MATSURICON 2026

Please complete this form to be considered for our 2026 Panelist Schedule. If you’re interested in submitting proposals for multiple panels, please complete a separate form for each one.

Panel submissions will close on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

We’ll let you know on Eventeny by Sunday, July 26, 2026, whether your panel has been accepted, denied, or waitlisted. You can also check the status of your application in Eventeny at any time after submission. Any questions during this process can be directed to Skye, Caitlin, or Lucifer at panels@matsuricon.org.

Please confirm your continued interest in presenting your panel within 10 days of receiving your acceptance. We will be approving applications at all times throughout this application process. Please ensure you have your updated email, email alerts turned on, and any other helpful tools to check in on your application. Your confirmation of interest can be an email or Eventeny message in response if there is no button available to confirm.

Before you get started, review our Panel Rules and Guidelines for 2026.

This application is for any photographer seeking a badge to conduct business during Matsuricon 2026. All applications must be submitted by June 1st, 2026. Upon approval, Photographers will be emailed with a link for the Photography Badge purchase. All approved photographers will be emailed no later than June 5th, 2026 and all bookings or advertisements will not be approved until badge payment has been made and a confirmation email sent out.

This application is for any applicants seeking press credentials to cover Matusricon 2026. All applications must be submitted by August 1st, 2025. Badges grant weekend access but not to special ticketed events. All media teams must arrange interviews independently. Accuracy in reporting is crucial, and badges do NOT guarantee interviews or photos with celebrities. Professional conduct is expected; violation leads to badge forfeiture and removal from the event. All approved outlets will be emailed no later than August 5th, 2026 and all bookings or advertisements cannot be made until a confirmation email sent out.