ARCHcon Prepares For Its Annual Hobbyist Convention

Since the ARCHcon 2019 is fast approaching, organizers are now preparing for the annual hobbyist convention.

ARCHcon 2019 will be at the JCentre Convention Center in AS Fortuna, Mandaue City on November 16-17. Hobbyist and guests may enjoy the whole convention from 10am-7pm.

ARCHcon 2019 has the official hashtag #ConWithACause. It gives a venue for nonprofit organizations to be given highlights and be beneficiaries to the different competition registration fees.

Jolu Escaño, head organizer of ARCHcon Cebu 2019 revealed that they are very proud since the said convention is on its 16th year.

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“ARCHcon is on its 16th year right now and we feel so overwhelmed and so blessed on how this convention was able to grow so that’s why we adapted the tagline convention with a cause,” Escaño said.

The 2-day event will complement professional & casual gamers, cosplayers, artists, figure collectors, local micro enterprises, computer builders, table top enthusiasts, dungeons and dragon groups, hobby photographers, 3D printing groups, anime lovers and animators.

Renowned cosplayers Knitemaya and Boiled Curry will also be at the convention to interact with their fans for a meet and greet activity.

Day 1 will feature eSPORTS such as league of legends, mobile legends, dota 2, tekken, smash brothers, projection mapping show and performances on the main stage. Meanwhile, the hobby lobby will be the place for meet and greet for guests, streamer’s gathering, cosplay workshop, illustration workshop, graphic design and branding talk and solar lamp assembly.

On the 2nd day, ARCHcon 2019 will be having VR beat saber, anisong competition, solo and group cosplay competition, projection mapping and different performances on the main stage. Meanwhile, meet and greet for guests, hobby swap meet, figma workshop, cosplay photography workshop, cosplay makeup demo and solar lamp assembly will take over the hobby lobby.

Since 2004, ARCHcon has been the annual premier event for enthusiasts in Cebu and the Visayas. The event had its humble beginnings as a school activity for table top and trading card competitions that was open to the public. (MLC)