MomoCon, the multi-genre convention celebrated by fans of all ages, is set to return this year from May 24th to May 27th. The event, a favorite among enthusiasts of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, and Gaming (video games, esports, tabletop, LARP), will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center (Halls B & C) and Omni Hotel in Atlanta.
This year’s edition promises to be the largest yet, with an expected attendance of 50,000 guests, surpassing the 48,000 who converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in 2023. The convention’s exponential growth reflects its popularity and the passionate following it has gathered over the years.
MomoCon offers a rich and diverse experience for attendees, with a wide range of activities scheduled throughout the weekend. Highlights include celebrity guest appearances, autograph sessions, interactive panels, gaming tournaments, and live performances. Notable guests include:
- Irene Bedard – Actor, Voice Actor – Known for roles in “Pocohontas” (Disney), “Lakota Woman,” “Smoke Signals,” “Longmire,” “The Mist” (Stephen King), and “Westworld” (HBO).
- Jodi Benson – Actor – Renowned for her role as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” and appearances in “Wreck it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet”, “Toy Story 2”, and “Toy Story 3”.
- Steve Blum – Voice Actor – Recognized for voicing T.O.M. on “Toonami”, Spike from “Cowboy Bebop”, and Zeb from “Star Wars Rebels”.
- Sarah-Nicole Robles – Actor – Known for roles in “The Owl House”, “Encanto”, “The Boss Baby: back in Business,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles”.
- Beau Billinslea – Voice Actor – Known for his work in “Cowboy Bebop”, “Naruto”, and “Final Fantasy Advent Children”.
MomoCon also boasts impressive numbers:
- It has grown from a 700-person on-campus event to the largest convention in the southeastern U.S. for gaming, animation, cosplay, comics, and tabletop games.
- The second-largest open game hall in the United States, spanning 300,000+ sq. ft., offers arcades, Esports stages, PC and LAN gaming, console tournaments, board and card gaming, RPGs, and LARP.
- Over 90,000 sq. ft. are dedicated to tabletop games, with instructors available to teach the hottest new games.
- 300,000 sq. ft. of space for celebrity autographs, vendors, international and indie game developers.
- A wide range of cosplay contests, including categories for best craftsmanship and prop making.
- Live performances by YouTube singers, group performers, a Disney singing contest, and a Saturday night concert.
Attendees can register for four-day or single day memberships. Four-day memberships are $85-$100. Single days range from $45 – $60 (kids 9 and under free). Game tournament registration and separate concert tickets are also available. www.MomoCon.com
