Ai-Kon
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| Ai-Kon | |
| Location | Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, Canada |
| Years in existence | 2001 to 2005 (with the exception of 2002) |
| Current Size | Unknown |
| List Of Events | Unknown |
| Official Website | Official Ai-Kon Website |
Ai-Kon is an anime convention that is generally held yearly in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in Canada. The convention runs 24 hours a day and spans 3 days. The annual event features anime, cosplay, video games, and many other contests and activities.
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History
Ai-Kon was first held in July 2001 at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB. Originally run and held by the University of Manitoba Anime Club (UMAnime), the convention is now held by an independant volunteer board. After its first year, the staff of Ai-Kon went on hiatus for one year, and in July 2003, a second Ai-Kon was held at the University. The event continued yearly after this point.
List of Convention Dates, Locations, and estimated attendance
- July 20-22, 2001 - University of Manitoba - between 300-700
- 2002 - Organizational Hiatus. No event held.
- July 25-27, 2003 - University of Manitoba - around 700
- July 30 - August 1, 2004 - Sheraton Hotel - around 1000
- August 12-14, 2005 - Winnipeg Convention Centre - Expected to meet or exceed 2004's attendance
Origin of the name
“Ai” means “love” in Japanese, hence Ai-Kon’s slogan “For the love of anime”.
Events
- Masquerade - Also referred to as the Cosplay Contest.
- Game Tournaments - In recent years, the UMGA has held a game room at Ai-Kon, and has held tournaments in games such as Soul Calibur 2, Super Smash Bros Melee, and Dance Dance Revolution.
