathers
LAN Gaming
LAN is Back!
We’re going back to our roots and bringing back the dedicated LAN gaming room. We’ll have a limited number of PCs available for open play and plenty of space for you to bring your rig!
Space is available for you to bring your PC, Keyboard, Mouse, Headset and up to two 24″ monitors. Support is provided by Minnesota Esports Club.
The LAN room will be monitored and locked after hours.
LAN | Floor 2
Friday 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Video Game Tournaments
2D Con is the largest eSports event in Minnesota. With multiple tournaments and hundreds of competitors. We are thrilled to be able to offer a large selection of great games, amazing prizes, and the best community around.
Tournament Registration is done on-site and via Start.GG.
Friday
Tournament Room | floor 2
6:00PM – Mortal Kombat 1
6:30PM – Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
8:00PM – Capcom vs SNK 2
8:00PM – Street Fighter 6
LAN Gaming | floor 2
8:00PM – Random Tournament
Arcade | floor 1
7:00PM – Deathball
Rhythym Games | floor 1
5:00PM – Pump it Up
Saturday
Tournament room | floor 2
11:00AM – King of Fighters XV
12:00PM – Dragonball Fighterz
1:00PM – Bust a Move 4
1:00PM – Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
2:00PM – Super Smash Bros Ultimate
3:00PM – Under Night In-Birth II
3:30PM – Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
5:00PM – Guilty Gear: Strive
7:00PM – Tekken 8
Retro | floor 1
12:00PM – Classic Tetris
Modern | floor 1
12:00PM – Fifa World Cup
2:30PM – Splatoon 3
Rhythm Games | floor 1
1:00PM – Dance Dance Revolution
Arcade | floor 1
12:00PM – High Score Challenge
2:00PM – Pinball Tournament
Sunday
Tournament Room | floor 2
12:00PM – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Tabletop
Tabletop Gaming
Roll dice, move your meeples, flip cards. The 2D Con tabletop library features over 1000 titles available for open play.
We have something for everyone: family games, party games, strategy games, classics and traditional games, and the latest hotness! In addition to open gaming, we also have scheduled play, RPG gaming, and tabletop and TCG tournaments. Sign ups for scheduled play, learn to play, and tournaments are located at the board game checkout booth.
Tabletop | Garden Court – floor 1
Friday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Scheduled Tournaments
Friday
1:00PM – Ticket to Ride
6:00PM – Munchkin
Saturday
1:00PM – CATAN National Qualifier
3:00PM – Crokinole
Sunday
10:00AM – Chess
12:00PM – Betrayal at House on the Hill
12:00PM – King of Tokyo
1:00PM – Uno
Learn to Play
Friday
2:00PM – Fallout Homebrew RPG
3:00PM – Crokinole
5:00PM – Betrayal at House on the Hill
Saturday
Sunday
To be scheduled
Trading Card Games
Tournaments
Friday
2:00PM – MTG Commander Legends Battle for Baldur’s Gate Draft ($25)
5:00PM – MTG Conspiracy: Take the Crown Draft ($30)
6:00PM – Pokémon TCG Standard ($10)
6:00PM – MTG Mystery Booster Draft Convention Edition ($20)
8:00PM – Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Advanced ($10)
Saturday
12:00PM – Lorcana Constructed ($10)
1:00PM – Pokémon TCG League Play
4:00PM – Star Wars Unlimited Constructed ($5)
4:00PM – Yu-Gi-Oh! Structured ($15)
5:00PM – MTG Conspiracy: Take the Crown Draft ($30)
6:00PM – MTG Modern Horizons 3 Sealed ($65)
Sunday
11:00AM – Star Wars Unlimited Sealed ($30)
1:00PM – One Piece Constructed ($10)
1:00PM – Pokémon TCG League Play
2:00PM – Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced ($10)
Open Play
Friday
2:00PM-10:00PM – MTG Commander Open Play
2:00PM-4:00PM – One Piece Learn to Play
Saturday
10:00AM-10:00PM – MTG Commander Open Play
10:00AM – 3:00PM – Pokémon TCG Open Play
10:00AM – 12:00PM – Lorcana Learn to Play
7:00PM – 10:00PM – One Piece Open Play
Sunday
10:00AM-3:00PM – MTG Commander Open Play
Role Playing Games
Role playing games
Have you ever dreamed of venturing through mystical forests? Exploring unknown alien planets? How about delving deep within dark dungeons? Maybe even piloting your own starship? Well here’s your chance! The Pathfinder and Starfinder Societies are looking for brave adventurers! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a fresh faced newbie, we have adventures for you!
Paizo Organized Play is back at 2D Con 2024! So dust off your dice. Sharpen your swords. Memorize your spells. Charge your blasters. And for the love of the realms, bring some healing potions!
