4 minute read
We’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from our team! We hope that 2023 will be an improvement over the past few years, but there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Read on and find out what to expect!
REGISTRATION
Early bird pricing for pre-registration will end on January 29th, 2023. Afterwards, pre-registration prices will go up for each available level. Please note that online pre-registration will briefly be paused between January 30th and February 2nd.
Attendees must be registered for Anthrocon to reserve an Anthrocon-block hotel room. You will need the Registrant ID found at the bottom of your confirmation email in order to access the booking portal, which is composed of letters and numbers.
Those who pre-register before January 30th will receive an email when general hotel reservations open, containing the link needed to reserve a hotel room.
Those who pre-register after February 2nd will receive the link to book a hotel room in the registration confirmation email.
Anthrocon currently does not expect to have a COVID-19 policy in place for our 2023 event. However, we strongly recommend attendees to be appropriate vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending. Attendees showing any signs of illness will be expected to wear a protective medical mask for the protection of other attendees. Any changes to our attendance policy will be published to our Registration page and announced through social media channels.
To review all of the newest updates and policies regarding registration, visit the registration information page.
Anthrocon HOTEL bookings
Hotel room bookings will start in late January for both Dealers and those who have registered as Ultrasponsor/Supersponsor, with general booking (Attending or Sponsors) starting in February. You will need your Registrant ID, found in your confirmation email, in order to successfully reserve a room. Only ONE room may be booked per registration.
The hotel reservation block will be opening as follows:
Ultrasponsors: January 25th, 2023 at approx. 11:00 AM EST
Dealers: January 27th, 2023 at approx. 11:00 AM EST
Supersponsors: January 30th, 2023 at approx. 11:00 AM EST
General: February 2nd, 2023 at approx. 11:00 AM EST
Looking for a room or roommates? There are several community channels including the Facebook roomshare group and Anthrocon Discord channel to find a room or roommates. Please note that Anthrocon cannot help arrange, verify, or mediate any disputes with your chosen roommates - exercise caution when interacting with new roommates, verify all the details are accurate on room reservations, and make sure payments made are legitimate.
For more details on the booking process and hotel options, visit our Hotels page.
Anthrocon River Cruises
Tickets for our signature Anthrocon River Cruises are still available for purchase! Sail on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh with your fellow furries and enjoy breathtaking views of Pittsburgh and its surroundings. With multiple options from sightseeing to dinner and cocktail cruises, it’s the perfect way to combine the best of furry and Pittsburgh. Learn more and find tickets on our Anthrocon River Cruises page.
PANEL SUBMISSIONS and PERFORMANCE AUDITION FORM
Anthrocon’s programming relies on its diverse and talented attendees to help us provide as much variety and entertainment as possible. If you’ve ever wanted to host a panel or event while meeting other furries with shared interests, there’s no better opportunity than at Anthrocon. To sign up for a panel or a performance audition, head over to our Events and Panels page.
Dealers room and Artists Alley
Dealers Room approvals and confirmations will be finalized this month. We plan to send information about Dealers confirmation and our Dealers hotel room booking by the middle of the month to ensure enough time for any questions or concerns to be asked.
Artists Alley sign ups are now open on our website. The Artists Alley is a great place for artists to showcase and sell their artistic talents throughout the weekend. For more information and access to the sign up form, head to our Artists Alley page.
2023 Guest of Honor updates
For Anthrocon 2023, in conjuction with our theme, we’re bestowing the Guest of Honor designation to the city of Pittsburgh. We want our community to show as much appreciation for the hospitality and camaraderie that the Steel City has shown the furry community since 2006. We have become integral to the city’s image and culture, and vice versa. However, this doesn’t mean there will be any shortage of talent or celebrity that might appear - Anthrocon always brings the best in furry talent and creativity together in Pittsburgh.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our media team will continue regular updates on all of our social media channels including Twitter (@anthrocon), Facebook and our official Telegram channel. Remember to always verify that information you receive about the convention comes from a legitimate Anthrocon resource!
Always check the account the tweet is from - our official account handle is @anthrocon on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and others.
Verify any information you hear from non-official sources. Even if you heard it from a friend!
If you’re not sure about a post’s authenticity, send us a private message through our e-mail or Direct Messages on social media.