Zenkaikon 2026

Welcome to the application for Community Organizations at Zenkaikon 2026, taking place March 19th to 22nd, 2026!  This is a new application for local and related organizations who wish to promote their group and events.  All tables will be in the Artists' Alley, which is the convention's area for creatives to showcase and sell their artistic works.  However, there are strictly no sales allowed at the Community Organization tables.

Important Changes from Previous Years:

We ask that organizations, as well as artists upload photos of your group or table/booth setups from past events directly to the Eventeny application. This is to help us make the jurying process more efficient as we deal with an increased number of applications.
Artists' Alley Hours (subject to change)  

Community Organizations are subject to the same hours and guidelines.

Thursday Setup: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday Setup: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm (first 30 minutes for Premium attendees)
Saturday: 10:00am - 8:00pm (first 30 minutes for Premium attendees)
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm (first 30 minutes for Premium attendees)

You must fill out this form to be considered as a Community Organization in the Artists' Alley in 2026, even if you have already applied and/or been an exhibitor with us in the past.

(Note that this is not the Exhibit Hall application. Only groups and organizations without active selling at Zenkaikon may apply.  Any organizations applying here are not permitted to sell merchandise (such as apparel, tickets, memberships, art, figurines, DVDs/BDs, manga/books, etc.)  If the organization has plans to sell anything, we suggest they should apply for Artist Alley instead.

We will contact you using the email you use for this form. Ensure it is correct before continuing. You will be able to edit your application after submission in the case you need to change contact information, request additional tables or spaces, or edit your public business description.

Thank you so much for submitting programming for Zenkaikon 2026! Without dedicated presenters like you, Zenkaikon would not be the convention it is. Our members trust us to have excellent programming, whether it be a panel, workshop, or anything else, and we value your contribution to setting the programming bar at a high level for our members.

This year's theme is "Sakura Festival," and any submissions on that theme will be appreciated and given more priority.

A few things to note before starting the application:

1. We expect all program-runners to show up 10 minutes before their program's start time, present their program as scheduled, and adhere to all Zenkaikon policies. Presenters not following these policies may be rejected for future applications. Selected Speed Panelists must arrive at the start of the Speed Panel and have five minutes to connect their laptop or device.
2. As a rule, we do not accept submissions that require an admission fee. All programming is open to all registered members. A small materials-only fee may be charged on a case-by-case basis for workshops that involve creating crafts. Please email m.jean@zenkaikon.org before submitting (or at time of submission) any workshop that might require a material fee.
3. Up to three memberships (or membership reimbursements) will be offered to the specified presenters of approved programs. Multiple memberships will not be offered to the same person if they are approved for more than one program. 
4.  You do not need to pre-register before your programming is accepted.
   1.  If you pre-register and your programming is accepted, your membership will be reimbursed in a timely manner.
   2. If you do not pre-register and your programming is accepted, you (and your second presenter, if applicable) will receive a registration code that gives you a membership(s) for this year.
   3. If you pre-register, but your programming is not accepted, and you therefore do not wish to attend Zenkaikon, you can transfer your membership in accordance with our "Refund and Transfer" policy, which is found at the bottom of our Registration page for full details. 
5. If you wish to submit multiple programs, you must complete this application form separately for each submission. This Eventeny form does not have the ability to have different programming entries on one form submission. 
6. Due to venue construction, we will have more programs waitlisted for Zenkaikon 2026. You will be notified if your program is Wait-Listed.
7. We will begin notifying applicants of program application status (accepted, waitlisted, rejected) in mid-January 2026.
8. Be respectful of all Zenkaikon staff, volunteers, fellow presenters, and attendees.