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What is AVCon?
AVCon is an annual celebration of Japanese animation, video gaming, tabletop gaming, esports, game development, art, technology, and cosplay all in the heart of Adelaide – the capital of South Australia!
AVCon is run by Team AVCon Inc, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to serving the local South Australian community and organising various anime and gaming themed events. These events are geared towards hobbyists, professionals, and the general public; meaning no matter your skill level or need, we have you covered! Because AVCon is a not-for-profit organisation, all funds generated are used exclusively for making AVCon a better event year after year while also holding other smaller events and promoting local content.
AVCon has been running for 21 years and has built a lasting legacy within South Australia and stands as one of the pillars of pop culture celebration on the Australian calendar. Because of its long lasting success, AVCon has developed a sterling reputation and is respected nationwide in multiple industries and communities.
AVCon is committed to fostering local and interstate talent in fields such as game development, digital productions, writing, art and design, sewing and construction and other creative outlets such as streaming and podcasting.
AVCon appeals to and is attended by males and females in equal measure, with another large segment of our attendees identifying as non-binary or genderfluid.
40% of AVCon attendees fall into the 18 to 24 age range and another 40% fall into the 25 to 34 bracket meaning AVCon has solid appeal to the younger demographics who make up the largest share of consumers spending money on pop culture related products and services.
AVCon is a family-friendly event that offers free entry to children under 10 and targets content directly at young fans to foster a lifelong love of AVCon and pop culture. Feedback from previous years indicate that AVCon resonates with and is well regarded by the family demographic.
Keen to work with AVCon or want to get in touch, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. You can also join our mailing list here for the latest updates.
Artists and Creators
AVCon boasts one of the largest ‘Artist Alleys’ in the country and due to its 21-year history, has developed a reputation for being one of the premiere events for consumers to find unique and exciting creations from the talented individuals that AVCon attracts.
AVCon staff participate in and take feedback from the artist community to continually make improvements to the operation of Artist Alley, which has resulted in sustained praise from participants and AVCon attendees year after year. AVCon also offers many perks to help promote individual creators on our social media platforms and or ways to work with us on specialised events and projects.
AVCon has aimed to keep the running costs of attending Artist Alley competitive in comparison to other events, and feedback from previous stallholders has consistently stated that proactive effort in doing business at AVCon has yielded sales on par with larger events in Sydney or Melbourne.
If you have specific questions about exhibiting with AVCon or want to get in touch, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. You can also join our mailing list here for the latest updates.
Vendors and Exhibitors
AVCon offers exciting opportunities for businesses to sell or promote their products and services. AVCon’s vendor hall is a premium area that offers high-quality space and booth setups for businesses to take full advantage of a captive AVCon audience receptive to pop culture and a proven track record for spending money.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on increasing the variety and quality of offerings available at our event in order to boost the perceived value and overall enjoyment to our attendees. This in return results in a fertile environment for businesses to work with us in exciting ways to achieve maximum sales and exposure.
AVCon is dedicated to evaluating current specifications and trends in the festival space to make sure layouts, services and setups of our vendor area are cutting-edge and financially practical. This allows our business partners to have piece of mind that they are getting the most out of their association with AVCon while being hassle free. Space in our vendor hall comes configured in default but effective setups that will allow businesses to vend with minimal experience or expended effort. Custom configurations can also be designed with AVCon to give your presence at our events a unique flavour and exponential sales potential, our staff are ready to help.
Vendor space can also be combined with advertising and promotion opportunities through our sponsorship team to boost awareness and sales on the day, along with increased exposure in the wider market for months surrounding the event.
If you have specific questions about exhibiting with AVCon or want to get in touch, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. You can also join our mailing list here for the latest updates.
Sponsors
AVCon has thrived for over two decades as South Australia’s premier pop culture event, cultivating a large and dedicated audience that actively participates in our activities and engages with AVCon media year-round.
AVCon has a long list of satisfied partners over the years who have utilised AVCon sponsorship opportunities. Working with us has a proven track record of increasing sales and positive product perception in a cost effective manner.
AVCon has several pre-configured packages to allow businesses and institutions to collaborate with AVCon’s audience and be featured as a respected partner of AVCon. This is a hassle free way to effectively boost awareness of products and services. These packages include logos on prominent AVCon advertising, staff tshirts and venue fixtures, potential naming rights to AVCon events and infrastructure, social media campaigns, and exclusive placement in key areas such as the vendor hall.
If the standard packages don’t take your fancy or you are looking for something a bit different? No problem! AVCon has a dedicated sponsorship team that can create custom packages for your business or institution. These can include exclusive areas at our events with your branding, content or activities that feature your products and services for direct attendee interaction. Or how about special campaigns or exclusive content produced for social media? There are many ways to forge an ongoing partnerships with AVCon on a variety of projects utilising our resources and audience, so email us now for information on how we can work together.
If you have specific questions about sponsorship or want to get in touch, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. You can also join our mailing list here for the latest updates.
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