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Industry and Press Application 2026

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Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Oct 29, 2026 12:00 pm - Nov 01, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 am - Oct 13, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

Youmacon is a 4-day convention celebrating Japanese Animation, Gaming, and Pop Culture. Whether you’re a convention pro, or have yet to attend an Anime event, we have just what you’re looking for. Since 2005, Youmacon has been an immersive and innovative event unlike any other.

About the application

This is the Industry and Press Application for Youmacon 2026. This application is for members of the media, press, industry professionals, and other qualified representatives interested in covering or participating in Youmacon. Please provide accurate and complete information about yourself, your organization, and your intended coverage or involvement at the convention. Applications will be reviewed by the Youmacon team, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval or complimentary credentials. Approved applicants will receive additional information.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, you agree to abide by Youmacon’s Policies and Code of Conduct. Press badges are issued at the discretion of Youmacon and may be revoked for misuse. Approval does not guarantee interview access or special privileges beyond press areas.

 

https://youmacon.com/privacy-policy/

https://youmacon.com/code-of-conduct/

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • Full Name
  • Outlet / Organization
  • Job Title / Role
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Website / Channel / Publication URL
  • Type of Outlet
  • Other
  • Audience Size / Reach
  • Number of Press Badges Requested
  • Name of Additional Team Member (if applicable)
  • What days do you plan on covering?
  • How do you plan to cover Youmacon?
  • If other, please describe
  • Briefly describe your coverage plans
  • Have you ever covered Youmacon before?
  • If yes, please provide links to past coverage
  • By submitting this application, you agree to abide by Youmacon’s Policies and Code of Conduct.
  • By participating as an approved Industry or Press representative at Youmacon 2026, you acknowledge and agree that Youmacon and its representatives may request, obtain, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and otherwise use copies of footage, photographs, audio, interviews, or other media captured by you during the convention for Youmacon-related purposes, including promotional, marketing, archival, social media, website, and future convention materials. You agree to provide copies of requested footage or media to Youmacon upon request. You retain ownership of your original content unless otherwise agreed in writing; however, by accepting Industry/Press access, you grant Youmacon a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use and distribute the provided media for the purposes described above