Friday
12:00pm-3:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 4: Cat’s Cradle | Level 1 & Bounty 9: Fishing in Anthusis | Level 1
Table 2 – Quest 7: A Curious Claim | Level 3-6
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: Shards of a Glass Planet | Level 1
3:00pm-6:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 15: Treasure off the Coast | Level 1
Table 2 – Quest 9: Wayfinder Origins | Level 3-6
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: It Came from the Vast | Level 5
6:00pm-9:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 10: Hillcross Roundup | Level 1
Table 2 – Bounty 20: Burden in Bloodcove | Level 3
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: Shards of a Glass Planet | Level 1
6:00pm-12:00am
Table 4 – Scenario 1:2 Mosquito Witch | Level 1-4
Table 5 – Scenario 4:16 Dacilane Academy’s First Great Prank War | Level 3-6
9:00pm-12:00am
Table 1 – Quest 14: The Swordlord’s Challenge | Level 1-4
Table 2 – Bounty 18: From Family Lost | Level 3
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: It Came from the Vast | Level 5
Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 5: The Witch’s Winter Holiday | Level 1
Table 2 – Quest 5: The Dragon Who Stole Evoking Day | Level 3-6
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: Shards of a Glass Planet | Level 1
10:00am-4:00pm
Table 4 – Scenario 1:5 Trailblazers’ Bounty | Levels: 1-4
Table 5 – Scenario 5:3 Heidmarch Heist | Level: 5-8
1:00pm-4:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 8: The Tireless Path | Level 1
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: It Came from the Vast | Level 5
1:00pm-7:00pm
Table 2 – Scenario 2:23 An Agent’s Obligation | Levels: 3-6
4:00pm-7:00pm
Table 1 – Bounty 7: Cleanup Duty | Level 1
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: Shards of a Glass Planet | Level 1
Table 4 – Build your own Character!
Table 5 – Quest 8: Shadows of the Black Sovereign | Level 3-6
7:00pm-12:00am
Table 1 – Multi table Special! Special 4-99: Blessings of the Forest | Level 1-2
Table 2 – Multi table Special! Special 4-99: Blessings of the Forest | Level 1-2
Table 3 – Multi table Special! Special 4-99: Blessings of the Forest | Level 3-4
Table 4 – Multi table Special! Special 4-99: Blessings of the Forest | Level 3-4
Table 5 – Multi table Special! Special 4-99: Blessings of the Forest | Level 5-6
Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm
Table 1 – Quest 15: In the Footsteps of Horror | Level 1-4
Table 2 – Build your own Character!
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: It Came from the Vast | Level 5
10:00am-4:00pm
Table 4 – Scenario 3:4 The Devil-Wrought Disappearance | Level: 3-6
Table 5 – Scenario 2:18 The Fanciful March of Urwal | Level 3-6
1:00pm-4:00pm
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: Shards of a Glass Planet | Level 1
1:00pm-7:00pm
Table 1 – Scenario 3:18 Dacilane Academy’s Delightful Disaster | Level: 1-4
Table 2 – Scenario 5:19 Demonic Afterparty| Level: 3-6
4:00pm-7:00pm
Table 3 – Starfinder 2e: It Came from the Vast | Level 5
Table 4 – Bounty 11: Forged Facade | Level 1
Table 5 – Quest 9: Wayfinder Origins | Level 3-6
Side Quests
TRADING CARD GAME
A 2D Con tradition. Collect trading cards from staff and guests around to convention. Only 100 of each card are available so act fast.
Super Secret Scavenger Hunt
Details released on August 23
Badge Ribbons
How many can you collect? Badge ribbons are back at 2D Con. Get them from various areas of the convention, or 2D con fans!
Miku Medallion Hunt
Can you find the medallion? We’ve hidden a Miku medallion with one of our staff members. Keep an eye out for clues on Discord throughout the convention. Be the first to find the medallion and win an amazing prize.
Sponsors and Supporters
Sponsors
Partners
Supporting companies
2024 Very Important Gamers
