Otakon recognizes that our members love to celebrate their fandoms through singing, playing music, staging elaborate photo shoots, and other spontaneous activities. While many of these activities are supported through our official programming, we understand that they also happen organically in shared spaces.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, the following guidelines apply to these activities:

1. No Advance Planning or Promotion: These activities must remain spontaneous. You may not advertise or reserve space in hallways or other high-traffic areas in advance. Otakon cannot guarantee space for these gatherings.
2. Get On-the-Spot Approval: Before beginning, you must receive permission at that moment from Access Control staff.
3. Be Respectful of Others: Activities must not disrupt the event or create safety issues. This includes blocking walkways, stairways, or exits, or generating excessive noise.
4. Access Control Has Final Say: Access Control staff may stop or disperse any gathering at their discretion, even if prior permission was granted, for safety or operational reasons.

*Guests and Autographs

Domestic and international guests are a major highlight for many attendees at a convention. It presents a rare opportunity to meet the people behind some of their favorite anime and fandoms. As the demand for an autograph is always high, we strive to do the best within our power to accommodate the experiences of both the membership and guests. In an attempt to keep sessions organized and safe, we have drafted policies in an effort to create a comfortable convention experience for all.

Autographs rules and procedures are subject to change at any time. Otakon will make a best effort to update the rules and procedures prior to the convention through Otakon’s social media channels and the Otakon web site several weeks prior to the convention, but rules posted at the event will take precedence should there be a discrepancy.