Schedule

Our full Convention Guide, powered by ConClár, can be found at guide.chicon.org. This Guide will be updated at least daily during the Convention to reflect any changes to program item times, locations or participants.

We have provided an overview of the Convention Guide to help you get the best out of it.

The full program schedule, along with other useful information such as facility maps, opening times, and key policy reminders, can also be found in our Pocket Program which can downloaded in PDF format.

The Highlights page gives the time for some of our featured items, including major events, performances, Guest of Honor items.

Convention Hours

Here is a summary of the hours for key convention functions throughout the convention. A fuller list of hours and locations can be found in the online Con Guide.

Thursday, September 1

  • Registration: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Info Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Accessibility Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Volunteers Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: Noon – 7 p.m.
  • Art Show: Noon – 7 p.m.
  • Dealer’s Room: Noon – 6 p.m.
  • Con Suite: 1 p.m. – Midnight
  • Teen Lounge: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Friday, September 2

  • Registration: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Info Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Accessibility Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Volunteers Desk: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Art Show: 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
  • Dealer’s Room: 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
  • Con Suite: 8 a.m. – Midnight
  • Teen Lounge: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 3

  • Registration: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Info Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Accessibility Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Volunteers Desk: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Art Show: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Dealer’s Room: 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
  • Con Suite: 8 a.m. – Midnight
  • Teen Lounge: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, September 4

  • Registration: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Info Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Accessibility Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Volunteers Desk: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Art Show: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Dealer’s Room: 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
  • Con Suite: 8 a.m. – Midnight
  • Teen Lounge: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Monday, September 5

  • Registration: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Info Desk: 9 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.
  • Accessibility Desk: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Volunteers Desk: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Art Show: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dealer’s Room: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Con Suite: 8 a.m. – Noon
  • Teen Lounge: 9 a.m. – Noon