Wendell | AndrewJWin | Strongdart81439 | Ace | Sco | BidGr8 | Badge Name | RooRoo1701 | ReverendDoctorSven | ~KimiJill~ | Not Important | Joel | Schteef | Vulvasaur | Michael Stum | Andy T | Filthylookalike | Usagi | K | SXyGeeK | DJ Particle | Dana | Shao khan you suck | Patrick | Asith | Sarah | Mike | Ashlynn | Christina | Grumbledor | Scott (Twin Portals Podcast) | Dr. Wily | HIGHxVOLTAGE21 | Avacyn41 | RivetCityRed | Nikhe | Bean | Kelly | Kelly | Mic | Panda | Ciel | Alyssa | Katie | Oliver | Tera | Manda Sue | Caitlin | Ray | Ashley | Randa | Cheyenne | Luna Lady of Light | Oh Kale No! | Kelsey (Brodo Swaggins) | Sam | ErichNova | Phil Childs | Shawna G | Hannah | Nico | Nell | Radcliff | Jessica | Josie | Claire | Katiya | Qaju | Adam | Holly | Sammi | Maritza | Ashli | Kervin | Beth | Dhalgrave | Zozo | Feora | Rhooney | Master chief | Cortana | Kimberly | ToxicDecision | Jack | Molly | Brenna | ThottageCoreGf | ZorahScope | Nikayna | Valerie | Roger | Dingus | Tucker | Jon | Dolly_Doki | Kyle Fuller | Rin / Gia | Will @Lightproject | Marceline | Moned | Jacob | whatacaitastrophe | GI-Gem | Hannah (she/her) | Tim (he/him) | Steven | Morganne | Bethany | Jeremy Gore | Paige | SoundFX | Apollo | James H Rodgers | Joy Rodgers | Pierce (LudoLoon Studio) | Stacy Starling | Josh Jogminas | Kale Starling | Lady Redfield | Leon | Ursula | Shelby | Kyle | JP | Stacey | Azieru | Trigger | Zmvz11 | Gonzalo Pliego-Torres | Sierra Van Zee | M | Pat | Rohan Singh | Zzsadistic | Xion_Sage | Joe Puissant | Major_Epidemic | MuscleHamstir70 | VesperNinja1x | Amanda | William | Shirley | Chuck | Andrewc | Kristen (StarArtist) | Cole Stark | Laura | Carmella | Cynthia | Catherine
Credits
2D Con Staff and Volunteers
Executive Team
Joseph Opsahl (President)
Alanna Vera (Treasurer)
Kiki Snell (CMO)
Accessibility
Chealsea Thomas
Clinton “Loki” DeGross
Charity
Misha Grauberger (Lead)
Mai Vang
Misha Grauberger (Sanctuary)
Operations
Howard Hong (Lead)
Carolyn Lumby
Emily Vernon
Joey Undis
Lauren Stacy
Sco Holm
Zachary Van Zee
Creative
Kiki Snell (Lead)
Andrea Vera
Elizabeth Ripplinger
Jana Lein
Rhylie Colby
Sco Holm (2D TCG)
Cosplay
Elijah Newfield
Jodi Brockel
Alan Scholting (Emcee)
Kiki Snell (Host)
Miyu Vang (Photography)
Rhylie Colby
Media
Kenzie Beyer (Photography)
Kimberly Pratt (Social)
Nathan Petersen (Photography)
Nick Boden (Photography)
Matthew Schmid (Photography)
Development
Jason Ripplinger
Theo Range
Community Manager
Cory Kabrud (2D HQ)
Elizabeth Ripplinger (Facebook)
Zach LaVone (Discord)
Tech
Eric Gunderson (Lead)
James Harden (Panels)
Video Gaming
Matthew Sitko (Lead)
Antquan Mincy (Arcade)
Connor Cloud (Console)
Daniel Scott (Console)
Danny Desnick (Arcade)
Dylan Johnson (Console)
Emmanuel Banjo (Console)
Erica Rothbauer (TO)
Julie O’Brien (Arcade)
Matt Filippelli (TO – Run The Mix)
Matthew Hubert (TO)
Megan Hetterick (Console)
Natasha Bruns (TO – NSquared)
Nathan Childs (Arcade)
Nathan Christianson (TO – NSquared)
Patrick Helgers (Console)
Peter Anderson (TO – Run The Mix)
Peter Young (TO – MEC)
Ruben Adan (TO – Black Sheep)
TJ Kirtley (TO – MEC)
Tabletop
Annie Medusa (Tournaments)
Art Henecke
Austin Kennedy (Teacher)
Coral Thacker
Keith Apperson
Kyle Kirchner
Thomas Collins (Tournaments)
Indie Island
Cameron “Rin” Nelson
Spencer Wilson
Tim Elzinga (Dev Dash)
Trevor Kirchner
Mainstage
Hal King (Lighting)
Kerry Dierickx (Tech)
Perry Kennedy (Tech)
Raymond Segal (Sound)
Zack Zielieke (Steaming)
Entertainment
Theology (Resident DJ)
Sky Snow (Entertainment Liason)
Programming
Alan Scholting (MC)
Jana Lein
Raymond Segal (Karaoke)
Tori Winkelman (Guests)
Registration
Alanna Vera (Keyholder)
Aichon Yang
Chealsea Thomas
Erica Thompson
Grace Luberda
Marcus Ice
Midge Ruhl
Riss Widseth
MJ Benjamin
Christina Kuha
Market
Andrea Vera (2D Merch)
Ashley Roller (Re-Play Shop)
Caroline Spacek (Vendors)
Cory Kabrud (Re-Play Shop)
Em Petersen (Artist Alley)
Morgan Witty (Artist Alley)
San Park (Vendors)
Guests
Brook Scholting (Lead)
Alan Scholting
Stacia Stromberg
Hospitality
Andrew Deters (VIP)
Andrew Hagen (Staff)
Lance Turner (Staff)
Sky Snow (VIP)
Room Parties
Sam Wroge
Steve Timm
Logistics
Jeremy Piekarczyk (Lead)
Phillip Peterson
Raleigh Johnson
Richard Pham
Nicholas Blackowiak (Nomad Ghostbusters)
Safety
AJ Schmalenberger (AM lead)
John Griffin (PM Lead)
Daniel Dunn
Daniel Peterson
Hunter Lumby (Medical)
JD Pogue
Jean Helders
Nicholas Paulson
Chris Bloom
Richard Pham (Medical)
Outreach
AJ Schmalenberger
Cory Kabrud
Matthew Sitko
Trevor Kirchner
Alanna Vera
Misha Grauberger
